If you ever feel like dinner is a never-ending puzzle – trying to keep it quick, affordable, tasty, and something the whole family will actually eat – this week’s meal plan is for you. Meal planning takes away that 5pm stress spiral and means you’ve already got the answers ready to go. This line-up has the best of both worlds: speedy wins like Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos, Garlic Butter Prawn Linguine, and a Coconut Chicken Curry that’s done in minutes, balanced with cosy comfort meals like Slow-Cooker Lamb Shoulder and a rich Beef Ragu. Add in Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes or a Stir-fried Beef with Flat Rice Noodles, and you’ve got seven dinners that tick every box: minimal prep, big flavour, and guaranteed family approval.
These Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos are everything you love about caesar salad – creamy dressing, crispy bacon, salty parmesan – wrapped up in a golden, cheesy tortilla. They’re fun to eat, super family-friendly, and a brilliant way to turn a weeknight into something that feels a little special.
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!
Prep this delicious and comforting One-pan Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes in only 15 minutes for an easy, nourishing dinner that the whole family will enjoy!
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.
This Garlic Butter Prawn (Shrimp) Linguine recipe is an impressive meal for any night of the week, with perfectly cooked prawns and a garlicky, buttery sauce, all ready in under 20 minutes.
Deliciously tender beef and rice noodles come together in a flavourful soy-based sauce, all in less than 20 minutes, making Stir-fried Beef with Flat Rice Noodles perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
This Slow-cooker Lamb Shoulder recipe is fall-apart tender, juicy and perfect for those days when you need a set-and-forget meal. With crispy potatoes and a rich gravy, it’s a comforting, family-friendly meal that takes minimal effort.
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