Out of ideas for what to cook the kids for dinner after a busy day at work? Or want a delicious project everyone can help with? Look no further, these simple recipes are so good the whole family will enjoy them. From fritters and meatballs to cupcakes and no-churn ice cream, these recipes are all you need.
“These happy looking cupcakes with swirls of pink in the frosting are only improved by a generous sprinkling of fun.” – Yotam Ottolenghi. Delight your inner child with these crazy-good cupcakes, which come loaded with nostalgic flavours of childhood.
There's no ice-cream machine needed! As the recipe name suggests, you won't need any fancy equipment to make this creamy and fruity dessert at home.
Colin Fassnidge and Anthony Puharich take simple beef mince and make cheese-stuffed meatballs, perfect for an easy, hearty dinner.
“I would put kimchi in everything if I could. But this is a good start. Try this and tell me you too aren’t hooked on all things kimchi. Yes, it’s a slightly fancier fritter. Other than that it’s pretty fast!”. Based on the idea of a Japanese okonomiyaki (pancake), this fritter is packed with flavour.
"This recipe has been a firm family favourite since the first time Mum made it. No Christmas spread at our house is complete without it!" – Jacqui Challinor
"Quick and easy to make, these fritters will become a dinner and lunchbox favourite” - Silvia Colloca.
This fun dessert will also work with bananas, and loves a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
These choc cupcakes by Teresa Cutter are all-natural and gluten free, so everyone can enjoy! Teresa’s book, Simple Healthy Recipes, is available at thehealthychef.com
“These crumbed fish burgers will disappear the second they land at the table. My tip: make more than you think you’ll need!” – Silvia Colloca
Caramel sauce adds a delicious depth to this twist on the autumnal apple pie created by Lucy Nunes.
"I’m cooking with Yiayia Evangelia in Santorini. We're making tomatokeftedes using Santorini’s top produce: the tomato. The volcanic soil makes Santorini the perfect tomato-growing spot. Every one of the tomatoes I sneak into my mouth is a juicy, sweet burst of delight. When you’re shopping for produce for this dish, ensure you sample the tomatoes and choose ones in season, with plenty of flavour." – Anastasia Miari
It’s a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll. Stay home and make your own instead with this quick and easy sausage roll recipe.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you: Snoop Loops! That's right, scrubs. lf y'all remember anything from my first cookbook, you remember that I love me some breakfast cereal, especially Fruit Loops. Instead of dropping these colourful loops in a bowl of milk, I gave them the marshmallow bar treatment."
Taiwanese food is a great mix of local dishes with influences from China, Japan and Southeast Asia. Popcorn chicken is a popular street food in Taipei, and once you try it you’ll see why. The crunchy texture of the sweet potato flour coating is incredible.
"This recipe is quick, simple, full of flavour and packed with all the good stuff to refuel after a big day," says Hayden Quinn, who used chicken thigh pieces in this simple recipe.
