Easy family dinner ideas | Women’s Weekly Food
Looking for new dinner ideas? Need food on the dinner table in a flash? Turn to our collection of easy recipes for dinner! They’re family friendly and great for busy weeknights.
Looking for more quick and easy recipes? Try one of these speedy meal ideas.

One pot chicken and rice
Save on washing up!

Tuna mac ‘n’ cheese
We’ve given the classic cheesy dish a fishy, protein twist! Serve with oak leaf and mixed herb salad with dijon vinaigrette for a tasty weeknight meal.

Chicken fried rice
This Asian inspired dinner is quick, simple and SO tasty! Full of delicious flavour and texture, this chicken fried rice is sure to become a family favourite in no time!

Pork larb with rice noodles
Pork larb with rice noodles
Those delicious Thai larb flavours, served with rice noodles to make a flavour-packed, budget-friendly dinner.

Air fryer pizza supreme
Put the fun back in pizza night with our flavoursome, air fryer pizza variations! They only take 25 minutes to make and can be loaded with extra toppings.

Cauliflower, bacon and cheese pasta bake
Cauliflower, bacon and cheese pasta bake
A simple, budget-friendly pasta bake to feed the family.

50/50 Bolognese
50/50 Bolognese comprises mince AND lentils, and makes for a nourishing, hearty meal.

Massaman curried sausages
Massaman curried sausages
Looking for a warming curry recipe? Try our massaman curry recipe! Instead of beef pieces, we used beef or lamb sausages to create a flavourful, budget-friendly dinner.

Tuna mornay
Comfort food doesn’t get better than this creamy tuna mornay! It’s a brilliant midweek dinner that the family will love.

Chicken and mushroom pizzas
Chicken and mushroom pizzas
Grab yourself a few bases, a barbecue chicken and some pizza cheese on the way home to create these tasty chicken and mushroom pizzas for dinner.

Nacho bowls
Forget battles over the last corn chip thanks to these nacho bowls. Everyone gets their fair share! We can’t guarantee too much decorum though; they are nachos after all!

Spaghetti carbonara with peas
Spaghetti carbonara with peas
This traditional creamy pasta sauce made with egg yolks, cheese and bacon is only made better by the addition of frozen peas.

Pulled chicken fajitas with cheesy toppings
Pulled chicken fajitas with cheesy toppings
If you’re a fajita fan, then you simply must try this slow cooker pulled chicken fajita recipe.

Vegetable and chickpea fritters
Vegetable and chickpea fritters
Fabulously tasty and loaded with veggies, this handy fritter recipe is a perfect lunchbox-filler. You can also serve them with bacon and a lovely poached egg for more substantial meal.

Meatball subs
Warm and comforting, this delicious meatball sub recipe will soon be a lunch box favourite.

Savoury mince
Savoury mince is one of those classic meals that is a regular favourite weeknight dinner in many households. It’s super-easy to make and also versatile to serve.

Thai fish curry
Made with soft, skinless fish and lots of Thai-inspired herbs and spices, this aromatic, yet easy fish curry can be whipped up in under 30 minutes.

Chicken satay skewers with crunchy salad
Chicken satay skewers with crunchy salad
Tender chicken skewers with delicious peanut sauce and crunchy salad makes a great lunch or light supper.

Tamarind beef stir fry with kohlrabi salad
Tamarind beef stir fry with kohlrabi salad
This fragrant beef stir fry recipe similar to a Thai beef salad, but makes use of Vietnamese mint and coriander roots and stalks which minimises waste and maximises flavour!

Pasta with spinach, mushrooms and almonds
Pasta with spinach, mushrooms and almonds
This delectable vegetarian pasta is packed with mushrooms, pecorino and crunchy almonds. Delish! It’s also good for diabetics.

Thai fish burgers with pickled vegetables
Thai fish burgers with pickled vegetables
These delicious Thai fish burgers with pickled vegetables are loaded with fresh flavours and textures, you simply can’t resist.

Vegetarian bolognese
This tempting vegetarian bolognese is so good that even the most dedicated meat eaters are sure to come around to it, and if not, then more you!