Low-fat zucchini sticks
These low-fat baked zucchini sticks have a tasty crumb and a delicious tomato dipping sauce that your family will love. These are flavourful and healthy all on one plate.
Meatloaf in a hurry
This recipe will have that tasty meatloaf on the table quick smart. You can use the microwave or the conventional oven.
Pantry surprise lamb curry
This is a great budget-friendly recipe for lamb curry that uses up some of the stuff that's been hiding in your pantry for a while. So get foraging! Serve with steamed rice.
Simple chicken soup
A bowl of steaming homemade chicken soup is good for your body and soul! This one uses lots of veggies and a whole chook for a tasty nutritious boost.
Fish cakes
Your kids will love these tasty fish cakes that have plenty of white fish combined with mashed potato or sweet potato and kid-friendly vegetables such as corn, peas and carrots.
Mexican crunch
All the flavours of Mexico combine to make this easy, kid-pleasing dinner. Serve the crushed corn chips in individual bowls and let the kids help themselves to the spiced mince, veggies and cheese. Easy peasy.
Pumpkin and chickpea curry
This delicious vegetarian curry is made with red curry paste and oven-roasted pumpkin. It's finished off with coconut milk and coriander.
Tomato and onion pie
This easy vegetarian dish makes a lovely light meal on its own or can be served as an accompaniment. With softly cooked tomatoes and onions at its base, it also has a delicious crunchy topping of baked breadcrumbs.
Beef and pumpkin curry
Try this filling curry when you want a one-pot meal that's as tasty to eat as it is easy to cook. Serve this in big bowls as it is or make it go even further by adding a side of naan and rice.
Fettuccine alfredo
Hanging out for payday? All you need is a few simple ingredients to make this glorified macaroni cheese for a cheap weeknight dinner. Add some parsley from the garden and it's a little bit fancy.
Pear and custard tart
Try this shortcrust pastry tart when you want something warming but still elegant for dessert. The homemade custard pairs beautifully with the pears. Best served warm.
Chicken and pumpkin casserole
This recipe is so tasty that I want to make it again and again. The apple cider vinegar combined with the taragon and chicken is a really delicious combination. Golden chunks of pumpkin swim in its self-made gravy and it's a perfect meal served with some steamed green beans.
Moroccan lamb
This fragrant dish uses forequarter lamb chops which are packed with flavour and easy on the budget. Baked with spices and veggies, all you need to add to this heart dinner is a bed of couscous.
Thai vegetable curry
Try this Thai veggie curry for a quick and healthy meal. Nutritious, delicious and simple to make. Serve with jasmine rice for a perfect partner.
Devilled sausages
Sausages are one of the more budget-friendly meat options for families but they can become very same-same. So spice things up a bit the next time you are thinking of serving sausages with this super-quick, super-delicious spin on a family favourite.
Pulled pork buns
Slow cooked pork is delicious pull it and shred it and stuff it into buns and some coleslaw can be put in a sandwich the next day for lunches.
Chocolate dipped apple slices
If you are looking for a naughty-but-nice party treat then these chocolate dipped apple slices will fit the bill. Decorate them with sprinkles, nuts or shredded coconut and they will disappear quick sticks!
Osso Bucco
Dust off your slow cooker to make this hearty casserole. The meat is mouth-wateringly tender in its rich sauce so easy for little mouths to cope with and lovely with a mound of creamy mash
Chicken dumpling soup
If we are eating these as a family, we add extra veggies to the broth like bok choy, carrot sticks and tofu its a delicious meal we all enjoy as long as I have a side of chilli sauce!
Anzac muffin
With all the flavours of the original Anzac biscuits, coconut and golden syrup, these muffins are moist and delicious. Pop them into lunch boxes or whip up a batch for afternoon tea.
Simple spanish omelette
Here's what you make when you've got leftover boiled spuds and fresh veggies to use up - Spanish omelette! Serve on its own as a tasty lunch dish or with salad and crusty bread for a more substantial dinner.
Easy five cup loaf
This 5 cup loaf is easy and can be made from ingredients in your pantry. It's a great fallback recipe for when you are out of eggs. Make and slice it for lunch box treats, or just pop it in the oven for afternoon tea.
Microwave lemon curd
If you love lemon curd or lemon butter then this recipe is for YOU! It is so easy you will never buy lemon curd at the supermarket again. You can use this to fill pastry cups, to spread on toast or to fill cupcakes with.
Chilli con carne
Chilli con carne is an easy Mexican recipe you can whip up in no time at all - and served with all the trimmings, you can enjoy a delicious Mexican feast with next to no effort at all.
Meatballs with couscous
These meatballs with couscous is a great budget-friendly dinner. The sweet-spicy couscous is a nice contrast to the meatballs. You may like to make the meatballs quite plain so that the kids will eat them.
Easy zucchini slice
This is great for lunch with a side salad or great for entertaining. Just cut it into bite size pieces and garnish, if you are vegetarian simply leave out the ham.
Beef, ale and barley stew
Nothing says winter like a hearty beef stew. This one uses beer instead of wine, and the addition of the barley makes it a complete and satisfying meal.
Tomato and bacon soup
Roasting the tomatoes first in this easy soup recipe really adds to the flavour. Adding bacon to the soup adds a lovely smokey hint too. Serve with plenty of crusty bread and some vintage cheddar. Yummo!
Popcorn chicken
This recipe is surprisingly easy to make and gives moist little chicken bites with little effort