Caramel cupcakes
The warm caramel icing is delicious! There is no hardship in having to eat these cupcakes while the caramel icing is still warm.
Pork and prawn potsticker dumplings
These delicious pork and prawn potsticker dumplings are the perfect starter for your Chinese New Year celebrations. Or for any time you just fancy a tasty plate of dumplings!
Baked salmon with orange and ginger
You'll feel super-virtuous when you make this delicious baked salmon for dinner. Not only is salmon a healthy choice but the clean flavours of orange juice and grated ginger really bring this pink fish to life.
Roasted tomato, red pepper and cashew pesto
This versatile pesto is full of flavour and protein from the nuts. Keep some to hand and add it to a variety of recipes to give them some oomph!
Lamb koftas and greek salad
This traditional Greek salad is fantastic when served with lamb koftas. It has a wonderful dressing that comes from the natural juices of the tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil. It's best served at room temperature so you can appreciate the flavours of all the vegetables
Quiche lorraine
This tasty recipe for quiche lorraine is not only delicious but also made easier by using a pre-made pastry flan case. You can even add some of your other favourite ingredients to make this quiche your own
Top tips for settling your baby to sleep
Watch for signs of tiredness, don't keep your baby up longer than she wants. In the very early days, encourage her to settle to sleep by using these top tips
The silent game
Kids (and adults!) will love this great car game that can go on for a while as players see who can stay focused and quiet the longest.
Emergency vegetable stir-fry
Run out of time to plan tonight's dinner? You need this recipe! A simple stir fry that can include just about anything you have in your vegetable crisper right now. Yes, you CAN get dinner on the table tonight.
Parmesan chicken schnitzel
Everyday chicken schnitzel gets a delicious update with this crispy parmesan crumb. Double the recipe so you have extra to serve in sandwiches the next day.
Kip’s adventure track
Here is a fantastic game for the kids to play online.
Prosciutto pea and parmesan risotto
This yummy risotto uses prosciutto for a lovely bacon flavour which pairs wonderfully with parmesan and peas. Serve with a crisp green salad for a delicious meal.
Starfall
Go online with the Starfall website and let your kids explore cosmic educational online games. Starfall is a fabulous website to help prepare your kids to learn to read and best of all you can relax knowing they are learning.
Santa sack
All kids need a santa sack or christms stocking to leave out on Christmas Eve. Make a homemade santa sack with this easy Christmas craft. Kidspot New Zealand
Make lacing bookmarks
Lacing activities are great for developing fine motor skills in your little ones. These cute lacing bookmarks come with a free printable template to get you started.
Spicy prawns with herb yoghurt
While prawns are delicious on their own, these prawns cooked in Moroccan spices and served with peach and mango yoghurt are especially
Meringue wreaths recipe
If you have left over egg whites these are great fun to make perfect for Christmas or a great birthday party treat
Hose limbo
Beat the heat and get the kids active and laughing with this fun kids party game. Grab the hose and challenge the family to play Hose Limbo and see who comes out the winner!
Zucchini brownies
These zucchini brownies are chocolatey, moist and devoid of any zucchini flavour. Sneak extra veggies into the kids' diet with this delicious treat.
Homemade Big Mac special sauce
Do you want to know how to make a Big Mac at home? Well it all begins with the special sauce and we can teach you how to make it right in your own kitchen. When you make your own homemade burger you will discover how 'big' a Big Mac really is.
Ricotta pancakes with honeycomb butter
These ricotta pancakes with honeycomb butter make an amazing breakfast treat. The honeycomb butter is made from actual honeycomb (from the bees!). You could even serve this up with some ice cream and have it for dessert.
Make a milk carton car
Teach your children about the value of recycling by making this balloon-powered milk-mobile together. Once you have finished this recycled craft is also a great science activity for kids.
Mini hotdog Christmas wreath
If you're after a savoury festive dish the kids (young and old) will love, you can't go past this shareable recipe for frankfurters in pastry to jazz up your party table.
Tongue twisters: Sea shells
To get the full effect of tongue twisters you should repeat them several times, as quickly as possible, without stumbling or mispronouncing. Good luck!
Bug word match
Kids love to play online games and Bug word match is a fun kids activity to keep their minds engaged for ages. Challenge your kids to a game and see if everyone can match the name of a bug to its picture. Log on and challenge your kids to a fun-filled game.
Healthy lunch box muffins
These healthy lunch box muffins are a little bit savoury, but sweetened naturally with the addition of grated apple and sultanas. They're a great alternative to sandwiches in lunch boxes and can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Fish croquettes
These fish croquettes combine tuna or salmon with yummy mashed potato and other sneaky veggies. Lightly pan-fried, they're nice and crunchy and the kids will devour them!
Sweet potato soup
This hearty soup combines the heat of chili and cumin with sweet potato to make a warming bowl for a cold winter's day. Full of good stuff to keep the chill at bay!
Winter craft: Make a homemade windchime
Wintry windswept beaches wash up some of the best craft suppiles. Go for a winter beach walk with your children and collect some bits to make this seashell and driftwood windchime. Your homemade windchime will remind you of your day at the beach.
Blueberry Banana & Apple Buckwheat Pancakes
Rafferty's Garden are delighted to bring you this delicious buckwheat pancake recipe using Rafferty's Garden Blueberries, Banana and Apple Smooth Baby Food.
This was developed by Raffertys Garden Ambassador, Chef Zoe Bingley Pullin.