Homemade gnocchi
Homemade gnocchi is much easier to make than you might think and a great one to involve the kids with. Serve with a simple tomato sauce or a garlicky-pesto sauce instead - just don't forget the parmesan on top!
Healthy Thai fishcakes
Up your omega 3 fatty acids with these tasty Thai fishcakes. Packed with flavour and healthy as can be, these will soon become a family favourite.
Porcupine balls
Beef mince mixed with rice makes these yummy porcupine meatballs. Bake them in the oven with a simple tomato sauce for a hearty family meal.
Pork and quinoa balls with sweet chilli sauce
These pork and quinoa balls are great for lunchboxes and you can eat them hot or cold. Eat them straight out of the oven or keep in the fridge for quick lunches.
Sausage wheel with easy chutney
Jazz up your everyday sausages with this impressive rustic dish. Create a big wheel that you can place in the centre of the table with some homemade chutney on the side so that everyone can help themselves.
Filo pie ponds
Here's a recipe the kids can help you with. Using filo pastry as the pie cup, fill the cups with egg, ham and cheese for a tasty weekend dinner that everyone will love.
Crispy chicken thighs with rosemary and potatoes
Try this tasty dinner when you want a roast without the fuss. Everything's cooked in one pan and finished off under the grill to make sure it's deliciously golden. Serve with steamed veggies for a complete and easy meal.
Chicken and barley risotto
This delicious risotto uses barley instead of the traditional rice. It's delicious and makes far better leftovers than a regular risotto, which tends to get claggy when you reheat it.
Curried mince
I was a little dubious about this recipe but it is extremely tasty and even my kids kept coming back for more.
Tuna and broccoli stir-fry
This easy stir fry uses tinned tuna for a convenient meal that uses pantry staples. If you haven't got fresh broccoli, frozen florets will do. Serve with rice for a healthy, filling meal.
White fish baked in tomato and caper sauce
This white fish is baked in a very tasty tomato and caper sauce. These are flavours that pack a punch.
Lime, orange and garlic marinade for chicken
This delicious marinade makes any cut of chicken really tasty! The citrus tenderises the meat while the oil makes it extremely juicy.
Honey Soy Chicken Noodle Stir Fry
Honey and soy sauce is a combination that all kids love - it must be something to do with the sweet-and-salty flavours! Coupled with chicken and noodles, this easy recipe will be a winner every time you make it.
Fettucine bosciola
This is a truly flavoursome pasta and always popular it is easy to whip up and is a restaurant style meal with ease
Healthy salmon sausage rolls
These healthy salmon sausage rolls have hidden vegetables, use tinned salmon and are rolled in a flaky filo pastry. Serve them warm or take them on a picnic.
Cannellini, tomato and rosemary gratin
This cannellini, tomato and rosemary gratin is topped with crispy sourdough cubes and packed with flavour. It is the perfect side dish for any Italian-style meal.
Thai pea soup
This creamy, spicy and silky smooth pea soup will have your eyes rolling heavenward... yes, its THAT good!
Salmon with Asian-style dressing
Give salmon fillets a burst of flavour and texture with this aromatic Asian-style dressing. You can prepare the dressing ahead of time and simply pour it over freshly cooked salmon.
Asparagus with crispy bacon and potato
Asparagus isn't available all year round - but when it is, make the most of it and celebrate this delicate vegetable. Here's a simple side dish that pairs asparagus with bacon and potato. It's so good you might be tempted to give yourself a double helping and skip the rest of the meal.
Red curry salmon
The sweet, delicate flesh of salmon pairs beautifully with a mild Thai-style curry. Gently poach fresh salmon fillets in a red curry broth to create a delicious, flavoursome meal you'll make again and again.
Split pea and ham soup
This is a great budget-friendly soup that's nutritious and filling on a cold day. Use a smoked ham hock but ask your butcher to chop it up for you so you get maximum flavour.
Bacon leek pasta
The salty-sweet flavour of bacon goes beautifully with the mild onion taste of leeks and are the perfect partners for this creamy pasta dinner recipe. Enjoy!
Chicken and pea risotto
Poached chicken and tender peas give flavour to this simple risotto. Just remember to have plenty of parmesan to hand when you're ready to dish up!
Macadamia crusted chicken
The macadamia crust turns ordinary chicken breast into something quite special. Add a squeeze of lemon juice for sheer perfection.
Curried sausages
A favourite with many families, this curried sausages recipe has a mild curry flavour combined with spicy chutney and sweet jam so are suitable for even the youngest kids in the family.
Fish curry
This is a speedy fish curry that you can add to your recipe book for those nights when you don't want to pay for takeaway. It will also help you get your three serves of fish per week. Keep some of the vindaloo paste in the pantry and serve this quick curry with rice and raita.
Pork and fennel meatball pasta
This pork and fennel meatball dish can be on the table in the time that it takes for the pasta to cook. Use sausages to speed up the meatball process and you will be able to get it on the table in less than 20 minutes.
BBQ chicken and rice salad
Here's a great way to use up left over chook. The brown rice imparts a delicious nutty flavour, and all the goodness from the spinach and yoghurt will leave you feeling fantastic.
Steak sandwich
Chunks of tender steak marinated in garlic and rosemary and sandwiched between toast and crisp salad - this is one hearty sandwich that will get eaten every time.
Sweetcorn fritters with tomato relish
Everyone loves a sweet corn fritter. Serve it with the tangy tomato relish and you'll have clean plates every time.