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.
Chewy Anzac Biscuits
Baking Anzac biscuits each year is the perfect way to remember everything our ANZACs gave up for us. This version is beautifully moist and chewy.
Wholemeal apricot and coconut cake
A healthy cake to include in your child's lunch box or for an after-school snack, the apricot and honey give this cake a yummy sweetness without adding too much sugar.
2 ingredient slow cooker cake
Did you know that you can cook a cake in a slow cooker? Not many people do! This 2 ingredient version uses diced fruit in juice and a cake mix which is super-easy, moist and delicious.
Pork casserole with herb dumplings
This pork casserole is a perfect winter dinner. Using pork fillet and lots of yummy vegetables, the herb dumplings on top make this meal very moreish. The whole family will love this
Salt and pepper kale chips
These salt and pepper kale chips are full of crunchy goodness and you wont be able to stop after the first bite. But shh! Dont tell the kids they're healthy!
Hot Cross Buns
Hot cross buns are a traditional Easter baking recipe that uses a yeast based dough and the addition of aromatic spices such as cinnamon and allspice and delicious dried fruit.
Polenta cheddar and spinach muffins
These polenta, cheddar and spinach muffins are great for lunch boxes, parties or with lunch or dinner. They're also delicious in winter, served with soup.
Slow cooker lamb shanks with red wine and mushrooms
These delicious slow cooked lamb shanks are fall-off-the-bone tender and have a delicious slightly sweet mushroom and red wine gravy.
Coconut lemon slice
Coconut lemon slice is a classic no-bake slice that is always popular at fetes and cake stall. Easy to make; it combines a strong lemony flavour with a sweet coconut topping.
Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin soup is a family favourite that is easy to make and kind to the budget. Using butternut pumpkin, nutmeg, chicken stock and a little sour cream at the end, you can have this soup on the table in an hour.
Chicken, lime and avocado tortillas
This is a quick and fun Mexican recipe that also happens to be lovely and healthy! Swap around the ingredients according to what you think your children will like best.
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Veal, feta and spinach involtini
A spin on the traditional dish and topped with tomato sauce.
Spinach and feta pie
A traditional Greek dish that's surprisingly easy to make, lovely for lunch with a salad and tastes just as good the next day in your lunch box
Maple bacon and pumpkin salad
As the weather cools, there's no need to say goodbye to salads. This colourful maple bacon and pumpkin salad recipe is so full of hearty ingredients, it'll make a complete, and easy, meal on its own.
30 kid-friendly dinners that won’t end on the floor
Take a break from playing the ‘dinner police’ by dishing up some of these meals which have the tick of approval from little ones. Full bellies and empty plates, here we come!
Caramel banana frozen yoghurt
This delicious caramel banana frozen yoghurt is made from frozen bananas and Greek yoghurt with an added boost of dark brown sugar.
Snazzy Sausage Rolls
This sausage roll recipe is a great one to knock up on a lazy afternoon or for a cold day's lunch, but you can also make them into mini sausage rolls for entertaining or serve them cold for school lunches.
Lemongrass chicken sticks
It may look like there are a lot of ingredients in this recipe, but most of them can be found in a well-stocked pantry. Begin this recipe the night before and you will be rewarded for your effort with a really delicious and healthy meal.
Tips for packed lunches
These are some great tips to ensure your lunchbox is safe, and time savers to take the hassle out of school lunches
Mini olive and feta muffins
These are delicious perfect to pop into the lunchbox for the little people and the grown ups or with a wine after work its a great snack
Banana pancakes with caramel sauce
Try these yummy banana pancakes for a special dessert when you want to treat the kids. You'll be hard pressed not to slurp up the delicious caramel sauce on its own!
Fudge brownie recipe
Brownies usually use a lot of butter, chocolate and eggs, but you dont need a lot to get a lovely fudgy consistency. The key is to use quality cocoa and chocolate this gives you all the flavour without the fat.
Chocolate lasagne
This chocolate lasagne is layer upon layer of decadence with an Oreo base, cheesecake layer, chocolate pudding and cream. Make up a tray for your next gathering and watch it disappear.
Pineapple fried rice
This delicious Thai-style pineapple fried rice uses fresh chunks of pineapple and salty fish sauce for that authentic Thai flavour. Best of all, it cooks in under 10 minutes.