Apple and cinnamon scones
Everyone loves a scone - particularly kids! And the great news is that these apple and cinnamon scones are one of the easiest things for little people to make.
Brown sugar apple tray cake
This easy brown sugar and apple tray cake is such a great, simple cake to make. The kids can help every step of the way; from breaking the eggs to slicing up the apples. Perfect for their lunch boxes and with a cup of morning tea too!
Welsh cakes
A traditional snack in Wales, these warm buttery little cakes have the beauty of being cooked in a frypan - no waiting around for the oven to get hot! Made with pantry staples, quick to mix and even quicker to cook, these little treats can be whipped up while the kettle boils.
Coca-Cola chicken stir fry
This Coca-Cola chicken stir fry is fast, easy and convenient to get on the table. It uses thin chicken strips with fast cooking frozen vegetables for a 20 minute meal. Instead of traditional Asian sweeteners like palm or brown sugar it uses cola to sweeten the sauce.
Spinach and pumpkin lasagne
This veggie lasagne is perfect as a family meal. Packed with spinach and pumpkin, it gets a calcium hit from the cheesy, ricotta topping which will have everyone asking for more.
Glazed hot cross buns
Easter just isn't Easter without hot cross buns. Why not have a go at making your own this year using this simple hot cross buns recipe. Don't forget the glaze!
Potato, bacon and egg pies
Whenever I make these potato, bacon and egg pies, everyone - absolutely everyone - seems to fall upon it with fervour. Children particularly. The flavours are familiar, with just the right amount of cream and egg with crumbly pastry.
Raspberry and blueberry muffins
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30 Winter Soups To Fill Your Tum & Warm Your Cockles
There’s something so comforting about a big bowl of hot soup. In the winter months, a big batch of your favourite soup can feed the family for days. It’s food for the soul, as well as the belly and these mouth-watering recipes prove it!
Santa brownie hats
These cute little treats make the perfect addition to any Christmas party! This is a great recipe for getting the kids into the kitchen.
Bircher style breakfast pots
These delicious Bircher-style breakfast pots have layers of fruit, yoghurt and rice cakes. Make them the night before for a quick healthy start to the day.
Chocolate cupcakes
This chocolate cupcake recipe will be one that you use over and over again. Its the perfect base for delicious birthday cupcakes and each batch
White chocolate snowflakes
These white chocolate snowflakes are pretty as a picture and a great "almost "craft recipe for older kids.
Carrot, corn and chicken
Give little ones a well-rounded meal with chicken and veggies. This is an easy one to make if you’ve already got pureed carrot and corn in the freezer - simply grate in a little chicken from your meal and you’re good to go.
Eggplant and potato tarts
These tasty eggplant and potato tarts are easy to whip up and would make a lovely family meal or a delicious appetiser to serve at a party, especially when you have vegetarians to cater for.
Chicken in lettuce cups
Get the kids to eat their lettuce with these cute little lettuce cups. Filled with chicken mince and Asian flavours they're super-tasty and fun to eat!
Strawberry, honey and buttermilk muffins
These strawberry, honey and buttermilk muffins are a kids dream. They are made with fresh strawberries and sweetened with honey, which makes them a mums dream too.
BBQ asparagus wrapped in prosciutto with whipped feta sauce
Make the most of seasonal asparagus and serve it at your Christmas party this year. Barbecued and served on a wooden board, it sings of summer evenings and festive celebrations.
Candy cane brownies
Give chocolate brownies a Christmas twist by covering them with a rich white chocolate ganache and dusting them with crushed minty candy canes. It's the perfect treat for your festive season gatherings.
Pineapple Tarte Tatin
Easier than it looks, this tart is worth the effort. Impress your family and friends and serve after dinner any time of year.
Banana and honey porridge
Porridge will set you up perfectly for a busy day and if you add banana it will do double duty by getting in another serve of fruit. Oats have a high glycaemic index and this leaves you feeling fuller for longer. They also aid digestion. You can have this on the table in under 5 minutes.
Cheeseburger mac
Put the kids 2 favourite things together and you have a quick dinner which the entire family will love and ask for seconds
Salad in a jar
Looking for a fresh alternative for a working lunch? You can make this salad in a jar up to 3 days in advance for a crisp, healthy lunch that won't break the budget.
Barbecue bean stew
Enjoy this gorgeous bowl of bean-y goodness for dinner tonight; its sweet, salty and tangy all in one. Fantastic for 'Meat-free Mondays'.
Cheese and Vegemite scrolls
Scrolls are always a popular lunch box filler - and your kids will adore these savoury scrolls filled with cheese and Vegemite. Yum!
Easy salted caramel and banana cups recipe
These salted caramel and banana cups are so easy to make. The caramel sauce somehow manages to make anything you pour it over seem extra special and a bit fancy! Here Ive paired it with some banana slices and popcorn in fun sized glasses a perfectly portioned after-dinner treat or dessert.
5 Golden Rules Of Family Meal Planning
A perfect meal plan isn't one that is just made up of your favourite foods or what you like to make or bake, rather it works in with your family and your life.
Grilled asparagus and quinoa salad
Quinoa has a lovely nutty taste and is just perfect in salads like this one with grilled asparagus. It's a powerhouse of iron and protein and you won't believe how good it tastes in salads.
Honey soy chicken
Chicken drumsticks marinated in soy sauce and honey are always a popular - and sticky! - dinner for kids. This recipe is quick to make and goes well with plain rice and steamed vegetables.
Smash cake
This cupcake has a shell made of chocolate and is filled with soft jellies and wrapped sweets. Get the birthday girl or boy to hammer it open for a surprise.