If you’re feeling tired just thinking about what to cook this week, you’re definitely not alone. Between busy schedules, different tastes at the table and the ever-rising cost of groceries, dinner can quickly start to feel like a daily headache. That’s exactly why I put together these weekly meal plans – to take the thinking out of it. This week’s collection includes a mix of cosy classics and quick dinners that don’t require a huge effort but still feel satisfying. Think Crispy Sesame Chicken for a fakeaway-style dinner at home, Creamy Lemon Tortellini for a quick pasta night, and Three-cup Chicken Noodles when you want something fast but packed with flavour. There’s also a comforting Cottage Pie, Garlic Butter Prawn Linguine for an easy seafood dinner, Easy Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken that practically cooks itself, and BBQ Pork Ribs for when you want something a little more fun. Seven dinners sorted, one grocery shop, and a lot less weeknight stress.

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Crispy Sesame Chicken and Fried Rice

Crispy Sesame Chicken and Fried Rice

4.68 from 31 votes
Crispy Sesame Chicken and Fried Rice is the ultimate busy weeknight dish. Made with simple, low-cost ingredients, it’s on the table in less than 20 minutes and is a great alternative to takeout!
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Creamy Lemon Tortellini

Creamy Lemon Tortellini

5 from 7 votes
This wholesome and satisfying Creamy Lemon Tortellini recipe is unbelievably fast, being on the table in just 15 minutes. It's the perfect vegetarian weeknight family dinner to make at the end of a long day.
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Close-up of a bowl of Three-Cup Chicken Noodles, featuring tender chicken, noodles, and a flavorful sauce.

Three Cup Chicken Noodles

5 from 3 votes
A one-pan, flavour-packed weeknight hero! These Three Cup Chicken Noodles are sticky, saucy, garlicky and ridiculously easy. Juicy chicken, slurpable noodles and fresh Thai basil – this is the ultimate better-than-takeout dinner!
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Garlic Butter Prawn Linguini

Garlic Butter Prawn (Shrimp) Linguine

5 from 12 votes
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.
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Cottage Pie

Cottage Pie

4.93 from 28 votes
Cottage Pie is my go-to dinner when I need something delicious, nourishing and comforting to serve the family at the end of a busy day. My version of this classic recipe is loaded with extra vegetables.
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Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with mashed potatoes and asparagus

Easy Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken

4.94 from 29 votes
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.
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bbq pork rib recipe with coleslaw

Easy Oven-baked BBQ Pork Ribs

4.86 from 14 votes
These Easy Oven-baked BBQ Pork Ribs are wrapped in baking (parchment) paper and foil so they cook in their own juices, guaranteeing tender meat every time. Glazed with a quick homemade BBQ sauce until sticky and caramelised, they’re foolproof, family-friendly and perfect for entertaining.
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