Some nights dinner feels impossible – you’re tired, the kids are circling, and your brain’s whispering just order takeaway. That’s exactly where meal planning saves the day. With a plan, you don’t just know what’s for dinner – you know it’s going to be easy, affordable, and something everyone will actually eat. This week’s line-up has all the bases covered: Easy Garlic Butter Chicken that’s pure comfort, juicy Beef Rissoles that stretch the budget, Cajun Prawn Pasta for a little midweek excitement, and One-pan Beef Ramen Noodles that are faster than delivery. Add in Chicken Shawarma, my Not Spicy Not Vodka Pasta (a family favourite), and Easy Sweet and Sour Pork, and you’ve got seven stress-free dinners sorted.
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A wholesome, comforting classic made easier and more economical. Easy 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.
Delicious Beef Rissoles are the perfect quick and easy family dinner. Make a big batch to freeze, ready for a rainy day!
Creamy Cajun Prawn (Shrimp) Pasta combines homemade Cajun seasoning, tender prawns (shrimp) and a creamy tomato-based sauce for the ultimate family weeknight dinner.
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!
This Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yoghurt Sauce is the ultimate easy and satisfying weeknight dinner with family-friendly, customisable toppings.
Not Spicy, Not Vodka Pasta is my family-friendly take on the viral dish. Here, a rich, creamy, garlicky tomatoey sauce is brightened with red wine vinegar instead of vodka, then topped with burrata and and basil and finally combined with pasta to create an incredibly delicious, easy and elegant meal.
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.
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Lauren says:
Stumbled upon you on instagram and cannot be more thankful for your recipes and meal plans! Shared with A LOT of people. 😀
Nicole says:
Wow, Lauren, thank you! I am so happy you found Simple Home Edit and that you’re enjoying the recipes. Thank you for sharing the website too! 🥰 Nic x