Last week I made these pancakes for a toddler play date. I substituted the sugar for honey. Instead of milk you could also use buttermilk. These can be frozen when cooled and can be a great addition to any lunch time.
SIFT & MIX
1 cup self-raising flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 Tbs honey
1 egg
1 1/2 cups […]

On theMenu Plan Monday…
Menu 11 from 100 Days of Meal Planning Kit
Monday: Quick Spaghetti Bolognese served with peas
Tuesday: Chicken Tenderloins served with garlic bread and salad
Wednesday: Easy Beef Curry served with sides of pineapple pieces, coconut, roasted peanuts, rice and chopped tomatoes
Thursday: Vegie Noodles
Friday:Beef Burritos served with salad
Homemade meat sauce can be one of the […]

Instead of desserts high in sugar I have been making smoothies for my toddlers after dinner. They absolutely love it! Kids t.v has some wonderful family ideas Smoothies are a fantastic way to boost the immune system and keep our families healthy.
Play School Banana Smoothie for 4
Ingredients
2 peeled, chopped bananas
juice of 2 […]

Valentines Day wouldn’t be so without the chocolate! However having strawberries is a much healthier alternative!
Here is the recipe
YOU WILL NEED
block of bittersweet chocolate, chopped
12 fresh strawberries with leaves
METHOD
Cook chocolate until melted using a double boiler.
Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth.
Dip each berry in chocolate.
Place on a wire rack
Chill until chocolate is hard

Not many of us want to do heaps of complicated cooking during the holiday season.
Here is one of my favourite dishes to make - Easy Homemade Zucchini Slice.
Zucchini slice is a wonderfully versatile and delicious meal. Add a salad, make it for a picnic, brunch,parties & a simple supper. Every time I make this dish […]

Rice can sometimes be quite tricky, however I have a great recipe for great rice thanks to my mother in law.
Microwave Rice
1/4 cup white rice per person
1/2 cup of water for every person
chicken stock cube & a little bit of butter
Place in a microwave safe dish with the lid on for 5 minutes on high.
Stir […]

This recipe is an absolute favourite and can include a variety of your favourite vegetables. This soup can be frozen and is wonderful to add to other meals. For example my toddlers get this as a sauce over cous cous. They love it!
BROWN FIRST UNTIL SOFT
* 20g butter
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Here is the recipe for homemade basil pesto to go with the wonderful bean and potato side dish. By all means use store bought, however homemade pesto is quick and easy to do!
Homemade Basil Pesto.
3 cups picked basil leaves
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup pine nuts (roasted in a dry hot pan or in the oven)
1/4 […]

I have made these cupcakes for numerous occasions and decorated them differently to suit - birthday parties, high tea, fete’s. They are always a huge success, and the recipe is super quick and easy with all ingredients waiting in the pantry
1 cup milk
2 cups sugar
3 cups self raising flour
4 eggs
5 tablespoons melted butter
teaspoon […]

To make your homemade breadcrumbs you need a loaf of bread that is a few days old. Simply cut off the crusts and whiz in the food processor. You can keep your homemade breadcrumbs in freezer containers or bags. They are perfect for the meatball & crunchy tops for pasta recipes.