Surprise chicken balls
These moreish chicken meatballs are hiding a delicious, cheesy surprise inside. Theyre packed with goodness and make the perfect lunch or dinner for the whole family.
Fettuccine alfredo
Hanging out for payday? All you need is a few simple ingredients to make this glorified macaroni cheese for a cheap weeknight dinner. Add some parsley from the garden and it's a little bit fancy.
Chocolate beetroot cake
Try this rich chocolate cake made with beetroot for a lovely, earthy bake that the kids will wolf down and not be any the wiser about the hidden veggie content! Great for a teatime treat or add a slice to their lunch boxes.
Anzac biscuit mix in a jar
You can make this Anzac biscuit mix in a jar and give it as a gift or just have this biscuit mix ready to go when you need it.
2 ingredient crepes
These crepes are light and you can fill them with sweet or savoury fillings. They are egg-free, sugar-free and dairy-free and therefore versatile. Think Nutella, strawberries and cream for sweet or feta, ham and diced tomatoes for savoury ...
Vegetable fettuccine with tomato sauce
Vegetable pasta is just so good for you and a fun way to get the kids to eat more vegetables - especially if you make it colourful. Here we serve it up with a tasty tomato sauce and top it with fresh basil and cheese.
Butter biscuits with currants
Old fashioned, simple butter biscuits like Nan makes—you really can't beat them! These butter biscuits with currants are great with your morning cuppa or as a handy lunch box filler.
Sausage and spinach lasagne
Leftover sausages? Turn them into lasagne. The rich tomato and spinach sauce, combined with a creamy bechamel topping, makes for a tasty twist on an old favourite.
Antipasto Christmas wreath
This spectacular antipasto Christmas wreath would make a wonderful centrepiece to your Christmas buffet. Rosemary branches give the illusion of pine with the added bonus of its beautiful scent and flavour.
Pear and custard tart
Try this shortcrust pastry tart when you want something warming but still elegant for dessert. The homemade custard pairs beautifully with the pears. Best served warm.
Oreo poke cake
This delicious dessert has a layer of relish chocolate cake that you poke holes in, pour vanilla pudding mix into, then sprinkle with crushed Oreos and refrigerate. It's like a giant creamy Oreo cookie.
Slow-roasted beetroot with goats cheese and pine nuts
This slow roasted beetroot can be a modern and delicious addition to your traditional Sunday roast, or a side dish to your favourite barbecued meat, and a vegetarian dish on it's own with a tossed salad.
Bacon and onion sausage bake
This bacon and onion sausage bake turns run-of-the-mill bangers and mash into something a bit fancy. It has a delicious sauce made from thick-cut bacon, roasted onions and a hint of balsamic and honey.
Brown sugar meringues
These brown sugar meringues are so easy that you will never buy meringues again. It takes so little time to mix up a batch and then you just pop them in the oven. We served them up with a delicious raspberry cream but they would also be great with fresh fruit and cream.
Versatile fruit compote
There is no end to the things you can do with this versatile fruit compote. Dollop some on your breakfast cereal, put a few spoons in your smoothie or eat it on top of toast or in a sandwich. The only limit is your imagination!
Tutti fruity muesli
The perfect way to start the day is with this toasted muesli. Nuts, seeds and dried fruit pack a nutritional punch while coconut gives a tropical tang. Eat up!
Tomato pizza squares
Are you looking for the perfect lunch box pizza? It doesnt get any easier than these delicious pizza squares. Make them your own with your favourite toppings or follow our recipe.
Fish and Bok Choy noodle stir fry
With delicious Asian flavours this fish and bok choy stir fry is served with hokkien noodles and tastes so good your whole family will love it. Add some sweet chilli sauce on top if you like it a little spicy.
Chicken and pumpkin casserole
This recipe is so tasty that I want to make it again and again. The apple cider vinegar combined with the taragon and chicken is a really delicious combination. Golden chunks of pumpkin swim in its self-made gravy and it's a perfect meal served with some steamed green beans.
Bacon Stuffed Avocados
These avocados are stuffed with a delicious tangy avocado smash that is studded with bacon, grape tomatoes and feta. Serve as a starter, at brunch or just as a snack.
Apple and yoghurt cupcakes
These moist apple and yoghurt cupcakes are topped with an irresistible cream cheese and honey-spiked icing. Perfect as an after-school snack or as a special treat for the lunch box.
Zucchini chips
These quinoa and rice cake crusted zucchini chips will have the kids coming back for more. They are sprinkled with parmesan cheese and baked until golden and delicious.
Warm quince and hazelnut salad
A lovely winter salad, this lovely warm quince and hazelnut salad is full of flavour and healthy raw vegetables
Honey-orange dairy free layer cake recipe
Dairy free, this moist and delicious tangy cake uses vegetable oil instead of butter and oranges to give it a zesty, zingy flavour. Dust with icing sugar for a teatime treat or serve with a dollop of cream for dessert.
Moroccan lamb
This fragrant dish uses forequarter lamb chops which are packed with flavour and easy on the budget. Baked with spices and veggies, all you need to add to this heart dinner is a bed of couscous.
Homemade rice puff slice
Rice puff bars are very popular with kids of all ages. Now you can make your own with this easy recipe that includes Rice Bubbles, marshmallows and 100s and 1000s.
Halloween ghost cupcakes
These ghost cupcakes are a simple way to add spookiness to your Halloween party platter this year. Just whip up a batch of vanilla cupcakes and get the kids to help you decorate them.
Anzac brownies
This Anzac brownie slice has a base layer of crunchy golden Anzac biscuit with a top layer of fudgy chocolate brownie. Bake and enjoy with a pot of tea!
Snowman pizza
We may not get snow at Christmas in New Zealand, but that doesnt mean the kids cant make a snowman. Get into the festive spirit with these fun snowman pizzas.