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10 Dinners To Make During The School Holidays

School holidays are coming, and that means more time spent at home with the kids—more playtime, more laughter, and of course, more meals to plan. Why is everyone suddenly so much more hungry during the school holiday period? I’ve put together a list of 10 delicious, kid-approved dinners that are perfect for those busy holiday nights. Whether you’re in the mood for hearty comfort food like Cottage Pie or something quick and easy like BBQ Chicken Flatbreads, these recipes are sure to keep everyone happy and well-fed. The best part? These meals are easy to prepare, making your life a little less hectic so you can enjoy more time with your family. Let’s make this school holiday break delicious and stress-free!

Cottage Pie

Cottage Pie

Cottage Pie is my go-to dinner when I need something delicious, nourishing and comforting to serve the family at the end of a busy day. My version of this classic recipe is loaded with extra vegetables.

Close-up of folded nacho wraps filled with seasoned meat and cheese, grilled to a crispy golden brown, served on a wooden board

Nachos Beef Folded Wraps

Nachos Beef Folded Wraps are a fun and delicious twist on traditional nachos. They combine all the flavours you love in nachos – seasoned beef, melty cheese and crunchy corn chips – wrapped up in a soft tortilla for a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Southern fried chicken burger featuring a crispy fried chicken patty, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a toasted bun

Southern Fried Chicken Burgers

These delicious Southern Fried Chicken Burgers are the ultimate weeknight “fakeaway” featuring tender seasoned chicken fried to golden perfection. Served with brioche buns, cheese, pickles and shredded lettuce, these burgers are a quick and delicious meal the whole family will love.

Close-up of a cheesy chicken flatbreads topped with grilled chicken pieces, red bell peppers, red onions, and fresh parsley on a baking tray

BBQ Chicken Flatbreads

These BBQ Chicken Flatbreads are a quick, delicious, and versatile meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Topped with tender, juicy chicken, melty cheese and a tangy BBQ sauce, these flatbreads are perfect for any night of the week.

Wonton Dumpling Soup

Wonton Dumpling Soup

Wonton Dumpling Soup is as comforting as it is nourishing. Even better, you can have this easy, low-stress and low-cost meal on the table in only 30 minutes.

Creamy Sausage Pasta

Creamy Sausage Pasta

Comforting Creamy Sausage Pasta is a delicious, flavour-packed weeknight dinner, which is on the table in less than 20 minutes. This version uses fresh lasagne strips to create thick, indulgent pasta in a luscious sauce, fast!

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow-cooker Beef Stew 

In this comforting Slow-cooker Beef Stew, simple, low-cost meat and vegetables are cooked low and slow until fall-apart tender and full of flavour.

Juicy Beef Rissoles

Juicy Beef Rissoles

Delicious Beef Rissoles are the perfect quick and easy family dinner. Make a big batch to freeze, ready for a rainy day!

Caramelised Sticky Beef Noodles

Caramelised Sticky Beef Noodles

Needing only simple, low-cost ingredients, one pan and 15 minutes to prepare, these delicious Caramelised Sticky Beef Noodles are the perfect stress-free, family-friendly meal for busy weeknights.

Chicken with Homemade Gravy

Chicken with Homemade Gravy

This comforting and satisfying Chicken with Homemade Gravy is as delicious as it is easy. Caramelised chicken is cooked in a creamy, flavoursome gravy in just one pan, using simple, low-cost ingredients.

  1. Pat says:

    Can’t wait to try these. Thanks for sharing

  2. Bianca says:

    Love your recipes thank you so much for sharing!!

  3. Angela says:

    I made the Rissoles and they were delicious!

  4. Elizabeth says:

    These recipes look amazing can’t wait to try them thank you so much

  5. Kyra says:

    Omg these look amazing, cant wait to try. You have inspired me to cook again. Thank you 🙏

  6. Laetitia says:

    Can’t wait to try these!

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