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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 recipes
Evening meals
Evening meals can be a challenge after a long day. Check out these low-cost, quick and easy options.
A quick whānau favourite from father of four Peter. Peter's kids help with this recipe by peeling, grating, gathering kai and cutting veggies.
A fun change from the usual meatballs and sauce. Stuff tortilla wraps with meatballs and salad for a tasty dinner or serve as bite-sized nibbles with dipping sauces. Tip - to speed up cooking time, cook in the microwave.
Fast easy family meal. You don't need to follow the recipe exactly - use whatever vegetables you have in the cupboard, freezer or fridge.
A tasty alternative to store-bought takeaways. This is a great way to use left-over rice. Any time you cook rice, cook double the amount and freeze half for fast, easy meals like this.
An easy, fun way to cook fish. Simply wrap everything in a tin foil parcel, bake in a hot oven and serve.
Instead of spending 20 minutes waiting for a store-bought takeaway pizza, why not try making your own yummy pizza in 20 minutes? A much healthier alternative too.
The kids will enjoy creating their own burger. Plus, these are cheaper and healthier than takeaways.
Great for a summer barbeque! This is a fun, easy way to serve vegetables. The kids can help, and you don’t really need to follow a recipe!
A versatile meat sauce that can be used for many different family favourites.
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