If you’ve reached the point where deciding what to cook for dinner feels harder than actually cooking it, this week’s meal plan is for you! Seven easy family dinners, all planned out so you can spend less time staring into the fridge and more time getting on with your evening. We’ve got Oven-baked Chicken Kebabs, Sticky Hoisin Beef Noodles, Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders and a Creamy Mustard Chicken that’s perfect for those nights when everyone needs something comforting. There’s also a fresh Tuna Avocado Crispy Rice Salad, a budget-friendly Minced Beef Stroganoff and Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon. Simple ingredients, minimal fuss and plenty of variety to keep everyone happy (or at least reduce the dinner complaints). Use the whole plan or pick a few favourites to make your week easier!

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Top view of one flatbread with topping close-up

Juicy Oven-baked Chicken Kebabs

4.81 from 26 votes
These Juicy Oven-baked Chicken Kebabs are packed with flavour, beautifully caramelised around the edges and incredibly easy to make. Served with creamy yoghurt garlic sauce, fresh tomato and onion salad and all your favourite toppings, they’re a family-friendly fakeaway dinner that everyone can customise to their liking.
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Sticky Soy Beef Mince Noodle Recipe

Sticky Hoisin Beef Noodles

5 from 3 votes
These Sticky Hoisin Beef Noodles are the perfect fakeaway for busy nights. A rich, glossy hoisin sauce coats tender noodles, caramelised minced (ground) beef and plenty of vegetables, creating a comforting dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes. It’s budget-friendly, incredibly versatile and a brilliant way to reinvent beef mince using simple pantry staples.
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tender Recipe

Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders

5 from 27 votes
Juicy, golden chicken tenders brushed with garlicky butter and sprinkled with parmesan – like garlic bread meets crispy chicken. You can bake or air fry them (no oil splatter, no fuss), then serve with fries, coleslaw, salad or whatever’s in the fridge. Freeze them raw for an easy make-ahead dinner, or cook the whole batch and use the leftovers for wraps or lunchboxes the next day. Simple, buttery and family-approved – this Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders recipe is that kind of dinner that always disappears fast.
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Overhead view of a bowl of rice with a spoon, topped with tuna and avocado.

Tuna Avocado Crispy Rice Salad

4.58 from 26 votes
This Tuna Avocado Crispy Rice Salad recipe features creamy avocado, budget-friendly canned tuna, and fresh vegetables tossed with a tangy sesame-soy dressing. Easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining!
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Creamy Mustard Chicken Plated with Mash and Beans

Creamy Mustard Chicken

5 from 8 votes
Creamy Mustard Chicken is an easy 30-minute family dinner made with golden, juicy chicken breast in a rich and creamy dijon and wholegrain mustard sauce with garlic, parmesan and thyme. Serve it over buttery mashed potato with steamed greens for a comforting weeknight dinner that tastes far more impressive than the effort it takes to make.
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beef mince stroganoff with pasta and dill cucumber salad

Minced (Ground) Beef Stroganoff

4.69 from 29 votes
This Minced (Ground) Beef Stroganoff recipe is creamy, glossy comfort food made completely weeknight-realistic. Budget minced beef, minimal prep and a rich paprika sauce that clings to pasta beautifully. On the table in 30 minutes and flexible enough to serve with whatever you have.
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Side view of plated salmon with mashed potato and asparagus

Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

4.87 from 15 votes
With Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon there’s no stovetop mess and no stress – just an easy, delicious dinner in under 15 minutes. Juicy salmon is baked to perfection with a caramelised lemon garlic butter glaze.
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