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Meal Plan #42

I know how overwhelming it can feel to come up with meal ideas every night, so here are 7 recipes that are easy, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights. From a Quick Coconut Chicken Curry that’s packed with flavour but light on prep, to a Potato Topped Beef “Pie” that hits all the right notes for a cosy family meal, each dish is designed to take the guesswork out of “what’s for dinner.” These recipes are all about making life simpler, bringing variety to the table, and ensuring you can enjoy delicious homemade meals without extra stress! If you’re looking to save time, avoid midweek meal fatigue, and keep your family happily fed, this collection has you covered!

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

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.

A bowl of Sausages served with homemade onion gravy, garnished with fresh herbs, and accompanied by mashed potatoes

Sausages with Homemade Onion Gravy

Sausages with Homemade Onion Gravy is the ultimate comfort meal, perfect for busy weeknights. It combines juicy sausages with a rich onion gravy and is on the table in less than 20 minutes.

A bowl of Drunken Noodles with chopsticks resting on top

Drunken Noodles

This quick and easy stir-fry comes together in under 20 minutes with a flavour-packed sauce, tender chicken and fresh Thai basil. A drizzle of chilli oil vinegar at the end adds a little extra zing to these Drunken Noodles!

Cheeseburger Pasta served for dinner

Cheeseburger Pasta 

Quick and easy Cheeseburger Pasta is the ultimate stress-free, comforting weeknight dinner! All made in one pan with minimal prep, you’ll have a delicious dinner on the table within 30 minutes that everyone in your family will love!

Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with mashed potatoes and asparagus

Easy Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken

A wholesome, comforting classic made easier and more economical. Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken uses thigh cutlets, rather than a whole chicken, but the result is still the satisfyingly tender, juicy roasted chicken with crispy golden skin that we all love.

Full beef and potato pie in one pan, with a golden flaky crust.

Crispy Potato Topped Beef “Pie”

This Crispy Potato Topped Beef “Pie” is a quick, comforting alternative to a traditional cottage pie, made with finely sliced potatoes as the topping instead of mash. It’s loaded with vegetables, cooked in one pan, and finished with a buttery, golden potato layer. A family favourite, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and makes great leftovers.

Creamy Lemon Tortellini

Creamy Lemon Tortellini

This wholesome and satisfying Creamy Lemon Tortellini is unbelievably fast, being on the table in just 15 minutes. It’s the perfect weeknight family dinner to make at the end of a long day.

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