Everyday chocolate cake
Need a chocolate cake recipe that's perfect for everyday? This is it! Not too rich or dense and not too sweet, this chocolate cake is just right for lunch boxes as well as morning tea or afternoon snacks.
Blueberry buckle cake recipe
This is a single layer cake that has a heavy batter on the bottom covered in fruit and then a streusel topping. As the cake cooks, the heavier batter begins to buckle and push the topping upwards.
Noughts and Crosses Pizzas
Pizza is always a popular choice with kids - and now you can really get this involved in the making of dinner with this cute - and simple - pizza recipe.
Prosciutto and egg pies
These yummy pies are great for a light meal or packed into a picnic basket on a sunny day. Hidden veggies from the spinach and the perfect combo of eggs, cheese and prosciutto makes this a winner for lunch boxes too. Delish!
Turkish bread pizzas
Using turkish bread as a pizza base is a nice change and super quick.
Healthy spinach and feta dip
This spinach and feta dip is tasty and made with delicious fresh spinach, yoghurt and feta cheese. Pack it alongside some crunchy vegetable sticks for a low-fat snack.
Cake in a mug
This chocolate cake in a mug is a chocoholic's dream and you can make it in less than 5 minutes - and yes, that does include mixing and cooking time! This cake is dangerous and delicious. Find a scoop of ice-cream to eat with it or just wait in front of your microwave with your spoon ready!
Pepperoni and mozzarella calzone
These tasty pizza pockets are full of flavour and another way to serve up the kids' favourite meal! Use frozen pastry to save time and serve with extra veggies on the side.
Apricot muesli bars
Apricot muesli bars are a terrific lunch box option for kids on the go. Full of energy-boosting ingredients, these muesli bars will help your kids get the most out of their day.
Chocolate biscuits
These biscuits are so delicious, I have to hide them in the pantry or the kids will eat them all in one sitting. They are a little chocolate indulgence and great to have with a cup of tea or coffee.
Marble cake
This has to be an all time kids favourite! Also highly suitable for grown-ups at morning tea time
Flourless citrus cake
The combination of lemon, orange and grapefruit in this simple flourless cake makes for a zingy mouthful! The perfect cake for morning or afternoon tea - especially with a dollop of thickened cream.
Chocolate raspberry friands
These little friands are filled with choc chips and raspberries. If you are preparing these friands as gifts for friends, wrap in a square of brown paper and tie with kitchen string.
Sizzler potato skins
These crunchy and delicious Sizzler potato skins are just like the ones you buy in their restaurants and perfect to make at home when you just can't get there.
White chocolate crispy biscuits
Your kids will love making these fun biscuits made from Rice Bubbles and white chocolate bits. You could also stick these easy biscuits together with Nutella to make super-sized biscuit sandwiches.
Chicken, leek and pumpkin parcels
These chicken leek and pumpkin parcels use leftover roast chicken and turn it into little pies. The kids will love them dipped in tomato sauce, and you'll love the vegetables hidden in the creamy filling.
Mary May’s crunchy on toast
Incorporating egg, bacon and cheese on toast, this is the perfect Sunday night dinner - easy, comfort food and the kids can help mix.
Jalapeno salsa
Make this hot pepper salsa with picked jalapenos when you want a special side to go with Mexican food. It's not much effort for a whole lot of taste!
Cheddar cheese crackers
Making your own crackers is easier than you think! Make these cheddar cheese crackers for lunch box snacks or for your next party.
2 ingredient cheese crisps
Impress your guests and make your own cheese crisps to serve with salsa or guacamole at your next barbecue or party. They're a breeze to make and need only two easy ingredients.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is a nutritious cake recipe that delivers a big serve of healthy carrot in a yummy cake that also includes the sweetness of pineapple and the crunch of walnuts.
Flakey chicken
A scrumptious dinner for you and the kids these chicken pieces are super crunchy and taste delicious with a salad on the side.
Strawberry and banana smoothie
To give the smoothie a bit of flair, try slicing a whole strawberry partway through and then slide it onto the rim of the glass.
Minty carrot, apple and ginger juice
Nothing gets the blood moving like a fresh pick-me-up juice thats packed full of vitamins. This easy to make juice combines the sweetness of fresh apples and carrots with the zinginess of ginger and mint. Delicious!
Cheese sticks
These yummy cheese sticks use ready made puff pastry and grated cheese to make a super quick savoury snack or party nibble that go down a treat with a glass (or two!) of wine.
Shortbread
Shortbread is a traditional Christmas biscuit recipe but it can also be enjoyed all through the year. The light sweet biscuit dough results in a pale biscuit that's perfect with a cup of tea.
Jam doughnut cupcakes
Love donuts? Love cupcakes? Well then, isn't this recipe a little bit of genius? In fact, jam doughnut cupcakes are just about the very best thing to have for afternoon tea.
Cheesy potato cakes
Potato cakes are an easy recipe to make for hungry kids. Made with simple ingredients including leftover mashed potato, even toddlers will eat these.