Anna Stanford

Stress-Free Family Meals Start Here with Spinning Plates by Anna Stanford

Spinning Plates is your solution for easy, flexible family dinners that everyone will love—without the hassle of cooking multiple meals.

Created by Anna Stanford, the home cook and mum behind @annasfamilykitchen, this family cookbook is packed with smart, adaptable recipes designed to simplify dinner time. With just one base recipe and a few simple swaps, Anna shows you how to serve up delicious, nutritious meals tailored to a variety of tastes and dietary needs.

Whether you're cooking for kids, vegetarians, or anyone with food allergies, these one-pan and one-tray meals cut down on mess, equipment, and stress. You'll also love the handy icon system that highlights batch-cook options, freezer-friendly meals, and time-saving tips—plus air fryer and slow cooker methods for added convenience.

Here we have one of her recipes for you to try.

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