Homemade Christmas presents are the best kind of presents to give and receive. I have previously made a Chocolate Mug Cake Mix in a jar to gift with a mug to the boys teachers, an they were a big hit. This nacho cheese seasoning is super cheap to make and can be jazzed up in […]
Chocolate Crinkle Biscuits
These chocolate crinkle biscuits come out of the oven with a crinkle effect on top making them look a little more special then a standard chocolate biscuit. Crunchy on the edges and soft in the middle with flecks of chocolate chops throughout these biscuits are a delight to eat. INGREDIENTS 100gm Butter, softened 3/4 Cup […]
Oreo Spiders
I made these cute and simple Oreo Spiders for Mr 8’s reptile and insect party last month and I thought that they would also be a fun little treat to make for Halloween. Super easy and the kids can help as well. INGREDIENTS 2 Packets Oreo Biscuits 1 Packet 2 Metres of Licorice (I found […]
Wholemeal No Added Sugar Apple and Banana Pikelets
Pikelets are always a favourite. You can make them plain or you can pack them full of goodness like I have done in this recipe. They are perfect for toddlers as they can easily hold them and munch away and are also great in the lunchbox. This version has no added sugars, the sweetness comes […]
Date and Apple Loaf
I love baking with dates, they add natural sugar to a recipe and also a lovely brown colour to the mix. I am using my favourite date loaf recipe and jazzing it up with grated apples. I have chosen to use a food processor to breakdown the dates as I know what the kids will […]
Oat, Peanut Butter and Honey Biscuits
Oats, peanut butter and honey are a great combination. I know I love peanut butter and honey in my porridge so it was only natural that I tried the flavours in a biscuit combination and they turned just as I imagined. The oats give the biscuit a hearty texture while the peanut butter and honey […]
Smokey BBQ Streaky Bacon and Leek Tartlets
We are back to school for term 4 this week and I decided to make something a little different for the kids lunchboxes. While we have been on holidays my two have literally grown some taste buds and started to enjoy things that they would always turn their noses up at *insert happy mum. I […]
30 Minute Vegetable Curry
While the prospect of an all vegetable meal wasn’t something my husband was excited about when I told him what was for dinner, I on the hand was excited as I had a bunch of vegetables that need to be eaten before the fruit and vegetable delivery came the next day and this seemed like […]
Easy and Tasty Potato Bake
We had family and friends over for a BBQ on the weekend and one of the side dishes was potato bake. I love the simplicity of a potato bake, which makes it perfect for entertaining. I prepped the dish to the step prior to placing in the oven (so all the work was done before […]