Kids party recipes
Got a houseful of excitable children to feed? Try our recipes for healthy snacks, as well as cakes and treats.
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Smoothie jellies with ice cream
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A good alternative to sugary jelly and the perfect treat for a kids party
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Birthday biscuits
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- Ready in 40 mins
These ring biscuits are perfect for parties and work well in any shape, get the kids to help
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Chocolate birthday cake
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We used colourful candles rather than artificial sweets to brighten up this tasty birthday cake
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Mini sausage rolls
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Everybody's favourite party food. John Torode's trick is to add water to the sausage mix, which makes the pastry puff up
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Kids' club sandwiches
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Healthy party food doesn't have to be boring - these fun club sandwiches are just the thing for kids (and parents!)
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Sticky popcorn pots
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Get your favourite DVD out and whip up some popcorn for a special movie night in
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Easy chocolate cupcakes
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These light cakes are perfect for freezing – they just need a quick blast in the microwave to bring them back to life
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Mini Bakewell tarts
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They may look girly, but even the toughest boy will love these mid-afternoon treats
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Pineapple upside-down cake
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Retro rocks. This classic pineapple upside-down cake makes a fun centre piece for afternoon tea and brings back many childhood memories.
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Snow-capped fairy cakes
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Mary Cadogan’s fairy cakes are a treat for the whole family and they really do taste as good as they look
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Simple jammy biscuits
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Make a treat that the whole family will enjoy with these jammy biscuits
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Sausage roll twists with tomato dip
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Perfect for kids birthday parties - just make sure the mums and dads don't eat them all!
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Birthday bug cake
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Children will love the butterfly and ladybird decorations on this colourful cake – and you'll love its simplicity
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Crisp chicken bites
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Summer holidays often mean kids friends are round for dinner, make sure there's something in the freezer with these yummy bites
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Starry toffee cake squares
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These cakes are fun for the kids to make and ultra-cute to look at too
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Ready-to-go wraps
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Easy for the kids to make themselves, and a fun way to sneak in some of their five a day
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Guava & passion fruit lollies
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Keep the kids cool this summer with these simple - and refreshingly healthy - ice lollies
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Really easy lemonade
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A simple classic that everyone can enjoy. Perfect on a hot summer's day
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Cheese & fruit sticks
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A perrennial favourite with children, these sticks are ready in seconds
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Chocolate fudge cupcakes
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These bright and fun cupcakes are perfect for kids' parties
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Really sticky ribs
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This simple marinade turns pork ribs into a sticky, barbecuey nibble and is a real hit with the kids
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Pick 'n' mix pizza
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This fun and flexible pizza recipe is certain to get the kids involved in the kitchen.
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Cheeseburger & chips
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Homemade burgers and chips beat shop-bought every time. Why not make double and freeze a batch?
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Cheesy garlic bread
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This goes with so many family dishes, such as chilli con carne, soups, salads and barbecues
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No-bake orange cheesecake
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This is an easy cheesecake for kids to prepare ahead for Mother’s Day, with a little help from Dad
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Eggy fried rice
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Introduce your kids to Chinese food with this tasty, quick, rice recipe
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Alex's mega brownies
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Ten-year-old Alex from London shares this recipe for easy, really rich brownies
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Frosted carrot squares
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Get kids aged 8-14 busy in the kitchen this weekend, making this classic teatime treat
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Sausage rolls
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Perk up your lunchbox with these party favourites, bound to be a hit with kids
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Courgette muffins
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Get kids busy in the kitchen with these scrummy courgette muffins, perfect for cooks aged between 8-14
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Chocolate fudge cake
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You just can't beat a good chocolate cake, and this one is guaranteed to disappear as soon as you cut the first slice
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Iced fairy cakes
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These sweet little cakes make a fun activity for 8-14 year-olds, and younger kids can help out too
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Malt chocolate ice cream with Oreo cookie crunch
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Nothing beats homemade ice cream and the beauty is there's nothing to do on the day... unless you fancy chocolate sauce on top
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Blackberry & coconut squares
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This lovely crumbly bake won the under-11s category of our 20th birthday cake competition
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Healthy coleslaw
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Get the kids cooking with this simple coleslaw - they'll be keen to eat it if they've helped out
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