On the school holidays I like to get the kids in the kitchen. They get to learn some new skills and experience different foods that they haven’t been willing to try in the past. Mr 8 helped to make these Hawaiian Turnovers. Simply ham, cheese ( two types) and pineapple wrapped in puff pastry. Mr […]
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One Bowl Orange and Choc Chip Muffins
Oranges are back in my fridge as Winter has returned and they are coming down in price and getting better in flavour. The kids have been taking orange wedges as their morning fruit at school and I have been trying to include them in new recipes. This recipe for one bowl orange and choc chip […]
Gluten Free Banana Cake
With many requests for gluten free variations to some of my baked recipes I have decided to add more gluten free recipes. Because we don’t need to eat gluten free as a family, I don’t bake this style of recipe. So I am stepping out of my comfort zone and getting some gluten free recipes […]
Spiced Pear and Yoghurt Loaf
I love a good loaf recipe especially one that is a one bowl hand mix and I can use up fruit that needs to be eaten. I had some yoghurt and pears that had to be used up so I included them in this super easy Spiced Pear and Yoghurt Loaf. Seasoned with cinnamon and […]
Custard Choc Chip Muffins
I always have a packet of the cheap custard powder hanging around in the cupboard. It’s good to have it there as a backup when I need a quick and easy dessert or in this case to flavour a muffin mixture. The addition of the custard powder to this chocolate chip muffin recipe gives the […]
Pizza Damper
This is where an Italian classic combines with an Aussie favourite to make something extra delicious. All your favourite pizza flavours combined into a damper mix making the perfectly easy lunchbox filler or side dish to a main meal. I am using my favourite D’Orsogna Deli Fresh Mild Salami (found in the fridge section of […]
No Bake Apricot and Choc Chip Slice
No bake slices get a big tick from me, especially when you don’t feel like heating the kitchen up or are short on time. This no bake apricot slice with added choc chips is such an easy lunchbox friendly filler to make on a Sunday and send through the week. Find more great lunchbox recipes […]
Bacon, Zucchini and Basil Pesto Muffins for the Lunchbox
Savoury muffins are great alternative to sandwiches in the lunchbox. They can be made on a SUnday and then frozen for the weeks ahead. This recipe makes a nice big bath of 16 and is full of flavour that the kids love. The addition of zucchini is a bonus to getting more veggies into their […]
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 […]
