We've all heard of toffee apples, but what about Caramel Apples? Indulging in these sweet treats comes with an added bonus, its really more fruit than caramel, and they are not just for the kids!! Ingredients 2 x 400 gram bags of pre-made caramels 1/4 cup water 8-10 medium apples, unpeeled 1/4 cup, or more if you need it, caster sugar Unwrap all the caramels. Using a large wooden spoon, mix the caramels and water together in a saucepan. Cook the caramel...
Read MoreWant to make enough savoury muffins to last two school kids a whole month for less than 17c per muffin? Try our Bulk Savoury Muffin Recipe - bulked up with fresh vegetables, it is healthy, freezable and will fill empty tummies and lunch boxes. This recipe makes 60 muffins. Great for breakfast on the run too! Ingredients: 2 zucchini's, grated (skin on) 2 large potatoes, peeled and grated 2 brown onions, grated 1.5 cups ham or bacon pieces (optional) 3...
Read MoreKids Pannacotta Kids Pannacotta is the cheat's version of Pannacotta. It is essentially a milky jelly filled with seasonal fruit and best of all, you can make it dairy free! Ingredients: 400 mls full cream milk (or dairy free milk) 1 tablespoon sugar 300 grams frozen berries (or tinned peaches or fresh cut up fruit) 100mls boiling water 1 tablespoon gelatine (or vegan equivalent) Heat the milk and sugar together on stove until warm but not boiling. Stir the gelatine...
Read MoreCorn Fritters are great for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner or snack - and popular with the kids - this is a great recipe to whip up when you don't feel like cooking! Ingredients: 2 fresh full sized corn cobs 100 grams self raising flour 1 egg 1 tablespoon butter (melted) 3 tablespoons milk pinch salt Using a sharp knife, cut the corn kernels off the corn cobs and set aside (alternatively you can use a drained medium can of super...
Read MoreChocolate Zucchini Cake I made Chocolate Zucchini Cake yesterday with the kids and it is really dense and moist, I didn't add the topping or any icing, but they'd probably be good with cream cheese icing or something simple like that, too. Ingredients: ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 ¼ cups plain flour ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup cocoa ¼ cup butter, softened ¼ cup oil (canola or grapeseed - a light oil) 1/3 cup sugar ½ teaspoon...
Read MoreZucchini Pancakes Zucchini Pancakes is a nice quick and easy snack for kids and adults alike! Suitable for breakfast, lunch and dinner, anytime of the year. Ingredients: 4 cups grated zucchini 4 eggs, separated 1 cup finely crumbled feta cheese 2/3 cup plain flour Place zucchini in a strainer or colander and sprinkle with salt. Allow to stand for 15 minutes. Rinse well and squeeze all moisture out. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. In a separate bowl, beat...
Read MoreHomemade Hash Browns My boys are mad on Homemade Hash Browns. Can't really say I'm a big fan, they are usually greasy and fatty. But home made Hash Browns are much nicer - especially as you can do these in the oven! Ingredients: 3 potatoes washed grated and squeezed well to get rid of the juice 3 eggs 1 teaspoon crushed garlic 1 teaspoon of herbs Mix together and cook on a frypan then place in oven set at 100...
Read MoreChicken and Apple Sausages Chicken and Apple Sausages is a great one for the kids! Ingredients: 125g chicken breast 1/2 apple, cored and peeled 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese 1 tablespoons parsley breadcrumbs (to coat) oil (for frying) Add chicken, apple, breadcrumbs, parmesan and parsley to a food processor. Process until all ingredients are finely minced and mixed. Roll tablespoonfuls into small sausages (about 1cm thick and 4cm long). Mixture will be very sticky. Refrigerate on a plate for...
Read MoreApricot and White Chocolate Cereal Bars Apricot and White Chocolate Cereal Bars are great for kids lunch boxes and even though they contain chocolate there are a lot of great healthy ingredients packed into these little balls for lots of energy for growing muscles. Ingredients: 150 grams rolled oats 50 grams Rice Bubbles 50 grams dried apricots, chopped 30 grams LSA (optional) 100 grams butter 85 grams golden syrup 75 grams white chocolate Combine the dry ingredients in a large...
Read More1st Birthday Party A 1st Birthday Party is a celebration of the birthday child, of parenthood, of family and honestly the fact that any parent makes it to this point with sleep deprivation is worthy of an almighty party! Just how you choose to mark this occasion is as individual as the birthday child themselves. Whether you throw a catered party, complete with entertainment and a three tier cake, or a simple afternoon tea with close friends and family in the...
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