Peanut balls
Almonds and peanuts are both high-protein foods, making these a protein-rich snack. Protein is made up of amino acids that are the building blocks of your brains networks and can nourish your brain.
Hot milk cake
This hot milk cake is somewhere between a butter cake and a pound cake. It's simple to make, stays fresh for days and would be lovely with icing as afternoon tea, or doused in custard for an easy dessert.
Chocolate brownies
You get a double choc hit with this deliciously fudgy chocolate brownie recipe, thanks to the cocoa and choc chip components. Bake until they're just cooked to make the most of the squidgy centre that's melt-in-the-mouth good.
Homemade gnocchi
Homemade gnocchi is much easier to make than you might think and a great one to involve the kids with. Serve with a simple tomato sauce or a garlicky-pesto sauce instead - just don't forget the parmesan on top!
Sweet corn and avocado puree
A nice blend of sweet and savoury - corn and avocado is an ideal combo for dinner!
Nutella popsicles
The kids will love these homemade popsicle sticks they taste better then the store bought ones. You could also almond milk or soy milk for people with airy allergy's
Healthy Thai fishcakes
Up your omega 3 fatty acids with these tasty Thai fishcakes. Packed with flavour and healthy as can be, these will soon become a family favourite.
Valentine pie pops
These cute little Valentine pie pops can be made for your Valentine's Day sweeties in no time at all. Perfect for a February 14 party, super cute and oh-so-easy, just grab some pastry and jam and off you go!
Porcupine balls
Beef mince mixed with rice makes these yummy porcupine meatballs. Bake them in the oven with a simple tomato sauce for a hearty family meal.
Pirate ship birthday cake
Ahoy there m'hearties! Pirate birthday kids will love this birthday cake. Decorate with wafers, Smarties and paper sails, then position your pirates so the birthday battle may begin!
Polenta chips with tomato sauce
I love chips in all forms; fried, baked, potato, beetroot, you name it. But Ive only recently discovered the joy of the polenta chip golden, cheesy, crunchy and not at all dripping in fat. Ive been making regular batches of this recipe for my family and we are all hooked.
Coconut cherry slice
This classic coconut slice recipe uses fresh cherries instead of jam for the filling. This variation not only cuts back on sugar but also adds a flavour boost that only fresh, seasonal fruit can bring!
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Pork and quinoa balls with sweet chilli sauce
These pork and quinoa balls are great for lunchboxes and you can eat them hot or cold. Eat them straight out of the oven or keep in the fridge for quick lunches.
Sausage wheel with easy chutney
Jazz up your everyday sausages with this impressive rustic dish. Create a big wheel that you can place in the centre of the table with some homemade chutney on the side so that everyone can help themselves.
Apple muffins
Apple muffins are an incredibly healthy snack young children will love. Using natural yoghurt and grated apple and dates, this muffin recipe is deliciously scented with cinnamon and is just as good served hot or cold.
Filo pie ponds
Here's a recipe the kids can help you with. Using filo pastry as the pie cup, fill the cups with egg, ham and cheese for a tasty weekend dinner that everyone will love.
Easter chick cupcakes
These super cute cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate Easter. Decorated with coconut and lollies to make the chicks' faces, they're one for the kids to help make.
Crispy chicken thighs with rosemary and potatoes
Try this tasty dinner when you want a roast without the fuss. Everything's cooked in one pan and finished off under the grill to make sure it's deliciously golden. Serve with steamed veggies for a complete and easy meal.
Cauliflower tots
These cheesy tots are so delicious that no one will even know their main ingredient is cauliflower. Rustle these hidden-veg morsels up for a tasty snack or lunch box treat your littlies will love.
Apple pie filling
Apple pie filling is a great way to use up excess apples at the end of the season. With cinnamon, nutmeg and mixed spice added, you can use it to fill a pie, make apple turnovers and crumbles or just serve it up with ice cream.
Halloween teeth
These scary Halloween chomping smiles can be made up in a flash because theres no actual cooking involved!
Coconut oil granola
This granola - or toasted muesli - is packed with seeds, nuts and coconut and toasted with maple syrup and coconut oil. It has sweetness added with raisins and dried cranberries.
2 ingredient Tim Tam bark
Chocolate bark is all the rage and this Tim Tam version is a winner. It needs only two ingredients and results in a luxurious chocolate treat thats sure to impress.
Spiced currant buns
How many currant buns in the baker's shop? This is a sweet (but not too sweet) little treat to make and enjoy with the kids.
Chicken and barley risotto
This delicious risotto uses barley instead of the traditional rice. It's delicious and makes far better leftovers than a regular risotto, which tends to get claggy when you reheat it.
Pork, apple and potato dinner
This pork, apple and potato recipe is a perfect example of how to adapt your regular family meal to suit your baby.
Carrot and oat muffins
These carrot and oat muffins are healthy and perfect for lunch boxes. We use apple sauce to sweeten these so they taste great but skip the sugar.
Halloween severed fingers
You can serve these up in a little black pot to resemble a witch’s cauldron or just put them all in a large, clear airtight jar so it looks like you have a big jar of chopped fingers.