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Weeknight cooking needn't be stressful when you're low on time. From burgers and big bowls of pasta, to frittatas and fajitas, we've got tons of simple, speedy recipes. Find plenty of inspiration for even more easy family meal recipes!
Cooked in a rich tomato sauce with sweet paprika and smoky chorizo, this easy slow-cooker chicken casserole recipe is the perfect comforting family dinner. It's cooked with butter beans, so all you need to serve it with is a little crusty bread for dunking.
Vegetarian lasagne is a classic that everyone loves. This one is amplified with the addition of Puy lentils, while the mushrooms add great texture. The trick to getting a great white sauce is to slowly add the milk.
Simple, quick and tasty, this Med-style chicken tart has a lot going for it. For starters, it provides one of your 5-a-day and is a source of fibre and protein. Secondly, it uses leftover chicken stew – see recipe below – so it's great if you like batch-cooking. Rustle this up for a deliciously different lunch or a fab family meal in just half an hour.
Looking for an easy beef stew recipe? With a beautiful depth of flavour thanks to pancetta, red wine and pearl onions, this hearty beef stew recipe is the ultimate winter warmer. It's a comforting family favourite or the perfect main for relaxed weekend hosting. Freeze any leftovers for speedy midweek meals.
Chicken mince makes fantastic meatballs and this easy, healthy recipe also features grated courgette, which keeps the meatballs extra-juicy. If you don't have chicken mince, however, any other mince would work. A hearty yet summery family meal to add to your list!
This delicious 'Marry me' chicken dish is perfect for date night or a cosy dinner for two. Chicken breasts are pan-fried until golden, then stirred into a herby cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan. It may not lead to a proposal, but it's a wonderfully indulgent and flavoursome meal. Find out how to make 'Marry me' chicken and it will soon become your go-to comfort dish.
This hearty and wholesome slow-cooker chilli, with gentle warming spices, is one of the most versatile baby weaning recipes – suitable for infants from 12+ months*, but it also makes a great meal for all the family. Once you've prepped the chilli, you can let it slow-cook during the day while you get on with other things, plus you'll have some leftover mini portions for the freezer – bonus!
Fish pie is an absolute classic and this easy recipe is suitable from 10+ months*, making it ideal for all the family. We've used frozen fish pie mix to keep things simple and budget-friendly, with lots of root and green veg for hidden goodness. The cheesy mash top will ensure clean plates! Great for making ahead and freezing too…
Frozen squash and quick-cook orzo pasta make this one of the easiest weaning recipes. Suitable from 10+ months weaning stage*, this is creamy and delicious yet packed with goodness. There's no need to prepare a different dinner for the grown-ups either – this dish serves 2 adults and 2 children, then freeze half the sauce for more meals – ace!
You can be tucking into this loaded stir-fry of veggies, rice and gorgeous Asian flavours, in just 15 minutes. This super easy recipe gives a delicious vegetarian dinner which is ideal for when time is short
Crispy potato waffles topped with creamy tuna mayo and melting mozzarella - what's not to love? This makes a smashing speedy lunch, dinner or late-night snack. You can even add jalapeños for a spicy kick.
This pea and potato frittata mean works great warm with a salad or eaten cold for lunch the next day
British-Chinese chef, Jeremy Pang chose this dish for Lunar New Year as noodles signify long life in Chinese traditions. 'It's also the type of dish that I often cook for my kids. It's super-easy to make and I know that they'll gobble it up without any fuss', says Jeremy.
Vibrant greens and runny eggs combine for a simple savoury bake, ideal for a light dinner
This simple salmon fried rice uses wholegrain rice as a time-saving tip and nutty flavour
Inspired by the flavours of butter chicken, this simple pilaf is made entirely in one tray. Bung all the ingredients in and let the oven do the hard work. Finish with a drizzle of cream and flaked almonds for those comforting butter chicken flavours.
Crispy tofu, spicy buffalo glaze and vibrant edamame – this sticky, satisfying, high-protein bowl is plant-powered and seriously delicious.
Get dinner on the table in 25 minutes! This fabulous frittata is made with frozen peas and melted mozzarella. Serve alongside a homemade pepper relish and broccoli.
Give this Thai classic a vegan twist with sweet and sticky marinated tofu. Add to wide rice noodles and veggies with a glossy hoisin sauce for a speedy dinner.
This simple peanut butter dhal is made entirely out of ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard. Add in a dash of coconut milk for extra creaminess and top with a fenugreek tarka (infused oil). Perfect for those chilli winter evenings when you don't know what to cook!
A bowl of goodness with bite! Brown rice is topped with marinated spiced tofu, plenty of veggies, toasted cashews and finished with a tahini dressing.
This gorgeous salad uses seasonal clementines tossed in a sweet dressing with some added crunch from nuts and pomegranates. Perfect for a festive starter or healthy, colourful lunch over the Christmas holidays.
With colourful Mediterranean veg, roasted baby potatoes and crumbly Greek salad cheese, this easy chicken traybake recipe is perfect for midweek family dinners.
Vegetarian pasta bake is an absolute classic and, with our simple recipe using store-bought sauce, it's so easy to make this winning family dinner while sticking to a budget
This quick and easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a midweek family meal. Kids will love these cheesy fish fingers and you can make sure they get one of their five-a-day by serving with a crisp green side salad instead of chips
One simple way to cut down on your meat consumption is to replace some of the meat in your meals with vegetables or lentils, but that can take time - so we’ve done a lot of the work for you in one quick, purse-friendly solution.
Try making your own cheesy crispy schnitzels using this recipe featuring turkey breast, emmental and breadcrumbs. A light dinner dish, it's served alongside bursting, roasted cherry tomatoes and lightly dressed green leaves.
Give classic carbonara a festive twist with crispy pigs in blankets. Made with just 4 ingredients and ready in just 25 mins this easy dinner idea is a great way to enjoy the build up to Christmas.
This speedy egg fried rice recipe is a great midweek meal option that the whole family will love. With peppers and peas, it counts towards 1 of your 5-a-day and it's the perfect dish when you want something quick and easy that doesn't compromise on flavour.
Entertaining this festive season? This vegetarian lasagne, layered with mushrooms and crunchy sprouts, is the ultimate make-ahead traybake — creamy, comforting, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Take all the flavours of a tuna melt and but it in a burger! These speedy tuna patties are made with sweetcorn, mayo and lemon for a little zing, then back into buns with cheese and lettuce. We recommend serving with sweet potato fries (recipe below.)
Take your roast pork to new heights with a seasoning of fennel seeds and black pepper. Sit the pork loin onto a bed of apples, leeks and beans, and cover in a creamy mustard sauce for a rich roast that makes great leftovers the next day.
Use leftover pork loin to top this vibrant rainbow salad bowl with a spicy harissa houmous dressing. Full of colourful veggies and fluffy Mediterranean-style couscous, it's the perfect winter salad.