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71 Recipes

Get fussy little eaters into the kitchen and turn them into little chefs with our easy and fun cooking projects. They'll love tasting their handiwork, too!

Rice paper wraps

4 ratings 4.3 out of 5 star rating

Make these rice paper wraps for an easy snack or appetizer. Kids will love them and they're wholesome, too, filled with plenty of protein and veg

23 mins
Easy

Salmon & spaghetti supper in a parcel

9 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

Create a bit of fun for kids by serving supper in a parcel. Open at the table to reveal delicious pink salmon, spaghetti, courgettes and tomatoes

40 mins
Easy

Crumpet pizzas

2 ratings 4.0 out of 5 star rating

Help younger children make these easy crumpet pizzas for lunch, or let older kids put them together themselves. Use whatever veg you have in the fridge for the toppings

30 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Rainbow rice paper rolls

2 ratings 3.0 out of 5 star rating

Escape from a lunchtime sandwich rut with these rice paper rolls. Red cabbage and radishes add a lovely pop of colour, or try iceberg or Little Gem lettuce

40 mins
Easy

Chicken & veg bowl

1 rating 5.0 out of 5 star rating

Make this colourful chicken, brown rice and vegetable dish for the whole family. With avocado, edamame beans, sweetcorn and carrots, it's not only tasty, but healthy too

30 mins
Easy
Healthy

Apple ‘doughnuts’

2 ratings 5.0 out of 5 star rating

Make these doughnut-style apple rings for a picnic with the kids. Children will love helping to make, decorate and eat these fruity treats, and there's no cooking required

20 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Rainbow spaghetti

1 rating 5.0 out of 5 star rating

Try making this rainbow spaghetti as a sensory activity for babies and toddlers, or serve as a fun lunch – just top with their favourite dressing, and enjoy with a salad

32 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Pressed picnic sandwich

7 ratings 5.0 out of 5 star rating

A great recipe for kids to assemble - fully load a ciabatta loaf with favourites like prosciutto, artichokes, peppers, spinach and mozzarella

28 mins
Easy

Cooking with kids: Spaghetti & meatballs with hidden veg sauce

24 ratings 4.9 out of 5 star rating

Teach children how to make this pasta supper - it's a tasty family meal packed with nutrients

45 mins
Easy

Lemon & yogurt chicken flatbreads

18 ratings 4.6 out of 5 star rating

Make these family-friendly chicken wraps with lemon, garlic and cinnamon marinade on a barbecue if the sun is shining. Serve in flatbreads with yoghurt

30 mins
Easy
Healthy

Cooking with kids: Fajitas

4 ratings 4.0 out of 5 star rating

Mexican wraps to get the whole family in the kitchen - fill flour tortillas with marinated chicken and peppers

35 mins
Easy

Broccoli pasta shells

33 ratings 4.1 out of 5 star rating

Kids will love this healthier take on pesto and pasta, with broccoli upping their veg intake. It takes just 20 minutes to make and is low in calories

20 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Pizza with homemade sauce

19 ratings 4.6 out of 5 star rating

Make pizza for the family with a homemade base and tomato sauce. The recipe is perfect to get kids involved in cooking. Top with mozzarella and fresh basil

50 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Sticky pork lettuce wraps

11 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

Let people build their own with these sticky pork lettuce wraps - they'll prove a winner with kids. They're perfect for a summer lunch or light dinner

30 mins
Easy

Vegan Thai green curry

13 ratings 4.0 out of 5 star rating

Get your kids helping out in the kitchen with this child-friendly vegan Thai green curry. With tofu and lots of veggies, it's full of flavour

30 mins
Easy
Vegan
Gluten-free

Pineapple & pork skewers

16 ratings 4.5 out of 5 star rating

Kids will love these pork, pineapple and green pepper skewers, marinated for added flavour and cooked on the barbecue. Serve with rice or in pitta bread

30 mins
Easy
Gluten-free

Simple stir-fry

11 ratings 4.5 out of 5 star rating

Kids getting into cooking? This simple stir-fry with prawns, veggies and noodles is great for aspiring chefs and will make a quick meal for busy weeknights  

30 mins
Easy

Chicken & sweetcorn ramen

9 ratings 3.8 out of 5 star rating

This chicken and noodle soup will feed two young children. For adults, or if your kids are older, use a pack of noodles each, extra stock and a whole egg

15 mins
Easy

Vanilla cupcakes

80 ratings 3.5 out of 5 star rating

Decorate these easy vanilla cupcakes with buttercream and the topping of your choice. They're super-simple to make and taste divine – great as a teatime treat

Easy
Vegetarian

BBQ chorizo potato salad

7 ratings 4.7 out of 5 star rating

Spruce up homemade potato salad with chorizo in this flavour-packed side dish that's a perfect accompaniment to a summer barbecue – great for serving a crowd

45 mins
Easy

Rainbow pizzas

9 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

Forget takeaway pizzas, encourage kids to eat a rainbow every day with this colourful recipe full of fresh flavours – guaranteed to please even fussy eaters

40 mins
Easy

Layered rainbow salad pots

6 ratings 4.4 out of 5 star rating

Give kids two of their five-a-day and a dose of vitamin C with these colourful rainbow pots of tuna salad, ideal for a lunchbox, or summer picnic

37 mins
Easy

Easy banana pancakes

61 ratings 4.1 out of 5 star rating

Turn overripe, blackened bananas into sweet and fluffy American-style pancakes. Serve with syrup and crunchy, toasted pecan nuts as a delicious brunch treat

15 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Cake pops

40 ratings 4.0 out of 5 star rating

These fun cake pops are easy to make and great for parties. Kids and adults will love these colourful chocolate-covered bites

1 hr and 5 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

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