Stuck on what to cook this week? Here are 7 easy dinner ideas that your future self will thank you for. From quick weeknight favourites like Homemade Beef Burgers and Creamy Garlic Chicken, to low-effort comfort food like Slow-Cooker Beef Stew and Sweet and Sour Pork – every recipe in this collection is full of flavour, family-friendly, and made with simple supermarket ingredients. Whether you’re after something cosy, creamy, or just downright delicious, this list has your dinner dilemmas covered.
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Juicy Homemade Beef Burgers are a quick and easy, meal-in-a-bun favourite with kids and adults alike. You can prep and cook them in under 25 minutes in one pan, using simple, low-cost ingredients, which you can mix and match to suit all palates.
Perfectly cooked chicken in an easy, creamy garlic sauce. All on the table in less than 20 minutes!
Crispy potatoes, juicy seasoned beef, melty cheese, and a creamy homemade burger sauce — this is a fakeaway dinner the whole family will love. It’s quick to prep, easy to customise, and perfect for those busy nights when you want something fun, filling and fuss-free. Add it to your meal plan for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that saves you money (and a trip to the drive-thru).
This Quick Coconut Chicken Curry is comforting and flavourful, perfect for cosy family dinners any night of the week. Tender chicken pieces are simmered in a rich, coconut-based curry sauce, before being topped with yoghurt and mango chutney. It is freezer-friendly and is delicious served with basmati rice and naan bread.
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.
Made with simple, low-cost ingredients, this deliciously moreish Marry Me Chicken with Risoni (Orzo) is comforting and family-friendly. Taking only 30 minutes, it’s the ideal, stress-free meal for busy weeknights.
This Easy Sweet and Sour Pork recipe is the perfect homemade version of your favourite takeout! Tender pork pieces are fried to golden perfection, then tossed in a tangy, sweet and slightly sour sauce along with capsicum (bell pepper) and juicy pineapple. Serve it over jasmine rice for a quick, easy, and budget-friendly meal that your family will love.
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Claire sanford says:
These look so good, and easy to make.
Nicole says:
Enjoy, Claire! Nic xx