We’ve all been there. Faced with endless rounds of “What’s for dinner, mum?” and having no clue how to answer. Well, no suitable response for a child’s ears anyway! It’s the daily stress at the end of a long day that you just don’t need.
That’s why we’ve rounded up seven quick, simple, healthy and, most importantly, delicious dinners that are fit for the whole family. Best of all, they’ve all been triple-tasted by The Weekly for quality.
Kids will love them. You’ll love them. And you can guarantee that you’re all getting a healthy mix of flavours and goodness. There a lot of hidden veggies for fussy eaters (old or young!) and none of them will keep you cooped up in the kitchen all night. Check out your new weekly meal plan now.
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Chicken tortilla pies. Family Mexican night is always fun! These cute tortilla shell pies feature spiced chicken, creamy avo, fresh salsa, sour cream and oozy cheese. So tasty! Depending on ages and spice preference, you can make them as mild or hot as you like. Find the full recipe here.
Cauliflower pizza. This cauliflower pizza base is surprisingly easy to make – and a great way of making sure everyone in the family gets their five-a-day. If you’re running behind schedule or it’s been one of those days, use pre-made pizza sauce instead and get the kids involved in adding their own toppings. They’ll love it! Find the full recipe here.
Chicken satay skewers. It’s a well-known fact (unofficially) that food served on sticks is always moreish. Messy. But definitely moreish. You won’t be able to keep your family’s hands off of these chicken satay skewers. You only need four ingredients and about 20 minutes. Serve with rice or salad. Find the full recipe here.
Chicken pasta salad. Perfect for those days when you can barely remember your own name, let alone think what to cook dinner. Cook up a big batch and tomorrow’s lunches are taken care of, too. (Walnuts optional, of course.) Find the full recipe here.
Char-grilled zucchini and lentil lasagne. This veggie lasagne is always a hit. Packed full of flavour and fibre, it’s rich, filling and another one that works for next-day lunches. All up it’ll be in the oven for 45 minutes so you’ve got time to help with homework, organise baths or just sit down and relax while it cooks. Find the full recipe here.
Fish and salad burgers. Hello, Friday night dinner. These salmon and salad burgers are the perfect way to end the working/school/daycare week. Hand-held food always seems to go down a treat with the kids. Serve with sweet potato fries for extra yum factor. Find the full recipe here.
Pork, noodle and Thai basil stir-fry. Stir-fries a literal lifesavers. Fast, filling and family-friendly, they make a great go-to when you’re stuck for inspiration. In just 30 minutes you’ll be sitting down to a delicious, flavoursome feast. Also, you can easily substitute pork for a different meat or fish, or keep it veggie-based depending on your tastes. Find the full recipe here.
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