Curried rice

A bowl of this simple curried rice makes a great barbecue accompaniment or a side dish if you're asked to bring a plate to a party. Fresh veggies, rice and a curried mayo dressing will leave you wanting more.

Sausage kebabs

Here's a fun way to serve sausages to the kids, with the added bonus of built-in vegetables to ensure a balanced meal they'll love to eat.

Chicken and snow pea stir-fry

This chicken and snow pea stir fry is a really easy dinner option with simple flavours that even the kids will love. The combination of soy sauce, hoisin and sweet chilli sauce is also tasty. Add some carrot or capsicum if you want to up the veggie content.

Ricotta pie

Filo is a very forgiving pastry to work with, and it creates a beautiful flaky case for this savoury cheese filling. Keep a packet on hand in the fridge for this delicious, easy meal.

Baked salmon

We always enjoy this beautifully pink and green dish as part of our spread on Christmas Day, and while we always have plenty of ham left over for Boxing Day, you've got to be quick when it comes to salmon.

Chicken korma

For those nights when you'd really prefer not to spend too much time cooking, this chicken and tomato korma is the ideal curry to cook. It really doesn't take long and is delicious with mellow, fresh flavours.

Hamburger on sourdough

Hamburgers are a tried-and-true dinner favourite with most kids. Simply load the dinner table with beef patties, fresh bread and a generous supply of salad vegetables such as avocado, tomato and beetroot, as well as cheese and sauces, and let your family build their own personalised hamburger.

Skinny spaghetti

If you are hankering for spaghetti but need a lighter alternative, this tasty recipe may just hit the spot. It is packed full of flavour and is so easy to make.

Satay sauce

who does not love a silky rich satay sauce. This sauce is very versatile. It can be stored in the fridge for 5 days and then reheated in the microwave

Chicken and corn chowder

There is something truly special about the combination of chicken and corn - without being too heavy and hard to digest, it is filling and nourishing, which makes it perfect for little tummies. Try this simple chowder recipe that's been created just for babies and toddlers.