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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!
We love a hands-off traybake recipe and this one is no exception. It's packed with veggies and the black olives give a tangy, savoury hit. We've served it over rice but it would be delicious with potatoes or pasta!
Looking for comfort food ready in 30 minutes? This toad-in-the-hole is super easy and baked entirely in the air-fryer! Serve with your favourite green veg and plenty of gravy.
Sprouts are blitzed with leftover nuts and cheese rinds, then stirred through pasta for a gorgeous festive main. Perfect for using seasonal veg and leftovers!
Blitzing veg into homemade pesto is an easy way to eat your greens. Toss through your favourite pasta and serve with grated pecorino for a super-speedy and delicious dinner!
This warming parsnip and carrot soup is spiced with ginger and curry powder, and finished with lemon for a zingy hit. Served with naans for dipping, this makes a hearty, warming family meal.
Chicken dippers are a clever shortcut here in these tasty katsu chicken burritos. The homemade sauce is easy to make and packs in some hidden veg, it freezes well too. The whole family will love these!
You can't beat a sausage traybake for tea and this recipe is topped with greens and served with potato wedges for a hearty meal. We've used tasty reduced-fat sausages, teamed with smoked paprika and baked beans for smoky-sweet flavours. It's a family meal you'll be making on repeat!
Enjoy all the crispiness of a schnitzel but without the frying, thanks to your air-fryer! If you prefer, you can swap the pork for chicken breasts or roasted aubergine slices. Serve with a zingy slaw for freshness.
You might use your microwave for reheating all the time, but it's also brilliant for cooking from scratch. This risotto recipe takes flavour inspiration from the classic Italian Caprese salad – the mozzarella goes all lovely and gooey. Ready in half an hour, this is a deliciously easy dinner for two.
Make a batch of these masala-spiced beans; they freeze well, count towards 2 of your 5-a-day and they're both a source of protein and fibre! Serve on toast, jacket potatoes or enjoy on their own.
Dark soy sauce is fermented for longer than light soy sauce, resulting in a more complex condiment with caramel undertones. We used it in this lip-smacking stir-fry, featuring beef strips cooked in a rich garlic, chilli and dark soy sauce.
Made in just 15 minutes, this noodle soup is as flavour-packed as a broth that’s cooked for hours, thanks to the umami-rich base of miso, soy sauce and peanut butter. Miso, a paste made of fermented soy beans, has an intensely savoury flavour that works brilliantly in marinades, dressings and even baking.
Bibimbap is a Korean rice dish compromising of meat, veg and egg. Here we've marinated chicken in an umami-rich marinade and finished the dish with a bold gochujang dressing that's drizzled over before serving. It's bursting with big flavours and sure to spice up your midweek meals!
Here’s a great way to make a small pack of mince go further, while retaining the flavour and comfort of a classic cottage pie. The mushrooms add nutty richness, while the soft cheese in the mash, with a grating of Cheddar on top, will please little eaters. Providing 4 of your 5-a-day and a hit of fibre, this is your new family favourite!
A hybrid between a loaf and a frittata, this clever bake really packs in the veg, providing 2 of your 5-a-day. It’s delicious served warm with a salad for a light meal, while the leftovers are just as good sliced up and packed into lunchboxes to make a satisfying midday meal.
This vegan chickpea curry is something special! Packed with veggies, it's a delicious way to grab 2 of your 5-a-day. Don't forget the spoon of peanut butter, which gives a lovely rich and nutty finish. Why not freeze portions for healthy home-cooked 'ready meals'?
This fast and fresh noodle salad is bursting with Thai-style flavours, with fiery chilli, zingy lime, aromatic fresh herbs and a touch of sweetness. We've added in some leftover spicy turkey burgers, which you can re-heat in your air-fryer. Teamed with flat rice noodles, this is a speedy and satisfying meal for any night of the week!
These turkey burgers make a lovely midweek treat or Friday night fakeaway! Cooked in the air-fryer to juicy perfection (or fry them), they're loaded with spicy and aromatic flavours. You'll have some leftover turkey burgers to pop in the freezer, or make our noodle salad – see tip, below.
Cure your takeaway cravings with Verna Gao's crispy honey garlic chicken. This Chinese-inspired recipe is perfect for your Lunar New Year celebrations. It's cooked in the air-fryer for extra crispiness!
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!
This salmon rice bowl is full of exciting flavours that you might already have in your store cupboard and is ready in just 20 mins. It's simple, easy, fresh and original.
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!
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…
Charring sprouts gives them a lovely nutty flavour in this seasonal twist on a classic Caesar salad. It's a great way of using up festive leftovers – perfect for a Boxing Day buffet or light lunch over the holidays.
Roasted sausages and veg sounds like a simple meal, but this recipe calls for some interesting spices and seeds to add a warm, smoky and peppery kick. Easy enough for midweek, but special enough for the weekend, this traybake makes a lovely alternative to Sunday roast or for when you come in from a winter's walk!
We've pepped up a classic fish pie with salty capers, zingy lemon and fragrant dill, served with an earthy celeriac mash. It's the perfect comforting and luxurious dish to enjoy with friends on a chilly evening, or freeze portions for easy midweek meals.
If mac ‘n’ cheese is in your top 3 comfort foods of all time then you need to try this recipe. It's got a simple chorizo twist that elevates it to new heights and really is pasta bake heaven.
Make this easy soup that’s brimming with good-for-you garlic, ginger, chilli and veggies. Perfect for keeping in the freezer for when hunger (or lurgy) hits! The crispy topping isn't essential but does make it extra tasty.
Short on time? This harissa spaghetti recipe couldn't be simpler. Make a silky sauce with just 2 ingredients - don't forget to save a little pasta water to thicken the sauce. Serve alongside a leafy green salad for some freshness and plenty of Parmesan.
In this fish pie, the creaminess is turned up a notch with the addition of garlic and herb soft cheese. The soft cheese adds a silkiness to the sauce, as well as a lovely herby flavour. Topped with chive mash, this dish sure to become a new favourite.
Chicken Marbella is a retro dinner party classic. Our speedy version is topped with a sweet and savoury prune and caper sauce, served with parsley new potatoes. It's perfect for when you're looking to impress but don't want to spend hours cooking.
These fritters are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or as a tasty snack, a favourite among both kids and adults.
Blitz some spinach leaves with soy sauce, garlic and peanuts to make a colourful sauce for a stir-fry. This recipe packs 2 of your 5-a-day and is ready in just 15 minutes! You can even make the sauce the night before and keep it in the fridge for a super-speedy meal the next day.