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Feeding fussy eaters while sticking to a budget can be really tricky. Our simple, straightforward budget recipes for family make things that bit easier, and they're delicious, too. We've plenty more family meals and dinners where that came from – take a look!
This Thai-inspired red fish curry pairs a kick of spice from the curry paste with the freshness of coriander and lime
Make the most of your cooking apples and bake them up into a delicious crumble. A classically comforting British bake, it features juicy Bramleys and an oaty topping
Treat the family to hot dogs this weekend – make these caramelised onion hot dogs for a delicious dinner. Use Butcher's Choice frozen sausages and buttery brioche buns for a wallet-friendly meal, topped with sweet and sticky caramelised onions.
Baking rice in the oven with spices and stock results in a gorgeous, fluffy pilaf. We've topped it with roasted cauliflower and onions for a deliciously aromatic dinner, that just so happens to be vegan!
These chicken kofta kebabs are flavoured with lemon, garlic, chilli and coriander, and are delicious loaded into pittas with charred corn salsa and quick-pickled onions.
This delicious frittata is packed with frozen veg to save you time chopping! Blitz up the eggs with basil and lemon for fresh and zesty flavours that pair beautifully with the butternut squash.
These easy homemade pizzas are made with a 2-ingredient dough that comes together in minutes. Kids can help build their pizzas with their favourite toppings, we recommend salty sardines with peppers and red onion.
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.
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.
This no-oven combo of two classics is the perfect winter warmer
This is a real throw-it-all-in traybake that makes a fab family meal. Comforting gnocchi and tasty sausages make up the base, alongside plenty of chunky veg and cherry tomatoes for a pop of colour. Drizzled with pesto after baking, it's full of flavour and super-satisfying!
Crispy and golden on the outside and fluffy within, these zesty smashed potatoes are a delicious side to add to your Christmas lunch table. You can even get ahead and prep them the day before!
Follow the trend and make pizza at home with this simple 2-ingredient dough. Upping the protein stakes, with Greek yogurt and flour, this dough comes together really easily, requiring minimal kneading and zero proving. We've topped with ham, mushrooms and mozzarella, but of course, add your personal favourites and tuck in!
Poultry and white wine are a match made in culinary heaven. Here chicken breasts are gently poached, then the is liquor used to make a creamy mushroom white wine sauce. Serve with new potatoes and delicious tenderstem broccoli.
Kids will never know that this mac 'n' cheese is crammed with veg! The easy cheese sauce is made with 'hidden' cauliflower and sweetcorn, making it a deliciously simple (and clever) way to sneak extra veg into family mealtimes.
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!
Albondigas are smoky Spanish meatballs in a rich tomato sauce. We've given them an Italian-style twist by serving them with spaghetti for a fun family meal idea.
This easy Halloween soup is the perfect leftover pumpkin recipe, ideal for grey days and chilly evenings, as well as Halloween parties and autumn gatherings. Stir chunks of pumpkin through spiced olive oil, until softened then add your vegetable stock and blitz to a thick and creamy consistency. The addition of Greek yogurt in our version makes the texture of the soup extra velvety.
Traditional lasagne is a well-loved Italian classic, but can be a labour of love to cook from scratch. For something simpler but just as delicious, try this creamy ham and cheese lasagne recipe. There's only one filling to make, it smells amazing when it comes out of the oven and it's so moreish, no one will notice there's hidden veg in it!
Here's a clever, easy way to cook a family favourite in one tray. The sausages have a spicy kick, but you can always swap them for plain sausages if you're cooking for little ones. Plus, there's leftover sausages and veg for a frittata the next day!
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.
Ring the changes from your usual go-to chilli recipe with this super-easy yet totally tasty smoky turkey chilli. Healthy, dairy-free and gluten-free, it ticks lots of boxes and there are even leftovers to make quesadillas the next day!
Fancy making your own pasta? This simple recipe is based on classic northern Italian pasta, which contains just two ingredients – flour and eggs. Give it a go!
These delicious and simple freeze-ahead roasties help take the pressure off for the big day as they can be cooked from frozen
This delicious cabbage dish is packed with warm spices, full-bodied red wine vinegar and the woody crunch of chestnuts. As hearty as it is fragrant and vibrant, it is sure to please all of the family.
This plant-based, freeze-ahead main is sure to wow your guests this festive season. Whip up some vegan gravy and you are all set, leftover pie keeps well too – perfect for a lazy Boxing Day dinner.
The impressive gluten-free Christmas cake is elegant, delicious, and easy to prepare
This is our ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe. Crispy on the outside with a deliciously chewy centre, master the classic with our top baking tips – plus some fun flavour twists if you're feeling adventurous!
What a wholesome treat these lentil burgers are. Providing 2 of your 5-a-day plus fibre and protein, this is one plant-based family meal you'll want to make on repeat. The burgers don't skimp on taste either, with garlic, herbs and spices boosting flavour without added salt, topped with a quick red onion pickle. Yum!
Is there anything more comforting and satisfying than a pasta bake? How about making it a cauliflower cheese pasta bake? Roasting the cauliflower brings out its natural sweetness, which works wonderfully with the creamy cheese sauce. This is an epic family dinner that's so simple to make.
This carrot soup recipe is a cut above! Gently spiced to complement the sweetness of the carrot, with lentils for added creaminess, this is a wholesome winter warmer. Add the cheesy pesto toasties and you've got a feast! So simple to make, this is perfect midweek or Sunday night comfort food.
This gently-spiced chicken chilli is a really versatile meal. Serve with baked potatoes, as we've done here, or go for baked sweet potatoes. The chilli would also be great served with rice or couscous. Hearty, healthy and budget-friendly, it's the ultimate all-rounder!
Stack your Christmas dessert high and wow the crowd with this clementine panettone tower