Easy family dinners and meal ideas

Mealtimes everyone can get stuck into: here you'll find classic crowd-pleasers, fresh twists and easy weeknight dinners to keep the whole table happy. Need more ideas for little appetites? Take a look at our kids’ meals for inspo.

Budget family meals

Budget-friendly family meals, sorted. Think tasty fishcakes, mild curries and comforting pasta bakes that are easy to make and easy to love. For more wallet-friendly ideas, head over to our budget meals.

Quick family meals

Busy days, speedy dinners. Get a family-friendly meal on the table fast, with plenty of flavour and no fuss. For more quick-fix inspo, head to our 30-minute meals collection.

Traybake recipes

Traybakes are always a good idea. Go classic with sausages or chicken, or switch things up with an Indian-inspired paneer bake. Easy to throw together, big on flavour and just the thing for a satisfying dinner.

Vegetarian and vegan family meals

Our veggie and vegan family meals bring main-character energy. Mix up curry night, get stuck into saucy noodles or dive into a bowl of pasta. Find stacks more inspo in our vegetarian and vegan recipes.

3-ingredient recipes

Three ingredients, loads of possibilities. Whip up a speedy dinner, a super snack to tide you over or an easy dessert. Find more clever shortcuts in our 3-ingredient recipes.

Family dessert recipes

Quick microwave puds, fruity bakes and everything in between. We reckon these easy-prep desserts will bring a little extra joy to family mealtimes.

More recipe inspiration and helpful planning tools

A little meal prep goes a long way when family life is full-on. Find balanced meals, turn leftovers into something new or let the slow cooker do its thing. Plenty of inspo, when you need it most.