Homemade LCM bars
Three ingredients are all it takes to make this marshmallow bubble slice. Melt butter, add marshmallows and rice puffs and you've got yourself a homemade LCM bar for the kids' lunch boxes. Result!
Spanish lentils with chorizo
These Spanish and chorizo lentils are a super satisfying meal for those that love robust flavour. Go Spanish tonight with this quick, easy and low-fat bowl of stew-y goodness. Ola!
15 Cool Dinner Ideas For When It’s Too Hot To Cook
In the height of summer, when just the thought of entering the kitchen makes us start breaking out in a sweat, the last thing anyone wants to be doing is slaving away for hours over a hot stove. Try these delicious meals that have minimum cooking time but still provide maximum taste.
Ham and pineapple pizza muffins
Consider making a double batch of these and popping some into lunchboxes cold. You can hide some veges in there as well.
Two cheese crackers with chia seeds
These versatile two cheese crackers with chia seeds are great for everyday snacking. Pop a handful in the kids' lunch boxes, serve them for afternoon tea or toss them through a salad! They are super-healthy and super-yummy too!
Free form apple pie
No need to fiddle about with homemade pastry lids for this apple pie! Use a shortcut with ready made frozen pastry, pile on the apples and then fold the edges over to make a deliciously untidy pie. Serve hot with ice cream.
Gluten-free peanut butter cookies
So easy to make, these gluten-free peanut butter cookies boast macadamias and choc chips for a three-way taste sensation in every bite. Enjoy!
Pineapple, Paw Paw and Banana smoothie
Sunshine in a glass!
Rich chocolate sauce
Try this recipe to make this delicious chocolate sauce. It will go perfectly with many of your favourite desserts. It's very versatile and super easy to make.
Basic vanilla cupcakes
This cupcake recipe is a great basic one because it makes 12 large muffin-size cupcakes or 24 small ones. The kids can have fun decorating them.
Rolled beef with cheese and herbs
This rolled beef with cheese and herbs is wonderfully tasty - the meat is tender and cheesy and the sauce is rich with flavour. Definitely needs to be added to the dinner menu roster.
Chicken, corn and hot-pot
This spiced chicken dish is a one-pot meal saving you on washing up but giving plenty of flavour. So easy to make and perfect served on a bed of couscous.
Pear and apricot puree
Fruit purees make excellent first foods for baby - and your little one is going to love this sweet combination of pear and apricot. You can use fresh ripe apricots when they're in season or try them canned in their own juice.
No-bake Nutella cheesecake
This no-bake Nutella cheesecake is perfect for the beginner cook and will have your guests coming back for more.
Fairy wands
These are a cute, easy little Halloween treat for nice fairies and white witches. They also make a great activity and take home gift for birthday parties. Just prepare the biscuits ahead of time and let the decorating begin!
How to pick perfect fruit and vegetables
Picking the freshest, most flavoursome fruit and vegetables is also the secret ingredient of many a top chef. Here's how to pick perfect fruit and veg.
Herbed lamb chops
Serve these delicious herbed lamb chops with colcannon and honey sesame carrots for an easy and filling dinner.
Creamy smoked salmon tagliatelle
For a special occasion or just to treat yourself, this decadent creamy smoked salmon tagliatelle is the perfect choice, made even better by how quickly and easily it all comes together.
Coconut macaroons
Macaroons are a light, airy biscuit. These coconut macaroons are a favourite! They are so easy to make! Gluten-free, nut-free and relatively low fat.
Cheesy Vegemite pastry twists
A great snack or lunchbox filler that is easy for the kids to make you can also freeze them and pull them out when needed.
Kid-approved chicken rice paper rolls
These little parcels of yum are a perfect way to throw together a tasty yet healthy dinner that even the smallest member of your family will wolf down.
Easy lamb koftas
Easy lamb koftas are a great quick family mean which are also perfect to go on the bbq as a main or as a entrée
Marbled chocolates
This recipe for marbled chocolates is great for the kids to get cooking. Place finished chocolates in small paper or foil cases for gifts. If you have an empty chocolate box in the house, fill it up with your homemade goodies.
Rice cooker quinoa porridge
Rice cooker quinoa porridge is super easy and a great way to make a healthy porridge without standing at the stove and stirring. Add your favourite sweetener and top with fresh fruit.
Chicken quinoa pilaf
Making pilaf using quinoa instead of rice turns it into a superfood powerhouse. Add in chicken and lots of herbs and spices and you have a real winner. Give it a try tonight.
Grapesicles
These grapesicles are a fun, healthy alternative to ice-blocks on a hot summers day!
Carrot topped cupcakes
These carrot topped cupcakes are lots of fun to make and delicious to eat. These are a great little Easter treat.
Chorizo pasta
You can have this chorizo pasta on the table in 20 minutes which makes it perfect for when you need to make dinner in a hurry. Chorizo sausage is quite spicy so substitute with bacon or prosciutto depending on your children’s palates.
Prawn toasts
This recipe shows you how to make those yummy prawn toasts that you get in Chinese restaurants and you will be surprised how easy it is.