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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Close up of Juicy Homemade Beef Burgers Recipe

Juicy Homemade Beef Burgers

5 from 24 votes
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.
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Creamy Garlic Chicken plated with mash potato and green beans

Creamy Garlic Chicken

4.97 from 125 votes
Perfectly cooked chicken in an easy, creamy garlic sauce. Creamy Garlic Chicken is on the table in less than 20 minutes!
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Top view of a Loaded Potato Big Mac Bowl with crispy potatoes, seasoned beef, shredded lettuce, pickles, diced onions, and special sauce, served in a speckled ceramic bowl.

Loaded Potato Big Mac Bowl

4.93 from 13 votes
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).
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Quick coconut creamy chicken curry with tender chicken pieces, served with rice and a rich coconut sauce, garnished with fresh herbs

Quick Coconut Chicken Curry

4.98 from 90 votes
This Quick Coconut Chicken Curry recipe 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.
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow-cooker Beef Stew 

4.95 from 20 votes
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.
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Marry Me Chicken Risoni (Orzo) in deep rim bowl

Marry Me Chicken Risoni (Orzo)

5 from 3 votes
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.
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Sweet and sour pork dish featuring vibrant bell peppers and a glossy sauce, served in a bowl

Easy Sweet and Sour Pork

4.91 from 42 votes
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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