White Chocolate Easter Egg Cupcakes
A great gift for friends and friends’ kids. Even better, take un-iced cupcakes to your get together and let the kids ice and decorate the cakes themselves.
Rice pudding
There's something very comforting about this classic nursery food recipe - the creamy softness of the rice, the sweet warmth of the vanilla and sugar and the unexpected raisins
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!
Nutella and banana sushi
These delicious Nutella and banana fruity snacks are so easy you can prepare them for the after-school rush in five minutes. They also look cute on party platters.
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!
Cinnamon apple chips
These healthy cinnamon apple chips are sweetened with natural agave syrup. Slice them up and bake for a healthy snack.
Lamington cupcakes
I love these cupcakes – all the joy of a cupcake and a lamington without the sticky-finger business of coating lamingtons!
Spotty berry pancakes
Make your pancakes even more delicious by filling them with lots of yummy blueberries and strawberries. Top with maple syrup or honey and cream or ice cream. Yum!
Caramel apples
Step aside toffee apples, these caramel apples are the new IN thing! Chewy and delicious, these treats for kids will be devoured with great gusto.
Creamy tuna, pea and capsicum pasta
Get a nutritious dinner on the table in 15 minutes with this simple pasta dish that uses pantry staples. Quick, easy and economical, it's a hit with kids too.
Fried rice
Fried rice is a great dinner option that can be made to use up the vegetables you have in your fridge. Throw in a little meat and an egg and you have a complete meal. Cheap, quick and easy to make, fried rice is a popular family dinner.
Macaroni cheese
There's nothing simpler to make - or more comforting to eat - than macaroni cheese. Serve on its own for an easy Sunday dinner or as a side dish with a barbecue and a fresh green salad.
Caprese pizza
This is a traditional Italian pizza that has just three toppings that are the same colours as the Italian flag. The flavours are simple and satisfying and its really easy to make.
Kids pasta salad
Most kids love pasta in any shape or form and this lemony pasta salad is no exception. The sweetcorn gives a veggie hit while the tuna adds a punch of protein - perfect for a change from sandwiches in the lunch box.
Sticky herb and lemon ribs
Finger food is always a big hit at kids parties and these sticky herb and lemon ribs with rice salad are particularly popular. Just have plenty of napkins on hand once the feast is over!
Grape caterpillars
These cute little green grape caterpillars tick all the boxes when it comes to healthy and easy. Pop them into lunch boxes, serve them up at parties or keep them in the fridge for a tasty snack.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sandwiches
These cute little sandwiches are lined up to look just like The Very Hungry Caterpillar from Eric Carle's much-loved children's book. Pop them onto your party table and your mini guests will snap them up!
Nutella and banana bread
Banana bread is a very popular recipe for kids - and this Nutella version is a lovely twist on this reliable recipe. Simply add half a cup of Nutella to the cake mixture before you put it in the oven and swirl though the mix. Yum!
Cherry Mars Bar slice
This is a great recipe for the kids to make, if you need to whip up something quick for a school fair or an activity for the kids in the weekend it is delicious.
Banana smoothie
A deliciously healthy way to start the day, this smoothie is full of bananas, honey, yoghurt with just a hint of cinnamon that makes it more-ish. It's breakfast in a glass and a great way to have a meal on the run.
Crispy chicken dippers
Skip the tuck shop and fill the kids' lunch boxes with these delicious chicken dippers. Add a tangy sweet chilli dipping sauce and some salad for a really tasty lunch.
Creamy Moussaka
Try this classic Greek dish when you want a filling oven bake that's full of veggies. The creamy sauce mingles between the layers of veggies and rich meat sauce for a yummy, cheesy sensation.
Pork and corn burgers
Use pork mince flavoured with ginger and sweet chilli to make these Asian-inspired burgers. Sweetcorn gives them an extra bite. Serve in buns with plenty of crisp salad.
Rainbow jellies
This is a simple idea that the kids can help with, vary this recipe by stirring in some colour coordinated fruit into the layers as you go
Healthy chocolate crackles
These healthy chocolate crackles skip the Copha and replace it with healthy coconut oil and delicious cocoa. These are the perfect guilt-free party food.
Fruit and honey muesli bars
These fruit and honey muesli bars are sweet and chewy and great for an after-school snack. Make it on the weekend so the kids' snack are sorted for the upcoming week.
Double Burgers
Takeaway can get pretty expensive when you need to feed the whole family dinner, so make your own burgers! These burger patties taste great and they're great for your budget, too!
Crunchy lion sandwich
Have your kids roaring for more with this awesome lion sandwich. With just a little bit of effort, and a spark of creativity, you can turn lunchtime into a fun - and tasty - event!
Raspberry and peach smoothie
For a filling, tasty breakfast drink or even a light snack, try this delicious raspberry and peach smoothie recipe. Full of tart raspberries, fresh peach, creamy light yoghurt and warm vanilla, its not a yummy sensation, its healthy and wont hurt the diet. What more could you want in a drink?
Lucy’s meatloaf
Whoever you are Lucy, your meatloaf recipe is fantastic! This hearty midweek meal uses a mix of beef and pork mince for maximum flavour. Slice the cold leftovers for tasty lunch box sandwiches the following day.