Fast burgers

Why buy takeaway when you can have these? Make them just how you like and if you really want a REALLY BIG burger add an egg and a pineapple ring.

Spaghetti with pesto

Get dinner on the table in no time at all with this recipe for spaghetti with pesto. Making your own pesto is really quick and easy but if you prefer, buy a good quality pesto to stir through the spaghetti.

Coconut rice recipe

Coconut rice gives the idea of rice pudding a whole new meaning! The perfect finish to an Asian-inspired meal, this easy dessert combines the creaminess of cooked rice and coconut milk with the freshness of banana slices. Delicious!

Cheesey scones

These are delicious straight from the oven while they are hot and smear with more lashings of butter. Cut them in half and stuff with ham and tomato then reheat under the grill.

Sticky pineapple pork ribs

Here's a kid favourite which it's best to start first thing in the morning if you want the flavour to develop properly. It's not hard though - just pineapple juice, sugar, soy and garlic will make these ribs melt in the mouth. Just have plenty of napkins handy!

Moo burgers

Made moist with sour cream in the mix, these moo burgers are a great way to use up beef mince when you're not sure what to cook. Serve on lightly-toasted buns with cheese and salad for a burger from heaven.

Chicken fried rice

This chicken fried rice is a great quick kids' dinner when you want to use up leftover veggies in the fridge and have some BBQ chicken to hand too! Some quick chopping action and frying pan is all that's needed to get this tasty meal on the table in minutes!

Volcano birthday cake

Celebrate your child's next birthday with this popular birthday cake recipe with wow factor! Easy to make, the volcano is made from chocolate cake and the lava from jubes or pieces of honeycomb.

Meatlover’s pizza

The key to a crisp pizza base is to put the dough directly onto an oven-hot surface. I use a pizza stone and place it into the oven when I preheat the oven. When I make the pizza, I pull the stone out of the oven and create the pizza directly on top of the stone.

Fun sushi balls

If your kids like sushi, they’ll love opening up their lunch boxes to find these fun sushi rice balls. Filled with avocado and tuna, they’re the perfect transportable sandwich alternative for school days.

Healthy fish and chips

This healthy version of fish and chips will save your waistline and give you a healthy tasty meal. Fresh fish should be a regular part of your diet and this is a great way to cook it without deep frying.

Homemade LCM bars

Three ingredients are all it takes to make this marshmallow bubble slice. Melt butter, add marshmallows and rice puffs and you've got yourself a homemade LCM bar for the kids' lunch boxes. Result!

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.

Marbled chocolates

This recipe for marbled chocolates is great for the kids to get cooking. Place finished chocolates in small paper or foil cases for gifts. If you have an empty chocolate box in the house, fill it up with your homemade goodies.