Tomato glazed meatloaf
This meatloaf has a tasty top that makes the loaf look good AND taste good too. Eat it with mashed potato or slice it up for sandwiches.
Vegetarian pasties
These cheesy, veggie-packed pasties make a nice change from sandwiches in the kids' lunch boxes. No need to fiddle around with puff pastry either when there are great supermarket versions available. Easy as!
Apple and raspberry bread
If you love banana bread you will love this recipe with added raspberry and apple it is a delicious combination the whole family will love. Just cut of a slice after school as a healthy alternative to a piece of cake
Mexican chicken sandwich
These delicious chicken sandwiches are bursting with Mexican flavour and more of a main meal than a lunch box staple! Serve with homemade fries for a dish that's better than any takeaway.
Upside-down banana bread
This upside-down banana bread has a deliciously sticky layer of caramel glaze poured over it after baking. Just in case you needed it to be a little healthy we have made it with wholemeal flour.
What makes a school lunch great
What components make up a healthy, nutritious and energy giving school lunch. Find out here.
Chocolate brownies
You get a double choc hit with this deliciously fudgy chocolate brownie recipe, thanks to the cocoa and choc chip components. Bake until they're just cooked to make the most of the squidgy centre that's melt-in-the-mouth good.
Coconut cherry slice
This classic coconut slice recipe uses fresh cherries instead of jam for the filling. This variation not only cuts back on sugar but also adds a flavour boost that only fresh, seasonal fruit can bring!
Apple muffins
Apple muffins are an incredibly healthy snack young children will love. Using natural yoghurt and grated apple and dates, this muffin recipe is deliciously scented with cinnamon and is just as good served hot or cold.
Easter chick cupcakes
These super cute cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate Easter. Decorated with coconut and lollies to make the chicks' faces, they're one for the kids to help make.
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.
Sugar and spice slice
This old-fashioned slice recipe uses pantry ingredients and is so easy to make, the kids could do it. Flavoured with nutmeg and cinnamon and with a nutty filling, it's a great one to have in the cake tin come the weekend.
Banana bread
Moist and delicious banana bread is easy to make with this mum-tested recipe from Kidspot. It can easily be toasted to serve with butter or transformed into a gluten-free recipe by substituting the flour and baking powder for a gluten-free variety.
Banana and apple bread
This recipe combines spicy banana bread with lush cinnamon flavoured apples that makes a delicious and moist loaf. More fruit and less cake, perfect lunchboxes or morning tea.
Carrot and walnut muffins
Give the littlies a serve of vegetables in disguise with these wholesome sweet muffins reminiscent of a traditional carrot cake. What kid wouldnt love to find one in their lunch box?
Chicken Sandwich Points
Morning tea and birthday parties are often over-run with sweet treats. These chicken sandwiches provide an elegant savoury contrast!
Tips for packing lunches
In the heat of summer, it can be difficult to keep food, especially protein cool while waiting to be eaten at school.
White Chocolate Star Cookies
Perfect for every occasion, these pretty chocolate star biscuits are sandwiched together with a delicious combination of white chocolate and cream.
Granola bars
These bars are great to pop in the lunch box or as an afternoon snack they are healthy and delicious
Nutella twists
These puff pastry twists with their delicious chocolate and hazelnut centre are deceptively easy to make.
Angry Birds Lunch Box Nest
This Angy Birds lunch box idea is a great addition to any kid's lunch box. A sandwich that's full of healthy veggies and looks like one of their favourite characters? They'll wolf it down in a flash!
Chocolate chip cookies
These cookies are a simple tasty combination of milk and dark chocolate chips. They contain all the rich ingredients that good chocolate chip cookies really need. I like to make large batches of these and roll them into balls to freeze. That way I can pull a dozen out to bake as gifts.
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 youre entertaining.
Cheesy vegetable scones
Try these cheesy vegetable scones for lunch instead of sandwiches. They are perfect for lunch boxes and picnics.
Mini bacon and pea frittatas
These single-serve bacon and pea frittatas will be a hit at lunchtime. Cook them the night before and pack them into lunch boxes the next morning for a protein-packed playground meal.
Chocolate caramel slice
Chocolate caramel slice is an old-fashioned favourite you'll see on every good cake stall. And if you're a big fan of caramel, you can double the quantities and make the caramel layer extra thick!
Date balls
Looking for a healthy snack that the whole family can enjoy? These little bites are incredibly delish and will satisfy your craving for a sweet treat. And the kids will think they're pretty yummy too!
Corn and cheese savoury muffins
These versatile corn and cheese savoury muffins, are the perfect snack for when you're out-and-about. They are delicious for the lunch box, and make a great breakfast too! What's not to love about these 'eat anywhere' bites?
Blackberry and muesli breakfast muffins
Ever feel guilty about your kids not having the perfect breakfast? Well if you stash some of these deliciously simple blackberry and muesli muffins in the freezer, then you are 30 seconds away from an easy breakfast.
Pumpkin and ginger beer scones
My grandmother used to make the most fabulous lemonade scones, so I wondered if I could do the same with pumpkin scones and ginger beer? Yes! It works a treat.