Welsh Rarebit
Welsh rarebit is basically a creamy, cheesy sauce on toast that you then grill
Easy corn fritters
Corn fritters make a delicious breakfast for a special occasion. Easy to make, this recipe uses a tin of creamed corn and makes fritters that are crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside.
French toast bites
Fancy a brekkie that's got a little more pizzazz than a bowl of cereal? These French toast bites will turn a boring breakfast into a fab feast - and all you need is about 5 extra minutes to make it. Winning!
Tomato and basil hummus dip
A simple to make family favourite hummus dip with tomato and basil. Whiz it up in minutes and enjoy with pita breads, corn chips or fresh cut vegetable sticks for a healthy snack.
Ham and cheese puffs
These ham and cheese puffs are really easy to make and the combination of ham, cheese and puff pastry means your kids will love this tasty little snack.
Strawberry and orange icy pops
For a healthy and fun kiddie treat, you can't go past these Strawberry and orange icy pops. They are the perfect way to end a hot summer's day. So refreshing!
Veggie pikelets
These scrumptious pikelets are packed full of healthy vegetables that your kids won't even notice. Whip them up for afternoon tea or pop into lunch boxes for a tasty and nutritious snack.
Pumpkin fritters
A great way to use up left over pumpkin from a Sunday roast, these sweet and savoury pumpkin fritters are a great afternoon tea treat. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar for a taste that's hard to beat!
Homemade baked beans
If your kids love baked beans, why not try making your own version that are healthy, cheap and just as tasty as the tinned variety? These have the yummy addition of chopped bacon making them lovely to have piled on hot toast for a quick tea.
Baguette with chocolate hazelnut spread
A baguette with chocolate hazelnut spread is a really simple breakfast idea. Get the kids can make it and everyone can enjoy it! Also great for an easy dessert.
Lunchbox pasties
Tired of packing sandwiches in your kids' lunch boxes every day? Try this easy alternative. Lunchbox pasties use ready rolled pastry sheets and have a healthy filling of chopped vegetables with a handful of cheese.
Chicken and grape party sandwiches
This sandwich recipe makes a tasty change for a lunch box. Grapes and chicken are a dream together and the tang of lemony sour cream is a light alternative to mayo. Delish!
Pikelets with chocolate sauce
Pikelets with chocolate sauce are a great sweet treat or a quick dessert. You can make the pikelets in advance and freeze them
Hummus dip and crackers for kids
Hummus is a dip that most kids like which is lucky because it's a nutritious food full of legumes and seeds while the homemade crackers are easy peasy to make.
Jam creams
These dainty jam and buttercream sandwiched biscuits are so easy to make and look a little like Monte Carlos when you are done
Mini cherry coconut muffins
These easy to make muffins are the perfect lunch box fillers. If you want to make them a little more sophisticated, you can drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top of each muffin, but I think they're pretty good just as they are!
2 ingredient cheesecake dip with fruit
This cheesecake dip with fruit sticks recipe is a great after dinner treat or afternoon snack. The kids will be delighted - it's healthy, fun and delicious - what more could you want after a long day at school?
Cheesy filo triangles
Party favourites, finger food or a quick snack for after school, these deliciously crunchy triangles will delight even the fussiest of eaters.
Snacktime pasties
Who does not love a crunchy warm pastie these ones are perfect for a snack, these have kumara which gives them a delicious sweet taste. Enjoy!!
Double chocolate biscuits
Calling all chocoholics! These double chocolate chip biscuits are jam-packed with melted chocolate and yummy chocolate pieces - you won’t be able to stop at just one!
Lazy lamingtons
Making lamingtons can be so much easier if you buy the sponge cake already made. This lamington recipe is perfect for when you need to whip something up quickly for the cake stall that you forgot about!
Cheesey scones
These are delicious straight from the oven while they are hot and smear with more lashings of butter. Cut them in half and stuff with ham and tomato then reheat under the grill.
Mini croissants
Whatever filling you fancy, there's a croissant here for you! Be it chicken and avocado, ham and cheese or even Nutella, take your pick for a yummy breakfast or lunch box filler.
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!
Chocolate almond clusters
This easy sweet treat works wonderfully as an edible gift or as an after dinner bite with coffee. The toasted almonds give a wonderful flavour to the chocolate while the hint of orange is delicious. One will never be enough.
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.
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.
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!