Making gingerbread men is a fun cooking activity you can enjoy with kids of all ages. Make this simple dough, roll it out and then let your children do the rest of the work. You could decorate each man in the traditional way or go a little bit crazy with decorations!
Everyone loves a piece of fruit cake this one does not need to take long only minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.
These muffins come with a surprise inside. A little like doughnuts and a lot like yummy cakes, pick your favourite jam fill them with. No need for icing with these little bites either - they're sweet enough!
These heart-shaped Rice Bubbles are ideal for you to make for your Valentine. They have a delicious flavour that comes from strawberry jam
This delicious meatloaf is a perfect family staple as you can make it and serve it later or prepare it and bake it when you are ready. There are some hidden veggies in there along with a delicious glaze that will have them coming back for more.
If you like a denser, gooier brownie, remove from the oven at around 18 minutes. These are delicious and make then healthier by adding fruit with a slice of fresh strawberry... YUM
Delicious and wholesome, these coconut bran biscuits are a little treat that's not too naughty. Warning, these are very yummy!
These delicious choc-chip cookies have half the sugar and refined flour of the regular ones, and are packed with wholesome spelt flour and coconut. The kids wont notice the difference, so whip up a batch on Sunday for a week of easy lunch box fillers.
Your kids will love to help you create these easy chocolate triangles. Using a wholemeal biscuit as its base, it's combined with raisins, condensed milk and melted chocolate.
If you like cheese and you like tuna, youll love this lovely healthy cheesy tuna dip. Serve with vegetable sticks, crackers or smear on a sandwich.
These easy egg pikelets will have even the fussiest of eaters begging for more! Light, fluffy and SO moreish, these little bites are great for after-school snacks or served alongside some streamed veggies for an easy-peasy kids' dinner.
If you have plenty of zucchini or looking for an alternative to banana bread this is for you it is sweet and soft with the added spice the whole family will love it with a spread of butter or a slice straight into the lunch box
Rock cakes are great for the lunch box or with a cup of coffee who can say no. I don't use mixed peed but find glace cherries are a real hit
Try these oaty banana clusters for morning or afternoon tea. They taste like little nuggets of banana cake heaven.
Tired of the same old lunch box sandwiches? Try this truly delicious chicken baguette recipe. So moreish that your tum will be rumbling for more. Divine.
This chocolate coconut slice is perfect for your school's fete or cake stall. Taking only 15 minutes to bake this recipe is great for when you need to whip up a treat at the last minute
A delicious and easy pancake recipe that is fast to get on the table and better tasting than any convenience pre-packaged mix.
Perfect for birthday parties, your kids will love to help you decorate these choc chip muffins with a funny lolly face on each.
These watermelon 'fangs' are great fun for the kids! These make a healthy Halloween treat, that the kids just might go for! Or a monster twist on the after school fruit snack.
This tasty variation on the usual chicken sandwich is perfect for the kids' lunch box. With a powerful protein and calcium hit from the mild provolone cheese it should please even the fussiest of palates.
Muffins only take a few minutes to prepare and make me feel virtuous when I pop them, instead of processed treats, into my kids lunch boxes.
Once assembled, Nana's cinnamon rolls can be popped into the fridge and you can bake them the next morning. (It beats getting up at 5am like my Nana used to!)
A delicious twist on the traditional banana cake this recipe includes lots of yummy chocolate in it, too. The kids will gobble this up and they won't even notice the banana.
The jewel in this moist butter cake are the raspberries which are studded throughout. Every slice gives you a fruity burst of flavour that's wonderful as part of an afternoon tea or as a weekend treat.
This bacon, tomato and basil frittata tastes amazing and is easy to whip up for lunch or a light dinner. You can add whatever veggies you have on hand. Serve it up with a fresh garden salad.
These biscuits are a fabulous lunch box filler as a couple of biscuits are very filling and not too unhealthy either
Serve your kids the fiercest lunch around with this terrific fire-breathing dragon sandwich. But don't worry, it's a friendly one! Seriously, how could even the fussiest child resist?
Dates, nuts and a little pinch of nutmeg is a classic taste combination. This muffin recipe makes the most of these tasty ingredients to create a muffin that's perfect for school and work snacks.
Use up old bananas with this moist, spiced banana cake recipe. Save for a teatime treat or slice and freeze ready for the lunch box.
