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Kid Friendly

Kid-friendly meals don’t need to be complicated. With the right mix of familiar flavours and easy methods, everyday cooking can feel far less stressful for families. This collection focuses on meal ideas that suit busy schedules and growing appetites. You’ll find simple recipes that work for lunch or dinner, use everyday ingredients and appeal to a range of tastes. Whether you’re feeding picky eaters or just looking for reliable family meals, these kid-friendly recipes help keep mealtimes calm and enjoyable.

Featured recipes

Explore popular kid-friendly meal ideas families are making right now — easy, familiar and fuss-free.

Bread Sushi Rolls

Support the brands that support Foodbank. You can make these bread sushi rolls using a mix of Helga's Traditional Wholemeal, Mixed Grain or Traditional White breads.

★★★★★ 4.2 (28)

Egg noodles with fried rice toddler recipe

Egg Worm Noodles with Simple Fried Rice

The egg 'worms' in this recipe add some fun and excitement to dinner time for 12-18 month olds. You can incorporate different types of vegetables for more variety.

★★★★★ 4 (4)

20-minute Ravioli with Simple Sauce

Dinner in 20 minutes. Perfect for weeknight meals, this vegetarian pasta recipe uses fresh ravioli pasta and is topped with fresh parmesan for a perfect flavour

★★★★★ 4 (55)

Air Fryer Kids Fish Finger Burger

Enjoy a delightful and kid-friendly meal with this Air Fryer Kids Fish Finger Burger recipe. This delicious treat is one that's both easy to make and satisfying, perfect for a family dinner. Enjoy this scrumptious fish finger burger today!

★★★★★ 4.7 (10)

Quick Beef Enchiladas

Prepare for a fiesta of flavours with Quick Beef Enchiladas! This easy Mexican recipe is a must-try, transporting you to the flavours of Mexico right in your own kitchen! Each bite is a tantalising blend of savoury beef, vibrant vegetables, and gooey melted Mexican cheese.

★★★★★ 4.4 (28)

Air Fryer Taco Boats

It's the easiest way for kids to eat more veggies. These little taco boat quiches are too easy and make cooking with your air-fryer more fun and healthy.

★★★★★ 4 (46)

Featured videos

Watch step-by-step videos showing simple prep and cooking for kid-friendly meals.

Italian Meatballs with Eggs

★★★★★ 4 (23)

Chicken pie recipe made with leftover BBQ chicken

Fast Family Chicken Pie

★★★★★ 4.4 (71)

Pie Maker Salmon Potato Fish Cakes

★★★★★ 4.6 (12)

Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Strips

★★★★★ 4.9 (11)

Perfect Pie Maker Pizzas

★★★★★ 4.5 (14)

Slow Cooked Butter Chicken Sausages

★★★★★ 3.8 (69)

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