We’ve all loved watching the sport this summer. Now you can recreate the recipes that made our athletes who they are today.

<p>It’s safe to say that this summer has been an incredible season for sport. Gold medals have been won and the next generation has been inspired. But what made our sporting heroes who they are today?</p> <p>We caught up with the parents of sport stars <b>Matty Lee</b>, <b>Kadeena Cox</b> and <b>Jodie Burrage</b> to find out about the food that fuelled them growing up. From Lamb Curry to Mexican Lasagne, we’ve shared nine recipes so you can recreate the <b>Meals That Made Them</b>.</p><h2>MATTY LEE</h2><p>Diving star Matty won a gold medal for Great Britain in the sport earlier this year, alongside Tom Daley. Matty’s parents’ recipes that helped him to make a splash growing up include <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/matty-lees-family-tuna-pasta-with-crispy-cheese-topping" target="_blank">Tuna Pasta</a>, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/matty-lees-family-moussaka " target="_blank"> Moussaka</a> and <a href=" https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/matty-lees-family-carrot-sausage-and-coriander-pasta-soup" target="_blank"> Carrot, Sausage and Coriander Pasta Soup</a>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="carrot-sausage-coriander-pasta-soup" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui.assets-asda.com/dm/2c0071af-0b23-11ec-ba5b-0361e9f90496_square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>KADEENA COX</h2><p>Para-sprinter and para-cyclist Kadeena has already claimed two gold medals in her sport this year. Discover her mum’s recipes: <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/kadeena-coxs-family-rice-and-peas " target="_blank"> Rice and Peas</a>, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/kadeena-coxs-family-curried-lamb" target="_blank"> Lamb Curry</a> and <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/kadeena-coxs-family-brown-chicken-stew" target="_blank"> Brown Stew Chicken</a>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="rice-and-peas" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui.assets-asda.com/dm/39fc619e-0bda-11ec-9411-3bdbddaa61fd_Square?scl=1"></p><h2>JODIE BURRAGE</h2><p>As one of the top 10 tennis players in the UK, it’s fair to say that Jodie knows her sport. And her mum Yvonne knows her food! Their favourite recipes include <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/jodie-burrages-family-cottage-pie" target="_blank"> Cottage Pie</a>, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/jodie-burrages-family-hunters-chicken" target="_blank"> Hunter’s Chicken</a> and <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/jodie-burrages-family-mexican-lasagne" target="_blank"> Mexican Lasagne</a>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mexican-lasagne" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui.assets-asda.com/dm/6f5542ec-0bd9-11ec-9411-1da8561e8eeb_Square?scl=1"></p><h3>Back to School</h3><p>We know how fussy children can be to cook for. Now that they’re going back to school, we wanted to help parents everywhere by sharing delicious meal ideas that they’re sure to love. And what could be better inspiration than Britain’s brightest sport stars? Maybe your little ones will grow to become experts in a sport of their own…</p><p>Don’t forget to head to <a href="https://www.asda.com" target="_blank"> Asda.com</a> to grab your ingredients, or pop in to your <a href=" https://storelocator.asda.com/" target="_blank"> local store</a> to start shopping.</p>

Meals That Made Them: A Summer Of Sport

By Asda Good Living,3rd September 2021

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