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Four Stephanie Alexander veg recipes that kids actually love to eat (and cook)

These simple dishes have been trialled, eaten and approved by kids, making them perfect for less experienced cooks.

  • Stephanie Alexander
Tuna cakes.
EASY

The RecipeTin magic touch that lifts these tuna patties from meh to marvellous

A drizzle of garlic butter is all it takes to turn pantry staples into a surprisingly tasty meal.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Nagi Maehashi
Citrus syrup yoghurt.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s citrus syrup yoghurt loaf

This simple stir-and-bake loaf cake makes excellent use of abundant winter citrus.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Adam Liaw
Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s lime and coconut sheet cake.
EASY

Lime and triple coconut sheet cake

This tropical traybake will brighten the dreariest winter’s day.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Julia Busuttil Nishimura
You can use any kind of jam here, but Stephanie Alexander’s mum’s kumquat marmalade is a must try.
EASY

Almond shortbread jam (or marmalade) drops

You can use any kind of jam, but I recommend a particular kumquat marmalade for these thumbprint biscuits.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Helen Goh
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Crepes with hazelnut chocolate spread and bananas.
EASY

Crepes with bananas and home-made hazelnut chocolate spread

Julia Busuttil Nishimura tops the weekend brunch favourite with velvety choc-nut spread and fresh fruit.

  • < 30 mins
  • Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Helen Goh’s Morning glory loaf cake.
EASY

Morning Glory breakfast loaf

The hefty, healthy apple, pecan, carrot and raisin muffins never go out of style, says Helen Goh. Here she adapts her recipe into a loaf cake.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh
Serve these oven-baked meatballs with cheesy garlic bread.
EASY

Mouthwatering oven-baked meatballs in a rich tomato sauce

Serve these simply but lovingly made meatballs alongside cheesy garlic bread.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Danielle Alvarez
Helen Goh’s pear and cinnamon tea cake.
EASY

Helen Goh’s melt and mix cinnamon tea cake topped with pears (or plums)

This quick and easy cake batter only requires a mixing bowl and a whisk (OK, and a small saucepan).

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh
Brown cinnamon biscuits.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s simple golden cinnamon treats really take the biscuit

These butter biscuits with a hint of cinnamon are best enjoyed still warm from the oven.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw