Hello! Spring is here, and I’m always keen for a few fresh ideas to shake up the lunchbox routine. So here are three easy options for the week ahead - a little bit savoury, a little bit crunchy, and all nice and simple. 🥦 Broccoli Bites A handy little savoury option for lunchboxes, snacks or those hungry-after-school moments. They’re a nice change when you feel like you’ve packed one too many sandwiches lately. 🔗 Get the Broccoli Bites recipe here MAKE MY BROCCOLI BITES! 🧄 Crunchy Garlic...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hello! If your dinner rotation is starting to feel a little too... rotational, this week's Midweek Meals are for you. I've picked three family dinners with plenty of flavour, but nothing too complicated or adventurous for a Wednesday night. 🍛 Best Butter Chicken This is my take on a family-friendly butter chicken - mild, creamy and made from scratch, with a little extra veggie goodness from grated carrot. You can adjust the chilli depending on your family, then put some rice, naan, yoghurt...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hello! This week I've got three lunchbox ideas that have a little bonus - they're all gluten and dairy free. Even if allergies aren't something you need to navigate, they're still easy, family-friendly recipes worth adding to the lunchbox rotation. We've got something savoury, something chocolatey, and something you don't even need to turn the oven on for. 🐟 Salmon Patties These little salmon patties are ready in under 20 minutes and are just as good cold as they are warm, which makes them a...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hello! You know that point in the week when Monday's good intentions have worn off... but Friday still feels a little too far away? That's when you need a few dependable dinners up your sleeve. Nothing fancy. Nothing that requires seventeen ingredients and three different pans. Just good family food that gets everyone fed. Here are three for your back pocket this week. 🥧 Chicken & Leek Pie Everything tastes better with pastry on top, right? This Chicken & Leek Pie is a firm favourite in my...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hello! Midweek dinners don't always need to be sensible casseroles and one-pot wonders. Sometimes it's nice to put something on the table that's just a bit more fun to eat - especially when everyone can get involved and make dinner their own. So this week's Midweek Meals are colourful, family-friendly and a little more playful. 🌮 Taco Bar This is one of my favourite ways to do family dinner. Put a selection of taco fillings and toppings on the table, then let everyone decide what — and how...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hi There, If Sunday is your day for getting slightly organised for the week ahead, a little lunchbox prep can go a long way. And I really do mean a little! You don't need to spend hours batch cooking. Making just one thing to have ready in the fridge or freezer can make those busy weekday mornings that bit easier. Here are three family-friendly ideas to add to this week's lunchboxes. 🥕 Savoury Muffins If you've got kids who prefer savoury snacks, these are such a handy recipe to have up your...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hi! If dinner time has been feeling a bit repetitive lately, here are two easy chicken dinners that can help mix things up - without adding extra stress to your evening. Both are simple, family-friendly, and made with ingredients you likely already have. The kind of meals you can fall back on when you just need something that works. 🍅 Chicken Gnocchi Bake This is one of those “everything in one dish” dinners that makes life easier. The chicken bakes in a simple, flavour-packed sauce, and the...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hello! If you’ve got feijoas coming out your ears right now, you’re definitely not alone - it’s one of those short seasons where suddenly there are a lot of them to use up. So today I’m sharing three easy ways to enjoy feijoas - something to bake, something quick to blend, and a whole collection of ideas if you’re still working through a big stash. Enjoy! Stacey 🍞 Feijoa Almond Loaf This feijoa almond loaf is soft, lightly sweet, and has that lovely nutty flavour from the almonds. It feels a...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi! There’s something really special about baking Anzac biscuits - simple ingredients, a familiar recipe, and a chance to share a little bit of tradition with our kids. If you’re planning to bake a batch this week, I’ve got two easy options for you: a classic version and a gluten-free alternative. Both are simple, reliable, and perfect for baking with kids. 🍪 Classic Anzac Biscuits These are the traditional favourites - golden, slightly chewy, and full of that classic golden syrup and coconut...
5 months ago • 1 min read