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Peter Noanoa

Father of four tamariki

The kids help in the kitchen by cooking simple meals like French Toast, and the oldest one makes some mince-based meals.

The kids also help around the kitchen by peeling, grating, gathering kai and cutting veges.

Tips

Have some easy meals on hand like supermarket pizza base and add healthy toppings and vegetables – healthier, cheaper and tastier than takeaway pizzas.

Involve the kids in shopping, so you get the healthy food they like and you don’t waste your money.

Peter’s favourite recipe

Nachos

 

Evening meals

Evening meals can be a challenge after a long day. Check out these low-cost, quick and easy options.

Layered tuna and potato salad
Preparation time: 20 minutes

Perfect as a side dish or on its own as a meal. Keep cans of tuna and corn in the pantry so this quick and easy salad can be made any time.

Mini meat loaves
Preparation time: 40 minutes

These mini meat loaves are a great for the lunch box. Easy to eat on their own or yummy with a bread roll - a nice change from sandwiches.

Minestrone
Preparation time: 30 minutes

Minestrone is a tasty vegetable soup with tomatoes, beans and pasta. A filling, tasty meal or snack that's perfect on cool winter days - and a great way to get veggies into kids and families. 

Thai pumpkin soup
Preparation time: 40 minutes

A tasty twist to traditional pumpkin soup. The wonderful combination of pumpkin with the curry and coconut cream makes this soup a delicious meal or snack. 

Sweet chilli falafel wraps
Preparation time: 10 minutes

Try these for a tasty and healthy meal option that can be prepared in a flash!

Carrot and celery salad
Preparation time: 15 minutes

Classic flavour combinations make this a family favourite.

Perfect roast chicken
Preparation time: 2 hours

Roast chicken is an easy and tasty family favourite. Perfect for a family dinner or special occasion.

Honey-glazed chicken
Preparation time: 55 minutes

This tasty chicken recipe is perfect hot or cold.

Peter’s nachos or burritos
Preparation time: 20 minutes

A quick whānau favourite from father of four Peter. Peter's kids help with this recipe by peeling, grating, gathering kai and cutting veggies.

Perfect roast vegetables
Preparation time: 1 hour

A firm favourite in many families.