Family Friendly Recipes - Kids Recipes - The Co-operative Magazine

Healthy food the kids will love

Half term's approaching and there is always the issue of 'what to feed the kids' while keeping it healthy, interesting and fun. Well we've done the first bit for you and found you a number of different recipes that the kids with love but are still healthy and are also quick and easy to make for...

Packed lunch with added munch!

As your little ones head back to school , you’ll be back on packed lunch duty. But thinking up interesting ways to fill their lunch box can be a challenge, as is encouraging the kids to enjoy healthier options. Not to mention making sure you don’t spend a fortune every week. To help out, we’ve pu...

Cook up a Mexican family feast!

Whip up a colourful Mexican feast that’s sure to please the whole family with some delicious recipe ideas from our resident foodie, Carla Mills… Share a platter of irresistible nachos – bake corn tortilla triangles until crisp, then top with grated cheese, chilli beans, salsa, sour cream and...

Cheat's guide to the perfect picnic

Summer just wouldn’t be summer without the British picnic. Carla Mills' traditional alfresco feast combines simple food and the great outdoors, so keep your fridge stocked with these easy to prepare goodies ready for a fair-weather family day out at a moment’s notice. Load up with a selection o...

Family dining the Italian way

Our resident foodie Carla Mills takes inspiration from Italy with easy rustic dishes using simple fresh ingredients – so gather family and friends and turn dinner into a social event! Italian starters Serve an easy antipasti starter of juicy green olives, sliced salami and Parma ham, vine-ripened...