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Hi! Welcome to the Scatty Mum. 

Hi, I’m Lauren, the face behind The Scatty Mum! I live in Surrey in the UK with my husband and two kids, aged 12 and 7.

Food has always been a passion of mine—whether it’s shopping for it, cooking it, or eating it! (And everyone who knows me will tell you I have an unhealthy obsession with salt and vinegar crisps!)

As a busy mum, I know how chaotic mealtimes can be, especially when you’re juggling work, school runs, and everything else life throws at you.

That’s why I’m passionate about helping families make mealtimes easier with simple meal plans and quick, delicious recipes that the whole family will love.

Here you will find a collection of tasty family meals designed to save time and reduce stress. 

Whether you need quick weeknight dinners, ideas to use up what’s already in your kitchen, or tips to plan ahead, you’re in the right place.

We have a history of food allergies in our house (see “My Food Allergy Journey” below), so while my blog now focuses on meal planning and family-friendly recipes, my experience with food allergies is always at the heart of what I do.

 That’s why every recipe includes tips on adapting it for common allergens, so everyone at your table can enjoy the same delicious meal.

Are You?

  • Struggling to come up with meal ideas for the week?
  • Feeling overwhelmed by the weekly food shop and unsure how to plan?
  • Stuck cooking the same meals on repeat?
  • Searching for recipes that can be adapted for allergies or intolerances?
  • Wanting to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family?


If you’re nodding along, I’m here to help!

Here You Will Find...

  • ✔️ Quick & Easy Dinners: Simple, fuss-free recipes to get a delicious meal on the table fast.
  • ✔️ Family-Friendly Recipes: Tried-and-tested dishes your whole family will love, from quick weeknight meals to hearty dinners.
  • ✔️ Meal Prep Tips: Save time with meal prep hacks and recipes you can make ahead to fit into your busy schedule.
  • ✔️ Allergy-Friendly Adaptations: Every recipe includes tips for adapting it to suit common allergies, so everyone at your table can enjoy the same delicious meal.
  • ✔️ Ready-to-Use Meal Plans: Save time and stress with weekly meal plans that include recipes, shopping lists, and tips for using what’s already in your kitchen. (Coming soon!!)
Lady cutting food on a chopping board.


Our Food Allergy Journey

My journey into allergy-friendly cooking began when my eldest was diagnosed with CMPA as a baby, and we discovered more allergies during weaning.

A few years later, my son was diagnosed with non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, and I found out I had my own intolerances to dairy and gluten. It was a bit of a rollercoaster, but it taught me how to adapt recipes to suit different dietary needs without sacrificing flavour.

Now that my daughter has outgrown her allergies and my son can tolerate gluten, my focus has shifted to helping busy families plan and prepare meals that work for everyone.

But I still know how important it is to have allergy-friendly options, which is why every recipe here includes tips on how to tweak it for different food allergies or intolerances.

Testimonials


"Fabulous. Cooked this recipe up today and it was delicious. The lamb was great, but the sauce was exceptional. I didn’t have lamb stock, so I substituted chicken stock and it turned out beautifully. And thanks for tip about finishing the lamb off in the oven! Really really good".

- Robin

Plate of pasta with nduja tomato sauce on a white plate, garnished with cheese and basil with a fork on the plate. Cheese grater and bowl of grated cheese in the background.

More About Lauren & The Blog..

Why is the blog called The Scatty Mum?


"Scatty" is a very British term meaning absent-minded or disorganised, which sums me up perfectly!

My phone constantly buzzes with reminders because I’m always forgetting things, and no matter how hard I try, I’m never quite as organised as I’d like to be!

But if there’s one thing I’ve nailed, it’s making mealtimes manageable (and delicious) for busy families like ours!

What allergies does your daughter have?


She was diagnosed with CMPA (cows milk protein allergy) a couple of months after birth, however, after a couple of attempts on the milk ladder, she grew out of this by age 6.

After weaning, we also discovered allergies to egg and sesame, which, thankfully, she grew out of around age 8.

Although she had never eaten peanuts or tree nuts, both showed up as positive on her skin prick allergy testing, so we were advised to avoid these as well and were given EPI pens.

A successful tree nut challenge was carried out a few years ago and in Jan 2023, a peanut challenge carried out in the hospital was also successful.

This means she is now free of all her allergies. For this, I am beyond grateful.
You can read all about her allergy story here.

I know how hard it can be navigating the world of food with allergies, so I wanted to give back and create tasty recipes that you can all enjoy safely as a family.

Do you have any vegan recipes on the blog?

Yes, some of my favourites are these Vegan Oreo Chocolate Brownies & Crispy Baked Cauliflower Bites.


How can I save time on busy weeknights?


When you're short on time, keep it simple! Quick meals like stir-fries, traybakes, or one-pot dishes are a real lifesaver. You can also make use of pre-chopped veggies, cooked grains (i'm talking to you, microwave rice!) and ready-made ingredients to cut down on prep time.

And don't forget about leftovers—sometimes the best meals are the ones you can rustle up from last night's dinner!

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I'd love you to join me over on…. Instagram, Facebook & Pinterest or subscribe to have all new recipes emailed directly to you.

If you are also a food blogger you may want to check out my food blogging resource page with my recommendations on all the tools I use to run The Scatty Mum.

You can also listen to my podcast episode on Eat Blog Talk about mindset hacks to build a successful blog.

I look forward to chatting with you all!

Lauren x

My Favourite Recipes...

These are my all-time favourite recipes that we enjoy as a family time & time again.

  • close up photo of sausage and baked bean casserole on a white plate with some broccoli.
    Easy Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole
  • a Plate of creamy prawn pasta.
    Creamy Prawn And Chorizo Pasta
  • gluten free swedish meatballs in a gravy in a black frying pan
    Gluten Free Swedish Meatballs (IKEA Copycat)
  • salt and pepper chicken wings garnished with chilli and spring onion on a white serving plate
    Baked Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings (Chinese Takeaway Style)

Popular Recipes

  • Cooked pork belly strips on a brown chopping board.
    Crispy Air Fryer Pork Belly Slices
  • A plate of sticky chicken wings garnished with spring onion and sliced chilli.
    Korean Gochujang Chicken Wings
  • close up shot of someone holding a burger with a bite out of it with chips in the background.
    Five Guys Copycat Burger Recipe 
  • Two white bowls containing sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup. A spoonful is being taken out of one of the bowls.
    Sweet Potato Coconut And Chilli Soup
Lady sitting on a kitchen side with a coffee cup in her hand.

Hey, I'm Lauren!

I’m Lauren, the creator of The Scatty Mum.

As a mum to two kids with a history of food allergies, I know how challenging mealtimes can be when you’re trying to please everyone.

That’s why I share easy, family-friendly recipes and meal planning tips to help busy families enjoy tasty, stress-free dinners that work for all dietary needs.

MORE ABOUT ME

Summer Recipes

  • panzanella bread salad with tomatoes basil and olives.
    Panzanella Toscana (Italian Bread Salad)
  • Fried aubergine rounds on a plate with a bowl of honey next to it.
    Fried Aubergine With Honey (Berenjenas Fritas Con Miel)
  • A prawn being picked from a bowl of prawns with chilli and garlic with a fork.
    Gambas Pil Pil - Garlic & Chilli Prawns
  • Two chicken shish kebabs on sticks laying on top of salad and pitta bread on a white plate.
    Air Fryer Chicken Skewers
Mock up of an e-book on a tablet and iphone.

Popular Posts

  • Someone holding a cut open wrap with chicken onion and cheese inside.
    Cheesy BBQ Chicken Wrap
  • Someone holding a open chicken tikka wrap cut in half.
    The BEST Chicken Tikka Wrap
  • A mum holding a child, whilst stirring a pan and taking a phone call.
    7 Reasons Why Dinnertime Feels So Stressful (And How to Fix It)
  • A roasting tin with a spoon in it containing sausages, roasted potatoes, carrots, onions and peppers.
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  • A plate of spring rolls with sauce and green onions.
    Air Fryer Spring Rolls
  • A plate of samosas with some mango chutney to the side.
    Air Fryer Samosas

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