Pastitsio
This recipe is great to make in little ramekins at the beginning of a busy week so you can pull them out of the fridge and pop them straight into the oven on one of those nights when you just can't face cooking.
Creamed rice with spiced apples
Creamed rice is an old family favourite. Topped with apples lightly spiced with cinnamon this makes a delicious dessert that's also suitable for toddlers.
Carrot and sultana salad for toddlers
Take a carrot and some sultanas, put them together and what have you got? A simple toddler-friendly salad, that's what! Heres a nutrient-dense, naturally sweetened salad with lovely textures that toddlers can feed themselves with their fingers.
Homemade Beef Cheeseburgers | Fakeaways
Make these cheeseburgers for a fun family dinner that everyone will love! Adapt the fillings to your family's tastes and maybe serve with some fries for your own homemade takeaway!
Chicken and corn chowder
There is something truly special about the combination of chicken and corn - without being too heavy and hard to digest, it is filling and nourishing, which makes it perfect for little tummies. Try this simple chowder recipe that's been created just for babies and toddlers.
Baby bacon and spinach frittatas
Preparing your own baby food is simple and budget-friendly. Start with purees and move onto finger foods like these mini bacon and spinach frittatas. Perfect if your child has been introduced to eggs and is more interested in handling their own food now than having you feed it to them.
Meatball macaroni and cheese
This unusual pasta bake has layers of yummy meatballs, creamy sauce and pasta for a filling dinner that the whole family will love. Make two and pop one in the freezer so you always have a tasty meal to hand.
Easy chicken casserole
This simple chicken casserole combines the wonderful tastes of fresh herbs and vegetables such as pumpkin and carrots with tender chicken breast pieces to make a casserole everyone will love, including toddlers and babies.
Fish and Potato Pies
These little fish and potato pies are perfect for a toddler meal. With creamy mashed potato and mild-flavoured fish, the entire family will enjoy it - just watch them clear their plates.
Berry smoothie for toddlers
Little ones have more taste buds than adults, so this simple smoothie doesnt need any sugar or other ingredients added to make it a tasty, healthy treat for toddlers.
Delicious cheese pizza just for me
Sneak finely grated carrot into the tomato paste kids love pizza and you can hide lots of vegetables inside it
Teddy bear toast
Liven up your little one's breakfast plate with these cute teddy bear toasts. They're super easy and you can even get the kids to help!
Easy beef casserole
This recipe is a great all-round family meal. It is tasty and full flavoured and you can mash it up for baby to have as well.
Tuna casserole
A budget friendly healthy meal that makes use of pantry staples.
Frozen coconut bananas with passionfruit dip
These coconut and jam coated bananas make a great snack for your child's birthday party. Dipped into the passionfruit and yoghurt dip makes them particularly delicious!
Chicken and Mushroom Risotto
Risotto is a simple rice dish that makes a great budget family dinner. This recipe uses chicken mince and chicken stock to create a simple yet tasty meal.
Boiled eggs
Boiled eggs are nutritious, delicious and an economical way to get some quick protein at breakfast. People often joke about not even being able to boil an egg but it's easy if you follow a few simple rules. Use the best eggs you can get. Organic or free range and fresh!
Tuna and creamed corn macaroni
This delish tuna and creamed corn macaroni is fab for babies who are ready to try eating lumpier food. It's a great first step after the puree stage. It's lovely and creamy without being too rich. Yum!
Chicken and lentil patties
Tempt fussy eaters with these crunchy chicken and lentil patties. They have enough chicken to keep the kids interested and enough vegetables to keep Mum happy!
Quick salmon patties
These salmon patties are really quick to make and are made from staples already in your pantry. Suitable for kids of all ages, these patties are the perfect dinner when you are short on time. Serve with rice and a salad.
Family fish pie
Family fish pie is delicious with a creamy white sauce you can get it ready in the time it takes the potatoes to boil the entire family will love it
Vegetable soup with pasta
There's nothing like a warm soup on a cold Winter's day. This vegetable soup is filled with yummy potato, zucchini, celery, carrots and pasta. Puree some if the kids don't like chunky soup!
Easy egg pikelets
These easy egg pikelets will have even the fussiest of eaters begging for more! Light, fluffy and SO moreish, these little bites are great for after-school snacks or served alongside some streamed veggies for an easy-peasy kids' dinner.
Rock cakes
Rock cakes are great for the lunch box or with a cup of coffee who can say no. I don't use mixed peed but find glace cherries are a real hit
French toast soldiers
Little soldiers of toast are a perfect fit for little hands who are intent on self-feeding. Now you can make those soldiers even more nutritious by turning them into french toast soldiers. Genius!
French toast
French toast is one way to get eggs into fussy eaters. It is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner and can be topped with savour or sweet for a dessert
Fruit juice slushies
These homemade fruit juice slushies have all the fun and flavour of the shop-bought varieties without any of the chemical nasties. Get slurping!
Cheesy chicken sticks
Fussy toddlers will delight in a helping of these scrummy cheesy chicken sticks. With just the right balance of crunch and flavour, this dish will be a big hit.
Healthy yoghurt bites
Great treats for snacks or the lunch box. You can use different flavoured yoghurt to mix it up a bit.
Homemade muesli bars
Muesli bars are an easy snack to drop into your kids' lunch boxes but they can be expensive - and full of sugar, fat and who knows what else! Try making these healthy homemade muesli bars instead - your kids won't taste the difference.