Freezing meals is just smart mummy behaviour. Maybe you’re going away and want to feed the troops while you’re gone. Perhaps you’re renovating your kitchen and will only have a microwave for the next two weeks.
These Swedish meatballs are served up with dill potatoes and a delicious sour cream sauce. You could make these earlier in the day so theyre ready to cook when your family is hungry.
This quick lamb moussaka has all the delicious flavour components of traditional lamb moussaka but will be on the table in less than half the time.
Add the nutritious crunch of celery plus the creamy extravagance of goat's cheese to your next party table for a guilt-free hors d'oeuvre that still feels decadent.
This twist on the classic lamington uses a condensed milk caramel to sandwich the sponge pieces together before rolling in chocolate icing and coconut.
This Chorizo and potato frittata is a perfect light lunch that can be served hot or cold. A great budget dish that will fill tummies and works well in lunchboxes.
Jazz up traditional macaroni cheese with the addition of bacon and leek. The bacon adds a lovely salty-sweet taste while the leek gives a mild onion flavour that complements this creamy, cheesy dish perfectly.
This traditional pasta and sweet potato dish is made all in one pot. Pop it on to simmer and enjoy some family time.
Tired of packing sandwiches in your kids' lunch boxes every day? Try this easy alternative. Lunchbox pasties use ready rolled pastry sheets and have a healthy filling of chopped vegetables with a handful of cheese.
An easy dessert recipe that only has four ingredients, tastes rich and delicious and looks impressive to boot! These yummy chocolate pots are just the thing to make when you have dinner guests.
These Fairy toadstools are quick and easy to make - and nutritious as well. What child wouldnt love these gorgeous toadstools at their fairy or woodland themed birthday party?
These biscuits have maximum WOW factor for minimum effort. A great special treat to take for school on your birthday
This is a great recipe to get the kids involved in. They'll love mixing the simple dough, then rolling it out to make yummy tortillas hot from the pan ready for making their favourite Mexican. Yum!
Imagine making rich, decadent chocolate profiteroles without having to pipe pastry or whisk eggs. This cheeky cheat yields an impressive sweet in a fraction of the time.
Make up a big batch of this recipe on Sunday night, spoon it into little glass jars and pop in the fridge. Now you have a stash of healthy, yummy breakfasts ready to go. Talk about convenient!
The creamy texture of gnocchi tastes delicious with sage and browned butter - the flavours just meld together and complement each other. This recipe is both fast and fancy. Buy ready-made gnocchi and you can get it on the table in less than 10 minutes.
This Asian-inspired salad teams the richness of Peking duck with the tang of mandarins, coriander and mint. A lovely summery salad that's easy to make if you buy pre-prepared duck.
These divine maple poached pears can be eaten either warm or cold, for breakfast, lunch or dinner! The perfect topping for cereals or porridge and delicious served alongside a stack of pancakes and ice cream. We love the versatility of the recipe, and so will you!
Tomato Sauce is a common condiment used around the world, create your own fresh version with this simple recipe.
These cute little carrot-shaped snack bags are the perfect party favour for your Easter celebration.You can even get the kids to help you make them.
Sugar and spice and all things nice - that's what these pumpkin cupcakes are made of! Perfect for a simple Halloween treat.
Sticking to a family budget is hard, but there are a few tips and tricks that you can use when meal planning to get a great tasty meal on the table without breaking the bank.
These mini sausages wrapped in bread and cheese with the tang of relish make fantastic party finger food for little kids, and big ones too!
Cupcakes are a quick and easy way to enjoy baking. Try these deliciously moist cupcakes full of the hummingbird flavours... pineapple, banana and coconut. Very tropical!
Golden roast chicken straight from the oven - is there anything nicer? Well, yes when it's stuffed with lemon and fresh herbs like this one! Try it and see just why this is amazing.
This sandwich recipe makes a tasty change for a lunch box. Grapes and chicken are a dream together and the tang of lemony sour cream is a light alternative to mayo. Delish!
Even if you have little helpers whose nightly chore is to do the dishes, there are sneaky ways you can minimise tidy-up time to get most of the work done before dessert. Here's how:
Pikelets with chocolate sauce are a great sweet treat or a quick dessert. You can make the pikelets in advance and freeze them
This simple three cheese pasta is a tasty dish if your family love macaroni cheese but you require something with a bigger flavour. You can use your favourite pasta.
This delicious chocolate fudge uses just two ingredients and you can use it as a great base to add your favourite nuts or flavourings too.
