If you’re at the point in the week where deciding what to cook feels harder than actually cooking it, this meal plan is for you. I’ve pulled together 7 easy family dinners that keep things simple, comforting and realistic – because some nights we need dinner to be delicious, but we also need it to not destroy the kitchen. 😂 There’s Creamy Sausage Pasta, Easy Sweet and Sour Pork, One-pan Greek Chicken and Risoni, Loaded Potato Taco Bowl, Three Cup Chicken Noodles, Peking-style Beef and Baked Chicken Rissoles – a full week of dinners planned for you, using everyday ingredients and family-friendly flavours, so you can spend less time thinking about dinner and more time simply getting it done.

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Creamy Sausage Pasta

Creamy Sausage Pasta

4.87 from 59 votes
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!
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plated chicken rissoles close up overhead

Baked Chicken Rissoles

4.98 from 43 votes
These Baked Chicken Rissoles are quick to prep, oven-baked (no splatter), and deliver on juicy centres with crispy edges. They’re freezer-friendly, kid-approved, and flexible enough to pair with whatever sides you’ve got on hand – an easy, reliable weeknight dinner.
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Sweet and sour pork dish featuring vibrant bell peppers and a glossy sauce, served in a bowl

Easy Sweet and Sour Pork

4.92 from 46 votes
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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Baked one pan Greek chicken thighs with golden crispy skin, served over risoni pasta with spinach, feta, and lemon slices in a white baking dish.

One-pan Greek Chicken and Risoni (Orzo)

5 from 30 votes
Golden, juicy chicken thighs with crispy skin, nestled into garlicky, lemony risoni – all cooked in one pan. No boiling pasta, no juggling pans. This One-pan Greek Chicken and Risoni (Orzo) recipe is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner that looks impressive but couldn’t be easier!
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Side view close-up of a potato taco bowl served in a white bowl with a fork on the side.

Loaded Potato Taco Bowl

5 from 26 votes
Crispy roasted potatoes make the perfect base for this loaded taco bowl, topped with spiced beef, guac, salsa and cheese. This Loaded Potato Taco Bowl recipe is budget-friendly, freezer-friendly, and a fun way to mix up taco night without adding extra effort.
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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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Close Up of Peking-style Beef with Rice Recipe

Peking-style Beef

5 from 28 votes
Sticky, sweet and savoury minced (ground) beef cooked until glossy and caramelised. Serve Peking-style Beef over rice with cool cucumber ribbons and spring onion (scallion) for a quick fakeaway dinner that’s faster (and cheaper!) than delivery.
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