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The art of simple, unfussy family meals

eat well everyday.

“It’s a fact that most parents these days cook multiple meals at mealtimes. It might be down to intolerances, it could be for ethical reasons or it might just be people wanting to reduce the amount of meat, sugar or saturated fat they eat. What I want to bring you in these recipes from my new book, The Flexible Family Cookbook, are ideas you can use for cooking balanced, nutritious meals to suit a variety of requirements. Recipes that include flexible options so they provide practical solutions for the challenges of modern family life. I’ve taken a fairly healthy approach to many of the dishes, maximising the use of fresh ingredients, cutting down on sugars where possible and using good fats and oils. But, I hasten to add, this isn’t a typical ‘healthy eating’ book… I’m a believer in eating everything in moderation.”

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