Tim Tam brownies
These delicious Tim Tam brownies are stuffed full of New Zealand's favourite biscuit and enveloped in a yummy coating of chocolate brownie. They are so easy to make and perfect to take along and share with friends.
Easy banana cake
Banana cake is a favourite snack for hungry kids. Not only is it packed with healthy and nutritious bananas, it tastes delicious and is really easy to make. Try this banana cake recipe that is easier to make than most.
Microwave choc chip cookies
This microwave choc chip cookie recipe is perfect if you dont have an oven or are too scared to make a whole tray of cookies because you will eat them all. This recipe makes just two cookies. One for you and one for a friend!
French raspberry butter cake
This raspberry butter cake is one of the most useful basic recipes I can think of and pretty much bomb-proof. It is based on the traditional French butter cake quarter-quart recipe so the quantities are easy to remember and the method is très simple. Plus, of course, it is delicious!
Valentines Day cookie bracelets
These adorable Valentine's Day cookie bracelets are the perfect gift to make for those you love. They also make a fun cooking activity with the kids!
Savoury scones
Savoury scones are a lovely twist on regular scones. A little dab of butter on each half of the scone is all you need to make a delicious snack
Apple cake
This apple cake is a wonderfully moist cake, quick to make and if there is any leftover, great for lunch boxes or after-school snacks.
Banana cake
Want a banana cake recipe you can whip up quickly with all those ripe bananas going to waste in the fruit bowl? Try this delicious banana cake recipe, which works well for morning tea, afternoon tea and as a lunch box treat.
3 in 1 biscuits
These are lovely vanilla flavoured biscuits with the added attraction of colour and ‘movement’! Great fun for the kids to help with colouring, kneading, rolling and slicing.
Cake in a mug
This chocolate cake in a mug is a chocoholic's dream and you can make it in less than 5 minutes - and yes, that does include mixing and cooking time! This cake is dangerous and delicious. Find a scoop of ice-cream to eat with it or just wait in front of your microwave with your spoon ready!
Choc-cornflake surprises
The big surprise here is that you only need two pantry staples to make these yummy after school or naughty lunch box treat! Melt a Mars Bar and mix with cornflakes to make these chewy, crunchy delights. Perfect party food too
Banana and choc chip muffins
Baking with bananas is a great way to use up over-ripe bananas - and to get something delicious to eat too! These banana and choc chip muffins have a wonderful banana flavour and are studded with little pieces of chocolate.
Crunchy munchy honey cakes
These honey-flavoured muffins are a cinch to make and even easier to eat! Topped with cornflakes and icing sugar, they're a sweet treat that's always a hit with the kids.
Puppy cupcakes
These cute little puppy cupcakes are easy to make with kids, and perfect for fundraisers and fetes. They are great if you're fundraising for an animal welfare group.
Chocolate and sultana biscuits
These cookies will just melt in your mouth it is worth doing the extra step of rolling them in icing sugar you can use dark or milk chocolate.
Apricot muesli bars
Apricot muesli bars are a terrific lunch box option for kids on the go. Full of energy-boosting ingredients, these muesli bars will help your kids get the most out of their day.
Strawberries and cream shortbread stacks
These delicious strawberry and cream shortbread are delicious they are a sweet treat quick and easy to assemble or keep them aside for a cup of tea
Chocolate biscuits
These biscuits are so delicious, I have to hide them in the pantry or the kids will eat them all in one sitting. They are a little chocolate indulgence and great to have with a cup of tea or coffee.
Banana and passionfruit bread with ricotta
This delicious banana and passionfruit bread is topped with creamy ricotta cheese and fresh passionfruit pulp. It makes for a decadent breakfast but you could also slip the bread into any lunch box.
Chocolate coca-cola cupcakes
It felt strange to make these Chocolate and coca cola cupcakes but when the little cupcakes came out of the oven I couldn't resist but try one (warm) they were chocolately and spongy and almost mousse-like.
Make-up compact birthday cake
This cake is particularly popular with pre-teens, and can be decorated by them, freeing you of cake decorating duties if you so desire!
Wholemeal pear slice
This wholemeal pear slice is deliciously spiced with cinnamon and vanilla and is the perfect cake for popping into a lunch box.
Cupcake ice creams
These pretty cupcake ice creams are perfect for a party centrepiece! Fill the ice cream cones with cupcakes that have been decorated with icing and sprinkles for a sweet treat that's sure to please.
Marble cake
This has to be an all time kids favourite! Also highly suitable for grown-ups at morning tea time
Flourless citrus cake
The combination of lemon, orange and grapefruit in this simple flourless cake makes for a zingy mouthful! The perfect cake for morning or afternoon tea - especially with a dollop of thickened cream.
Chocolate raspberry friands
These little friands are filled with choc chips and raspberries. If you are preparing these friands as gifts for friends, wrap in a square of brown paper and tie with kitchen string.
Tiny Teddies pool party
Having a teddy party? Invite these Tiny Teddies! They are having their very own pool party and your kids will love having them at their party, too.
Luscious chocolate cake
This chocolate cake, complete with dark chocolate icing, is sinfully delicious and makes an easy but impressive dessert with a dollop of cream.