Carrot and cumin soup with chorizo
Nothing beats a creamy vegetable soup on a cool day, and the added spice from the cumin and chorizo makes this carrot soup extra warming. Enjoy with some toasted pita bread for a yummy and easy midweek meal.
Lentil and lemon soup recipe
It's hard to believe that this simple combination of ingredients can result in such a tasty soup. Just a few basic vegetables, lentils, some water and seasoning, and this nutritious, flavoursome soup will make the perfect weekday meal.
Gummy bear ice blocks
These Gummy bear ice blocks are a sweet treat for the little ones in your life. They will enjoy helping you make them and they are so simple.
Milo malteser cake
A scrumptious cake for birthdays or parties, this cake is sure to be a huge hit! The Milo in the cake and icing give it a delicious malt flavour and when decorated with Maltesers it will look, and taste, amazing.
Easy roast chicken
Cooking doesnt get more rewarding or simple than this. All you have to do is turn the oven on as soon as you in from a busy day, rub some garlic butter all over your chook, squeeze over a lemon or two and put it in a hot oven for one hour. Easy!
Easy lamb and ricotta lasagne
This easy lamb and ricotta lasagne recipe is a deviation from the traditional Italian lasagne, but I love its gentle flavours and the lighter ricotta (rather than bechamel sauce).
How to cook quinoa
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-WAH) is a natural super food that is high in protein and fibre while being low in fat. It is gluten-free and great to use in any dishes in place of rice, burghul or couscous. Quinoa can be found in many varieties but the most common are white (ivory colour) and red quinoa.
Spanish omelette baguettes
Who wouldn't love to open their lunch box to find this delicious deli-style sandwich? Eggs and potatoes combine to create a scrumptious Spanish omelette, perfect to fill a crusty baguette the ultimate portable lunch.
Pork and bean enchiladas
These pork and bean enchiladas are fun Mexican-inspired food the whole family can enjoy! Keep these tasty enchiladas mild for the kids, and spice them up for the grown-ups. Yummy AND versatile!
Smoked salmon crepes
These crepes are filled with delicious smoked salmon, sour cream, broccoli, red onion and capers. They are a perfect light lunch to have when you have guests.
Mini taco bites
These mini taco bites can be made in a mini cupcake tin for your next party platter. Just add your favourite taco filling.
Cookie dough truffles
Theres no need to bake cookies for a delicious treat or gift. Just roll the raw dough into balls, freeze them, then dip them in luscious melted chocolate for these decadent cookie dough truffles.
Traditional shortbread
This traditional shortbread recipe is baked in a disk shape and divided to serve. It makes the perfect Christmas gift or a lovely treat for guests.
Lamb and barley bake
This yummy oven bake uses barley; the unsung hero among grains. It's a low GI food, an excellent source of dietary fibre, has a lovely, chewy texture and a delicious nutty flavour. Combined with tender lamb, this is a tasty family crowd pleaser.
Quick potato rosti with smoked salmon
Everyone loves a crispy potato cake, and this simple potato rosti would have to be one of the easiest ones to make. Enjoy it with smoked salmon and creme fraiche, or with poached eggs and spinach for a delicious bread-free brunch.
Beef and onion pie
Try this hearty meat and veggie pie for a comforting family dinner that everyone will enjoy. Crisp pastry filled with tender chunks of beef and veggies in a rich gravy only needs some mash and veggies to set it off to perfection.
Pumpkin, spinach and feta rolls recipe
Sausage rolls are always a hit with the kids. This vegetarian version is sure to please even the fussiest eaters, and makes for an easy lunch or weeknight meal. They're also great for parties and picnics.
Pork belly and mango salad
Pork belly is a wonderfully indulgent ingredient well-suited to roast dinners and winter feasts. Lighten it up by serving it in this delicious Vietnamese-inspired salad, perfect all year round.
Pork And Mango Noodle Salad
This Asian inspired pork and mango noodle salad, makes a perfect light dinner or delish healthy lunch. It's a great meal for summer and can be on the table in just 20 minutes.
Chicken tofu and noodle stir fry
If you want to add some tofu to your meals, this recipe for chicken stir fry is a great way to go about it. Simple and healthy this recipe can also be converted to vegetarian if you omit the chicken.
Melted ice cream cake
What do you do with ice cream when the kids have left it out on the bench? You make Melted ice cream cake, of course! Top this with a delicious icing and pop it into lunch boxes for a sweet treat.
Caramelised onion and sweet potato frittata
The sweetness of the onions and potatoes are a lovely foil for the sharp parmesan cheese in this frittata. If you're organised enough to cook your vegetables ahead of time, dinner can be ready in less than 15 minutes.
Fruity Salsa Tortillas
These dessert tortillas are made from sugared and spiced tortilla cones stuffed with fruit and served with ice cream. An unusual fruity idea that will be a hit with the kids.
No bake honeycomb slice
This no-bake honeycomb slice has a bottom layer of malty biscuits and a creamy top of honeycomb studded deliciousness. This recipe makes two trays. One for you and one to share
Spaghetti with pesto
Get dinner on the table in no time at all with this recipe for spaghetti with pesto. Making your own pesto is really quick and easy but if you prefer, buy a good quality pesto to stir through the spaghetti.
Chicken in oyster sauce stirfry
This scrumptious stirfry is delicious it has bags of flavour and looks like it has come straight out of a restaurant.
Quinoa popcorn chicken
If you like popcorn chicken but like to keep it healthy, try this recipe using quinoa instead of breadcrumbs and oven baking instead of deep frying. Perfect.
Mini cherry coconut muffins
These easy to make muffins are the perfect lunch box fillers. If you want to make them a little more sophisticated, you can drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top of each muffin, but I think they're pretty good just as they are!