{"id":18423,"date":"2024-03-12T07:30:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T07:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/?p=18423"},"modified":"2025-12-04T15:05:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T15:05:15","slug":"gousto-mini-critics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/gousto-mini-critics","title":{"rendered":"Our Toughest Mini Critics Judge Gousto\u2019s New Family Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Here\u2019s a familiar scene. Dinner\u2019s on the table but the flavours just aren\u2019t cutting it for the kids. We get it, pleasing the fussiest taste buds can be a tough ask.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/gousto-mini-critics\/#Mild_King_Prawn_Curry_Quest_With_Sultana_Rice_And_Herby_Almonds\" >Mild King Prawn Curry Quest With Sultana Rice And Herby Almonds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/gousto-mini-critics\/#Takeaway_Pork_Beef_Tacos_With_Charred_Zingy_Salsa\" >Takeaway Pork &amp; Beef Tacos With Charred Zingy Salsa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/gousto-mini-critics\/#Sausage_Pepper_Chillis_Con_Carne_Pasta_Bake\" >Sausage &amp; Pepper Chilli\u2019s Con Carne Pasta Bake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/gousto-mini-critics\/#Bingos_Sausage_Baked_Bean_Hotpot_With_Minty_Peas\" >Bingo\u2019s Sausage &amp; Baked Bean Hotpot With Minty Peas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/gousto-mini-critics\/#Pizza_Girls_Margherita_With_Chilli_Oil_And_Leafy_Cucumber_Salad\" >Pizza Girls Margherita With Chilli Oil And Leafy Cucumber Salad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/gousto-mini-critics\/#Bingo-style_BBQ_Chicken_Burger_With_Fries_And_Zingy_Cucumber\" >Bingo-style BBQ Chicken Burger With Fries And Zingy Cucumber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/gousto-mini-critics\/#Cheesy_Magic_Asparagus_With_Creamy_Tomato_Orzo\" >Cheesy Magic Asparagus With Creamy Tomato Orzo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/gousto-mini-critics\/#Bandits_Pork_Spring_Roll_Wraps_With_Sweet_Chilli_Sauce\" >Bandit\u2019s Pork Spring Roll Wraps With Sweet Chilli Sauce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/gousto-mini-critics\/#Tomatoey_Night_Bacon_Pepper_Spaghetti_With_Crispy_Capers\" >Tomatoey Night Bacon &amp; Pepper Spaghetti With Crispy Capers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/gousto-mini-critics\/#Mild_King_Prawn_Curry_Quest_With_Sultana_Rice_And_Herby_Almonds-2\" >Mild King Prawn Curry Quest With Sultana Rice And Herby Almonds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/gousto-mini-critics\/#Blueys_Fish_Goujons_With_Mixed_Fries_And_Curry_Ketchup\" >Bluey\u2019s Fish Goujons With Mixed Fries And Curry Ketchup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/gousto-mini-critics\/#Bingos_Sausage_Baked_Bean_Hotpot_With_Minty_Peas-2\" >Bingo&#8217;s Sausage &amp; Baked Bean Hotpot With Minty Peas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/gousto-mini-critics\/#Pizza_Girls_Margherita_With_Chilli_Oil_And_Leafy_Cucumber_Salad-2\" >Pizza Girls Margherita With Chilli Oil And Leafy Cucumber Salad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/gousto-mini-critics\/#BBQ_Chicken_With_Crispy_Potatoes_And_Pepper_Corn_Salad\" >BBQ Chicken With Crispy Potatoes And Pepper &amp; Corn Salad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/gousto-mini-critics\/#What_is_Gousto\" >What is Gousto?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>So Gousto and Bluey are coming together to dish up adaptable recipes that are easy to make and even easier to eat. And this time, we\u2019re putting the kids in charge to get their honest opinions on how our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/menu?collection=family-kitchen\"><b>Bluey\u2019s Family Dinner<\/b><\/a> recipes really taste. Available on our menu from 19th March.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mild_King_Prawn_Curry_Quest_With_Sultana_Rice_And_Herby_Almonds\"><\/span><strong>Mild King Prawn Curry Quest With Sultana Rice And Herby Almonds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18385\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9698.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"986\" height=\"986\" \/>Glasgow-based mini critic (Age 5) &#8211; &#8220;The food made me think of sharks, because sharks like prawns and I like prawns so I&#8217;m like a shark.&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takeaway_Pork_Beef_Tacos_With_Charred_Zingy_Salsa\"><\/span><strong>Takeaway Pork &amp; Beef Tacos With Charred Zingy Salsa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18399\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pork-and-Beef-Tacos.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2259\" height=\"2259\" \/>Yorkshire-based mini critic (Age 5) &#8211; &#8220;I have never had tacos befor but now I love them like Bluey &lt;3.&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sausage_Pepper_Chillis_Con_Carne_Pasta_Bake\"><\/span><strong>Sausage &amp; Pepper Chilli\u2019s Con Carne Pasta Bake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18395\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/39c51125-8e90-4ca7-9c34-4c0801d49d04.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" \/>York-based mini critic (Age 5) &#8211; &#8220;It looked taystee and was deelicioys. I liked the pasta and the sausage best.&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bingos_Sausage_Baked_Bean_Hotpot_With_Minty_Peas\"><\/span><strong>Bingo\u2019s Sausage &amp; Baked Bean Hotpot With Minty Peas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18386\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9373.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3024\" height=\"3024\" \/>Kent-based mini critics (Age 4) &#8211; &#8220;It made me think of happy food and I loved cuting the potatoes.&#8221; &#8220;I loved mixing the sausages it was yummy.&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pizza_Girls_Margherita_With_Chilli_Oil_And_Leafy_Cucumber_Salad\"><\/span><strong>Pizza Girls Margherita With Chilli Oil And Leafy Cucumber Salad<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18402\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_2012.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1779\" height=\"1779\" \/>Halifax-based mini critic (Age 5) &#8211; &#8220;We made pezze. It looked normal. It tasted good.&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bingo-style_BBQ_Chicken_Burger_With_Fries_And_Zingy_Cucumber\"><\/span><strong>Bingo-style BBQ Chicken Burger With Fries And Zingy Cucumber<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18398\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Noah-10-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1134\" height=\"1134\" \/>Bournemouth-based mini critic (Age 10) &#8211; &#8220;The cucumber was my favourite dish.&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cheesy_Magic_Asparagus_With_Creamy_Tomato_Orzo\"><\/span><strong>Cheesy Magic Asparagus With Creamy Tomato Orzo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18391\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/fc1c3a9f-56fe-4c4a-8a44-f5ee550d8435.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"686\" height=\"686\" \/>York-based mini critic (Age 5) &#8211; &#8220;I liked adding creem chees in the pot.&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bandits_Pork_Spring_Roll_Wraps_With_Sweet_Chilli_Sauce\"><\/span><strong>Bandit\u2019s Pork Spring Roll Wraps With Sweet Chilli Sauce<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18390\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arthur-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" \/>London-based mini critic (Age 6) &#8211; &#8220;Wrap was crispy and the meat was juicy.&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tomatoey_Night_Bacon_Pepper_Spaghetti_With_Crispy_Capers\"><\/span><strong>Tomatoey Night Bacon &amp; Pepper Spaghetti With Crispy Capers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18393\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5151.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3024\" height=\"3024\" \/>London-based mini critic (Age 6) &#8211; &#8220;It looked colourful. It tasted like spaggeti.&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mild_King_Prawn_Curry_Quest_With_Sultana_Rice_And_Herby_Almonds-2\"><\/span><strong>Mild King Prawn Curry Quest With Sultana Rice And Herby Almonds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18387\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3024\" height=\"3024\" \/>Bournemouth-based mini critic (Age 10) &#8211; &#8220;My favourite part was the prawns.&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blueys_Fish_Goujons_With_Mixed_Fries_And_Curry_Ketchup\"><\/span><strong>Bluey\u2019s Fish Goujons With Mixed Fries And Curry Ketchup<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18396\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5141-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2796\" height=\"2796\" \/>London-based mini critic (Age 6) &#8211; &#8220;It looked scrumptions. It tasted like a rainbow.&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bingos_Sausage_Baked_Bean_Hotpot_With_Minty_Peas-2\"><\/span><strong>Bingo&#8217;s Sausage &amp; Baked Bean Hotpot With Minty Peas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18389\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9700.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"849\" height=\"849\" \/>Glasgow-based mini critic (Age 5) &#8211; &#8220;I &lt;3 sausages they go pop.&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pizza_Girls_Margherita_With_Chilli_Oil_And_Leafy_Cucumber_Salad-2\"><\/span><strong>Pizza Girls Margherita With Chilli Oil And Leafy Cucumber Salad<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18419\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Eltayeb-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2043\" height=\"2043\" \/>Berkshire-based mini critic (Age 4) &#8211; &#8220;We made a pizza. It was nice. We madeittogether&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BBQ_Chicken_With_Crispy_Potatoes_And_Pepper_Corn_Salad\"><\/span><strong>BBQ Chicken With Crispy Potatoes And Pepper &amp; Corn Salad<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18394\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BBQ-Chicken-with-Crispy-Potatoes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2729\" height=\"2729\" \/>Yorkshire-based mini critic (Age 5) &#8211; &#8220;I like the potatoes and the sweet corn. They were yummmmmmmmmmy!&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With tabletop activities and an action-packed activity card &#8211;\u00a0 read all about it over at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/blueys-coming-to-gousto\">Bluey coming to Gousto<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;CHOOSE YOUR BLUEY RECIPES&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#8193dc&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gousto.co.uk%2Fmenu%3Fcollection%3Dfamily-kitchen&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Gousto\"><\/span><strong>What is Gousto?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dinner, but not as you know it. Our big red recipe boxes will help you whip up wholesome, impressive meals no matter your skill level, with all of the flavour and none of the fuss.<\/p>\n<p>From everyday favourites and 10-minute meals, to global cuisines and healthy choices, you\u2019ll have over 175 recipes to choose from each week from our menu. We\u2019ll send you step-by-step recipes and all the fresh ingredients you need too. Just pick what you fancy for dinner, and leave the planning to us.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_wp_posts number=&#8221;3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Here\u2019s a familiar scene. Dinner\u2019s on the table but the flavours just aren\u2019t cutting it for the kids. We get it, pleasing the fussiest taste buds can be a tough ask. So Gousto and Bluey are coming together to dish up adaptable recipes that are easy to make and even easier to eat. 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