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Jam drops

These little drops of heaven combine sweet plum jam with a buttery shortbread biscuit.
Honey joys

Honey joys

Sweet honey meets crunchy Cornflakes in this classic party treat.
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Three tubs piled together filled with chocolate spread, and a slice of bread smeared with chocolate spread.

Healthier chocolate spread

Chocolate spread, meet chickpeas. Don't be alarmed — we've blended the chickpeas down with gooey, sticky dates and cocoa powder so that all you're left with is a perfect, oozy, chocolatey spread.
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Chocolate marshmallow Easter eggs

Chocolate marshmallow Easter eggs

Delicious, easy and cute to boot! These chocolate eggs are made even better with a fluffy marshmallow filling and can be decorated with your favourite Easter-themed treats. The kids will love 'em!
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Golden cinnamon biscuits

Golden cinnamon biscuits

The dark caramel flavours of brown sugar and golden syrup spiced with cinnamon mean these simple golden cinnamon biscuits are absolutely full of flavour.
after school snacks recipes

After-school snack ideas for hungry kids

By the time kids get home from school they're usually ravenous and keeping them satisfied until dinner can be a tricky balancing act. Here are some delicious recipes and ideas to help fend of the hangries until dinner time!
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Easter egg mousse

Easter egg mousse

When melting chocolate, make sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water as this will overheat it. Also try not to drop any water into it as this will make it “seize”. Note
ANZAC biscuits

20 Australian biscuits from our childhoods

No-one does biscuits quite like Australia, and nothing reminds us more of our childhoods than some of these much-loved Australian biscuits! From Iced Vovos to Monte Carlos, homemade Wagon Wheels to Garibaldi "squashed fly" biscuits, just the idea of baking some of these delightful treats is enough to whisk you down memory lane. Recreate your favourites at home and feel like a kid again
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Chocolate Peppermint Slice

Chocolate peppermint slice

Recreate a childhood favourite with this divine chocolate and peppermint slice recipe that is wonderful sliced and shared with loved ones over a pot of tea.
creepy halloween food ideas

Halloween sausage roll zombie fingers

Your little ones will love snacking on these eery-looking zombie fingers this Halloween. Complete with a pointing almond 'finger nail' and tomato 'blood' dipping sauce, these fun snacks taste just like the sausage rolls you know and love.
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creepy halloween food ideas

Spooky finger foods for Halloween

When we say finger food, we really mean it! Here, you'll find creepy zombie fingers complete with gnarled nails, bony witch pointers and meringue bones to give people a fright this Halloween. Or, delight the kids with our cute jack o' lantern pizzas and bandaged mummy skewers. Happy spooking!
How to make rainbow popcorn

Rainbow popcorn

Delight the kids with this candied rainbow popcorn. Perfect for parties or just a quick snack, it's a sweet tooth's dream!
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quick chicken nuggets recipe

Quick chicken nuggets

Moist chicken breast chunks with a crunchy coating will be popular with adults and kids alike and you’ll know exactly what’s in them!
apricot muesli bar

Muesli bar and slice recipes

Store-bought muesli bars usually masquerade as a healthy school or work snack when in reality they are often full of sugar. But as a favourite lunchbox filler among the little ones, muesli bars aren't disappearing any time soon. So, homemade versions are the way to go. Here, we've gathered 12 of our easiest recipes for slices and bars. Opt for a fruity, sugar-free version for a healthier snack or indulge in a chocolate-y slice when you want to treat yourself. Enjoy!
Cranberry coconut Christmas trees

Cranberry coconut Christmas trees

These adorable Christmas tree-shaped macaroon biscuits are sure to be a massive hit with the whole family. They taste so good, you'll want to use this recipe all year round.
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Chocolate hedgehog slice with ganache

Chocolate hedgehog slice with ganache

Packed full of fragrant Turkish delight chunks and crunchy slivered almonds, this creamy chocolate slice makes a super indulgent afternoon treat. Serve topped with a rich milk chocolate ganache and coconut for ultimate decadence.
Mini blueberry and banana bread loaves

Mini blueberry and banana bread loaves

These beautiful little loaves are miniature versions of our classic blueberry and banana bread recipe, perfect for lunchbox snacks or portion-controlled morning tea. Serve with a rich dollop of whipped blueberry ricotta cream.
triple choc brownies

Easy recipes to bake with your little ones

Want to get creative in the kitchen this weekend and satisfy your sweet cravings? This collection of decadent treats are easy to make, perfect for getting your little ones involved with the cooking or decorating process. From our butterfly-topped brownies to our triple-chocolate brownies, these little baked goods make lovely lunchbox fillers, birthday party food and edible rewards. Take a flick through our recipes with your kids and let them cook what to make this weekend.
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Savoury muffins recipes for school and work snacks

Savoury muffins recipes for school and work snacks

When people think about muffins, things like blueberry and apple muffins might come to mind, but savoury muffins are just as tasty (and make awesome lunchbox treats). From our cheese, corn and bacon muffins, to our herbed black quinoa and sweet potato muffins, these savoury treats prove how versatile these baked goods can be. Make a batch at the start of the week and divide them up amongst the family for healthy, filling snacks.
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MINI TOFFEES

Perfect kids’ party food

Need some inspiration for your next kids' party? We've got all the favourites that will help make hosting a bunch of small people a breeze. The kids will love our pizza faces, mini toffees and butterfly cakes. There are even a few healthier options like our sushi sandwiches, fruit kebab dippers and fruity icy poles. But don't worry, we haven't forgotten the fairy bread!

20 Australian kids’ birthday party food recipes

Everyone remembers going to Australian birthday parties; the chocolate crackles, the fairy bread, the sausage rolls, the lamingtons. So why not take a trip down memory lane and make your next bash an ode to birthday parties of yesteryear? Treat your guests to all of their childhood favourites; after all, who can resist a party pie or two?
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Chocolate dip shortbread

Chocolate dip shortbread

Dip chocolate into homemade shortbread and you have a yummy treat for morning or afternoon tea, a picnic dessert or a welcome addition to a school or work lunchbox.
Rice Paper Omelet Rolls

Rice paper omelette rolls

This rice paper roll dish can be served on its own, or with your favourite dipping sauce. Great for lunch boxes, drinks parties and a healthy mid-meal snack.
Apricot and Walnut Biscuits

Apricot and walnut biscuits

These golden biscuits are delicious and great to make with the kids. Full of crunchy walnuts and chewy apricot pieces, they'll be a sure-fire hit!
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Mini vegemite and cheese scrolls

Mini vegemite and cheese scrolls

Perfect for an after school snack or a tasty lunchbox treat - these cheese and vegemite embrace classic Aussie flavours in a delicious baked bread.
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Marshmallow Slice

Marshmallow slice

This Marshmallow Slice takes almost no cooking and minimal preparation. Serve for morning or afternoon tea, take to work to share with your friends, or put a batch together for a children's party.
Damper and dips

Damper and dips

Served with two simple dips, this homemade damper is a perfect accompaniment ... or make the damper as a stand-alone part of any family meal.
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Teddy bear birthday cake

Teddy bear birthday cake

Tubby the well-rounded bear makes the cutest birthday cake, and there's no baking involved! You could even opt for a fairy-tale theme and make three for a Goldilocks tableau.
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Passionfruit Yogurt Pops

Passionfruit yoghurt pops

You will need 3 passionfruit to make 1/4 cup pulp. If ice block moulds are unavailable, double the recipe and freeze in a plastic food wrap-lined loaf pan for 6 hours or overnight. Scoop to serve. Note
Honey stars

Honey stars

Sprinkled with a light dusting of icing sugar, these pretty biscuits add a celebratory note to your Christmas or birthday festivities. Use your favourite jam to fill.
Oven-baked kumara chips

Oven-baked kumara chips

Put a healthy swing on hot chips with these beautiful home-baked kumara chips. We've used sweet potato in this recipe to lower the starch content, but maximise flavour. Enjoy!
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Tropical fruit with rosewater syrup

Tropical fruit with rosewater syrup

Juicy and delicious tropical fruit with rosewater syrup. You can use pineapple or even watermelon instead of the papaya if you prefer. You could also use 4 cardamom pods and a cinnamon quill instead of the rosewater.
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Bales of Hay

Bales of hay

EQUIPMENT deep 22cm (9-inch) square cake pan 25cm (10-inch) square cake board. While it is cute, it’s best to serve this to older children as the small noodles can be a choking hazard for younger children. Using a small serrated knife cut ‘V’-shaped indents into the middle of each piece of cake. Note
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CHOC-DIPPED MALLOWS

Choc-dipped mallows

Chocolate mixture can be prepared a day ahead. Keep covered in refrigerator and reheat just before serving. Note
bruce platypus  CAKE

Bruce platypus cake

Use toothpicks to position paper pattern on cakes, ready to cut out. Assemble cake on prepared board ready for icing. Note
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choc caramel mud popcakes

Choc caramel mud popcakes

You need to press the cake mixture into balls using your hands – do not roll as the mixture will crumble. You will need 25 lollypop or paddle pop sticks for this recipe. When dipping the cake pops in melted chocolate, tilt the bowl of chocolate to one side, so the chocolate is deep enough […]
white chocolate and macadamia muffins

White chocolate and macadamia muffins

Surprise and delight the kids with these delicious white chocolate and macadamia muffins, or better still, get them involved in making them. They're dead easy and ready to be eaten in around 30 minutes.
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arrabbiata muffins

Arrabbiata muffins

These tasty baked arrabbiata muffins are packed full of flavour and texture. Filled with melted, oozy cheese, they will be loved by kids and adults alike. Enjoy them warm as a light lunch or dinner or pop them in your lunch box for work or school.
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Chinese noodle box salad

Chinese noodle box salad

This is one way of getting some good raw vegies into the kids. The sweetness of the honey and the nutty crunch of toasted sesame seeds are delicious combined with the fresh vegies and slippery noodles. This is the salad in its simple form, but chicken or other meat can be added to make it a bigger meal for bigger kids.
team fever

Team fever

Make a cake in shape of a football jersey, ­decorate it with the colours of your child’s favourite team to make him the hero of the day. Note
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