Poor soldiers cake
Despite its name, there's nothing poor about this rich, boiled fruit cake! Moist and delicious, it's even better if wrapped carefully and stored in a tin for a few days to allow the flavours to develop.
Blueberry and buttermilk muffins
Sometimes you just can't go past the simple pleasures in life - a perfect blueberry muffin, for instance. Enjoyed with a hot cuppa, life doesn't get much better!
Chocolate chunk cookies
This recipe for chocolate chunk cookies makes about three dozen cookies. Perfect for when you need a lot of cookies in a hurry. Which is always!
Quick quesadillas
You wont believe how fast you can whip up this tasty Mexican-inspired dish. Full of gutsy flavours that wont scare the kids, these quesadillas are a must-try for a lovely lunch.
Banana-oat cookies
Soft, chewy cookies made moist with bananas and oats for a sweet treat idea or a lunch box snack. Bake a double batch and freeze the leftovers - if there are any!
Easy peanut butter bars
This nutty slice is so simple to make; just mix, press into a baking tray and bake. A wonderful tray bake recipe for peanut butter fans.
Dotty sultana cake
The kids will love this 'dotty' cake, filled with lots of yummy sultanas. This cake keeps well, is handy for lunchboxes, snacks and grown-up afternoon teas. Buttery and moist, yum.
Cheat’s sausage rolls
Want a quick, cheap and easy sausage roll recipe? Then this one's for you. Using chevap sausages, these are the speediest sausage rolls you'll ever make!
Mini tarts with tomato and basil
These mini tarts with tomato and basil are always hugely popular at parties. They look and taste fancy enough for the adults but kids always adore them too.
Fun sushi balls
If your kids like sushi, theyll love opening up their lunch boxes to find these fun sushi rice balls. Filled with avocado and tuna, theyre the perfect transportable sandwich alternative for school days.
Rainbow chip cookies
This basic vanilla cookie dough is jazzed up with the addition of M&Ms to make a brightly-coloured treat that will brighten up even the dullest of days. Add a rainbow to your day!
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!
Two cheese crackers with chia seeds
These versatile two cheese crackers with chia seeds are great for everyday snacking. Pop a handful in the kids' lunch boxes, serve them for afternoon tea or toss them through a salad! They are super-healthy and super-yummy too!
Gluten-free peanut butter cookies
So easy to make, these gluten-free peanut butter cookies boast macadamias and choc chips for a three-way taste sensation in every bite. Enjoy!
Basic vanilla cupcakes
This cupcake recipe is a great basic one because it makes 12 large muffin-size cupcakes or 24 small ones. The kids can have fun decorating them.
Coconut macaroons
Macaroons are a light, airy biscuit. These coconut macaroons are a favourite! They are so easy to make! Gluten-free, nut-free and relatively low fat.
Kid-approved chicken rice paper rolls
These little parcels of yum are a perfect way to throw together a tasty yet healthy dinner that even the smallest member of your family will wolf down.
Chocolate banana bread
Banana bread is a great way to use up bananas that have seen better days and this version, studded with chunks of dark chocolate, is a sure fire winner. Serve warm for afternoon tea or slice and freeze to pop into lunch boxes.
Banana cake with lemon icing
Use up leftover bananas to make this banana cake that's great for lunch boxes or as an after school treat. Then top with a delicious citrus icing. Yum!
Parmesan toasts
My kids love these toasts in their lunch box. They go particularly well with a little container of hummus. I love to add rocket and prosciutto to mine and it becomes a sudden lunch or great with a wine
Pear blueberry and almond muffins
Pear and almonds is a classic combination but add a burst of blueberries to the mix and you've got yourself a taste sensation! These simple muffins and great as an afternoon tea treat or as a special addition to the lunch box.
Budget biscuit base
One batch will make around 100 biscuits. You can add chocolate chips, coco pops or peanut butter to make different flavours.
Peanut bubble cookies
Pantry staples make up the ingredients for these peanut bubble cookies. Melt, mix and bake and you've got a tray full of crunchy, nutty, chewy cookies to die for.
Sandwich-free lunch box ideas
Not all children want to take a sandwich to school. Try these ideas to create a nutritious lunch box including lunch box scrolls, sausage rolls and pizzas.
Ham coleslaw sandwich recipe
This yummy, crunchy sandwich recipe combines ham with the best homemade coleslaw ever. Easy as and tasty to boot!
Vegemite, tomato and feta scrolls
This simple scroll recipe is perfect for lunch boxes, it freezes well and you can flavour it with whatever you have in the fridge!
Veggie cream cheese spread pressed sandwiches
By pressing the sandwich edges together, you make all kinds of fillings even more portable than usual. Be creative as you want and make funny animal faces such as the cute cat sandwich pictured.
Banana pikelets
These pikelets are great with any bananas you have that are past their best. They are tasty and add the extra sweetness with banana.