Give our kids' recipes a go – they're delicious, easy to prepare and super fun to feast on! These easy recipes for kids are perfect to get your children into cooking and ideal for serving up to fussy eaters. Take a look for plenty more food ideas for kids.
Yes, you can create a delicious flapjack in the microwave and it doesn't need to contain butter or oil! This tasty, fruit-packed recipe is ideal for toddlers, suitable for the 12+ months weaning stage*, but kids of all ages will want a square! Ready in just 10 minutes, this is a great speedy snack to add to your weaning recipes.
These gooey and crunchy marshmallow rice crispy cakes won’t just get the kids excited! With a milk chocolate topping, these moreish bites make a delicious after-dinner nibble or afternoon tea treat. Made with just four ingredients, our no-bake recipe is perfect for all the family.
These quick and easy banana pancakes could be become one of your favourite baby food recipes! They make a great breakfast for little ones, suitable from 7+ months weaning stage*. To introduce babies to new flavours, try changing the spices in the batter or choice of nut butter in the yogurt dip. Yum!
This hearty and wholesome slow-cooker chilli, with gentle warming spices, is one of the most versatile baby weaning recipes – suitable for infants from 12+ months*, but it also makes a great meal for all the family. Once you've prepped the chilli, you can let it slow-cook during the day while you get on with other things, plus you'll have some leftover mini portions for the freezer – bonus!
This super-tasty and fragrant Thai chicken curry is a lovely way to introduce all the family to new flavours. Suitable from 10+ months*, everyone will love the mild, creamy taste and there's a trio of veg for some hidden green goodness. Freeze curry portions for little ones and half the paste for another dish.
Fish pie is an absolute classic and this easy recipe is suitable from 10+ months*, making it ideal for all the family. We've used frozen fish pie mix to keep things simple and budget-friendly, with lots of root and green veg for hidden goodness. The cheesy mash top will ensure clean plates! Great for making ahead and freezing too…
Frozen squash and quick-cook orzo pasta make this one of the easiest weaning recipes. Suitable from 10+ months weaning stage*, this is creamy and delicious yet packed with goodness. There's no need to prepare a different dinner for the grown-ups either – this dish serves 2 adults and 2 children, then freeze half the sauce for more meals – ace!
These little omelette bites make ideal baby weaning food, suitable from 7+ months stage*, but toddlers will love them too. Protein-rich with some hidden veg, these are great for a quick and tasty lunch or even a picnic. You can even air-fry them if you want or bake them in the oven.
Looking for lunch ideas for a 7 month old? These tasty mini fish cakes are ideal for little eaters, suitable from 7+ months weaning stage*. Made with just 5 ingredients in just over half an hour, they're quick and easy too. You can serve them as mash, if you prefer.
Puréed broccoli is an excellent, nutrient-rich baby weaning food to serve to little ones from around 6 months*. You can purée the whole broccoli head or save some florets to steam and serve as finger food. You only need one ingredient and 10 minutes and you have a great dish for little ones and you can freeze leftovers too!
Cauliflower purée is a brilliant, nutritious baby weaning food to serve to little ones from around 6 months* and you can reserve some florets to serve as finger food, if you want. Just grab a cauliflower head and in 10 minutes you'll have a lovely creamy purée. You can freeze portions too.
Hearty and wholesome, this sweet potato and lentil dish is great for babies from around 6 months* or you can shape into balls, bake and serve as a finger food. This is a great weaning recipe for batch-cooking – store in the fridge or freeze for future meals.
Avocado and spinach make a great purée for babies, full of green goodness yet deliciously creamy. This baby food recipe is suitable for weaning from around 6 months* and you can purée all the avocado or cut one into wedges to serve as finger food. Freeze portions in an ice cube tray for nutritious baby food whenever you need it.
British-Chinese chef, Jeremy Pang chose this dish for Lunar New Year as noodles signify long life in Chinese traditions. 'It's also the type of dish that I often cook for my kids. It's super-easy to make and I know that they'll gobble it up without any fuss', says Jeremy.
When it comes to adding flavour, salt isn’t the only answer. We’ve mixed up some of the best alternatives for the ultimate seasoning
Transform shop bought panettone into a festive showstopper. Decorated with icing, mini gingerbread men and candied orange peel, the whole family will love making (and eating) this!
Have you ever seen such an indulgent hot chocolate? The good news is you don't actually need chocolate for this recipe – the rich creaminess comes from a storecupboard ingredient – cocoa powder. Ready in 10, this is the ultimate festive drink to enjoy on Christmas eve or on any cosy night in.
Albondigas are smoky Spanish meatballs in a rich tomato sauce. We've given them an Italian-style twist by serving them with spaghetti for a fun family meal idea.
Spook up your family dinner with this fun Halloween pumpkin pie! Filled with creamy caramelised onion and butternut squash and topped with a spooky pumpkin carved pastry, this hearty dinner makes a great Halloween surprise.
Grisly and ghoulish, but deliciously tomatoey, this Halloween fingers recipe is so easy to make and the fingers are great for dipping. A fun Halloween alternative to eggs and soldiers!
Spooky, slimy and super-snackable, this oozy green popcorn recipe, complete with googly eyes is perfect for a spooky movie night. Coated in a sweet white chocolate slime, this homemade Halloween popcorn is easy to make and fun to eat, too.
If you love crumpets with savoury toppings, you'll love this English breakfast-inspired crumpet bake with all your favourite cooked breakfast ingredients. It's ideal if you're looking for something different for a weekend brunch that's also quick and easy. It's so delicious, you might want it for dinner too!
Rice snaps are mixed with melted dark chocolate, dried cranberries and a pinch of salt, then shaped into mini Christmas puddings and decorated with white chocolate. The perfect Christmas treat.
There's just 30 minutes between you and this oh-so-easy lasagne recipe for two people. It's made with a homemade veg-packed beef ragu and shop-bought white sauce and tortillas for extra speed.
We've taken rice crispy cakes to the next level by coating them in caramelised biscuit sauce and melted white chocolate. Top with raspberries for a little tartness and leave to set in the fridge until they're crispy.
Jenny Tschiesche is a nutritionist and author of The Unprocessed Air Fryer. Here she shares her simple, vegan air-fryer granola recipe with us. "Ginger and cinnamon add warming spice and maple syrup makes this granola feel luxurious", explains Jenny. We agree! This is a nutritious and totally delicious breakfast or snack idea.
These fritters are a versatile and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or as a tasty snack, a favourite among both kids and adults.
This fragrant dish made with garlic and ginger is a great way to introduce kids to different flavours.
This bright rainbow couscous salad is guaranteed to make lunchtime more fun
Liven up the kids' lunches these homemade turkey koftas. Stuff them into toasted pittas with a garlic-infused yogurt and serve with colourful crunchy veggies
For an easy lunchbox treat, have a go at these bite-size cheesy rolls with mashed butter beans, spinach and courgette
Bake a batch of these cute mini tortilla pizzas to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays. Start with a simple tortilla base and classic cheese and tomato toppings, then comes the fun part – the kids get to add whichever toppings they fancy
Turn your kid's favourite meal into a healthier lunchtime treat with these chicken burgers