Crunchy crust Hake

VERY EASY

LUNCH, DINNER
Hands on & cook time 25 mins

It doesn´t get any easier than this. Quick,easy and cheap, perfect ! Great weekday dinner.


I did this last week for my dad when he came to visit, he loved it! my daughter always clears her plate and it even pleases the non-fish lover...Daddy.
I buy a full Fresh Hake (lluç) most weeks in fillets, it´s a cheap fish and nice and lean which makes it easy to digest. I serve my daughter the tail end of the fish which normally means no bones.

INGREDIENTS

4 Hake Fillets (with of without skin)
60g (2 1/2oz) melted butter
zest of 1 small lemon, finely grated
1 clove of garlic, crushed
100g (3 1/2 oz) breadcrumbs ( I use fresh which I keep frozen)
Mayonnaise

METHOD

**Tip** This dish works well with any white fish fillets.
Heat the oven to 180·C. Place the Hake fillets on foil on a large baking tray (skin side down).
Spread a thin layer of  mayonnaise over each fillet. Combine the breadcrumbs, garlic and lemon zest, pour in the butter and mix with a fork.  Cover the fillets with the crumbs.  Transfer to the oven and roast for about 18 -20 minutes, or until the crust is golden. (don´t over cook the fish it becomes dry).
When the fish is cooked it´s easy to remove from the baking tray, leaving the skin on the foil.

Sweet and sour chicken

Sweet and sour chicken

EASY

LUNCH, DINNER
Prep & Cook time 25 mins

Sweet & sour chicken (or Pork) is a great way to combine veg, fruit, protein and carbs. I serve it with rice or egg noodles.  My daughter is not crazy about bean sprouts but I love them and she always is willing to try them. It´s also nice to put bamboo shoots which are rich in nutrients you can buy these in a jar or tin.  It´s a really quick dish and with the vitamin A & C from the pineapple and also vitamin C from the orange juice it´s perfect for the whole family.  Don´t be afraid to cook the veg quick in this recipe - more nutrients and nice and crunchy.

Pita pockets

Wholemeal Pitta bread with cumin chicken and yogurt dressing.

EASY

LUNCH, DINNER

Prep & Cooking time 20 minutes











Pita breads are so versatile. It´s also a lot more fun for kids to explore new foods and prepare there own pitta pocket.  I buy wholemeal pitta breads, look for ones that don´t contain E numbers. We use pita breads for dipping, toasting and pockets. This recipe we all love in our family, everyone fills their own pitta at the table.

Paprika patatas

Paprika patatas

EASY

LUNCH, DINNER

Prep & Cooking time 50 mins














Potato wedges are a great alternative to "chips". Baked in the oven these are a lot healthier than frying chips and a lot tastier than bland oven chips. I love these, I prefer mine with crispier skins. These are a real hit with my in-laws and my parents too! Forget the ketchup these are delicious dipped in a Greek yogurt with garlic and cumin.

Ingredients

900g (2lbs) Medium-sized roasting potatoes,washed skins left on 
3tbsp olive oil 
1tsp paprika 
2tsp of fresh finely chopped rosemary or dried
Freshly ground black pepper and salt 

Method

Heat the oven to 200´C. Cut the potatoes length ways into wedges, place in a bowl. Drizzle with oil sprinkle with paprika and rosemary, then season with salt and pepper. Mix well and tip out onto a large roasting tin. Bake them on the middle shelf for 25-30 min, (or longer if you like them crispier like me) turning halfway, until tender,crisp and golden.

This original recipe was from Schwartz.

Quick and Cool Summer Soup

VERY EASY
LUNCH DINNER
SERVES 4








My daughter really doesn't do Gazapcho, so this is an alternative for something light and refreshing perfect on a hot day as a starter or a light supper.  Most kids love all types of melon this is just another way of eating it. My father in-law makes it a little different with cream instead of cream cheese.  I've played around with this a little by adding lime juice or lemon juice but Aina just loves it really simple.  I like to top it with crispy iberic pernil to give it some texture!  Must be served really chilled - enjoy!

Ingredients

• half a melon
• 1 tsp soft cheese (Philadelphia)
• 3 leaves of mint (or more if preferred)
• to garnish crispy iberic ham

Method
Cut melon into small chunks, add the cheese and mint and whiz with a hand mixer (or blender)and puree until smooth. Put the soup in the fridge it´s much nicer really chilled.