World Chocolate Day is celebrated annually on July 7th. This is a day to indulge in your favourite chocolate, whether it is chocolate milk, hot chocolate, a chocolate candy bar, chocolate cake, brownies or something covered in chocolate. Fermented beverages made from chocolate date back to 450 BCE...
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp raising flour 2 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp cocoa 1 egg 3 Tbsp milk 3 Tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 1 Tbsp chocolate chips Method: In a large mug, place all the dry ingredients and mix well with a spoon. Use the spoon to grind all the cocoa against the...
This veggie frittata is simple to make and great for a winter dinner for the whole family. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 8 eggs 1 cup (250ml) single cream sea salt and...
These mini meatball subs from Donna Hay make a great change if you are looking for something simple and different for the kids for dinner. Better still you can freeze them for later. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 brown onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed ...
These are the biscuits I used to eat at my nan’s house. I wanted to pass on some family recipes to my children so we started with this melt-in-your-mouth shortbread.
These stuffed eggplants are a great way to use up any leftover spaghetti in a totally new way. This recipe was kindly shared with us by the amazing team at Mingle Seasoning. RECIPE Ingredients 2 eggplants 1 Tbsp coconut oil ½ brown onion, diced 250g mince 1/2 head of broccoli, diced 250g mushrooms,...
Jessica Hoskins, a nutritionist, shares her tips for parents to create delicious and healthy kids meals at home. What are your tips for fussy eaters? Make mealtimes a positive experience by focusing on what your child tries and eats rather than what they’re not. Trying a...
These cute little cupcakes from Donna Hay are ideal for a kids party or just fun for the weekend. Ingredients 1¾ cups (255g) self-raising (self-rising) flour, sifted ¾ cup (165g) caster (superfine) sugar 150g unsalted butter, softened 3 eggs ⅓ cup (80ml) milk 2 teaspoons...
Healthy food that children will actually eat? Most parents would sell their souls for the secret… From Courgette Brownies to Brain-Boosting Pancakes, there is something here for everyone. Try The Good Stuff – it’s a recipe for happiness! Makes 8 Mini Burgers 2 tblsp olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 6 sage...
Try this stunning 15 minute recipe from Jamie Oliver Ingredients Salad: 50g cashew nuts 1 tbsp sunflower seeds 2 tbsp sesame seeds 200g fine rice noodles 1 romaine lettuce 1 large carrot 1 bunch of radishes ½ a cucumber 1 big bunch of fresh coriander 3 spring...
