5 Weeknight Dinners to Break the Boring Routine

When you’ve hit that midweek dinner slump (you know the one – where everything sounds boring and nothing feels worth the washing up), this collection is here to shake things up.

These five recipes are fast, flavour-packed, and guaranteed to make dinner feel a bit more exciting – without making life harder. From the crunchy-salty-saucy goodness of Spring Roll Bowls to buttery Garlic Shrimp Linguine and a Freezer-friendly Chicken Schnitzel that’s always a win, this lineup has a little something for everyone.

There’s also a Creamy Garlic Chicken that comes together in one pan, and quick Red Curry Coconut Noodles that hit that spicy-savoury-satisfying craving in under 20 minutes.

These are recipes that add variety and practicality to your week – no complicated ingredients, no marathon prep, just real meals you’ll actually look forward to.

Close up of Spring Roll Bowls Stir-fry with chopsticks

Spring Roll Bowls

The classic flavours of spring rolls … in a bowl! These quick and easy Spring Roll Bowls are packed with vegetables and come together so quickly, perfect for busy weeknights when you want to spend as little time in the kitchen as possible. Serves 4 with loads of leftovers!

Garlic Butter Prawn Linguini

Garlic Butter Prawn (Shrimp) Linguine

This Garlic Butter Prawn (Shrimp) Linguine recipe is an impressive meal for any night of the week, with perfectly cooked prawns and a garlicky, buttery sauce, all ready in under 20 minutes.

Freezer Friendly Chicken Schnitzel

Freezer Friendly Chicken Schnitzel

Freezer-friendly Chicken Schnitzel is the ideal weeknight family meal. This perennial favourite can be served with almost any side of your choice and is on the table in under 30 minutes.

Creamy Garlic Chicken plated with mash potato and green beans

Creamy Garlic Chicken

Perfectly cooked chicken in an easy, creamy garlic sauce. All on the table in less than 20 minutes!

Red Curry Coconut Noodles

Red Curry Coconut Noodles

Deliciously creamy and easy, these Red Curry Coconut Noodles with a fragrant red curry sauce, crisp vegetables and rice noodles, come together in less than 20 minutes!

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