2 onions2 sweet potatoes2-3 medium beetroots200 gms of pumpkin3-6 carrots2 C couscous2 Tbs honey2 Tbs olive oil½ C finely chopped mintLemon zest and juice of one lemonPeel or wash vegies then cut into chunks of about 2cm, drizzle with olive oil and honey and roast for about 45 mins on 180 C.  Prepare couscous in a large bowl with lemon zest and boiling water.  Fluff with a fork then add vegetables, mint and lemon juice.  Toss to combine.

Nothing beats the fritter for a cheap and quick kids meal. This sweet corn fritter is a great place to start.3 corn cobs1 red capsicum1 bunch coriander4 spring onions2 Tbs coconut flour4 eggsSalt and pepper to seasonFinely chop coriander, capsicum and spring onions. Combine half the sweet corn kernels in a food processor with the eggs, salt & pepper blending for 1 minute or until the corn has broken up and formed a batter with the eggs. Pour this mixture into a bowl and fold in the rest of the ingredients. Note: any flour can be used and ingredients can…

2 Tbs of basil pesto        2 Tbs olive oil2 cups of cooked corn kernels            20 cherry tomatoes (halved)¼ finely chopped red onion            1 large ripe avocado (cut into chunks)Pepper to tasteToss together and season to taste with pepper. Couldn't be easier!We wanted to share a few recipes from our most excellent Morning Star Lunchbox Recipe Book. You can buy this from Morning Star Kindy at the Bellingen Children's Centre or at Kombu Wholefoods. 100% of all proceeds go to support the Kindy. To see other lunchbox ideas follow this link to our website recipes page.

We wanted to share a few recipes from our most excellent Morning Star Lunchbox Recipe Book. You can buy this from Morning Star Kindy at the Bellingen Children's Centre or at Kombu Wholefoods. 100% of all proceeds go to support the Kindy.TortillaHamCheeseBaby spinachMethod: Arrange ingredients on half of a tortilla.  Fold tortilla over and press in a sandwich press until cheese has melted.  Allow to cool then cut into wedges.  This can also be made using a frypan on low heat to get similar results.

250 g silverbeet, spinach or kale2 Tbs butter1 onion finely chopped1 C ricotta¾ C crumbled fetta½ C grated parmesan            ¼ C chopped coriander or parsley1/3-1/2 C pinenuts2 eggs lightly beaten½ tsp nutmeg8 sheets of filo pastrySalt and pepper to tastePreheat oven to 180°C.  Lightly sauté chopped spinach in a small amount of butter.  Mix together with rest of ingredients. Layer 8 sheets of filo pastry, brushing each with a little butter.  Place a long sausage shape of mixture along the length of the pastry allowing room at the ends to fold in.  Roll mixture up in pastry to…

We wanted to share a few recipes from our most excellent Morning Star Lunchbox Recipe Book. You can buy this from Morning Star Kindy at the Bellingen Children's Centre or from Kombu. 100% of all proceeds go to support the Kindy. Mixed Bean and Fetta Salad1 can mixed beans2 tsp olive oil4 tsp lemon juice2 shallots½ can of chick peasCucumber¼ C dill or parsleySmall block of fettaWhisk oil and lemon juice then add finely chopped shallots and allow to sit for a few minutes.  Add beans, chick peas, sliced and halved cucumber, herbs and mix together finally adding crumbed fetta at the…

We wanted to share a few recipes from our most excellent Morning Star Lunchbox Recipe Book.You can buy this from Morning Star Kindy at the Bellingen Children's Centre or from Kombu. 100% of all proceeds go to support the Kindy. ½ block organic tofu or tempeh1 pack soba noodles (or Udon/rice noodles)3 Tbs tamari½ lemon or lime2 Tbs unrefined cold pressed sesame oil1 Tbs organic cold pressed coconut oil½ C sunflower or alfalfa sprouts1 C grated vegies3 Tbs toasted sesame seeds* Frying in olive, sunflower and many other oils is not recommended and is damaging to health.Slice tofu 1cm thick and…