Mini baked bean muffins
Mini muffins make a great snack for young children on the go or, as a lightweight snack for teenagers before sport. Theyre also great to pass around as a quick bite with drinks or at family gatherings.
Real meat pies
Next time you make a beef casserole, be sure to double up the quantities so you'll have some leftovers to make these delicious little pies. Everyone will love them and you'll feel great knowing exactly what's in the filling.
Pork and corn burgers
Use pork mince flavoured with ginger and sweet chilli to make these Asian-inspired burgers. Sweetcorn gives them an extra bite. Serve in buns with plenty of crisp salad.
Fruit and honey muesli bars
These fruit and honey muesli bars are sweet and chewy and great for an after-school snack. Make it on the weekend so the kids' snack are sorted for the upcoming week.
Crunchy lion sandwich
Have your kids roaring for more with this awesome lion sandwich. With just a little bit of effort, and a spark of creativity, you can turn lunchtime into a fun - and tasty - event!
Chorizo and minestrone soup
Add some zing to minestrone soup by adding smokey, spiced chorizo sausage. You'll have a heart soup that works as a main meal and only needs some crusty bead on the side.
Tuna puffs
This recipe for tuna puffs combines tuna with lovely fresh flavours that works well for dinner with a salad or as finger food at a party.
Healthy Nutella bites
These healthy Nutella bites have no Nutella but all the flavour of Nutella without the added sugar. We have used medjool dates and hazelnut meal for a deliciously healthy snack.
Lunch box fruit kebabs
Are you looking for a lunch box friendly fruit snack? These fruit kebabs are threaded onto blunt pop sticks and are the perfect serving size for little ones.
Babaganoush smokey eggplant dip
This dip has a fantastic smokey taste and can be served on a mezze platter or with smoked salmon as an entree
Lego sandwich recipe
If your kid is a Lego fanatic this is one sandwich recipe that will see their lunch box empty. This is an easy way to make sandwiches munchable when the usual triangles have lost their appeal. Genius.
Cake mix apple and oat muffins
Try this cheaty muffin recipe when you want something quick and healthy for the kids' lunch boxes. Adding fresh apple and oats to a cake mix is an easy way to make sure you have a sweet treat to hand when time is of the essence.
Easy tuna salad rolls
These Easy tuna salad rolls will take your next picnic to new gourmet heights. So easy to make and so yummy to eat!
Lemonade scones
These scones are wicked straight out of the oven with a slathering of butter (yum!).
Corn and cheese pikelet
These pikelets are perfect for a Sunday brunch, a quick meal or in the kids' lunchboxes. Serve with crispy bacon, mushrooms sautéed in butter, slow roasted tomatoes, avocado slices or smoked salmon.
Choc chip scones
These delicious choc chip scones are perfect for an afternoon treat and sometimes I pop them into the oven when my kids go to bed so they can have them fresh in their lunch boxes the next day.
Brown sugar apple tray cake
This easy brown sugar and apple tray cake is such a great, simple cake to make. The kids can help every step of the way; from breaking the eggs to slicing up the apples. Perfect for their lunch boxes and with a cup of morning tea too!
Welsh cakes
A traditional snack in Wales, these warm buttery little cakes have the beauty of being cooked in a frypan - no waiting around for the oven to get hot! Made with pantry staples, quick to mix and even quicker to cook, these little treats can be whipped up while the kettle boils.
Chicken in lettuce cups
Get the kids to eat their lettuce with these cute little lettuce cups. Filled with chicken mince and Asian flavours they're super-tasty and fun to eat!
Strawberry, honey and buttermilk muffins
These strawberry, honey and buttermilk muffins are a kids dream. They are made with fresh strawberries and sweetened with honey, which makes them a mums dream too.
Salad in a jar
Looking for a fresh alternative for a working lunch? You can make this salad in a jar up to 3 days in advance for a crisp, healthy lunch that won't break the budget.
Cheese and Vegemite scrolls
Scrolls are always a popular lunch box filler - and your kids will adore these savoury scrolls filled with cheese and Vegemite. Yum!
Honey soy chicken
Chicken drumsticks marinated in soy sauce and honey are always a popular - and sticky! - dinner for kids. This recipe is quick to make and goes well with plain rice and steamed vegetables.
Peanut Butter Bars
These homemade peanut butter bars make a great after-school snack. The honey adds a little extra sweetness to the crunch of the cornflakes.
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!
Carrot, walnut and lentil salad
It doesn't get any healthier than this delicious carrot, walnut and lentil salad. Throw it together and take along the dressing and you will have the perfect salad for lunch, brunch or anytime you need a vitamin pick-me-up!
Old-fashioned lamingtons
You just can't beat the perfect lamington and this recipe makes lamingtons just like your grandma used to make. Bake these for your next cake stall or school fete.
Muesli bar slice
This homemade muesli bar slice is a great addition for your child's lunchbox or after-school snack. You can even have it for breakfast if you're short on time.
Orange and polenta cake
This zesty cake uses polenta in its mix and has a citrus syrup glaze that soaks right in and makes the cake incredibly moist. Serve up for a special afternoon or with creme fraiche as a dinner party dessert.