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.

Cauliflower tots

These cheesy tots are so delicious that no one will even know their main ingredient is cauliflower. Rustle these hidden-veg morsels up for a tasty snack or lunch box treat your littlies will love.

Mini UFOs

Use muffins to make these mini UFO pizzas as an easy toddler meal idea or light lunch. Take your pick from your favourite toppings and grill to go!

Berry ripple cream

Try this creamy fruit dessert when you want something quick, easy and delicious. The berries mix with cream, honey and yoghurt to create a deceptively light, yet decadent, dessert. Yum!

Chicken strips

I don’t shallow or deep fry very often. However, I did make an exception with these chicken strips as they are shallow fried. And they are sensational, so will be making these a regular ‘sometimes food’!

Monogrammed cupcakes

These cupcakes are simple to make and decorate, but spectacular and sophisticated! Perfect for a first birthday party, where many of the guests are often adults Older kids are also very pleased to have individualised surprises.

Bubble and squeak

Use fresh veggies to make these lovely veggie patties that go down a treat with a cooked brunch or with cold cuts of meat. They're also a wonderful way to use up leftover roast veggies.

Cheesy poppers

You could try eating only one of these tasty little bites, but be warned: they are way too tasty to stop at one. Cheesy poppers make a great after school snack or lunch when served with a salad. You could also whip up a batch when you’re entertaining.

S’mores

S'mores are an American camping tradition but who says we cant adopt this delicious chocolate marshmallow tradition the kids will love it and its a fun treat.

Beef kebabs

Finding a family meal that appeals to adults and kids alike can be challenging. These easy beef kebabs come with two different marinade options, which means you can enjoy the same meal together – with a sophisticated kick for the adults.

Peanut biscuits

We know that peanuts are no longer school lunch box friendly, but if your family doesn’t have a peanut allergy then these peanut biscuits make a great after school snack.

Easy lamingtons

We've given this favourite kiwi classic a recipe makeover. Our version has all the flavoursome goodness of delicious lamington that we all know and love - minus the excess kilojoules.

Messy cheese pies

These little quiches are a big hit with my kids because the flaky (messy) pastry appeals to their taste buds and sense of chaos. I like them because you can hide egg, corn and other yellowish vegetables (pureed pumpkin, carrot, yellow zucchini etc)

Mexican crunch

All the flavours of Mexico combine to make this easy, kid-pleasing dinner. Serve the crushed corn chips in individual bowls and let the kids help themselves to the spiced mince, veggies and cheese. Easy peasy.

Easy homemade yoghurt

You can make delicious yoghurt at home for around $1.50 per kilo if you follow our directions. It's the most economical form of yoghurt making and so easy you will be making a batch every day.