Popcorn chicken
This recipe is surprisingly easy to make and gives moist little chicken bites with little effort
Honeyed chipolatas with tomato and ginger jam
These glazed chipolata sausages are super-tasty and perfectly complemented by this tomato and ginger jam. The jam lends a beautiful warm sweetness to pretty much anything cooked on the barbecue, from butterflied chicken to lamb chops.
Gingerbread folk
Get the kids to help you make these delicious gingerbread people. They'll love helping you roll out the dough, cutting out the shapes and decorating them when they're baked. Wrap them up and the kids can give them out as gifts to their friends!
Ice cream in a can
If you want to know how to make ice cream in a can then we have all the instructions you need right here. Add your favourite flavours and get the kids shaking with this cool science experiment.
California Salsa
This zesty salsa is a burst of sunshine for your tastebuds. Tomatoes, chilli and coriander make a beautiful mix to brush on barbecue meat or as a side to dip crunchy tortilla chips in.
Spring frittata
Make the most of spring vegetables with this lovely frittata for lunch or dinner. Low on fat and big on taste, this will soon become a family favourite.
Bolognaise sauce
This is a great basic recipe for Bolognaise sauce that you can use to make lasagne, nachos, chilli and a whole lot of other recipes.
3 ingredient mac and cheese
This 3 ingredient mac and cheese is so simple and surprising. It's good old-fashioned comfort food to delight the kids and hungry grown-ups.
Ham and pineapple calzones
All kids seem to love ham and pineapple pizzas, so the idea of folding this favourite over into a yummy little pizza pie like the ham and pineapple calzones below, is an absolute winner. And like all dough/pizza recipes, it's a great recipe for kids to help with.
Mozzarella meatballs
The whole family will love these meatballs made with beef mince and a soft, gooey mozzarella filling! Serve with penne pasta with a little pesto stirred through it.
Easy salsa
Make this easy salsa as the perfect Mexican side for tacos or burritos. The fresh flavours of tomatoes, onion and coriander are the perfect accompaniment for anything spicy.
Chicken wraps
These chicken wraps are the perfect midweek meal. They are quick to prepare and packed full of healthy salad. Cooking the chicken with just a spray of canola oil makes them relatively low in fat as well. You can wrap these in foil and take them on a picnic or wrap a spare for tomorrow's lunch.
Tuna slice
Pantry staples make up this tasty tuna slice. Just mix and bake for an easy midweek meal that the family will love.
Zigzag chicken skewers
The combination of chicken, haloumi and red capsicum is a great way to jazz up ‘chicken on a stick’. These zigzag chicken skewers can be made a few hours in advance. Great for dinner or even pop them on the BBQ.
Pork in black bean sauce
This recipe for pork in black bean sauce is really quick and easy to make and perfect for when you need to make dinner in a hurry. Serve with boiled rice.
Cauliflower and leek soup
This tasty soup recipe is a fast way to fill tummies on a cold winter's day. It takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and will have them asking for a second bowl in no time.
Grilled chicken with pesto
Good quality chicken and pesto are paramount as they are the true heroes in this dish. Grilling the chicken breasts keeps the calorie count down and top it with your favourite pesto. Serve with a side of greens or salad.
White fish with lemon butter
Simple and tasty way to cook white fish. Serve with mash, crunchy baked potatoes and steamed veges.
Nachos with invisible beans
So the kids love nachos but they don't love the beans? This is the recipe for you! Combined with the salsa or tomato passata until smooth, they won't even notice them!
Roast pumpkin and sage risotto with blue cheese
This risotto recipe is a very budget-friendly dinner and it's vegetarian, too! Omit the blue cheese if you're not a fan.
Chicken lovely legs
These delicious lovely legs are marinated in garlic, soy and honey and then oven-baked for a delicious budget family meal.
Creamy mushroom soup
This creamy mushroom soup is a glorious flavoured and filling soup that's perfect for lunch or dinner. It is very brown looking, so do garnish with some greenery! Serve with some crusty bread.
Summer steak with tomato salad
Perfect for mid-week meal on a hot day, this steak with tomato salad is sure to go down well. Tenderise the steak before you cook it to make it easier to chew for your little ones.
Lamb and noodle salad
Try this Asian-inspired salad for a nutritious dinner idea. Tender lamb fillets on a bed of crisp veggies and noodles topped with a creamy, spiced dressing make this a hearty salad that you'll make again and again.
Easy profiteroles
If you need dessert in under 5 minutes this is the perfect one for you chocolate, and cream profiteroles is a winner
Mince fajitas
This is a Mexican dish with super-powers - inside the meaty filling lurks a bunch of hidden vegetables. So even if your kids baulk at the lettuce and tomato added to the fajitas, you can feel a little bit smug about the fact that they're happily munching into veggies and they don't even know it!
Chocolate slice
Baking a slice is a great way to enjoy a sweet treat. This easy chocolate slice combines coconut with a chocolate-y base and a delicious chocolate icing that is added while the slice is still warm.
Herb crusted fish
If you need an easy fish dish for your weekly repertoire, this herb crusted fish is it. Light, healthy and lemony fresh, this herb crusted fish is done in 15 minutes.
Chocolate loaf
This dense, delicious chocolate loaf is about the easiest thing youll ever make with the kids. Let them help measure everything out and combine the ingredients and they will definitely love licking the bowl!
Yoghurt chocolate bananamisu
No cooking, no baking! A scrummy cheat's dessert that is so delish, no one will ever know you took so many shortcuts. You must try this yoghurt chocolate bananamisu asap - we're not sure who will love it more; you or the kids! Creamy, crunchy AND fruity. Yum!