Five July seasonal meal ideas, easy and family friendly, with suggested swaps for fussy family members. Food For Kids Podcast (2026)
About this episode
Joanne shares simple, family-friendly July seasonal meal ideas using fresh produce.
IIn this episode of the Food for Kids podcast, Joanne shares simple, family-friendly July seasonal meal ideas using seasonal produce available in July. The focus is on easy-to-make recipes that require minimal prep time, making them perfect for busy families. Joanne discusses three main meals, a dessert, and a quick snack, all utilizing fresh ingredients that are in season. She gives suggestions on adapting recipes to suit children's tastes and some swap ideas too. Links to the recipes: Veggie slice: https://recipepocket.com/zucchini-and-carrot-slice Squished tomato pasta: https://www.thefoodies.org/squished-tomato-pasta/ Fajitas or tostadas: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/summer-veg-tostadas Summer fruit traybake or cake: https://www.sewwhite.com/summer-fruit-cake-tray-bake Creamy beetroot dip: https://www.eatsamazing.co.uk/family-friendly-recipes/party-food-ideas-recipes/3-ingredient-easy-beetroot-dip-recipe For more seasonal food ideas go to: https://www.thefoodies.org/seasonal/july-food-ideas/ Music "Happy Days" by Simon Folwar via Uppbeat
More episodes of Food For Kids
- How does food work with a childminder or nanny? Home based childcare food arrangements
- Three summer holiday gardening activities for kids, growing food and good for novice gardeners. Food for Kids Podcast 2026
- How we teach food and cooking at secondary school and why it matters, with Chris Lord
- Does my child have sensory issues with food? With Kirsty Porter. What sensory food issues look like and how to help a sensory eater. (Food For Kids 2026)
- July seasonal foods - fruit and veg in season in the UK. Food For Kids Podcast (2026)
- My child invited a coeliac friend home for tea, with Nicky Chilvers, how to provide a safe gluten free inclusive playdate. (Food For Kids 2026)
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Food For Kids podcast page.