30 impressive last-minute cake stall recipes
There comes a time in every parent’s life when they have to step up to the stove and show what they’re made of. Yes, folks, it’s cake stall time.
Clusters
What child's eyes wouldn't open in delight at the sight of these pretty clusters of sweet treats. A perfect party food that'll be the delight of any birthday party or special event, these sweet sensations are also simple to make. Kids will love to help make these magnificent morsels.
Golden syrup slice
This sweet slice recipe doesn't need any baking and uses pantry ingredients which makes it a double winner in our eyes! Make it for a school cake sale or as a weekend treat for the kids
Lamb samosas
These lovely bites of curried lamb mince are delicious as party food or as an alternative to sandwiches in a lunch box. Make them as mild or as spicy as you like - either way, they're yum!
Caramello Egg Brownies
Give this chocolate brownie recipe an Easter twist by topping each brownie with a gold-wrapped Caramello egg - because at Easter time you simply can't have enough chocolate!
Chocolate fudge pudding
There's nothing better on a cold winter's night than a chocolate fudge pudding. Easy to make, they are delicious served with ice-cream or cream.
Easy chicken casserole
This simple chicken casserole combines the wonderful tastes of fresh herbs and vegetables such as pumpkin and carrots with tender chicken breast pieces to make a casserole everyone will love, including toddlers and babies.
Panfried salmon with cheat’s aioli recipe
Fresh fish is always a treat, and this dead easy garlicky sauce makes it all the more special. It's a bit of a cheat on a real aioli, but just make sure you choose the best quality store-bought mayonnaise and no-one needs to know.
Easy Oreo truffles
These Oreo truffles have just three ingredients and the kids will love helping you make them. Yum!
10 healthy lunch box recipes (they’ll actually eat)
Say goodbye to half-eaten lunches with these great recipes. Not only do they taste delicious - they're also healthy and easy to make.
Chockie wheaty biscuits
Looking for a nifty biscuit recipe you can whip up with ingredients you won't have to go to the shops for? Try this easy recipe that takes a couple of Weet-Bix and turns them into something truly delicious.
White chocolate and raspberry mousse
White chocolate and raspberries go beautifully together and this light, fruity mousse is no exception. Perfect as a special dessert.
Fish and Potato Pies
These little fish and potato pies are perfect for a toddler meal. With creamy mashed potato and mild-flavoured fish, the entire family will enjoy it - just watch them clear their plates.
Thai barbecued chicken recipe
Marinating chicken pieces in coriander and coconut milk gives a wonderful Thai flavour to chicken breasts or thighs. These are great done on the BBQ and served with rice and steamed Asian greens.
Cherry ripe cheesecake
This deliciously pink cheesecake has a sneaky little cheat in the recipe - using jelly to set the cream cheese filling. How clever is that? Totally sinful, this is the dessert to make when you want to wow an audience of grateful diners.
Skyscraper sandwiches
How fun are these? Next time you're faced with making boring old sandwiches for the lunch box, make these stacked sandwiches instead. They're a great way to get yum combos between a couple of slices of bread.
Cauliflower risotto
Try this unusual risotto that's healthy and delicious. Parmesan really brings out the flavour of the cauliflower giving a rich and creamy dinner. You can easily make this dish vegetarian by leaving out the bacon too.
Cheesy vegetable muffins
These cheesy vegetable muffins are perfect to place into lunch boxes, take on picnics and to serve up as an after school snack.
Red lentil and pumpkin soup
This healthy vegetarian soup is packed full of protein thanks to the lentils and full of warming spices that give a delicious kick to its flavour. Serve with crusty bread and vintage Cheddar for a yummy meal.
Pizza pockets
Make your pizzas completely portable by folding them into tasty little pockets with the ingredients on the inside. They're delicious cold and make an ideal picnic or lunch box filler.
Baby Caprese salad
This has all the components of a traditional Caprese salad but with mini ingredients like cherry tomatoes, baby bocconcini cheese balls and tiny basil leaves.
Rocket and mushroom pies
These fast little rocket and mushroom pies can be made easily, perfect for little hands and ideal for packing into lunch boxes.
Hedgehog Slice
This homemade hedgehog slice is a delicious alternative to the shop-bought variety. Full of crunch from the biscuits, nuts and coconut, this slice makes for a chocolate-y treat everyone will love.
Healthy nachos
If you think my healthy corn chips are good then you are going to LOVE this healthy nachos recipe. All you need is some fresh salsa and light cheese and you have a winning dish.
10 foods to give you an energy boost
These snacks are great for a quick pick-me-up but if you can, try to include them in your daily diet so you'll never run on empty!
Tomato basil pizza
This light pizza has the classic Italian flavours of tomato, basil and mozzarella but with half the calories. Buon appetito!
2 ingredient energy bars
This delicious bars have just two ingredients and they are perfect for school lunch boxes. There is no baking, no buying, no nuts and they are sweet and healthy!
Caramel sauce
This is a quick caramel sauce that is great over ice cream, with sliced fruit or use it instead of icing on a cake
Apple teacake
This is a wonderful everyday cake that youll want to make almost everyday because its so yummy! Other mums will be begging for the recipe.
Shoestring french fries
There's something about shoestring fries that makes the most ardent hot chip lover, salivate. Here's how to make these thin and crispy bites of goodness that go perfectly with a steak, fried fish or indeed, anything!