I'm Nicole. Here you’ll find easy, delicious, low-cost family dinner ideas that you can make with simple ingredients, without having to spend hours in the kitchen!
When the week gets hectic and time is tight, the last thing you want to worry about is what’s for dinner. That’s why I’ve put together this collection of dinner ideas that are perfect for busy weeknights. These recipes are not only delicious but also designed to make your life easier, with minimal prep, easy-to-find ingredients, and plenty of flavour. From the comforting Slow Cooked Beef Ragu to the family-friendly Homemade Nachos, and the ever-handy Freezer-friendly Chicken Schnitzel, there’s something here to suit every taste and schedule. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick Stir-fried Pork and Green Beans or a hearty Potato, Leek & Chorizo Stew (which is a recipe available exclusively in my debut cookbook, The Simple Dinner Edit), these recipes will help you get dinner on the table without the stress, so you can spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen.
A twist on the classic, but way easier and faster to make, this Chicken and Chorizo Paella recipe is ideal for busy weeknights. Filled with chicken, chorizo and rice in a garlicky tomato sauce, you can enjoy the flavours of Spain anytime you feel like it with this one-pot wonder.
This Roasted Chicken with Gravy recipe is so delicious that I probably make it once a fortnight! Chicken, potatoes and carrots are flavoured with lemon, herbs and garlic, then cooked together in the oven in one pan. The prep takes just 10 minutes of your time and the oven does the rest of the work. A gorgeous gravy is quickly and easily made at the end from the pan juices, chicken stock and flour, which takes the eating experience to the next level.
Slow-cooked Beef Ragu is an economical but delicious meal, made with simple, economical ingredients. Just 10 minutes of prep, then let the stove do the rest of the work!
Thanks to a few clever shortcuts, this delicious Stir-fried Pork and Green Beans recipe, complete with egg fried rice and steamed dumplings, is on the table in under 20 minutes, making it the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner!
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.
There's no need to buy takeout when you can make this Homemade Nachos recipe quickly and easily at home in only 15 minutes. Made with economical ingredients like minced (ground) beef, canned beans, corn chips and pantry flavourings, this one-pan wonder emerges from the oven brimming with golden melty cheese. Simple avocado and tomato salsas are served on top, along with sour cream and jalapeños.
For recipes labelled ‘gluten-free’ or ‘dairy-free’, the ingredients included in the recipe are typically gluten- or dairy-free. However, it is the user’s responsibility to carefully check the ingredient panels on the specific brands of products purchased and used. Simple Home Edit cannot be held responsible for any adverse reactions.
