The best place to start when meal planning is in your fridge, freezer and pantry – Write a list of the ingredients you have on hand and use these as a basis for meals you can create. This delicious Mexican rice dish is made with simple pantry staples.

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Southern fried chicken burger featuring a crispy fried chicken patty, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a toasted bun

Southern Fried Chicken Burger

4.93 from 13 votes
These delicious Southern Fried Chicken Burgers are the ultimate weeknight fakeaway featuring tender seasoned chicken fried to golden perfection. Served with brioche buns, cheese, pickles and shredded lettuce, these burgers are a quick and delicious meal the whole family will love.
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Meatballs in rich, smooth gravy on a plate.

Meatballs with Gravy

5 from 15 votes
These freezer-friendly Meatballs with Gravy feature juicy meatballs cooked in a rich, homemade gravy and are ideal served over creamy mashed potatoes with sautéed spinach and peas. This is the ultimate comfort food with minimal effort!
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Mexican Beef Casserole Recipe

Mexican Beef Casserole

5 from 4 votes
Mexican Beef Casserole is a delicious, one-pan easy option for a satisying family midweek dinner. Only simple, low-cost ingredients are needed and it's all ready in just 35 minutes.
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Chicken Pad See Ew

Chicken Pad See Ew

5 from 8 votes
Perfect for nights when you need a quick dinner but want to skip the takeaway, this flavour-packed Chicken Pad See Ew saves the day! Perfectly cooked noodles and chicken come together in a delicious sauce made with pantry staple ingredients. Delicious, but outrageously simple.
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Chicken Korma Recipe

Chicken Korma

5 from 3 votes
Without compromising on flavour, you can make your favourite mild creamy curry at home with this easy 20-minute Chicken Korma recipe. Using store-bought curry paste, coconut cream and a few pantry staples, chicken is cooked to tender perfection, then served on top of steamed rice. Yoghurt, papadums and a refreshing pineapple salsa are the perfect finishing touches.  
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Top view of a white speckled bowl filled with slow-cooked beef stroganoff and pasta, showcasing tender beef in a rich creamy sauce alongside twisted pasta noodles, garnished with chopped parsley and served on a wooden table with a checkered napkin and silver cutlery.

Slow-cooked Beef Stroganoff

5 from 14 votes
This Slow-cooked Beef Stroganoff is hearty, creamy comfort food made easy. With fall-apart, tender beef and a rich, velvety sauce, it’s a no-fuss, one-pot wonder that’s perfect for busy weeknights, cosy weekends or filling the freezer for future you. Serve it with pasta, mash or rice and you’re sorted.
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Slow Cooked Traditional Goulash

Slow-cooked Traditional Goulash

5 from 3 votes
Hearty, flavoursome and comforting, this Slow-cooked Traditional Goulash recipe is a great set-and-forget meal to have cooking away on the stove while you get on with other things. You can serve it with whatever you like, from pasta to mash, and it's great paired with tangy braised red cabbage on the side. Make extras to stash in the freezer.
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