Creamy bolognaise pastabake
This pastabake recipe is designed so you can make a large batch of the bolognaise sauce and use it as a bedrock for a few different dishes
Coconut rice recipe
Coconut rice gives the idea of rice pudding a whole new meaning! The perfect finish to an Asian-inspired meal, this easy dessert combines the creaminess of cooked rice and coconut milk with the freshness of banana slices. Delicious!
Sultana scones
Allowing these scones to just touch while cooking will keep them moist and help them to rise in the oven. The secret to this recipe is the resting time. If you skip this step you'll be making rock cakes rather than scones.
Egg and vegetable omelette
This easy toddler-friendly omelette is full of protein and veggies making it a nutritious breakfast or lunch for any little one with a hungry tum!
Zucchini quiche
This delicious quiche is lovely and quick to make it is a great way to hide vegetables from the kids and makes a perfect lunch box slice or with salad for a quick dinner
Spicy bean burritos
A tasty vegetarian meal, these spicy bean burritos prove you don't have to have meat to make your dinner delicious. Quick and easy to make, these burritos are also easy on the budget.
Creamy penne with cherry tomatoes
This creamy pasta will delight the little ones as it's easy to handle! Lightly-cooked cherry tomatoes with a little garlic. It's bright, fast and tasty and can be on the table in less than 20 minutes.
Moo burgers
Made moist with sour cream in the mix, these moo burgers are a great way to use up beef mince when you're not sure what to cook. Serve on lightly-toasted buns with cheese and salad for a burger from heaven.
Chicken fajitas
This kid favourite has gentle Mexican flavours, tender chicken, veggies and cheese to make a hearty midweek meal that is easy and delicious.
Chicken fried rice
This chicken fried rice is a great quick kids' dinner when you want to use up leftover veggies in the fridge and have some BBQ chicken to hand too! Some quick chopping action and frying pan is all that's needed to get this tasty meal on the table in minutes!
Kill a kilo soup
This kill a kilo soup is said to help you lose weight because you spend more energy digesting it than it contains. I can't vouch for that but it is very filling, tasty and will keep you feeling full for a long time.
Spicy red pepper and tomato soup
This spicy red pepper and tomato soup is delicious it is packed with flavour and you can chilli it up as much as you want for the adults and leave the chilli hit out for the kids
Curtis Stone’s fettucine bolognaise
This recipe has a nice depth of flavour shower it with fresh parmesan and serve with homemade garlic bread and a fresh salad.. YUM!
Bangers and mash
This is a classic and everybody has their own way of making it. I love it with the caramelised onions!
Baked apples
These baked apples are an old-fashioned but delicious recipe. Served with hot custard you can't beat the golden sweetness that you can only get from baking. They form their own buttery caramel sauce in the dish underneath.
Healthy fish and chips
This healthy version of fish and chips will save your waistline and give you a healthy tasty meal. Fresh fish should be a regular part of your diet and this is a great way to cook it without deep frying.
Healthy homemade tacos
You can save money and keep it real with this quick and healthy taco recipe, complete with taco seasoning mix made from scratch.
Ham and pineapple pizza muffins
Consider making a double batch of these and popping some into lunchboxes cold. You can hide some veges in there as well.
Chicken, corn and hot-pot
This spiced chicken dish is a one-pot meal saving you on washing up but giving plenty of flavour. So easy to make and perfect served on a bed of couscous.
Grapesicles
These grapesicles are a fun, healthy alternative to ice-blocks on a hot summers day!
One-pot beef and capsicum casserole
My husband came up with this recipe when we were living on peanuts in Edinbrough. It is quick, easy on the pocket and very tasty. If I play with it a little I change the parsley to a basil and tomato salsa to give it a twist and serve with mashed potatoes.
Homestyle chips
These big chunky chips are soft and fluffy on the inside and crisp and crunchy on the outside. Make them to go with beer batter fish or a nice big juicy steak!
Budget biscuit base
One batch will make around 100 biscuits. You can add chocolate chips, coco pops or peanut butter to make different flavours.
Butternut Pumpkin & Goat’s Cheese Pasta Bake
This creamy pasta bake is sweet and savoury all rolled into one. The bite in the goat's cheese becomes smooth and creamy when mixed with that sweet butternut pumpkin.
Ham coleslaw sandwich recipe
This yummy, crunchy sandwich recipe combines ham with the best homemade coleslaw ever. Easy as and tasty to boot!
Homemade cake mix
These homemade cake mixes are great for time-poor bakers who just need to get that cake in the oven. Put the mix together and store in a resealable bag then when you are short on time, youll be able to whip up a cake quickly.
Crustless quiche
Want to enjoy the eggy goodness of a quiche but don't want the fuss of cooking with pastry? This crustless bacon and cheese quiche recipe is quick and easy and wonderfully tasty without the bother of having to deal with pastry.
Apple and cinnamon frittata
This is an unusual turn for the good old frittata but certainly a delicious one. My kids love this for morning tea and we sometimes have it for breakfast if having a slow Sunday. Its also a really easy recipe for the kids to help with and takes no time at all.
Roast veggies with goats cheese and lentils
This is a great veggie dish that can act as a side or as a main meal. Lentils and cheese add protein while the veggies boost the vitamin content. So yummy that even meat lovers will enjoy it!