Nan’s zucchini loaf

This is a beautifully moist loaf that tastes of vanilla and cinnamon, not zucchini! It will keep in the fridge for a month - not that it will last that long! Pop some in the kids' lunchbox for a tasty snack that's a little bit healthy, too.

Easy scones

Whip up a batch of these easy peasy scones before the kids get in from school and serve them up with strawberry jam as an afternoon treat. Better still; make a double batch and freeze the leftovers for lunch boxes!

Banana muffins

Banana muffins are an easy addition to any lunch box with very little extra sugar added - and you could add choc chips, macadamias or pecans to the mixture for variation.

Classic sponge cake

Just like grandma used to make, this recipe for sponge cake will soon be a favourite in your home. Sponge cake is a lovely light cake for afternoon tea. The cake can be prepared in the morning and sandwiched together with filling just before needed.

Quick muffins

These muffins are not only easy to make but also quick! Customise this muffin mix with your favourite inclusions such as choc chips, raspberries or bananas.

Weet-bix slice

Always popular and so easy to make, this Weet-Bix slice recipe is a great way to involve the kids in the kitchen. Let them crush up the Weet-Bix for the base and pour on the icing after it’s baked.

Lumberjack cake

It’s a lumberjack cake and it’s OK... This dense, beautiful cake is a great way to fill the kids up for afternoon tea and, thanks to all those apples and dates, it is fairly low on sugar.

Cherry scrolls

These cherry scrolls are made with delicious buttery pastry and filled with strawberries and juicy cherries. They are perfect for Sunday brunch or a lovely afternoon tea.