15 kid-friendly recipes the whole family will eat
Mild, familiar dishes that children enjoy, with spice you can add at the table for the grown-ups.
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1 American · 1 h 5 min · serves 6
Baked Mac and Cheese with Crunchy Golden Crumbs
Tender macaroni in a smooth, sharp cheese sauce, baked until bubbling under a buttery, crisp breadcrumb topping. A comforting family dinner that is easy to make with everyday cheeses.
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2 Indian · 5 min · serves 2
Mango Lassi
Ripe mango blended with yogurt, milk and a pinch of cardamom. Best in season with Chaunsa or Sindhri mangoes.
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3 American · 25 min · serves 4
Fluffy Yogurt Pancakes
Thick, fluffy buttermilk-style pancakes made with yogurt and milk, so there is no need to buy buttermilk.
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4 American · 15 min · serves 2
Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A golden, buttery sandwich with a crisp crust and a molten two-cheese centre. Ready in 15 minutes from pantry basics, it's ideal for a quick lunch.
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5 Italian · 1 h 50 min · serves 4
Margherita Pizza
A thin, chewy homemade pizza with a simple tomato sauce, melted mozzarella and fresh basil. Made in a regular home oven with a preheated tray, it bakes up crisp underneath and soft at the edges.
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6 Italian · 40 min · serves 4
Chicken Alfredo
Fettuccine in a silky butter, cream and Parmesan sauce, topped with golden pan-seared chicken. An Italian-American favourite that is ready in under 40 minutes.
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7 Pakistani · 45 min · serves 4
Chicken Macaroni
Tender chicken and macaroni tossed in a spicy tomato masala with capsicum, black pepper and lemon. A quick, filling family dinner with a Pakistani flavour.
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8 Japanese · 35 min · serves 2
Omurice
Ketchup-seasoned chicken rice wrapped in a soft, silky egg omelette. It's a comforting Japanese home-style lunch that comes together in one pan in about 35 minutes.
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9 Japanese · 1 h 10 min · serves 4
Chicken Katsu Curry
Crisp panko-coated chicken cutlets served over steamed rice with a mild, glossy Japanese-style curry sauce made from pantry spices. A comforting weeknight dinner for the whole family.
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10 American · 1 h 15 min · serves 10
Banana Bread
A moist, tender loaf made with very ripe bananas, brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon. It is an easy one-bowl bake that turns spotty bananas into tea-time slices.
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11 British · 1 h · serves 6
Apple Crumble
Soft cinnamon-spiced apples under a golden, buttery oat crumble. It is an easy British pudding that uses pantry staples and tastes best warm with custard or cream.
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12 American · 42 min · serves 16
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy-centred cookies with crisp golden edges and pockets of melted chocolate. Browned butter and a short rest for the dough give deep toffee flavour with everyday ingredients.
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13 Continental · 35 min · serves 8
Coconut Macaroons
Chewy, golden-edged coconut mounds made with just a handful of pantry ingredients. They are gluten-free, ready in about 35 minutes, and easy to dip in chocolate for gifting.
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14 American · 1 h 10 min · serves 8
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
A buttery sponge baked over caramelised pineapple rings and cherries, then flipped to show a glossy, golden top. A classic bake for tea time or family gatherings.
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15 American · 32 min · serves 6
Baked Doughnuts
Soft, cake-style doughnuts baked in a ring pan instead of fried, then dipped in a simple vanilla glaze. They need no yeast, no rising time and no pan of hot oil.
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