Budget family meal plan
One of the best ways you can help the family budget is to meal plan using recipes that are economical, filling and nutritious.
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Sandwich-free lunch box ideas
Not all children want to take a sandwich to school. Try these ideas to create a nutritious lunch box including lunch box scrolls, sausage rolls and pizzas.
Ham coleslaw sandwich recipe
This yummy, crunchy sandwich recipe combines ham with the best homemade coleslaw ever. Easy as and tasty to boot!
20 Dinner Ideas Kids Can Cook When You’re Exhausted
Here are 20 super simple dinner recipes that will take next to no time to make. Aside from the cooking and the cutting bits requiring grown-up assistance, these dinner ideas are easy enough for the kids to make.
Choc chip pancakes
Either as a treat for breakfast or a yummy dessert, these choc chip pancakes will be a hit with the whole family. Buy the more expensive choc chips that hold their shape when heated; cheaper ones melt and make it very difficult to flip the pancake.
Buttermilk pancakes
Pancakes add a splash of special to a weekend breakfast, so get cooking with this deliciously simple buttermilk pancake recipe. This batter will keep in the fridge for three or four days or can be used to cook a batch of 12 to 16 pancakes straight away.
Cheesy poppers
You could try eating only one of these tasty little bites, but be warned: they are way too tasty to stop at one. Cheesy poppers make a great after school snack or lunch when served with a salad. You could also whip up a batch when youre entertaining.
Cheese and Vegemite Pinwheels
The kids will love these in their lunchbox. Vegemite or Marmite depending on your family favourite with cheese makes a great snack or meal if you make them large enough
Date balls
Looking for a healthy snack that the whole family can enjoy? These little bites are incredibly delish and will satisfy your craving for a sweet treat. And the kids will think they're pretty yummy too!
No bake coconut and date balls
No bake coconut balls contain just two ingredients and they are super healthy. Pop them into lunch boxes, snack on them after exercise and use them to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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.
Fruity Pizzas
These fruity pizzas are a sweet snack that is made from pikelets spread with orange cream cheese whip and topped with fresh fruit. Kids will love making these with a grown-up's help.
Healthy Lunch Box Ideas
Check out these great school lunch box ideas that will fuel kids as they learn, play and grow.
Autumn Meal Plan
As the weather cools and the family looks for meals that are a little more substantial and filling, it's time to break out the autumn meals.
Cheesy cauliflower slice
Serve this nutritious slice as a healthy afternoon snack, or as a tasty side for lunch or dinner. Hot or cold, these hidden veggie bites will be guzzled with gusto!
Spotty berry pancakes
Make your pancakes even more delicious by filling them with lots of yummy blueberries and strawberries. Top with maple syrup or honey and cream or ice cream. Yum!
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.
Savoury lunch box snacks and scrolls
Healthy lunch box ideas and recipes including savoury scrolls and muffins are a great alternative to sandwiches. Try one of these healthy recipes.
Cheat’s pavlova
Add some bling to a bought meringue case with plenty of colourful fruit and lots of fresh cream. One slice is never enough ...
10 Ways to Add Flavour to the Lunchbox
Kids can get bored of the same school lunches over and over again, so colour and variety are key and a few healthy, homemade treats will go a long way. All out of ideas? Here are a few to keep your kids snack-happy.