I'm Nicole. Here you’ll find easy, delicious, low-cost family dinner ideas that you can make with simple ingredients, without having to spend hours in the kitchen!
Some nights 20 minutes is all you’ve got. The afternoon has completely run away from you, everyone’s hungry, and takeaway is looking very tempting – but you know that spending $50+ on delivery for one meal is not the answer (especially when it arrives lukewarm and slightly disappointing).
Fast doesn’t have to mean boring, and quick doesn’t have to mean expensive. These are proper, satisfying dinners that prove you can still eat well – even on the nights where time is absolutely not on your side.
Creamy Coconut Peanut Noodles is a quick and easy dinner that’s creamy, comforting and full of flavour. The coconut peanut sauce feels special yet simple, using pantry ingredients to create something fresh and satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights – and just as good reheated for lunch the next day.
Freezer dumplings and a handful of pantry staples transform into a warming bowl of Quick Dumpling Laksa in one pan in just 20 minutes. The fragrant curry-coconut broth feels like a takeaway treat but is easy enough for weeknights. Make it when you want comfort food that doesn’t require effort.
Ready in less than 30 minutes, this Garlic Prawn (Shrimp) Olive Oil Spaghetti recipe is ideal for busy nights when you want something restaurant-style but without the effort or cost. Freezer prawns (shrimp) are cooked in a simple lemony, garlicky sauce with spaghetti to create a family-friendly dish that’s special enough to serve to guests.
Made with simple, low-cost ingredients, this deliciously moreish Marry Me Chicken with Risoni (Orzo) recipe is comforting and family-friendly. Taking only 30 minutes, it’s the ideal, stress-free meal for busy weeknights.
Sticky, glossy and packed with flavour, these Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are a fakeaway favourite that comes together in under 20 minutes. They’re juicy, budget-friendly and made with pantry staples – perfect for a fast weeknight dinner with zero fuss.
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