Apple and Banana Bread …

September 17, 2014

If you’re looking for a delicious recipe for afternoon tea or something that can be frozen for school lunches, then this recipe is ideal … the sweetness of the banana and texture of beautiful chunks of apple will have you licking your lips and definitely wanting more. Enjoy! Apple and Banana Bread …   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 55 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Ingredients … 125g butter, chopped (at room temperature) ¾ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs 1 ½ cups self-raising flour 1 teaspooon … read more

How to Bake a Perfect Scone …

September 5, 2014

It took me years to gather the courage to even try baking scones. I’d heard so many people say how they had tried and failed so I figured it was best avoided. However, after years of being afraid I finally decided to have a go and I’m so glad I did! Scones seem simple enough … take some fairly basic ingredients, mix them together and you get a beautiful, soft, fluffy scone. Well, that’s the theory anyway and, with a few simple tips passed on by my Mum, I managed to produce exactly that. So, here are my top tips: Scones need a very light touch and should be … read more

Lettuce Wraps … Lunchbox Ideas …

September 3, 2014

  Lettuce Wraps are something I used to make years ago but totally forgot about until recently. It’s a fairly simple idea that just involves replacing a Tortilla used for making a wrap with a yummy, crunchy lettuce leaf.   Ok, so a couple of tips:   You will need a relatively large lettuce so that when you remove the leaf it’s big enough to wrap up.   Try to use a leaf that’s in one piece and not torn so that your filling stays nicely wrapped.   To make my wrap nice and secure I usually layer 2 lettuce leaves stacked … read more

Cheesy Bacon and Corn Muffins …

August 30, 2014

I baked a batch of these just after lunch today so the kids could come home from school and uni to a yummy afternoon tea that would keep them going until dinner. I also love that it presents an opportunity to sit down quietly with the girls and have a chat and catch up about our day before they settle down for homework and assignments. In winter I’ll serve some hot chocolate and in summer, a nice cool drink. I love it and I hope you enjoy these yummy muffins. Cheesy Bacon and Corn Muffins …   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total … read more

Pineapple and Carrot Muffins …

August 12, 2014

I’ve really been in the mood for baking lately and trying to get a bit of a head start on morning teas when Miss 15 heads back to school. I’ve been making Banana Bread, Apple and Cinnamon Loaf, and loads of muffins including these Pineapple and Carrot Muffins. These are yummy and moist and freeze beautifully. Pineapple and Carrot Muffins …   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 40 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Serves: 18 Ingredients … 1 ¼ cups plain flour (I used gluten free) 1 ¼ cups self-raising flour (I used … read more

Anzac Biscuits …

July 29, 2014

Anzac Day may have been and gone but these biscuits are delicious any time of the year. The story behind the humble Anzac Biscuit goes something like this. Mums and wives used to whip up Anzac Biscuits to send to soldiers overseas. They used ingredients that were readily available and, because these ingredients didn’t spoil easily, the biscuits stayed fresh until they reached their destination. But whatever their origins, these yummy biscuits are easy to create and popular with little kids (and big kids too). Anzac Biscuits …   Print Prep time 10 … read more

Lamb Greek Meatballs/Rissoles … One Recipe … 6 ways …

July 17, 2014

I love meatballs – a quick, yummy and easy meal. Here is one of my versions of the humble meatball but with a twist because it’s made using lamb not beef. My kids can’t get enough of these and I can always be guaranteed empty plates when these are served for dinner. Here are some alternative serving suggestions: Send the meatballs to school in a small container with either tomato sauce, hummus or tzatziki for a lunchtime treat Serve hot or cold with a dipping sauce as finger food at a party Serve with salad at a summer barbecue Dish up with … read more

Triple Choc Fudge Chocolate Cookies …

July 11, 2014

I’ve tried many chocolate biscuit recipes over the years and could never find one that I was entirely happy with. So what do you do when that happens? You make up your own! So here it is … my very own recipe for what I think, are the best chocolate cookies ever!! These are soft, fudgy and highly addictive … so don’t say you weren’t warned! 5.0 from 1 reviews Triple Choc Fudge Chocolate Cookies …   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Ingredients … 125g butter, chopped 1 ½ … read more

Carrot and Zucchini Muffins …

July 9, 2014

I’ll definitely never win Masterchef but I do okay in the kitchen. The one thing I love to do is collect and cook recipes that are not only simple to make but that I know will turn out every single time. I’ve been making these muffins for years and I promise, you’ll be pleased with the results. They are lovely and moist, freeze beautifully (which make them a winner for lunchboxes) and the fact that it’s an easy way to get the kids to eat some more vegies, well that’s just vegie smuggling at it’s best! Carrot and Zucchini Muffins …   Print Prep time … read more

Lunchbox Ideas … Today’s Lunchbox is brought to you by the colour … YELLOW …

July 1, 2014

Hi everyone, I hope you had a wonderful, relaxing Mother’s Day. I certainly did but today it was back to reality and routine and first job of the day was lunchboxes. We decided to have a little bit of fun today and create a lunchbox using food of only one colour and we chose … YELLOW! Now I would have thought this might be a tough challenge but it was surprisingly easy, so here’s a peek at what went into today’s lunchbox: Curried Egg Sandwich Corn on the Cob Corn Chips Cheesy Stars Cherry Tomatoes (yellow) Capsicum (yellow) Pineapple Kiwi Fruit … read more

Lunchbox Ideas … Silicon Food Bands …

June 11, 2014

Well, school holidays ended here in Queensland on Monday, the kids returned to school, so it’s back to the old Lunchbox Routine again … no complaints though because I love getting creative! Here is the lunchbox I whipped up for Tuesday and I wanted to share these fantastic Silicon Food Bands that I used for my daughter’s wrap … sort of like a hair band but for food! I have been using these for a while and I picked mine up in Kyoto in Japan, however, I have seen them on ebay. Just search for things like Bento or Bento Box and loads of cutters, food picks and other … read more

Lunchbox Ideas … Fruit Kebabs …

May 24, 2014

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the Mums I talk to who experience frustration when preparing lunchboxes for their kids. You can read more about that here. So, today I’ve got another idea to share with you that will hopefully alleviate some of that frustration and encourage your kids to eat more fruit at the same time … Fruit Kebabs. I love these because it’s a fun way to present fruit in the lunchbox, it’s super refreshing in summer and it’s so versatile because you can use any fruit that you like. And best of all, it’s really simple … just chop up your … read more

Sticky Date Muffins …

May 18, 2014

I’ve been baking quite a lot lately making sure I’ve got loads of goodies in the freezer ready for lunchboxes. Here is another of my all time favourite muffin recipes … Sticky Date Muffins. These are so delicious, incredibly moist and they also freeze beautifully! This recipe is very versatile as well because I have also served these for dessert as small puddings. Just place one muffin in a bowl, add some strawberries or raspberries to the top, dust lightly with icing sugar and serve with a small jug of Butterscotch or Caramel Sauce (I’ll share these recipes … read more

Lunchbox Planner … Free to Download …

May 10, 2014

  Some mornings can be a bit or a rush or you can just get stuck in a rut of what to give the kids for lunch. That used to happen to me until I created my Lunchbox Planner. At the start of the weekend I try to plan what I need for the kids lunches, add any items to my grocery list and prepare for the week ahead. It also helps me plan any baking I want to get done on the weekend so that there are muffins, slices, balls and cakes cooked, frozen and ready to go. The end result is that the kids have nutritious, healthy lunches with plenty of variety and I feel … read more

Put a Little Love in your Lunchbox …

May 8, 2014

  When I talk to other Mums, lunchboxes is a subject that has everyone sighing in despair about the frustration and monotony that comes with preparing the humble lunchbox. Lack of time and lack of ideas are common reasons that are quoted. I’m hoping to change that by sharing loads of tips, ideas and suggestions but the most important part of creating healthy, nutritious and interesting lunchboxes is the planning.   Lunchbox planning will help you get organised, save money, eliminate waste and most importantly lower your stress levels. It’s really not … read more