As your kids get older you realise that you cannot control as many things as you once did. I have had an ethical and nutritional objection to a number of fast food …
Lemon Zucchini Cake
I have used zucchinis once before for a cake – Chocolate Zucchini cake, which is amazing, so when I came across this recipe for a Lemon-Zucchini Loaf with Lemon Glaze, I was …
Lunch Box Planning
Our kids return to school next week and with that comes the lunch boxes! If you have been reading the blog for even a couple of months you will know I have …
Mini Lasagnes
I am very into “mini” food at the moment as you may have guessed with recent recipes including mini hamburgers, mini cheesecakes and mini quinoa muffins. What I like about mini food is …
Oven Baked Mini Burgers
I made these for the first time for a family Christmas Lunch this year. Remember the Chilli Jam I made? Well this was the recipe I needed the chilli jam for. I …
After Dinner Mints for Breakfast Cookbook & Sweet Zucchini Slice Recipe
Today’s recipe is not from me, but comes from a gorgeous new cookbook After Dinner Mints for Breakfast. There is an amazing little story behind this cookbook which I would love to …
Sunflower Seed Cookies
All of the kids gave these cookies the thumbs up! The recipe makes a huge batch (we made 72), so is a great one to get through the school lunch boxes for …
Lunch Ideas and Menu Plan For November
Second last lunch box idea post for the year! I love this time of year. Love the weather, the spring / summer fruits that are starting to come into season, love the …
Calendar Update
Thanks to everyone who has already bought the Planning With Kids Lunch Ideas Calendar and for the lovely words of support about the launch. If you missed it, you can read all …
Planning With Kids Lunch Box Ideas Calendar 2013 Is Here!
PLEASE NOTE THE LINK TO THE CALENDAR NO LONGER WORKS AS THE CALENDAR IS NO LONGER BEING SOLD. I AM LOOKING TO PRODUCE A CALENDAR FOR 2015 AND YOU CAN FIND OUT …
White Chocolate Chip and Raspberry Cookies
Raspberries and white chocolate – two of my very favourite sweet treats. Combine them in a cookie dough and they make the most amazing cookies. I personally scoffed way too many of …
Oven Baked Arancini (Risotto Balls)
I have been wanting to make Arancini for some time. Lots of recipes require you to shallow fry the risotto balls, but I thought I would have a go at making them …
Chocolate Weetbix Slice Recipe
The kids loved this slice. It is easy to make and uses basic pantry ingredients. You wouldn’t have to ice it, if you were worried about the sugar content in the icing. …
No Bake Lemon and Coconut Balls
My kids love the chocolate balls I make and they are a great quick treat to make for school lunch boxes. I thought I would have a play with tweaking the recipe …
Easy Calzone Recipe
This is my version of Calzone. It might not meet the standards of Calzone from traditionalists, but it is a really easyway to make them. I use our bread maker and make …
Chicken and Rice Patties
My kids adored these. They thought they tasted just like my fried rice. I wasn’t sure I would like them cold and while they are even tastier hot, they did taste great …
Lemon and Chia Muffins
This recipe includes two of my new favourite ingredients – chia seeds and cranberries. These were a great muffin, but one that are definitely eaten best in a couple of days. The …
Quinoa Lunch Box Mini Muffins
These Quinoa Muffins were quite quick and easy to make. I have been cooking with Quinoa a little bit lately and I have had a number of emails asking about what Quinoa …