Meal planning is the secret sauce to calmer weeknights – less stress, less overspending at the supermarket, and no last-minute panic Googling “easy chicken dinner” at 5pm. When you’ve got a plan, dinner stops being a daily drama and just becomes… dinner. This week’s plan has 7 recipes that tick all the boxes: quick, budget-friendly, and family-approved. From Juicy Oven-Baked Beef Kebabs to Chicken and Broccoli Lasagne and Loaded Potato Taco Bowls, you’ll have variety, flavour, and balance without needing a million ingredients. Think of it as a roadmap for the week ahead – you’ll save money, avoid waste, and actually look forward to dinner again.
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.
Golden, juicy chicken thighs with crispy skin, nestled into garlicky, lemony risoni – all cooked in one pan. No boiling pasta, no juggling pans. Just a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner that looks impressive but couldn’t be easier!
Comforting Creamy Sausage Pasta is a delicious, flavour-packed weeknight dinner, which is on the table in less than 20 minutes. This version uses fresh lasagne strips to create thick, indulgent pasta in a luscious sauce, fast!
Crispy roasted potatoes make the perfect base for this loaded taco bowl, topped with spiced beef, guac, salsa and cheese. Loaded Potato Taco Bowl is budget-friendly, freezer-friendly, and a fun way to mix up taco night without adding extra effort.
Tender lasagne sheets, shredded chicken, broccoli and a creamy, garlicky cheese sauce, all cooked in the one pan. One-pan Chicken and Broccoli Lasagne is freezer-friendly, too!
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.
One-pan Beef Ramen Noodles is an easy, flavoursome stir-fry featuring juicy beef, ramen noodles and fresh veggies in a hoisin-based sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Jess says:
Id love to know what pan you have used! thanks so much for the recipes
Nicole says:
Hi Jess, thanks for your question. Not sure which of the recipes you were looking at, check out my Ultimate Go-to Kitchen Equipment, as it covers most of the pans used in this collection and there are links too. Nic x
Rachel Munro says:
I just discovered you and am thrilled! Your recipes are delicious and simple!
Nicole says:
Hi Rachel, welcome to Simple Home Edit! I’m just as thrilled to have you here! Let me know how you go when you try the recipes. Nic x
Amy says:
Creamy sausage pasta – absolutely delicious!!!!
Nicole says:
Thank you so much, Amy! Really glad you like this one! Nic x
Chloe says:
Thank you SO much for taking the time to put these together. I’m so indecisive about what to cook and so sometimes meal planing takes me hours! Well you’ve just saved me so much time and brain power that I dont have any more with a 2 and 4 year old so thank you thank you thank you!! Xxx
Nicole says:
Hi Chloe, your lovely comments are music to my ears! This is what Simple Home Edit is all about and I’m just thrilled that the recipes have made a difference to you and your life. 🥰 Nic xxx
Marilyn says:
Thank you, they all look delicious
Nicole says:
My pleasure, Marilyn! Let me know if you try any of the recipes and how you find them. Nic x
Nadine says:
These recipes look so yummy. Can’t wait to try them
Nicole says:
So glad you like the look of these, Nadine! If you cook any, let me know how you go! Nic x
Chelsea says:
Thank you! Looking forward to adding new recipes to our rotation! These look amazing!
Nicole says:
So glad you like the look of these, Chelsea! Let me know how you go. Nic x
Vero says:
Juste top et vraiment délicieux Merci pour le partage
Nicole says:
My pleasure, Vero! Nic x
Ceri says:
Thank you so much, I really struggle to decide on meals, these look really nice cant wait to try these recipes
Nicole says:
Great to hear, Ceri! Let me know how you go. Nic x
Esther says:
Thank you for sharing your recipes. I can’t wait to try them
Nicole says:
Hi Esther, I’m so excited you are keen to try them. Let me know how you go! Nic x
Sarah says:
Can’t wait to try!
Nicole says:
Hi Sarah, I can’t wait for you to try them either! Let me know how you go. Nic x
Charlotte says:
Merci
C’est vraiment parfait
☀️
Nicole says:
So happy to hear you like the look of the recipes, Charlotte! Nic x