Trail mix

This healthy snack is packed full of nutritious nuts and seeds with chocolate bits and dried cranberries for a touch of sweetness. Store a batch in an airtight jar so you always have some to hand.

Parmesan toasts

My kids love these toasts in their lunch box. They go particularly well with a little container of hummus. I love to add rocket and prosciutto to mine and it becomes a sudden lunch or great with a wine

Tuna mornay

Tasty and easy, tuna mornay is a comfort food dinner that can be scratched together from whatever ingredients you have lying around. Making tuna mornay for dinner is also a great way to boost the amount of fish in kids’ diets.

Homestyle chips

These big chunky chips are soft and fluffy on the inside and crisp and crunchy on the outside. Make them to go with beer batter fish or a nice big juicy steak!

Pesto chicken pasta

Homemade basil pesto with golden chunks of chicken breast and freshly-cooked fettucine - what could be better than a bowl of this after a long day? Tasty, filling and a definite chicken winner.

Raspberry crush

When the sun is beating down outside, a glass of this refreshing raspberry crush drink will cool the kids down. Made with just 2-ingredients, relief from the heat is only 5 minutes away!

Crustless quiche

Want to enjoy the eggy goodness of a quiche but don't want the fuss of cooking with pastry? This crustless bacon and cheese quiche recipe is quick and easy and wonderfully tasty without the bother of having to deal with pastry.

Lamb chop casserole

This easy lamb chop casserole recipe is a great way to use this always popular cut of lamb. Served with mashed potato and green beans, it will become a family favourite casserole.

Banoffee pie

This is the super easy recipe for banoffee pie. Wondering what Banoffee means?! Banana and toffee, of course. Delish!

Mini frittata

These little beauties are perfect for lunch or dinner. If you make food look cute, you’ll have a much better chance of the kids eating them!

Easy spaghetti puttanesca

Here is a family meal that can be made quickly, simply and cheaply using a tin of tomatoes and just a few other ingredients. The sauce is made with tomatoes, olives and capers and is traditionally served with spaghetti.