Hi !

I'm Beth, a food blogger and mum of 3, who is passionate about tasty, home-cooked food and maybe a few treats every now and again. I'm also a little bit obsessed with my air fryer!

I've been blogging since 2008 over at my Cornish Food Blog Jam & Clotted Cream, and since 2020 here at Effortless Foodie.

Effortless Foodie started with one goal: to share simple, family-friendly recipes that actually work-and that don't add stress to your day. Here, there are no long, complicated recipes, no hours spent in the kitchen, and definitely no weird or expensive ingredients you can't even find! Just easy, delicious meals your family will love.

More about Beth & the blog

Why did you start this blog?

I started Effortless Foodie to share my fuss-free, family-friendly recipes and to make dinner time as stress-free as possible.

What camera gear do you use?

I currently shoot with a Canon 6D mark II. The two lenses I use are a Canon f/1.4 50mm lens and a Canon f/2.8 100mm (for beautiful close-ups).

What dinner recipes do you recommend for kids?

My top 6 dinner recipes for kids are:
Easy Macaroni Cheese
Simple Savoury Mince
Mild Chicken Curry
Slow Cooker Pulled Beef
Pork Mince Bolognese
Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Air Fryer or Slow Cooker?

Impossible question for me to answer! I use (and love) both equally. It's like asking me if I have a favourite child!

Top 5 Kitchen Gadgets?

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1. Air Fryer - I use a Ninja Foodi and love it.
2. Slow Cooker - I've tried several but the Morphy Richards 3.5l Sear and Stew is hands down my favourite.
3. Mini Chopper - my manual mini chopper is a game-changer, especially for dicing onions and vegetables into tiny pieces-perfect for sneaking them into meals for picky eaters.
4. Standing Mixer - you can't beat a KitchenAid - mine has been going strong for 17 years.
5. Soup Maker - I didn't think I needed one, and now I can't live without my Morphy Richards 1.6l Soup Maker. It makes the smoothest creamiest soups.

Do you have any published recipe Ebooks?

Yes! I have an air fryer ebook and a slow cooker ebook. Find out how to purchase the ebooks here!

My Favourite Recipes

Here is a selection of my all-time favourite recipes on the blog!

Get in touch

Please visit my contact page to find out how you can get in touch. If you have any questions about a recipe, please leave a comment or email me at beth@effortlessfoodie.com.

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Work with me

I welcome PR approaches that are relevant to this blog. Please get in touch beth@effortlessfoodie.com and we can chat.