Basic vanilla cupcakes
This cupcake recipe is a great basic one because it makes 12 large muffin-size cupcakes or 24 small ones. The kids can have fun decorating them.
Coconut macaroons
Macaroons are a light, airy biscuit. These coconut macaroons are a favourite! They are so easy to make! Gluten-free, nut-free and relatively low fat.
Marbled chocolates
This recipe for marbled chocolates is great for the kids to get cooking. Place finished chocolates in small paper or foil cases for gifts. If you have an empty chocolate box in the house, fill it up with your homemade goodies.
Chocolate banana bread
Banana bread is a great way to use up bananas that have seen better days and this version, studded with chunks of dark chocolate, is a sure fire winner. Serve warm for afternoon tea or slice and freeze to pop into lunch boxes.
Banana cake with lemon icing
Use up leftover bananas to make this banana cake that's great for lunch boxes or as an after school treat. Then top with a delicious citrus icing. Yum!
Profiteroles recipe
Choux pastry is a lot easier to make than you may think - so give it a go! These chocolate delights wont last long they are so delicious
Little pear and raspberry cupcakes
These beautiful little fruity cupcakes are great with a cup of tea or as a quick dessert everyone will love them
Orange marmalade
Marmalade is a delicious tangy spread to have on your toast for breakfast. This marmalade recipe is surprisingly easy to make and uses plenty of delicious oranges which gives it a lovely sunshine-y colour. Perfect for gifts, this recipes makes 1.5 litres of marmalade.
Pear blueberry and almond muffins
Pear and almonds is a classic combination but add a burst of blueberries to the mix and you've got yourself a taste sensation! These simple muffins and great as an afternoon tea treat or as a special addition to the lunch box.
No bake cheesecake
This light and zingy cheescake uses crushed sweet biscuits as its base and cream cheese flavoured with lime for its filling. Gelatine means it's a no bake dessert so all you need to do is mix, chill and wait!
Budget biscuit base
One batch will make around 100 biscuits. You can add chocolate chips, coco pops or peanut butter to make different flavours.
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is a deliciously sweet dessert with plenty of wow factor that combines homemade sweet pastry, a gooey thick lemon curd and light and fluffy meringue on top.
Peanut bubble cookies
Pantry staples make up the ingredients for these peanut bubble cookies. Melt, mix and bake and you've got a tray full of crunchy, nutty, chewy cookies to die for.
Iced Bunny Biscuits
Easter is a great time to get stuck into some fun baking with your kids. Try these simple to make bunny biscuits that you can ice in bright colours before getting really creative with the decorations!
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.
Banoffee pie
This is the super easy recipe for banoffee pie. Wondering what Banoffee means?! Banana and toffee, of course. Delish!
Easy peanut brittle
Peanut brittle is delicious and so cheap to make. This is the perfect confectionery to give as a gift. Its fast and easy and a classic favourite.
Coffee pecan muffins
These coffee pecan muffins may be a bit too much of a pick-me-up for the kids but is a great not-too sweet muffin for morning tea with the girls.
Healthy chocolate brownie
Dark and rich, moist and fluffy, this chocolate brownie is amazing. Oh, and did I mention its healthy? These brownies have half the sweetener, only a smidge of butter and pumpkin for moisture.
Apple and raspberry bread
If you love banana bread you will love this recipe with added raspberry and apple it is a delicious combination the whole family will love. Just cut of a slice after school as a healthy alternative to a piece of cake
Apple and hazelnut cake
This cake does require quite a bit of preparation before it goes in the oven – it will probably take you 30-45 minutes. But, wow, what a rich, delectable cake!
Orange meringue
These meringues are light crispy and chewy and with that hint of orange it gives them a little zesty flavour , chocolate and hazelnut a perfect compliment for orange,
Chia seed muesli bars
These chia seed muesli bars are great for the kids to take to school for recess and you wont believe how easy they are to make. You will never buy muesli bars again and best of all, they are nut free.
Hot milk cake
This hot milk cake is somewhere between a butter cake and a pound cake. It's simple to make, stays fresh for days and would be lovely with icing as afternoon tea, or doused in custard for an easy dessert.
Chocolate brownies
You get a double choc hit with this deliciously fudgy chocolate brownie recipe, thanks to the cocoa and choc chip components. Bake until they're just cooked to make the most of the squidgy centre that's melt-in-the-mouth good.
Valentine pie pops
These cute little Valentine pie pops can be made for your Valentine's Day sweeties in no time at all. Perfect for a February 14 party, super cute and oh-so-easy, just grab some pastry and jam and off you go!
Apple muffins
Apple muffins are an incredibly healthy snack young children will love. Using natural yoghurt and grated apple and dates, this muffin recipe is deliciously scented with cinnamon and is just as good served hot or cold.
Easter chick cupcakes
These super cute cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate Easter. Decorated with coconut and lollies to make the chicks' faces, they're one for the kids to help make.
Sugar and spice slice
This old-fashioned slice recipe uses pantry ingredients and is so easy to make, the kids could do it. Flavoured with nutmeg and cinnamon and with a nutty filling, it's a great one to have in the cake tin come the weekend.
Ninjago cupcakes
Do you have a little Ninja running around your house? If you do, then he may just fall in love with these cute cupcakes. They look fancy but anyone can have fun making these!