Whacky cake
This is the perfect chocolate cake to make if you're not a big fan of washing up pots and pans!
Caramel apples
Step aside toffee apples, these caramel apples are the new IN thing! Chewy and delicious, these treats for kids will be devoured with great gusto.
Weet-Bix slice with lemon icing
Weet-Bix slice is a great lunch box snack. This recipe has a delicious lemon icing.
The very hungry caterpillar fruit snack
This snack, using the The Very Hungry Caterpillar book as inspiration, went down a treat in our house. Here apple is paired with Babybell cheese for a fun snack.
Mango coconut cake
This delicious mango and coconut cake will have you thinking about a tropical holiday as soon as you take a bite.
Creamy tuna, pea and capsicum pasta
Get a nutritious dinner on the table in 15 minutes with this simple pasta dish that uses pantry staples. Quick, easy and economical, it's a hit with kids too.
Fried rice
Fried rice is a great dinner option that can be made to use up the vegetables you have in your fridge. Throw in a little meat and an egg and you have a complete meal. Cheap, quick and easy to make, fried rice is a popular family dinner.
Passionfruit slice
A little bit crumbly, a little bit creamy, and packed with a passionfruit zing! This recipe is perfect in summer. Serve with some fresh fruit for a delicious after-school treat!
Apple crumble
Apple crumble is so easy to make, it can hardly be called cooking. This apple crumble recipe makes a great winter dessert, served with ice cream or cream, and contains cloves, allspice and brown sugar. The crumble forms when baked in a hot oven.
Macaroni cheese
There's nothing simpler to make - or more comforting to eat - than macaroni cheese. Serve on its own for an easy Sunday dinner or as a side dish with a barbecue and a fresh green salad.
Caprese pizza
This is a traditional Italian pizza that has just three toppings that are the same colours as the Italian flag. The flavours are simple and satisfying and its really easy to make.
Kids pasta salad
Most kids love pasta in any shape or form and this lemony pasta salad is no exception. The sweetcorn gives a veggie hit while the tuna adds a punch of protein - perfect for a change from sandwiches in the lunch box.
Chickpea dip
I love this quick and cheap dip. Its great for adult and kids parties, perfect for a spread on sandwiches and even better when served with crunchy vegetable fingers.
Portuguese chicken burgers
Use chicken thighs for this yummy recipe to make the most of their moistness. Piri piri spice mix gives the chicken burgers their Portuguese flavour.
Greek-style slow-cooked lamb shanks with feta
Cook this hearty dinner in the slow cooker for an easy one-pot meal. Flavoured with oregano, feta and lemon, it's a dinner idea that you'll make again and again.
Gluten free tomato and salami pizza
These quick yummy pizzas are quick to make and cook and come with a easy gluten free dough recipe. Most supermarkets supply gluten free pizza bases if you are in a real hurry.
Gluten-free apple and blueberry crumble
This apple and blueberry crumble is perfect for coeliacs and those with wheat intolerance and has all the flavour of a regular crumble. Serve it up with ice cream, cream or custard.
Bouncing balls birthday cake
No matter which ball sport your child plays, they are going to love this bouncing ball birthday cake delight.
Healthy zucchini pizza slices
If you have a craving for pizza but the thought of carbs is stopping you from indulging then this is the recipe for you. It has that great pizza flavour without the doughy base. Result!
Protein Packed Sandwiches
Did you know the humble sandwich is an underrated source of protein? A survey has found that most New Zealanders are not aware of how high the protein levels in bread actually are.
3 ingredient Nutella croissants
These 3 ingredient Nutella croissants are heavenly, flakey, bite-sized pastries and they are easy to make.
Lemon blossom slice
This easy lemon and coconut slice is so simple to make and great to have to hand come the weekend or if you need to bake something for a cake stall.
Sticky herb and lemon ribs
Finger food is always a big hit at kids parties and these sticky herb and lemon ribs with rice salad are particularly popular. Just have plenty of napkins on hand once the feast is over!
Chunky vegetable soup with chickpeas
This is a very pleasant change to child-friendly-pureed-soup, but you can whiz it in the blender if there is a higher chance of success with your kids! The chickpeas make this nice and filling and perfect for a Winter dinner.
20 Fun Fruit & Veggie Snack Recipes
Healthy and homemade is IN! Reform your picky eaters with these 20 delicious ways to make a fun snack out of fruit and vegetables.
Marshmallow people
The kids will love making these little marshmallow people. Get some writing gels so they can draw little faces on them! These also make a great activity for a child's birthday party.
Mini rock cakes
These rock cakes have a lovely crunchy top and are soft in the middle they are perfect for an afternoon snack or to pop in the lunchbox
Bacon and cobb loaf dip
This bacon and cobb loaf dip is filled with crispy bacon cubes and a delicious cheese dip with crispy bread pieces on the side. It is the perfect barbeque dip for family and friends to share.
Quinoa calamari rings
To keep calamari rings healthy, try these quinoa calamari rings that use quinoa instead of breadcrumbs and oven baking instead of frying. SO good!
15 Gluten-free Treats
Just because you have a food intolerance doesn’t mean you have to miss out all all the YUMMY stuff. Here are 15 ways to satisfy your sweet tooth in a gluten-free kinda way.