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Kids' dinner ideas

Gorgeous kids meal ideas that your little helpers can get involved in that are fun to make and taste great - from hearty stews and simple fish dishes to vegetable bakes and flavoursome pies.

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These crunchy, chicken goujons coated in a 'krispy' batter and served with a side of healthy carrot 'fries', are great for a quick mid-week meal your kids will love
Crunchy chicken goujons with carrot 'fries'
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Budding chefs will love making this fried rice almost as much as eating it! Loaded with carrots, broccoli, mangetout and peas, and finished with egg ribbons, this speedy vegetable-packed stir-fry is perfect for a fuss-free weeknight supper.
Vegetable fried rice with egg ribbons
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Your budding chefs will love getting stuck in in the kitchen with these vibrant fish and veggie couscous parcels. Not only are they a great way of introducing kids to cooking with fish, but they're also healthy and can be on the table in just half an hour
Fish and veggie parcels with couscous
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Cannelloni is a popular Italian dish where pasta tubes are stuffed with a meat or vegetable filling and baked in a rich sauce. For this extra-cheesy kid’s version, we use taco mixed beans as the protein for a cost-effective and healthy option
Veggie cannelloni bake
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Keep little chefs entertained during the school holidays with these delicious, healthy cod burgers. Simply add a dollop of mayonnaise, some juicy sliced tomatoes and some crunchy lettuce leaves for a firm family favourite
Baked fish burgers
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Chicken nuggets but not as you know it! Kids will love this crunchy quinoa coating, which adds a slightly nutty flavour and a crisp texture
Crunchy quinoa chicken nuggets
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This quick and easy pizza recipe tastes amazing — and it’s even quicker than ordering a takeaway
Instant pepperoni and rocket pizza
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Fish and chips, but not as you know it! We've packed tons of extra flavour into this iconic British supper with a lemon, thyme and paprika crumb and perfectly crisp celery salt chips. This zingy twist on a classic will transport you straight to the seaside
Lemon and thyme cod goujons and chips
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Popular kids' dinner ideas recipes

Nathan Outlaw’s one-pot roast chicken
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Introduce your children to the flavours of the Mediterranean with this combination of chicken and chorizo.
  • Serves 8
  • 15mins to prepare and 50mins to cook
  • 625 calories
Crunchy chicken goujons with carrot 'fries'
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These crunchy, chicken goujons coated in a 'krispy' batter and served with a side of healthy carrot 'fries', are great for a quick mid-week meal your kids will love
  • Serves 4
  • 10 mins to prep and 20 mins to cook
  • 507 calories
Alyn Williams' sausage and baked bean casserole
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This sausage casserole makes great use of baked beans to make a sticky, tasty one-pot, perfect for midweek dinners
  • Serves 4
  • 10mins to prepare and 1hr to cook
  • 457 calories
Fish finger tacos
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The whole family will love this colourful fish taco recipe loaded with budget-friendly fish fingers, crisp salad and fiery jalapeños
  • Serves 12
  • 20 mins
  • 155 calories
Shaun Hill’s popcorn chicken
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A healthy and wholesome dinner of lightly fried chicken with an inventive popcorn crust. Your little helpers will love helping out with this dish!
  • Serves 6
  • 20mins to prepare and 25mins to cook
  • 416 calories
'Tiny tree' and sausage pasta
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Make meal times more exciting and encourage kids to eat more veg with this broccoli and sausage pasta recipe.
  • Serves 4
  • 20 mins
  • 321 calories
Colin McGurran's pork Wellington
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This is a really impressive dish for an ambitious team in the kitchen, but worth the results with a fresh twist on the classic beef Wellington
  • Serves 8
  • 20mins to prepare and 50mins to cook
  • 422 calories
Nathan Outlaw’s cod burger with homemade tomato ketchup
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A great recipe for you and your little helpers to tuck into, Nathan Outlaw's cod burger with homemade tomato Ketchup is a welcome weekend treat for their little appetites
  • Serves 10
  • 25mins to prepare and 50mins to cook
  • 620 calories
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