Hearty vegetable soup
This vegetable soup has big hearty flavours that are completely satisfying. The addition of balsamic vinegar brings a surprising depth of flavour to this soup. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete meal!
Tex mex burgers
This tasty vegetarian patty made of borlotti beans has wonderful Tex-Mex flavours through it and makes a lovely change to a meat patty on a burger bun with fresh salad.
Glazed meatloaf
This delicious meatloaf is a perfect family staple as you can make it and serve it later or prepare it and bake it when you are ready. There are some hidden veggies in there along with a delicious glaze that will have them coming back for more.
Spaghetti with crunchy bits
A bowl of this spaghetti with tomato sauce is perfect at the end of a long day. And the crunchy bits? They're crisp bacon pieces and fried breadcrumbs to top it off.
Carrot, sweet potato and coconut soup
Soups are a great way to avoid waste in your vegetable crisper. If theres anything that looks like its about to turn, pop it into a pot with a few spices and chicken stock and turn it into Sunday dinner. A dash of curry never goes astray either!
Boiled eggs
Boiled eggs are nutritious, delicious and an economical way to get some quick protein at breakfast. People often joke about not even being able to boil an egg but it's easy if you follow a few simple rules. Use the best eggs you can get. Organic or free range and fresh!
Pork and chickpea tortilla
Try a different filling for tortillas with this delicious mix of pork mince and chickpeas. Warm the tortillas and pop them on the table with a bowl of the meaty filling so the kids can serve themselves.
Barbecue glazed meatloaf
This glazed meatloaf is tasty, easy and cheap. Its coated with a thick homemade barbecue sauce and I guarantee it wont last long on any dinner table. Which is a shame, because a slice of cold meatloaf on nice crusty bread is a pretty perfect lunch.
Never better nachos
What turns these nachos into never better nachos? Why, the chopped olives, bacon and green onion of course! Every cheesy bite is a taste sensation.
Fruit and custard turnovers
These delicious homemade pastries will mean you never need to buy from a bakery again. Easy and quick to make with frozen pastry sheets, tinned fruit and homemade custard.
Apricot chicken
I was surprised how the flour gave the chicken a lovely puffy coating when it came out of the oven. I used a bottle of apricot nectar which was more economical than tinned
Yorkshire puddings
Here's how to make deliciously light, golden and crispy Yorkshire puddings to go with roast beef. They only take 15 minutes to cook and can be served cold the next day with a drizzle of golden syrup for a naughty but nice dessert!
Chickpea and bacon bruschetta
With a tin of chickpeas in the pantry, yesterday's bread needing to be used, and some bacon, feta and greens from the fridge, you can put together this delicious and easy meal in a matter of minutes.
Hash browns
Hash browns are so simple to make, it's a wonder we don't all make them more often! Biting through the crunchy exterior to reveal the soft cooked potato on the inside is one of life's little pleasures.
Hand-wrapped little sushi
These little sushi rolls are perfect for toddler hands. It may seem easier to buy your sushi but it really is not difficult. It's also very healthy and the kids love making a mess (helping) rolling the nori. Go on, give it a try.
Vegetable soup with pasta
There's nothing like a warm soup on a cold Winter's day. This vegetable soup is filled with yummy potato, zucchini, celery, carrots and pasta. Puree some if the kids don't like chunky soup!
Simple sausage rolls
Sausage rolls are a popular snack for kids and adults alike. These sausage rolls are particularly simple using ready-rolled frozen puff pastry and sausage mince you can buy from the butcher.
Potato-free Tuna Patties
These delicious tuna patties are packed full of healthy vegetables and use rice cakes to hold the mixture together making them light and crispy. Your kids will love them and have no idea how healthy they really are.
Tuna salad
Try this simple recipe for tuna salad along with a delicious dressing made from yoghurt and wholegrain mustard. This would make a great side dish or filling for sandwiches.
Zucchini bread
If you have plenty of zucchini or looking for an alternative to banana bread this is for you it is sweet and soft with the added spice the whole family will love it with a spread of butter or a slice straight into the lunch box
Potato bacon and leek soup
This nutritious blended soup uses the classic combination of potato and leek along with a little bacon to give it that moreish punch.
Leftover sausage bake recipe
This tasty casserole is such a great recipe for using up leftover sausages when you've over catered at a barbecue. A perfect oven bake that combines snags with pasta and tomatoes to make an easy, nutritious family meal. Mmm
Vegetarian quiche
Made with reduced-fat puff pastry and filled with lots of yummy vegetables this vegetarian quiche recipe is easy and cheap to make.
Stuffed potatoes
Stuffed potatoes are great to have as an accompaniment at dinner or on their own as a light meal. Simply scoop out the flesh of a cooked potato, stuff with any filling you like, and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Potato heaven!
Greek salad
Greek salad is a traditional dish that is packed full of fresh flavours. Ripe tomatoes are complimented with salty feta cheese and tangy olives.
Basic Pancakes
A delicious and easy pancake recipe that is fast to get on the table and better tasting than any convenience pre-packaged mix.
Coconut flour pancakes
These coconut flour pancakes are for those that want to go wheat free. They are perfect served with maple syrup or raw honey and blueberries.You can also make them dairy-free by using coconut milk.
Burger deluxe
As good as your favourite burger from your local burger joint these homemade burgers are so good the kids are sure to devour them!
Leek, zucchini and cheese frittata
Packed full of healthy veggies and protein, this simple egg dish is lovely for a light lunch or served cold as a change from sandwiches in a lunch box.