Frog in the pond cupcakes
Chocolate cupcakes topped with green and blue icing and frog lollies - could party food be more cute? Kids won't be able to resist these sweet treats!
Double choc slice
This quick double chocolate slice is quick to make and is perfect for the school cake store or for the baking tin for school lunches
Choc chip fun faces muffins
Perfect for birthday parties, your kids will love to help you decorate these choc chip muffins with a funny lolly face on each.
Spicy Pumpkin Hummus with Pita Bread
A delicious twist on regular hummus, this spicy pumpkin version goes well with warm pita bread wedges as an appetiser.
Watermelon fangs
These watermelon 'fangs' are great fun for the kids! These make a healthy Halloween treat, that the kids just might go for! Or a monster twist on the after school fruit snack.
Margherita pizza
Make this basic Margherita pizza with our super simple pizza dough recipe, our easy pizza sauce and then add cherry tomatoes and cheese for a deliciously easy Italian meal.
Cucumber and smoked salmon roll-ups
These lovely smoked salmon and cucumber roll-ups are perfect for a special lunch or part of a morning tea or picnic spread. Little fingers enjoy them too!
Rubber duckie cupcakes
These rubber duckie cupcakes are great fun they are a plain cupcake batter and decorated with yellow fondant icing
Choc chip beetles
These gorgeous choc chip beetles are just perfect for your next child's birthday party. Easy to make, they use round-based cupcakes as their base.
Fresh fruit cake
Are you looking for a super fresh and healthy alternative to birthday cake for babies and toddlers? Or maybe you have a child that doesn't even like cake? (Yes, they do exist.) Well this cake made of entirely fresh fruit is exactly what you are looking for.
Party Lamingtons
Lamingtons are an enduring favourite and the perfect party food for good reason - they taste great, are fun to make and look pretty.
30 Simple Bring A Plate Ideas
I decided to find some other equally easy ways to fill the ‘bring a plate’ brief without breaking a sweat in the kitchen. Here are 30 of them. All simple, all delicious and all a darn sight more impressive than cheese.
Caramelised fruit kebabs
Not only are these caramelised fruit kebabs fun to eat, they are utterly delish too! Serve them hot, or at room temperature. Either way they make a totally satisfying (and not too naughty!) dessert.
Coconut balls
With only four ingredients, these apricot and coconut balls are the perfect treat to make with your kids. They'll love shaping the coconut balls in their hands and then rolling them in the desiccated coconut. Easy and delicious!
Clown cupcakes
Easy to make, these sweet clown cupcakes will bring a smile of delight to your birthday child's face!
Rice Paper Rolls
These rice paper rolls are packed with crisp veggies and shredded chicken making them a healthy snack for kids. Biting into mint and coriander leaves gives a burst of fresh flavour every time!
Exquisite banana cake
Use up old bananas with this moist, spiced banana cake recipe. Save for a teatime treat or slice and freeze ready for the lunch box.
Homemade donuts recipe
I've been looking for a donut recipe forever. A tried and tested one; one that would taste authentic. And with this recipe, I have found it!
Ginger lemonade
This old-fashioned recipe for ginger lemonade is a great thirst-quencher on a hot day and a good way to soothe a sore throat when the sniffles hit. Combine fresh ginger with lemons for a lemonade with a kick!
Gluten-free choc chip cupcakes
Miss out no longer! These gluten-free choc chip cupcakes are delicious! The almond meal makes these cupcakes yummy and wonderfully indulgent. Top with the icing and a gluten-free teddy bear biscuit and you can have an easy teddy bear party theme!
Chocolate clusters
With only three ingredients in this Chocolate clusters recipe, this is the perfect chocolatey treat you kids will love to make - and eat!
Cheese and tomato finger puffs
You can whip up these delicious crunchy savoury pastries very quickly great for a quick dinner they are great cold - and make a nice lunch box filler
Basic pizza dough
This easy pizza dough recipe makes 2 large (30cm) pizza bases and is set out in simple, easy to follow steps. You will have pizza in no time with this recipe.
Tiny Teddies in the bathtub
These cute Tiny Teddies are having a nice bath in their chocolate chip baths with their fluffy marshmallow bubbles. Invite them along to your party.
Frogs in ponds
This fun party food recipe is sure to be a hit at your child's birthday party. The chocolate frogs sitting in lime jelly look great and taste delicious!
Chocolate rough slice
This chocolate rough slice is a delicious combo of chocolate base and a sweet coconut topping that cuts down to 24 yummy slices.
Flower fairy cakes
These cute cupcakes will look gorgeous on a birthday party table, decorated with fresh flowers.
Light cheesecake
While this is called a 'light' cheesecake, you might not want to overindulge if you're watching your calorie intake. It's quick to prepare and sets in the fridge. Top with fresh berries.
Biscuit necklaces
These biscuits are a great idea for a kids party make the biscuits in advance and then decorate the biscuits as a party activity
Jaffa cupcakes
This cupcake mixture is so tasty that you might feel tempted to eat it all before it gets into the oven! Don’t cave into temptation though because the cooked results are even better.