Pikelets

Pikelets really are the ultimate in easy snacks to make at home - and is there a child anywhere who doesn't love a warm pikelet eaten straight from the frying pan?

Veggie fritters

Great if you want to use up veggies in the fridge, these wholesome fritters are wonderful with a rasher of crispy bacon and a poached egg. Use whatever combo takes your fancy for a light lunch or breakfast side.

Italian tomato sauce

This sauce is so easy even a novice can do it. It's a great sauce for: Chicken parmigiana - Pour over crumbed chicken and cover with mozzarella and tasty cheese; Bolognaise sauce - Add to cooked diced onion, browned beef mince and add some tomato paste; Arrabiata sauce - Just add chilli to the tomato sauce.

Best baked beans ever

If baked beans from a tin just don’t do it for you, then try this recipe - we reckon you'll think they're the best baked beans ever. Serve them up at family brunch or store them in the fridge to reheat for a protein-packed breakfast.

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

Tuna melts

English muffins topped with tuna, veggies and cheese, all golden and bubbly, make these a delicious hot snack or lunch. We know they're hard to resist but take care not to burn your mouths with impatience!

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.

Chicken pancakes

Looking for a comforting dinner that is guaranteed to be eaten with relish by every member of your family? Then this is it! Chicken breasts in white sauce wrapped in a soft crepe and baked under a blanket of sauce and cheese. Delicious.

Easy spaghetti bake

For a different take on mince, try this easy spaghetti bake. This recipe uses mince, spaghetti, and a tomato sauce to make a yummy bolognaise oven bake that your kids will just adore. Even better, if you're short on time, just mix in last night's spag bol with the spaghetti and bake. Too easy.

Chocolate crackles

Chocolate crackles are a birthday party favourite with all kids of all ages. They're super easy to make and, if you're lucky, there may be a couple left over for adults to enjoy, too.

Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

A gorgeous yellow elixir of chicken goodness with all the healing powers that chicken soup can possess. This super-easy chicken soup is a set-and-forget recipe. You can feed a hungry crowd by just adding more water to the pot

Family meat pie

This meat pie is big enough for the whole family and is a real winner when served up for dinner. Making the meat filling the day before means this pie is super-easy to put together.

Carrot cake

Carrot cake is a nutritious cake recipe that delivers a big serve of healthy carrot in a yummy cake that also includes the sweetness of pineapple and the crunch of walnuts.