This American classic is one of the easiest sweet treats to make. The recipe could be written in one sentence: melt butter and chocolate, whisk eggs and sugar, combine, fold in flour and bake. Scottish food writer Sue Lawrence made the most delicious brownies I’ve ever...
Lauren Ball, looks at what are some healthier alternatives for kids’ lunches? Western Australia has introduced a limit on ham in school canteens. Parents are reportedly confused and frustrated. So what has changed and what evidence is it based on? Shutterstock/Joe Gough Reclassifying processed meats The WA Department of...
Lauren Ball and Katelyn Barnes ask "Pickle, anyone?" From pickles and french fries to oranges and ice cream, women and other people who are pregnant report craving a range of foods while they’re expecting. A food craving is a strong urge to eat a specific food. The...
Refreshing gazpacho is perfect summer food, writes Roberta Muir. You can make a jug of it to keep in the fridge for cooling, healthy snacks. It makes a delicious start to a summer meal, is great in shot glasses for parties, and is perfect with an...
Promotional techniques on junk food packaging are a problem for children’s health – Australia could do better, report Gary Sacks and Alexandra Jones Too many Australian children are eating diets high in added sugars, saturated fats, salt, energy and ultra-processed foods. And often, they’re not getting...
Is it OK if my child eats lots of fruit but no vegetables? Yasmine Probst, Olivia Wills and Shoroog Allogmann look at the research. Does it seem like most vegetables you serve your children end up left on the plate or, worse, strewn across the floor?...
Roberta Muir writes that this recipe is inspired by one in an old Gourmet Traveller magazine, and I make it with potato skins leftover from preparing gnocchi. Roasting the potatoes on a bed of rock salt and then passing them through a potato ricer ensures the...
Good lunchboxes are based on 4 things, reminds researchers Clare Dix and Stella Boyd-Ford Heading back to school is a time of great anticipation for many families, but it is not without challenges. One of the big challenges is preparing healthy, easy, affordable and appealing lunchboxes. Lunchboxes...
Bacon & Egg Pie is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner - and, great served at room temperature, it makes for an ideal picnic fare. Best of all, the ingredients will be on hand in a well-stocked fridge. Best of all, the ingredients will be...
You can watch Ellie and Roberta Muir making gnocchi and three simple sauces on the Be Inspired YouTube channel. Teens can tackle these recipes alone, and younger children will get a great sense of satisfaction with just a little adult assistance. Cooking is also a great...
