Creamy sweet corn puree
Make a large batch of corn puree and freeze in cubes -- this will allow you to mix it with other fruits or veggies
Sausage and onion jam rolls
These tasty little morsels have the dipping sauce included right inside the crispy pastry filling. The kids will love them, and they also make fantastic, quick-to-prepare party food.
Vegetable tian
An asian inspired version of the traditional French recipe
Easy maple cinnamon granola
This super simple recipe for maple cinnamon granola is great to do with the kids - lots of simple measuring and stirring tasks for small hands! Plus it's full of whole grains and nuts scented with delicious cinnamon and maple.
Hand-wrapped little sushi
These little sushi rolls are perfect for toddler hands. It may seem easier to buy your sushi but it really is not difficult. It's also very healthy and the kids love making a mess (helping) rolling the nori. Go on, give it a try.
Santa pancakes
Take one quantity pancake mix and add some whipped cream, strawberries and currants and voila - you have Santa pancakes!
Veggie skeleton dip platter
Make veggies fun and spooky this Halloween with this creepy veggie skeleton dip platter idea. It could also be a fun after school snack that may entice the kids to eat some veggies. (No guarantees.)
Caramel peach crumble
This healthy caramel peach crumble will have the whole family coming back for more. Everyone thinks that fruit crumbles are healthy, but they can hide lashings of butter and too much sugar. This crumble recipe lets you have your crumble and your health too!
Jelly and custard desserts
Sometimes it's the simplest desserts that taste the best and these jelly and custard cups are no exception. Setting the jelly on an angle in the cup makes you look really clever!
Fresh and raw zucchini noodle salad
Zucchini noodles, zoodles, zucchini spaghetti or "zpagetti" - whatever you call them, they're the perfect choice if you follow a grain-free diet or even if you don't! Bursting with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, zucchini noodles make a super nutritious alternative to high-carb pasta.
18 ways to jazz up a shop bought cake
We’ve all done it. Bought the cake on the way to an afternoon play date, hastily edged it out of its container and slapped it on the fine china plate we just happened to have in the car.
Chocolate bread
This chocolate bread is great with a cup of coffee or to pop into the lunch box or for a quick dessert add cream and raspberries on the side
Family fish pie
Family fish pie is delicious with a creamy white sauce you can get it ready in the time it takes the potatoes to boil the entire family will love it
Mince pie pops
These teeny tiny mince pie pops are a bite-sized dessert to serve at your Christmas cocktail party or even just a fun pop to make with the kids.
Vegetable soup with pasta
There's nothing like a warm soup on a cold Winter's day. This vegetable soup is filled with yummy potato, zucchini, celery, carrots and pasta. Puree some if the kids don't like chunky soup!
Simple sausage rolls
Sausage rolls are a popular snack for kids and adults alike. These sausage rolls are particularly simple using ready-rolled frozen puff pastry and sausage mince you can buy from the butcher.
Honey and balsamic glazed sausages
This delicious honey and balsamic glaze turns these run-of-the-mill sausages into something special. Serve them up with potato mash and vegetables for a quick and tasty meal.
Oven-baked garlic prawns
These garlic and chilli prawns are baked in the oven so they cook evenly and still have that delicious crunch.
Potato-free Tuna Patties
These delicious tuna patties are packed full of healthy vegetables and use rice cakes to hold the mixture together making them light and crispy. Your kids will love them and have no idea how healthy they really are.
Cheesy tuna dip
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.
Easy egg pikelets
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.
Spiced jaffa hot chocolate
This yummy hot chocolate uses orange juice, nutmeg and cinnamon for a different take on the usual flavour. Perfect to warm up with in winter.
Beetroot and Chicken Burger
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Chicken satay skewers
You can prepare these chicken satay skewers ahead of time by marinating the chicken breast pieces in satay sauce for at least 30 minutes. Whether you choose to make your own satay sauce or use a sauce out of the bottle, these skewers are delicious and really simple to prepare.
Tuna salad
Try this simple recipe for tuna salad along with a delicious dressing made from yoghurt and wholegrain mustard. This would make a great side dish or filling for sandwiches.
Easy rhubarb jam
If you have never made jam and thought it was too hard, this Rhubarb jam recipe may make you change your mind.
Blackberry pie
This blackberry pie recipe asks only for six ingredients and a little of your time and love and will thank you with a tart to be proud off. Also, if making pastry isnt at all your thing, just use ready-made shortcrust and no-one will be the wiser.
Avocado sweet chilli dip
This gives smashed avocado a bit of a kick add more sweet chilli for a more chilli taste great on toast or with corn chips or pita
Zucchini bread
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
Kid-friendly green smoothie
This kid-friendly green smoothie is a great way to get those nutrients into your little ones while appealing to their tastebuds.