Children's snacks

When too much chocolate is never enough, take one more step over the line and there you'll find these decadent little triple choc muffins. They make a great treat for the kids, or for you.

A simple chicken, zucchini and parsnip purée that is great for the young ones.

A super-fast and easy turkey and tomato salsa quesadillas for the whole family to enjoy as a snack.

This recipe is also nut-free, dairy-free and egg-free. Handy hints ice-block sticks are available from craft and hobby shops. For easy pouring, use a saucepan with a pouring lip, or carefully transfer the hot toffee to a heatproof jug. Note

EQUIPMENT 20cm x 30cm (8-inch x 12-inch) rectangular cake board We used Tic Tacs to make the ladybird `trail’. Use as many ladybirds as you like to decorate the cake board. Use any critter lollies you can find, sour worms work well, or even use plastic spiders, if you like. If using non-edible decorations, make […]

Quick and easy little chicken pies home-made from pastry rounds by Everyday Food.

A classic, quick and easy pizza for the meat lover in all of us.

Honey may contain harmful bacteria and is not recommended for children under one year old. Note

A trick to cutting turkish delight is to place it in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up, then cut it with an oiled knife, making sure to oil the knife regularly. You need a 6cm (2½-inch) fluted square cutter, or alternatively use a 7cm (2¾ inch) fluted round cutter. Note

These treats are best served while warm. Note

Kids will fight for seconds over this adorable edible armour!

Perfect for a stand-up gathering, try these mini cheeseburgers, or 'sliders' by recipes+. If you like, add some sophistication and substitute the tomato sauce for some posh deli relish.

Fun and easy to make; these cheese burgers are a family favourite.

A traditional Italian baked bread topped with caramelised onion, potatoes and prosciutto.

Equipment: Food processor; chopping board; butter knife; spatula; 100cm rabbit-shaped cookie cutter For rabbit shaped cookie cutters, try: Everten.com.au; Koolcookiecutters.com.au; Sweetthemes.com.au; theraspberrybutterfly.com.au; Hat trick Note

Make chilli con carne mixture up to 3 days ahead; reheat. Bake wedges just before serving. Note

A quick, easy and hearty beef pot pie from Recipes+.

These hearty egg and bacon pies with potato chips are sure to be family favourites.

Roast beef pizza. Yes indeed. Suspend your disbelief at least until you try this brilliant example of British and Italian fusion, complete with horseradish, brought to you by Woman's Day.

A hearty beef and cheese pie for the whole family to enjoy.

Not unlike a sort of Mediterranean pizza, these fresh lamb pitas from Woman's Day spiced to perfection and sweetened with just the right amount of honey. Hummus completes this tasty snack.

Delicious prosciutto rice cakes with a creamy aioli; perfect for children's snack or light dinners.

Makes 6 Note

A little cooled melted chocolate (white or milk) could be whisked into the cream. Melt 50g with 1/4 cup cream and cool. Slowly add remaining cream and beat to firm peaks. These cakes are best stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Note

You could also use chuck steak or gravy beef. Note

Super fast and super delicious turkey slaw burgers with pickled zucchini from Woman's Day.

A guacamole and ham wrap is an easy way to make your childs lunch tasty and nutritious. Wraps are often a hit with those who dislike ordinary sandwiches.

Impress your guests with these delicious, filled and rolled Chinese appetizers.

Choc-chip cookies are always a crowd pleaser and these mega choc-chip cookies will be hugely popular. Generously sized, crisp around the edges and chewy in the middle. Perfect.

Mini pizzas are meal the kids can get involved in cooking too. Whether it be cutting the toppings or helping sprinkle the cheese, this is a good recipe to get the whole family actively involved.

Cute, fun and delicious butterfly cakes that the kids will love.

Deep-fried crisps make the perfect party snack.

The perfect summer supper - mild tandoori chicken with a refreshing mint raita.

You'll feel like you've had the full pub-meal catastrophe with this oven-baked chicken schnitzel served with a side of spicy wedges, but what you'll actually get is all the flavour with a smidgen of the fat.

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

Packaged cupcakes usually come iced, however, you can ice over the top with the frosting or remove the icing. Place the muffins in matching paper cases, if you like. Note

We used beef sausages here, but this snack would be just as good with chicken, pork or lamb sausages depending on your child’s tastes. You can replace the baba ghanoush with hummus. Note

Christmas cutters are available from all good kitchenware shops or cake decorating shops. Note

Make more cakes from any leftover cake mixture if you like. Cakes are best made on the day of the party. Note

Fit for the king or queen of the day, this cake sparkles with edible jewels. Note

Ready made soft icing can be bought from any local supermarkets. We painted the horses with non-toxic paint. The cardboard cylinder must be strong, we used the inside of a baking paper roll. Note

Equipment deep 20cm round cake pan 25cm round prepared cake board or cake stand. Cake can be made two days ahead and kept refrigerated. A fine serrated knife is best for cutting this cake. Ready-made white icing is also known as fondant (it’s the traditional icing used on wedding cakes). It is available in packets […]

.Sumac is a purple-red, astringent spice ground from berries growing on shrubs that flourish wild around the Mediterranean. It adds a delightful tart, lemony piquancy to food without the heat of chilli. Available from the spice aisle of most supermarkets and Middle Eastern stores. Note

Cake pops can be made at least two days before the party. Note

Ready-made rich chocolate fudge frosting is available in packets from the supermarket and cake decorating shops. Note

Try layering various herb leaves, such as sage, inside the potato wafers. You can also use russet burbank or spunta potatoes for this recipe. Note

This recipe comes from western Canada. Keeping time: 2 weeks. Note

You can substitute dried apricots or apple rings for the dried pears, if you like. Note

These nuts are so moreish it will be hard to hand them over; to prevent such a dilemma, double the quantity and the problem is solved! Note

Use a 26cm x 35cm baking dish 35cm square cake board. Cake can be made and covered with butter cream a day before the party. Top with popcorn and finish the cake up to three hours before the party. Be sure to remove toothpicks before cutting and serving the cake. Note

Use focaccia, bagels, bread rolls or any other kind of bread. Note

Equipment you will need to make the cake guitar; 8cm x 25cm bar cake pan, deep 20cm square cake pan, deep 22cm square cake pan and a 40cm x 80cm rectangular cake board. No one will want to pick this guitar up and smash it…it’s much too tasty for that. Note

You need 10 ice-block sticks. If the choc orange balls don’t stick to the cookies, secure them with a little melted chocolate. Note

Checkerboard cookies look and taste wonderful. These biscuits make a perfect gift. Stack the cookies, then wrap securely in cellophane to keep airtight. They will keep fresh for a week or two. Note

Equipment 18 x 30cm cake pop sticks; large square styrofoam block; 2 paper piping bags. Use any firm-textured cake to make cake pops ­ mud, fruit, coconut or butter cakes all work well. Leftover Christmas cake or pudding are real winners as they’re usually moist. Cake pop sticks (also sold as `lollypop candy sticks’) are […]