Some nights I’m happy to cook. Other nights, I’d like dinner to require as little participation from me as possible. 😂 These five lazy dinners are for exactly those nights – minimal prep, simple supermarket ingredients and maximum reward for very little effort. There’s Stovetop Dumpling Lasagne when even layering a regular lasagne feels ambitious, quick Korean Beef Noodles, Loaded Potato Taco Bowls and a ridiculously easy Dumpling Laksa that turns a handful of shortcuts into a seriously delicious dinner. They’re easy, family-friendly and big on flavour, because taking the easy option at 5 pm definitely shouldn’t mean settling for a boring dinner.
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Juicy Oven-baked Chicken Kebabs
These Juicy Oven-baked Chicken Kebabs are packed with flavour, beautifully caramelised around the edges and incredibly easy to make. Served with creamy yoghurt garlic sauce, fresh tomato and onion salad and all your favourite toppings, they’re a family-friendly fakeaway dinner that everyone can customise to their liking.
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Stovetop Dumpling Lasagne
If you love homemade dumplings but don’t have the time for all the rolling and folding, this Stovetop Dumpling Lasagne recipe is such a fun alternative. Seasoned minced (ground) pork is layered with store-bought dumpling wrappers and cooked in one pan until the filling is juicy, the dumpling layers are soft and chewy and the base is golden and crispy, just like a pan-fried dumpling. Finished with an irresistible chilli dumpling dressing, it’s an easy, family-friendly dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
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One-pan Korean-style Beef Noodles
These One-pan Korean-style Beef Noodles combine minced (ground) beef, ramen noodles and a creamy gochujang sauce in an easy family dinner that's ready in just 20 minutes. Everything cooks in the one pan for minimal washing up, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want something a little different from the usual mince rotation.
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Loaded Potato Taco Bowl
Crispy roasted potatoes make the perfect base for this loaded taco bowl, topped with spiced beef, guac, salsa and cheese. This Loaded Potato Taco Bowl recipe is budget-friendly, freezer-friendly, and a fun way to mix up taco night without adding extra effort.
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Quick Dumpling Laksa
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.
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