Simple pizza dough
Pizza dough is a really fun cooking activity with the kids. It has all the fun of play dough but you get to eat it when you are done. How good is that?
Chicken and haloumi patties
These versatile little chicken and haloumi patties can be enjoyed in so many ways: with salad, wrapped in a flatbread, in a hamburger bun with lettuce and tomato, or on their own in a lunch box with some raw veggies on the side.
Weet-Bix with apple and cinnamon
Naturally sweetened for little palates with apple and a dash of cinnamon - a spice rich in antioxidants, calcium, iron and fibre.
French crepes with berries
Perfect for breakfast, brunch or even dessert these light crepes covered in blueberries and strawberries taste delicious with a scoop of ice cream.
3 ingredient golden syrup pudding
If you are looking for an easy dessert that is made from pantry ingredients then this 3 ingredient golden syrup pudding is for you. It's a bit like a roly poly and tastes just as good.
Hidden Vegetable Pasta Sauce
This simple pasta sauce not only tastes delicious on your spaghetti but is full of lots of sneaky vegetables that the kids won't even notice!
Rice cake owls
Heres how to make a fun little rice cake owl snack or light lunch for the kids. They wont even catch on to the fact that it is healthy!
8 fun ways with fruit
If it was up to most mums, kids would be eating fruit at all meals. But, let's face it, kids are fussy little characters and as much as we may want to, we can't force-feed them.
Apple and buttermilk cake
This rich, dense apple and buttermilk cake is slow-baked to yield a beautiful caramelised apple topping. Enjoy it still warm from the oven with a dollop of cream for the perfect afternoon tea treat.
Beetroot Cookies
Beetroot cookies look gorgeous and taste even better.
Quick-ish spinach and ricotta cannelloni
Cannelloni is a popular Italian pasta dish of rolled sheets of pasta that are stuffed with a meat or vegetable filling. This cannelloni recipe is quick to make and uses a delicious filling of spinach and ricotta cheese.
Chinese plum marinade
Banish bland barbecue meals and give your steak, chicken or fish a zingy marinade that is finger licking good. Its easier than you think!
Chicken bacon and mushroom fettucine
I am addicted to fresh pasta! If you have the chance to buy some for this dish, do try it because fresh pasta takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness!.
Tomatoey chipolatas with polenta
If your kids love mash then they will love these chipolatas (they're the little sausages you see at the supermarket) with polenta. The tomato sauce makes it super-yummy.
Chocolate star biscuits
A fun Christmas tradition, kids and adults alike will love cutting festive Christmas cookies. They also make great Christmas gifts for friends.
Low-fat meat pie recipe
You can't get more Kiwi than a good old meat pie! This version uses extra-lean mince and low-fat pastry for a healthier family meal that's bound to get the thumbs up. Yum ...
Classic Bloody Mary
These are delicious to have with brunch or as a cold drink on the patio in the afternoon for some reason I always have one at the start of my holiday to put me into that relaxed holiday mood.
Apple, pear and cinnamon puree
The two best fruit starters come together with a little bonus flavour: cinnamon. Try Gala, Fuji or Pink Lady apples and Nashi pears. If a pear is totally ripe it won’t need cooking at all. Both are great sources of fibre and vitamin C. Pears are especially good for constipated babies.
Oat date and honey muffins
A great option for your child's lunchbox, these oat, date and honey muffins are sure to be a hit. Make a batch on the weekend!
Sweet potato muffin recipe
Make these as a healthy alternative for the lunch box or a Saturday after sport snack
Rice cooker vegetable frittata
This simple rice cooker vegetable frittata can be made fast and easily using your everyday rice cooker. It's a fast wholesome meal and fun for the kids to make.
Chocolate birthday cake
This chocolate birthday cake is rich and velvety with deep chocolate flavour. Topped with chocolate buttercream icing it becomes the best chocolate cake EVER!
Chocolate mousse with coffee
A super easy dessert, this chocolate mousse is made with ricotta cheese that's flavoured with coffee. Spoon into glasses and top with almond nougat for beautiful individual desserts.
Chocolate clusters
With only three ingredients in this Chocolate clusters recipe, this is the perfect chocolatey treat you kids will love to make - and eat!
Thai pumpkin soup
This Thai pumpkin soup is fast, easy and has only foutr ingredients. Use it to impress your guests with its full flavour.
3 ingredient coconut rough bites
Recipes dont get much easier than these delicious bites. They make the perfect party food or after-dinner treat.
Light spaghetti carbonara
Spaghetti carbonara is great when you dont have much time and the fridge is bare. This low-fat recipe means you can pop it into your meal plan without feeling guilty.
Cheesy Pretzel Broomsticks
Put some savoury in your Halloween platter this year with these cheesy pretzel broomstick snacks. Wonderfully witchy and surprisingly more-ish, they'll fly off your Halloween table before you can say, "Trick or treat"!
Double chocolate chip biscuits
Calling all chocoholics! These double chocolate chip biscuits are jam-packed with melted chocolate and yummy chocolate pieces - you won’t be able to stop at just one!
Chicken mayo nori rolls
Going grain free or just wanting to try something new? These chicken mayo nori rolls are a wholesome, protein-rich lunch box filler and theyre a great way to use up leftover BBQ chicken.