Spicy pear crumble
If you love apple crumble, you'll love this twist on the classic that includes ginger and cinnamon along with pear.
Beef and pineapple kebabs
These kebabs are wonderfully colourful and tasty this combination is great and it might just get the kids interested
Baked beans with smoked ham hock
This hearty casserole is great on toast for breakfast or with crusty bread for a yummy lunch or dinner.
Five Cute April Fools’ Gags To Try With Kids
I’ve come up with five gentle April Fool's gags to get your family giggling. There are no pinches or punches or punky bits. Really, it should be about cute and clever surprises, shouldn’t it?
Slow cooked beef
Enjoy this beef casserole cooked in a slow cooker. Using mushrooms, bacon, beef and a splash of red wine, it is the tastiest - and easiest - winter dinner you can serve your family.
Blueberry buttermilk cake
This lovely light blueberry vanilla buttermilk cake will soon become a family favourite. Its light, fluffy and low in fat.
Easy costume: Little Red Riding Hood
This Little Red Riding Hood costume is so easy you can make it in minutes! There's no sewing required because it's all about the cape and the basket of goodies for Grandma. A perfect last-minute Bookweek idea or Halloween costume.
Microwave brownie
If you are in need of a chocolate fix then this microwave brownie is for you! Mix it in a mug and pop it into the microwave. When it beeps, top it with a scoop of ice cream for a delicious dessert.
Black bean brownies
For a delish and healthy twist on a traditional chocolate brownie, try these heavenly black bean brownies. You'll still get a hit of rich gooey chocolate, but you'll also get a big serve of extra protein and fibre. And the kids will never, ever know. Bonus!
Tooty fruity balls
Kids will love getting their hands dirty making these fruity bites of yum!
Cheat’s pavlova
Add some bling to a bought meringue case with plenty of colourful fruit and lots of fresh cream. One slice is never enough ...
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Tom Yum soup
Sweet spicy sour and salty this Thai soup is delicious the entire family will love it add some crunchy prawns to make it a complete meal.
Jelly berry mess
This is such a fun dessert! This raspberry-filled jelly layered with meringue and yoghurt looks amazing when served in tall glasses. And they taste great, too!
Jokes for kids: Maths
Enjoy numbers a little more when the kids are reading these giggle-inducing problems to solve. One plus one equals two is all you need to get a laugh from these maths jokes for kids.
Christmas tree pizza recipe
All it takes is some careful arrangement of the toppings and a couple of quick cuts on the crust and you can serve up a big slice of Christmas cheer on your family pizza night.
5 tips for buying a school bag
New Zealand kids may be damaging their spines by carrying the wrong school bag. Here are some things to consider when buying a school bag or back pack
Eggnog mousse
This eggnog mousse involves all the delicious flavours of eggnog in a creamy mousse. Make for a Christmas dessert or enjoy year round.
Banana and passionfruit cake
This banana and passionfruit is a great cake for taking on a picnic to the park. It is the perfect recipe to make when you are wondering how to use up those over ripe bananas in the fruit bowl.
Cherry And Vanilla Choc Tops
Homemade choc-tops are always a hit in our house, even more so when made with this yummy cherry ice cream!
Your pregnancy at week 10
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Make your own dollhouse
Follow these simple instructions and you could have your kids turning used into re-used! This crafty little project is simple enough for even the youngsters with a little help from mum or dad. Enjoy designing their own home from and early age - their dolls will LOVE it!
Poor kitty
Poor kitty is a great kids party game as well as just an activity for children of all ages to play and enjoy. Liven up any party or play time with an entertaining game guaranteed to bring smiles to your kids faces.
Nuoc Cham Chicken With Noodle Salad
This Vietnamese inspired nuoc cham chicken noodle salad is packed with fresh flavours, vermicelli noodles and zesty barbecued chicken.
Rope jump
Jumping rope is a classic game that has been around forever! With this activity you can teach your kids how to jump rope no matter what age they are. They will love showing you any special tricks they have come up with.
Mexican rice
An easy meat-free option for your next dinner, this Mexican rice includes a tasty four-bean mix. The kids will love this for dinner. Omit the chilli if you don't like it too spicy.
Mango and apple ice treats
Great for teething babies, these mango and apple ice treats are very soothing on sore gums. Get them slurping on one of these delish ice blocks for a thoroughly enjoyable mid-afternoon snack!
Growing balloon experiment
This fun science experiment is a simple oe the kids can do own their own.
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Chocolate lava cake
Who can resist a chocolatey pudding with a delicious stream of yummy sauce that appears when you cut it open? Not us! Make this popular pudding and serve with vanilla ice cream as an extra treat.