Recipes

Browse our collection of family-friendly recipes for children and teenagers, covering everything from quick after-school snacks to proper sit-down family meals. All recipes are tried and tested by Jemma Davis and her own mini food explorers — designed to be simple enough for complete beginners but delicious enough for the whole family to enjoy.

Whether you're cooking with a toddler for the first time, looking for lunchbox inspiration, or helping a teenager build their cooking skills and independence, you'll find something here worth making. Every recipe includes a full ingredients list, step-by-step method and tips to make it your own.

Simple Butternut Squash Soup

Roasted butternut squash soup made with garlic and onion. A simple, healthy family recipe perfect for lunch or light supper. ...more

Family Recipes for Kids | Mini Food Explorers

March 06, 20261 min read

Simple Butternut Squash Soup

Simple 3 Ingredient Pitta Bread | Easy Homemade Flatbread

Easy 3 ingredient pitta bread recipe using flour and yoghurt. Quick homemade flatbreads perfect for snacks or lunch. ...more

Family Recipes for Kids | Mini Food Explorers

March 06, 20261 min read

Simple 3 Ingredient Pitta Bread | Easy Homemade Flatbread

Rainbow Fudge

Easy rainbow fudge made with white chocolate and condensed milk. A fun no-bake recipe perfect for kids and parties. ...more

Family Recipes for Kids | Mini Food Explorers

March 06, 20261 min read

Rainbow Fudge

Hidden Veggie Sausage Rolls

Easy hidden veggie sausage rolls packed with carrot and courgette. Perfect for kids, lunchboxes and family baking. ...more

Family Recipes for Kids | Mini Food Explorers

March 06, 20261 min read

Hidden Veggie Sausage Rolls

Veggie Waffles | Savoury Waffles for Kids

Easy savoury veggie waffles with sweet potato, carrot and cheese. Perfect for toddlers, lunchboxes and family meals. ...more

Family Recipes for Kids | Mini Food Explorers

March 06, 20261 min read

Veggie Waffles | Savoury Waffles for Kids

Creamy Mackerel & Kale Pasta | Easy Family Fish Dinner

Quick creamy mackerel pasta with kale. A simple omega-3 packed family dinner ready in 15 minutes. ...more

Family Recipes for Kids | Mini Food Explorers

March 06, 20261 min read

Creamy Mackerel & Kale Pasta | Easy Family Fish Dinner

Simple Butter Cookies | Easy Biscuit Recipe for Kids

Easy 3 ingredient butter cookies for children. Perfect for decorating and simple family baking. ...more

Family Recipes for Kids | Mini Food Explorers

March 06, 20261 min read

Simple Butter Cookies | Easy Biscuit Recipe for Kids

Crispy Easter Rocky Road

No bake Easter rocky road with rice crispies, marshmallows and mini eggs. Easy chocolate treat for kids. ...more

Family Recipes for Kids | Mini Food Explorers

March 06, 20261 min read

Crispy Easter Rocky Road

Marbled Chocolate Fairy Cakes | Easy Chocolate Cupcakes for Kids

Easy marbled chocolate fairy cakes with white chocolate chips. A simple cupcake recipe perfect for children. ...more

Family Recipes for Kids | Mini Food Explorers

March 06, 20261 min read

Marbled Chocolate Fairy Cakes | Easy Chocolate Cupcakes for Kids

Broccoli & Cheddar Muffins | Savoury Muffins for Kids

Healthy broccoli and cheddar muffins perfect for lunchboxes and toddler meals. Easy savoury baking recipe. ...more

Family Recipes for Kids | Mini Food Explorers

March 06, 20261 min read

Broccoli & Cheddar Muffins | Savoury Muffins for Kids

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