If you’re staring into the fridge at 5:30pm wondering how you’re going to pull dinner together before the hangry meltdowns begin (yours included), I see you. That’s exactly why I put together this week’s dinner line-up. It’s filled with recipes that tick all the boxes – budget-friendly, minimal prep, and guaranteed to please the pickiest eaters. Think hearty Homemade Chicken Stew, juicy Oven-baked Beef Kebabs, Loaded Potato Taco Bowls that make weeknights fun, a big pot of Creamy Tomato Chicken Risoni, a veggie-packed Bolognese that nobody will complain about, the crispiest Baked Chicken Tenders, and slurpable Red Curry Coconut Noodles. Real dinners for real life, without the stress!
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Homemade Chicken Stew
This comforting Homemade Chicken Stew tastes like it’s been cooking for hours, but is actually quick, easy and all made in one pan. It’s a full meal in a bowl, so no extra sides are needed.
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Juicy Oven-baked Kebabs
This Juicy Oven-baked Kebabs recipe is a quick, budget-friendly fakeaway that delivers bold flavour, and it’s easily cooked in the oven. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd or customising for fussy eaters, and the garlic yoghurt + sumac onion combo takes it over the top. Make it once and it’ll be on regular 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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Creamy Tomato Chicken Risoni (Orzo)
Creamy Tomato Chicken Risoni (Orzo) is the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner, all made in the one pan with maximum flavour! The chicken is coated in a flavour-packed seasoning before being topped on perfectly cooked, creamy risoni pasta that takes on a risotto-like texture, all with minimal prep and virtually no washing up!
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Hidden Veggie Bolognese
This Hidden Veggie Bolognese is a fast, flavour-packed dinner loaded with hidden vegetables that melt into the sauce. With simple steps that build rich flavour, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep Sundays, or freezer-stash building.
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Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders
These Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders are the perfect fakeaway – juicy on the inside, golden and crunchy on the outside, without the need for deep-frying. Quick to prep, both oven and air fryer-friendly, and always a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for busy weeknights, freezer meal prep or anytime you want dinner sorted – without the takeaway bill!
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Red Curry Chicken Coconut Noodles
Deliciously creamy and easy, these Red Curry Chicken Coconut Noodles with a fragrant red curry sauce, crisp vegetables and rice noodles, come together in less than 20 minutes!
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