Quick & Easy Family Friendly Recipes

Hi, I’m James, a dad, cookbook author and food lover. All my recipes are gluten free and dairy free, and they’re easy enough for busy weeknights and tasty enough for the whole family.

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Christmas Recipes

Cosy, stress free Christmas recipes for the whole table. Easy mains, sides and puddings, all gluten free and dairy free.

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The recipes my readers rate highest and cook again and again. A good place to start if you are new here.

Easy Soup Recipes

Cosy bowls for busy weeknights. Simple gluten free and dairy free soups the whole family will love.

Recently Updated Recipes

Fresh from my kitchen, with clearer steps and the latest tweaks so dinner is even easier.

Recipe Roundups

Not sure what to make? These hand-picked collections make it easy, from Christmas sides to quick weeknight dinners.

Weekly Meal Plans

Each week I share customisable meal plans in my HLJ Members Kitchen, with shopping lists and every recipe emailed to you.

15 Minute Dinners

Proper dinners on the table in about 15 minutes, for the nights when time is tight.

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Hey, I’m James!

Welcome. I’m a fully qualified health coach, cookbook author, full time food blogger and new dad with over 1 million followers. I started this journey after a sudden illness left me bed bound for 2 years and housebound for 4 years!

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