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NetDads Recipe Hub

Fun, Easy & Budget-Friendly Meals for Dads and Kids

Welcome to the NetDads Recipe Hub — your go-to spot for simple, tasty, and affordable meals you can cook with your kids. Whether you’re looking for fun activities in the kitchen or ways to stretch your budget without sacrificing flavour, we’ve got you covered.

👨‍👧‍👦 5 Easy Recipes to Cook With Your Children

Fun, hands-on, and safe for little helpers!

1. Mini Pizza Muffins

Time: 20 minutes
Kids can: Mix ingredients, add toppings

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup self-raising flour
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • Grated cheese
  • Chopped ham or pepperoni
  • Sweetcorn or chopped peppers
  • A bit of tomato puree

Instructions:

  1. Mix the flour, egg and milk in a bowl.
  2. Stir in cheese and your chosen toppings.
  3. Spoon into a muffin tray.
  4. Bake at 180°C for 12–15 minutes.
    Perfect for lunchboxes!

2. Fruity Yoghurt Parfaits

Time: 5 minutes
Kids can: Layer ingredients, pick fruits

Ingredients:

  • Greek yoghurt
  • Any fruits (berries, banana slices, apple chunks)
  • Granola
  • Honey (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Layer yoghurt → fruit → granola.
  2. Repeat 2–3 layers.
  3. Drizzle with honey for sweetness.
    Healthy and fun!

3. Rainbow Wraps

Time: 10 minutes
Kids can: Assemble wraps

Ingredients:

  • Tortilla wraps
  • Grated carrot
  • Sweetcorn
  • Cucumber sticks
  • Cheese
  • Hummus or cream cheese

Instructions:

  1. Spread hummus onto a wrap.
  2. Add colourful veggies and cheese.
  3. Roll tightly and slice into pinwheels.
    Bright, healthy, and mess-free.

4. Cheesy Egg Muffin Cups

Time: 20 minutes
Kids can: Crack eggs, add fillings

Ingredients:

  • 4 eggs
  • Splash of milk
  • Grated cheese
  • Ham or veggies (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Beat eggs and milk in a jug.
  2. Pour into muffin tray.
  3. Add cheese + fillings.
  4. Bake 15 minutes at 180°C.
    Protein-packed breakfast bites!

5. No-Bake Chocolate Cornflake Cakes

Time: 15 minutes
Kids can: Mix and spoon into cases

Ingredients:

  • 100g chocolate
  • 50g butter
  • 2 tbsp golden syrup
  • Cornflakes

Instructions:

  1. Melt chocolate, butter, and syrup.
  2. Mix in cornflakes until coated.
  3. Spoon into cupcake cases and chill.
    A classic treat!