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Best Ever Apple Pie Recipe

Nothing's quite as comforting as a piece of homemade apple pie fresh from the oven. We reckon this one ticks all the boxes because it's quick and easy to make but just as tasty as the ones Nanna used to bake.

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sandwich recipes that aren't boring

There's nothing wrong with the simplicity of a Vegemite sanga, but sometimes we all need something that's got a little more life to it. Enter these three non-boring sandwich recipes that will be sure to delight both kids and adults.

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THE TRUTH ABOUT AN APPLE A DAY

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Or, are apples chemical-laden vessels that are bad for our health? Take a look into the history of growing, selling and eating apples to find out for yourself.

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Vegan Iced VoVo slice

Our raspberry + cashew cream iced vovo slice is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic Aussie biscuit. While there's a few elements to this recipe, it's easier than you'd think.

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Passionfruit Jellies

Homemade Passionfruit Jelly

Jelly disguised as fresh fruit? We're into it. These passionfruit jellies are super simple to make and kids love them. Here's how to make them.

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Orange Poppyseed cake

Orange and Poppyseed Cake

This is one of our favourite recipes of all time. The cake is delish, flourless and easy to make. Best enjoyed with a friend and a cuppa...unless the kids eat it first.

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Cute Fruit Smoothies

Whizz up some fruity magic in the kitchen with these cute-fruit smoothie recipes. They're fresh, delicious and simple to make.

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Easy-Peasy Basic Biscuit Recipe

Alphabet biccies are even better than alphabet soup. Try these easy-peasy biccies next time you need to jazz up a boring lunchbox. They're guaranteed to make kids smile.

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How to Make Pikelets (and colour them naturally)

Like pancakes but only smaller, pikelets are the perfect snack for any time of day. Make them all the more fun (and a little bit healthier) by colouring them with fruits and veggies. Shh, don't tell the kids.

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Homemade Apricot Ice Cream

Apricots are a subtle and often overlooked stone fruit. But paired with lashings of double cream and cream cheese, they become a lip-smacking ice cream.

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Hello Dhal-ing: our fave dhal recipe

Hello Dhal-ing: our fave dhal recipe

A bowl full of dhal is the mealtime equivalent to a giant hug, and this dhal recipe is one of our all-time favourites. Try it for yourself.

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fun cake ideas: happy face cake

This happy face cake is rich and delicious—not to mention dairy-free, egg-free and refined-sugar-free! The icing is dairy-free too. 

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Anna Jones' One-Pot Spaghetti

This magical one-pot spaghetti recipe is life-changing. Simply add all the ingredients to a pot with water and voila: dinner without a fuss.

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Fun cake ideas: sunflower hummingbird cake

Perfect to bake on a cloudy day, this Sunflower Hummingbird Cake with cream cheese icing will bring the sunshine in to your kitchen one slice at a time.

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Cute food: puppy pears

Transform slices of pear into cute puppy faces. It's cute fruit that's almost too adorable to eat. Perfect for picky eaters, party plates or ho-hum days.

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Lunch Lady Recipe - Best Ever Banana Bread

The best ever banana bread

Want to try the world's best banana bread? Step right this way. This recipe is also packed full of ingredients that will help you sleep, making it the perfect midnight snack.

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How to make homemade popcorn!

Family movie nights need popcorn. Here's how to make the perfect batch of popcorn and three fab toppings that aren't boring butter and salt.

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Fun cake ideas: lemon cloud cake

Made from fluffy lemon-flavoured cake with lolly rain, Rachel Savage's latest cake creation is fun to make for birthdays, holidays or even just rainy days.

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Rainbow fruit ice-blocks

Recipe: Rainbow iceblocks

Smash this heatwave with these rainbow fruit iceblocks. Fun to make one day, healthy to eat the next. The best cool-down snack ever.

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Back to school and work lunchbox ideas (part four!)

Back to school and work lunchbox ideas (part four!)

The fourth and final part of our lunchbox inspiration series features a salad you will definitely make friends with: our crispy veg and noodle salad. Here's how to make it.

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Back to school and work lunchbox ideas (part three!)

Back to school and work lunchbox ideas (part three!)

Every good lunchbox needs a good biccy, and the recipe featured in part three of our lunchbox inspo series is a winner! Here's how to make it.

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Back to school and work lunchbox ideas (part two!)

Part two of our four-part lunchbox series is here! This time, we've included one of our favourite bliss ball recipes ever and a sandwich that's as a fresh as it is tasty. Yum!

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Back to school and work lunchbox ideas (part one!)

Whether you're stuck in a lunchbox rut or you're just looking for a few new ideas to satisfy your fussy eaters — we've got your back. Try out the recipes in our four-part lunchbox special.

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Seven Easy Salad Dressing recipes

Run out of store-bought salad dressing or just sick of eating boring salads? Never fear—your sad salad days are over. We’ve got seven super-simple dressing recipes that will even have your kids asking for seconds.

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