Recipes with the kids

Inspired by the impressive culinary skills of the Junior Masterchef contestants, we've put together ten easy, mini-chef-friendly recipes that will get your children in the kitchen cooking. They look sophisticated and we can guarantee you'll have fun making new dishes for the family.

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Banana muffins

These quick and easy banana muffins are great for an afternoon with the kids. This recipe uses everything from the pantry and is quick to make.

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Traffic Light Ice Lollies

This is a fun way to give your children fresh fruit, and keep them entertained (because, let's be honest, an ice lolly is a lot more interesting sometimes!).

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Chicken Nuggets with Dipping Sauce

It's a great addition to the dinner table, and a dish you and your children can make together.

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Fruit Kebabs with Strawberry Dip

Perfect for summer and those picnics in the sun. Get your children in the kitchen helping you prepare for an afternoon outside eating these tasty fruit kebabs.

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Mini Fish Pie

This creative fish pie dish will encourage your children to like fish, and we recommend you try the extra step in the recipe - using fresh ingredients to decorate the top of the pie!

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White Chocolate Cupcakes

You can't have the savoury without the sweet, and this is a delicious sweet treat. We vote you make these in all chocolate variations!

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Apple and Carrot Muffins

This muffin recipe is the perfect way to get the kids cooking (and in this case, they're going to eat their vegetables!).

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Crispy Chicken Drumsticks

A perfect dinner meal during the cooler months and a great meal to get the kids cooking with you. It's healthier than fried chicken and can be paired with fresh vegetables or a salad.

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Chocolate marshmallow crispy cakes

Chocolate marshmallow cakes are a fun baking recipe with the kids and will become a favourite choice when you're cooking with them.

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Oat and Raisin Cookies

A great cookie recipe that also helps you clear the pantry. A perfect rainy afternoon solution.

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