Make Food Fun

In recent years we have become more and more accustomed to going out for dinner, popping for afternoon tea with friends or having a cheeky takeaway on a weekend. However, with the recent restrictions to support social distancing, many of us are now missing these treats, and although our bank balances might be appreciating the break it is making meal times seem boring and repetitive.

Why not try the ideas below to ensure you help make food fun?

Ready, steady… cook!

Challenge each other in your house hold to make a meal with 5 ingredients of the other person’s choice! If you are feeling daring why not take a course each. This is a great way to be inventive with what you have in your house.

Themed Cooking

Pick a cuisine, a colour or even a film and cook something in line with that theme. To get you started see some ideas below

Cuisine

  • Greek : Moussaka
  • Italian: Lasagne
  • Spanish: Paella
  • Thai: Ramen

Colour

  • Red: Chilli con carne
  • Yellow: Coconut and chickpea curry
  • Green: Pea and mint soup
  • Orange: Turmeric chicken with roasted butternut squash

Film

  • Lady and the tramp: Spaghetti and meatballs
  • Pulp fiction: Quarter pounder burger
  • Forrest Gump: Shrimp – anyway!
  • Matilda: Chocolate cake