James Martin’s cock a Leekie Soup SERVES 6 PREP 15mins COOK 1½ hrs ·         1 tbsp vegetable oil ·         1 medium chicken, jointed into pieces ·         180g/6oz smoked bacon Lardons ·         2 carrots, chopped ·         2 celery sticks, chopped ·         1-2 leeks, washed and cut into thick rounds (tops reserved) ·         splash of white wine … Read more

Chicken noodle laksa SERVES 6 PREP 20 mins plus standing COOK 50 mins ·         1 medium chicken, jointed into pieces and skinned ·         1 tbsp coriander seeds ·         3cm piece ginger, sliced ·         2 lemongrass stalks, crushed ·         zest and juice 1 lime ·         2 tbsp fish sauce ·         1 tbsp low-salt soy sauce ·         … Read more

Catalan fish stew SERVES 4 PREP 20 mins COOK 50 mins ·         125g/4½ oz blanched almonds or hazelnuts ·         4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ·         6 garlic cloves, finely sliced ·         ½ tsp crushed dried chilies ·         1 bay leaf ·         1 onion, finely sliced ·         1½ red peppers, finely sliced lengthways ·         1 … Read more

Finger-Lickin’ low-fat chicken Chicken kebabs with butternut squash dip SERVES 6 PREP 25 mins plus marinating COOK 45 mins ·         6 skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces ·         drizzle of olive oil ·         squeeze of lemon juice ·         flatbreads and lemon wedges, to serve (optional) For the marinade ·         ½ tsp each turmeric, ground … Read more

German parents train their children to be independent in a skillful and efficient way. Others can have different thoughts about the German, but to me, like a country where boys sometimes have chances to know the city, Germany has made quite an impression on me, and sometimes, it’s a surprise. Unlike the subtle and elegant … Read more

Smucker’s (“bringing you the goodness of jams, jellies, preserves, and smiles”) and Welch’s (“makes the most delicious jams, jellies, and spreads”) are two of the biggest names in jellies and jams. And most of their products did well in our tests. But other brands – 365 Everyday Value grape and Bonne Maman and Trader Joe’s … Read more

Protein-packed supper Steak salad SERVES 6 PREP 30 mins COOK 15 mins ·         6 medium potatoes, cut into wedges ·         ½ celeriac, peeled, cut into matchsticks ·         4 spring onions, sliced ·         ½ cucumber, cut into matchsticks ·         6 cherry tomatoes, halved ·         handful basil leaves, roughly torn ·         6 radishes, thinly sliced ·         1 … Read more

Saucy Japanese greens with sticky sesame rice SERVES 2 PREP 20 mins COOK 20 mins ·         1 tbsp caster sugar ·         140g/5oz sushi rice ·         1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted ·         1 tsp sesame oil ·         1 tbsp sunflower oil ·         250g/9oz long-stemmed broccoli, such as Tenderstem or purple sprouting ·         90g pack baby Pak … Read more

Sweet & sour ribs with pomegranate salsa SERVES 4-6 PREP 40 mins plus marinating and standing COOK 2-3 ½ hrs ·         2kg/4lb 8oz pork spare ribs ·         1-litre carton pomegranate juice ·         flatbreads or rice, to serve (optional) For the sauce ·         10 tbsp pomegranate molasses (shop-bought or see recipe, right) ·         8 tbsp soft … Read more

Brazil & banana bread CUTS INTO 12 slices PREP 30 mins COOK 40 mins ·         100ml/3½fl oz sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing ·         140g/5oz caster sugar ·         140g/5oz plain flour ·         140g/5oz Brazil nuts, roughly chopped ·         50g/2oz desiccated coconut ·         1 tbsp butter, diced, plus extra to serve (optional) ·         2 large, very … Read more

6.    The first time of bathing babies Babies are too small and you fear that they will be slippery when you hold them and which temperature of water is appropriate. These are normal worries in the first time when you bath babies. Before bathing babies, you can get experience or watch video/clip that teaches how … Read more

If your children have health issue, you might want to consider about feeding them with yogurt.   Children who can’t tolerate lactose shouldn’t eat yogurt. Yogurt is used as a daily healthy treat for kids, but it’s not as good as you think. There’re many dark sides of yogurt, which you should know. Yogurt is … Read more

There must be a list of late-night foods to prevent gaining weight. If you are so busy with the work that you have to stay up late, a light meal will provide you with the amount of energy that you need. And, you should have careful food choices. The followings are healthy late-night foods that … Read more

Foods can make quite an effect on your baby’s physical and intellectual development. When babies start eating food, moms should choose foods that are not only suitable to babies, but also rich in nutrients and good for their development. The followings are some healthy foods good for feeding babies. Moms should choose foods that are … Read more

The intellectual development of babies depends on foods that they eat daily. When making a menu for babies, don’t forget that their intellectual development depends on what they eat. Being smart and creative is what parents wish their children to be. A part from genetic factor, a balance and scientific diet and standard foods can … Read more

There are foods that can be dangerous for children to eat. Children that under 1 year old are still under development. Therefore, moms should choose foods that are suitable to them and avoid the foods below. Parent should choose foods that are suitable to the baby’s age. 1.     Salt Children’s kidney can adapt to a … Read more

With a little of knowledge, pregnant women will detect signs about diseases that are dangerous for babies. To newborn babies, when they have problem with health, signs will appear outside. Therefore, parents should pay attention to the following phenomena that warn about baby’s health state: For newborn babies, when they have problem with health, signs … Read more

Not all parents have experience in recognizing baby’s abnormalities. Therefore, parents should take notice of these following signs. Can babies be under any disease if they cry abnormally? 1.     The eyelids are swollen and red; tears come out with rheum If parents find that baby’s eyelids are swollen and red, the tears are coming out … Read more

Salmon which is rich in DHA can prevent postpartum depression. While pregnant, you think that you won’t need to add many nutrients and will want to lose weight as soon as possible. The fact is the birth process will cost the pregnant much strength. It’d take a period of time for your body to be … Read more

Crush cravings and fast-track your way to a hot body with these super-slimming heroes So, you want to feel better in the buff? Fill up your plate! You can boost your fat burn by eating more – it just means making some savvy food choices. We’ve done the hard work for you and cherry-picked 10 … Read more