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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!
These chicken tacos are sunshine on a plate. Chicken mince and peppers are flavoured with coriander and lime, then topped onto tortillas with a tangy pineapple salsa
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.
Deep pan, square and topped with mountains of melty blue cheese, this Detroit-style pizza will soon become one of your favourite fakeaways
We all love a bowl of houmous for dipping or spreading during summer, but this houmous is like no other
Twirly fusilli and courgette ribbons mean this quick pasta dish goes down a treat
Everyone loves macaroni cheese and the beauty of this dish is you can throw in any leftover cheese from the fridge or a festive cheeseboard, so leftovers get a new and tasty lease of life! Ready in just over half an hour, this is a real family favourite for midweek, weekends or between Christmas and New Year when you fancy something simple and comforting.
Mashed sweet and white potatoes form the basis for this savoury pancake recipe. Plenty of crushed garlic and a generous crumble of tangy blue Stilton are what make the pancakes so moreish while a simple side salad adds a pop of colour to your plate.
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!
A delicious veggie burger with all the trimmings
This all-American classic cobb salad recipe lines up crispy bacon, succulent chicken and golden boiled eggs with plenty of colourful veg and a drizzle of creamy blue cheese dressing, for an indulgent salad more than worthy of main course status.
Whether enjoyed as a main course or a side dish, this delicious recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone craving more.
Inspired by the much-loved Christmas dinner trimming, Jade Greenhalgh's sticky-sweet sausage traybake makes a lovely family meal or easy alternative to Sunday lunch. With all the festive feels, it's great for the busy run up to Christmas, plus you can make-and-freeze ahead!
Try this wonderful chicken dish and it will certainly become a firm 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.
This warm Asian-style salad is ready in a flash but doesn't scrimp on flavour. Crispy duck is layered over noodles and colourful veggies, then drizzled in an umami sesame and hoisin dressing. It's quick, fresh and bursting with bold Asian flavours.
Originating from Spain, prawns pil-pil is typically served as tapas. Our speedy version is ready in just 15 minutes and uses jarred chargrilled peppers to save you time. Serve with a dollop of aïoli and crusty bread to mop up that smoky paprika sauce.
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!
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.
This one-tray baked eggs recipe uses leftover ratatouille – see recipe below – and a handful of other ingredients you might already have at home, so it can easily be pulled together.
Seasonal root veg is the star of the show in this hearty, veg-packed ratatouille. We've served it with gnocchi here but it goes brilliantly with rice or pasta. Try making our baked eggs with the leftover ratatouille – see below.
Warm up with this rich recipe, made with crumbled stilton, floury potatoes and sweet caramelised onions
A substantial mushroom and rice soup for winter nights, with softnened garlic, onion and thyme. It is accompanied by slices of warm crusty baguette, oozing with melted Stilton and walnuts, straight from the grill.
Give your steak a spicy makeover with a tomato, Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce marinade. Add a crisp side salad and creamy stilton dressing for a heavenly midweek meal.
This colourful courgette spaghetti recipe is simple to cook and full of fresh flavours. Grating the courgette is super-easy and means it doesn’t need to be cooked separately – simply stir into the pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy ricotta.
This easy vegetarian pasta recipe is perfect for rustling up when in a hurry – simply grab some peas from the freezer and blitz with fragrant mint for a quick pasta sauce that’s full of flavour.
If you like a little spice, then you’ll love these buffalo-style chicken jackets. Chicken is cooked in a buffalo-style hot sauce, with soured cream and paprika then piled on top of sweet potatoes with chopped celery for crunch.
Packed with all the flavours of a Christmas dinner, these smash tacos are loaded with crispy turkey mince, Brie and cranberry sauce. Serve with a pot of gravy for dipping to take these festive tacos to the next level.
Try something new for pasta night
This delicious summery dinner is like a posh tuna pasta salad but instead of tuna we've used smoked mackerel and dressed everything in a lemony, horseradish-spiked crème fraîche dressing. Use up any leftover mackerel for lunch the next day – see recipe, below.
Now here's a lunch that's sure to impress! Yet it's ready in just over half an hour. Shiitake mushrooms lend a meaty texture and umami flavour, balanced with fresh, creamy ricotta. We've used ready-rolled puff pastry, so it's a doddle to make.
This versatile tomato sauce has hidden veggies and a touch of heat
Serve up these fully-loaded jacket potatoes for a delicious brunch
Top your baked potato with this twist on the classic beans and cheese combo