This refreshing Mango and Cashew Salad with Lime Dressing is perfect for warm summer evenings. You will love this sweet, light and zesty salad. Enjoy it on its own as a healthy work lunch or serve as a perfect accompaniment with grilled chicken or prawns. Salads are a dinner staple at our […]
Lunches & Mains
Family friendly recipes for lunches and dinners. Kid approved, nourishing quick and easy.
Zucchini Macaroni and Cheese: A Quick and Simple Weeknight Meal
This simple kid friendly Zucchini Macaroni and Cheese comes together in no time for a quick weeknight meal that the whole family will adore. This recipe is also perfect as a non sandwich lunchbox idea. If my kids could eat one meal for the rest of their lives, I am […]
Pumpkin Fritters – Light and Delicious
These light and delicious Pumpkin Fritters are fantastic for a veggie packed breakfast or in the lunchbox instead of a sandwich. They are perfect for using leftover pumpkin – you will love this quick and simple recipe. I’ve never met a fritter recipe I did not like. They’re super simple, so fantastic for […]
Make Ahead Pizza Scrolls: Fantastic in School Lunches
One thing that is sure to bring excitement to Mr 7’s school lunch is Pizza Scrolls. He adores them. And I get why. They look fun and they taste great. And I love to pack them for him. These are a great lunchbox snack and they are just fantastic to […]
7 Simple Zucchini Recipes Your Family will Adore
Zucchini is a veggie that is always in my fridge. I use it so much in my recipes and we eat them a LOT. And because I always have zucchini on hand and it’s so versatile I have developed quite a few zucchini recipes. You can eat it raw or cooked […]
Roasted Vegetable and Rocket Salad with Goats Cheese
I remember when I first started working I probably brought my lunch much more than I made it. But now I am far too budget conscious. Or more accurately I would rather spend this money on shoes. So I pack myself lunches. But that doesn’t mean that I do not […]
Hot Smoked Salmon And Broccoli Rice Salad
Confession time. I don’t really like rice. Well, let me reframe that. I like risottos. I like fried rice. And I’m generally happy enough to have rice as a side with a curry. But rice salads. Meh. I have always found rice salads to be a bit bland. But this […]
Mushroom Spinach Toasties – So Simple and Delicious
Ok so I feel a little silly calling this a recipe. I mean we all know how to make a toasted sandwich, right? Well, what you may not know is this delicious veggie combination. And we sure do love these Mushroom Spinach Toasted Sandwiches. Perfect for busy weeknights or a […]
Zucchini Pea Fritters – Full of Veg and Kid Approved
I always always forget how much the twins love these Zucchini and Pea Fritters. To the point where they gobble their share and mine. But I really can’t complain because there really is nothing better than your kids loving a veggie packed lunch. The twins and I really enjoyed making these […]