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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!
Let the oven do all the work in this vegetarian sausage traybake recipe. Coat you veggie sausages in a honey mustard glaze, then cook with potatoes, peppers and onions.
Lasagne, but not as you know it! This tasty alternative is made with succulent chicken thighs, cooked in oregano and chilli and simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Layered with fresh pasta and creamy cheese sauce, this easy chicken lasagne recipe serves two and can be ready in under an hour. Tuck in!
This is the ultimate umami-packed dinner, made even easier (and tastier) with Tesco Finest exotic mushrooms. Crispy, golden rice topped with glossy miso-coated mushrooms gives you all the rich, savoury flavours you want without any fuss. Perfect for a cosy weeknight or impressing friends without spending hours in the kitchen!
Recreate your favourite chippy dinner at home with the help of your air-fryer. Use whatever fish you fancy, then coat in salt and vinegar crisps for a crunchy coating. Serve with proper chips and minty peas.
This easy Bangladeshi-style cod curry delivers maximum flavour and makes for a speedy summertime meal. Pile on to fluffy rice and a squeeze of lime to finish.
Try Verna Gao's hokkien-style fried rice for the ultimate fakeaway! Egg fried rice is topped with a protein and veg-rich gravy, flavoured with soy and oyster sauce. This Chinese-inspired recipe is perfect for your Lunar New Year celebrations.
An all in one sausage traybake is exactly what you need for those busy weeks. The secret here is marmalade... Used to glaze the sausages and also to create a fun ‘marmalade on toast’-style topping. Give it a go!
Looking for a midweek meal that's ready in just 25 minutes? This cheesy frittata is made entirely in the air-fryer and uses just 4 ingredients.
These tasty enchiladas make a hearty midweek family meal
Try a twist on a classic with this gnocchi mac and cheese recipe. The traditional pasta shape is swapped out for pillows of soft gnocchi wrapped in a creamy two-cheese sauce and served with roasted broccoli for a comforting and cosy dinner for two.
Inspired by the iconic Green Goddess salad, this creamy silken tofu pasta is a midweek winner. Topped with crispy chickpeas for added crunch, this comforting, high-protein pasta recipe belongs in your weekly dinner rotation.
This 15-minute pasta dinner for two is bursting with freshness. Leeks and cabbage are gently sautéed in the artichoke oil for extra flavour, with zingy lemon and fragrant mint to finish. This is super-speedy, super-delicious weeknight food!
These cosy loaded jackets are stuffed with mozzarella, cabbage and ham and baked until golden and melty. They're easy on the purse strings and you could use up any cheese, veg or cold meats you might have in the fridge!
You can't go wrong with a chicken traybake and this fruity number featuring budget-friendly chicken drumsticks is sure to be a new favourite family meal.
Martyn Odell, known as the Lagom Chef, brought this hearty meatball and bucatini dish when he visited Seema and Greg on In The Kitchen, sharing his passion for simple, comforting and super-delicious flavours. Perfectly seasoned meatballs are simmered in a rich, slow-cooked tomato sauce and served with al dente Tesco Finest bucatini, showcasing Martyn’s signature knack for turning humble ingredients into meals that are full of warmth and flavour.
If you're looking for healthy fish recipes, basa fillets are a great, budget-friendly option. This fresh and fragrant dinner for two is full of interesting flavours and textures, and provides 2 of your 5-a-day. It's on the table in 30 minutes, so perfect for those busy weeknights!
These fresh and fragrant noodle bowls make a satisfying lunch but could work equally well as an evening meal. Brimming with sweet, spicy and aromatic flavours, yet thrown together in 10 minutes, they're the ultimate healthy fast food!
These homemade pork meatballs, made with lean pork mince, come together in just half an hour and are loaded with fresh, fragrant flavours like ginger, spring onion, coriander and lime. Stir-fried in a ready-made teriyaki sauce alongside the rice for a crispy finish, this dish will certainly shake up your midweek meals or enjoy for a Friday night fakeaway.
This butternut squash stew is proper feel-good food for chilly days – it's loaded with flavour, warming spices and bonus points for providing 3 of your 5-a-day. Everyone will tuck into a bowl, vegan or not!
Chicken drumsticks are a great budget-friendly choice and make a tasty family meal. This dish is really low-effort – season the chicken with fajita seasoning and bake, while you whip up the slaw and cook the rice. There's certainly bags of flavour here and you'll get 2 of your 5-a-day too!
We think everyone will love these loaded fries – throw everything together and you have a brilliant midweek or weekend treat. Made with sweet potatoes and a tin of taco mixed beans, they provide 2 of your 5-a-day and are high in vitamin C. If you prefer a milder chilli or are serving to kids, just omit the fresh chilli topping.
If you're looking for healthy fish recipes, give these tasty fish tacos a go. They're ideal for a quick midweek meal or Friday night fakeaway, and using frozen battered fish makes prep even easier. Let everyone help themselves to toppings for a fun, family tea.
Ilhan is a food writer and author of The Ramadan Kitchen. Here she shares her one of her favourite recipes for Ramadan – a one-pan creamy chicken lasagne.
Here's a dreamy pub menu-inspired combo: chips that are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and sticky, salty ham, finished with an egg that’s perfect for dunking. We’ve added a smoky tomato glaze to the ham and pickled cucumber to cut through the richness.
We’ve given family favourite chicken Kiev a makeover, swapping the mash for fluffy focaccia to soak up that delicious garlicky butter. Tuck into this epic chicken sandwich for a special lunch or a cosy night in.
This speedy stir-fry is ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. Chinese leaf adds a veggie crunch and be sure to fry the pork mince until it goes nice and crispy. Serve with your favourite chilli sauce, if you like!
Try something different for your weekend brunch with these cheesy broccoli fritters, topped with a perfect fried egg that's flavoured with anchovies. Don't knock it 'till you've tried it, the tinned fish adds a rich salty savouriness.
You can stuff peppers with various types of rice or grains, here we've used leftover fennel and sausage risotto (see tip, below), black olives and melting mozzarella, baked atop a bed of tomato sauce. Serve with crusty bread and salad on the side for a tasty, hearty dinner!
Fennel and sausage is a much-loved flavour combo and they work brilliantly in this simple, comforting risotto. They'll be leftover risotto, which you can use as a tasty filling for our roasted peppers, see tip, below.
Indian chef and author Anjula Devi has created this flavoursome and warming lentil curry with a few special finishing touches. You'll love the air-fried crispy sweet potatoes and toasted seed topping. Hearty, healthy and so tasty!
Packed with flavour, this high-fibre veggie curry takes its cue from a beloved Indian classic and transforms it into a speedy midweek winner. Seasoned with aromatic spices and served with homemade flatbreads for scooping up every last bite, it's a healthy, fuss-free recipe you'll come back to time and time again.
Bursting with Sicilian flavours - pine nuts, raisins and lemon - we've added tender purple sprouting broccoli for a veggie twist on this classic spaghetti dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the perfect speedy midweek meal!
This twist on a classic spaghetti recipe perfectly captures Sicilian cuisine, combining rich sardines with sweet raisins and buttery pine nuts, finished with fresh herbs and zingy lemon zest. Better still, this tasty bowl of Mediterranean goodness is ready in just 15 minutes.