100 quick and easy meals
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100 quick and easy meals
1. 20-minute homemade pizza - My Daddy Cooks
A delicious pizza made from scratch in just 20 minutes - exactly what every busy parent needs.
Find the recipe here.
2. Pulled pork pizza
Perfect for using up leftover pulled pork. This pizza only takes 15 minutes to make.
Serve with a crunchy salad for a light family meal.
Find the recipe here.
3. Fishy pizza
This smoked mackerel pizza makes a nice change from a traditional pizza, and is ready in just 15 minutes.
Find the recipe here.
4. Bagel pizzas
Melt-in-the-mouth and oh-so delicious, these are quick and easy to make.
Photo:New York Bakery Co
5. Pitta bread pizza
This recipe is so much cheaper than shop-bought pizza, and the kids can join in, too.
Find the recipe here.
7. Ratatouille
A calcium-rich recipe, which is packed with healthy vegetables - quick and easy ratatouille.
Find the recipe here.
8. Quick Quorn chilli
Speedy vegetarian chilli con carne, perfect for a meat-free night.
Find the simple recipe here.
9. Mini meatballs in tomato sauce
The modern parent's staple with endless variations, this quick dinner only takes 20 minutes.
Find the recipe here.
10. Spinach and lentil curry
A quick and easy vegetarian curry by celebrity chef James Martin.
Find the recipe here.
11. Meatball, mozzarella and gnocchi gratin
A warming family meal that can be made in 20 minutes.
Find the recipe here.
12. Creamy tomato and bacon soup
This filling, flavoursome soup can be cooked in just 15 minutes.
Find the recipe here.
13. Chilled avocado and pea soup
This is definitely a recipe for the summer months.
Serve with crusty bread for a tasty, light supper.
Find the recipe here.
14. Green gazpacho
Another cooling summer recipe, that can be served with bread for a light family meal.
Find the recipe here.
16. Fish finger butty with lemon mayo
Easy family dinner idea that's quick to make and a bit of a treat for everyone.
Find the tasty recipe here.
17. Fish cakes
Fishy deliciousness, a wonderful comfort food for all the family, that can be made in under 20 minutes.
Find the recipe here.
18. Smoked salmon 'not bagel'
A delicious and nutritious alternative to a regular roll.
Serve with a salad for a speedy, light family dinner.
Find the recipe here.
19. Smoked salmon omelette
This sumptuous omelette is brimming with luscious smoked salmon and is a perfect quick dinner for the whole family.
Find the recipe here.
20. Prawn stir-fry
A quick and easy dinner, using a selection of colourful vegetables and prawns.
Black bean sauce goes well with this one but you can use other sauces if this is too hot for your family's taste.
Here's the recipe for prawn stir-fry
21. Danish potato pancakes with smoked salmon
Traditional savoury pancakes that be rustled up in minutes, for the whole family.
Find the recipe here.
22. Garlic prawns
Prawns are low in fat, packed with protein, and super speedy to cook.
Check out our recipe here.
24. Lemon sole
Lemon sole has a very delicate flavour, so it's especially good for children who don't particularly like other types of fish. It's also super-quick to cook.
Check out our recipe here.
25. Baked trout with ginger
Bag-baked trout with ginger soy by Annabel Karmel.
With a milder flavour than salmon, trout is a good fish to try if children find salmon a little overpowering.
Find the recipe here.
26. Grilled mackerel
Grilled mackerel in oil, herb and lemon marinade, that's ready in 20 minutes.
Find the recipe here.
27. Smoked salmon pasta
A really quick and simple one-pan pasta recipe, which only takes 20 minutes to make.
Find the recipe here.
28. Double salmon pasta sauce
A great way to get your children to eat fish, and this can be made in under 20 minutes.
Find the recipe here.
29. Toddler curly salmon pasta
Try our healthy toddler meal recipes that won’t take forever to prepare and are great for young children.
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30. Chicken & pesto pasta
A quick and easy to make meal that's a perfect standby, mid-week meal for everyone.
Find the recipe here.
31. Vegetable penne with asparagus and peas
A lovely light family supper that can be made in 20 minutes.
Find the recipe here.
32. Tagliatelle with broccoli and Tallegio sauce
A quick pasta with a rich cheese sauce. This definitely tastes like it takes longer than 20 minutes to make.
Find the super simple recipe here.
33. One-pot macaroni cheese
A super cheesy, super speedy dinner - ready in 12 minutes flat.
Find the recipe here.
34. Easy vegetable pasta
This is possibly the easiest dish on this list.
Find the delicious recipe here.
35. Blue cheese and bacon pasta
This pasta dish is a good way to use up any leftover Stilton or any other blue cheese (though not for your under-ones. You could substitute the blue cheese with cheddar for babies under 12 months).
Find the recipe here.
36. Chicken and asparagus herby pasta
A 20-minute creamy pasta that everyone will love.
Find the recipe here.
37. Pasta with chicken and peas
This recipe is tasty and colourful with just a hint of warming horseradish.
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38. Tuna and sweetcorn pasta
A quick and easy weekday dinner, using store cupboard basics.
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39. Tomato, cheese and pesto pasta
A great recipe to have up your sleeve when there's not much time to cook.
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40. Roasted salmon pasta
Simple yet so delicious - quick to make, so perfect for a mid-week meal.
Find the recipe here.
41. Chicken, mushroom and broccoli pasta
A great recipe for using up leftover chicken from your Sunday roast.
Find the super-quick recipe here.
42. Speedy carbonara
A simple dish, which requires minimal cooking and is just so tasty.
This recipe uses Parma ham, which means the sauce requires no cooking. as the heat of the pasta simply cooks it through when mixed in. You can also use fried pancetta.
Here's the recipe for Speedy Carbonara and one for no cook carbonara, too.
43. Noodles and peas
This quick and easy pasta recipe can be made with your favourite types of pasta and vegetables.
Find the recipe here.
44. Easy salmon and spring vegetable pasta - My Daddy Cooks
This dish is unbelievable and can be cooked in 10 minutes!
Find the super-speedy recipe here.
45. Gnocchi with kale, lemon and garlic
A filling family pasta dish that can be rustled up in under half an hour.
Find the recipe here.
46. Gnocchi with avocado pesto
Pesto is a great store-cupboard ingredient that can be added to some super quick meals.
Find this great gnocchi recipe here.
47. Cheesy ham pasta bake
This recipe is quick and easy to cook, making it ideal as a mid-week family supper.
Find the recipe here.
48. Beef and broccoli stir-fry
Make a tasty beef stir-fry in minutes.
Stir-frying is a brilliant way to whip up a tasty meal in a hurry. This dish is packed with nutrients and is tasty, too.
Of course you can also use other meats for a stir-fry, including chicken, pork and fish.
Here are two more recipes to try for a speedy stir-fry:
Chicken stir-fry
Mackerel stir-fry
49. Leftover rice kebabs
A fantastic, quick and simple way to use up leftover rice!
Find the recipe here.
50. Chicken stir-fry
A great dish for getting children who are shy of vegetables to enjoy them.
Find the recipe here.
51. Chicken kebabs
If you marinate the chicken beforehand, it soaks up extra flavour.
The actual cooking takes minutes. Brilliant on the barbecue, but you can do these under the grill for an all year-round family meal. Serve with salad or couscous.
Veggie kebabs are brilliant either as a side dish or main course, too. Or why not try these lamb kofta kebabs for something a bit different?
52. American fried chicken
A healthier version of the takeaway version and a great family treat .
Find this simple recipe here.
53. Bubble and squeak
A great way to use up leftovers from a Sunday roast and it's so quick to prepare and cook.
Find the recipe here.
54. Sweet potato, tuna and sweetcorn tortilla
A completely nutritious and speedy family dinner.
Find the easy recipe here.
55. Huevos rancheros in a hurry
Huevos rancheros - a quick and easy egg dish with a slight kick!
Find the recipe here.
56. Omelette in a bag
This is a great way to get children eating eggs, and it's really quick to make.
Find out how, here.
57. Scrambled eggs
Scrambled egg with watercress are great for any meal, they don't have to be reserved for breakfast.
Serve on wholemeal toast for a quick and filling meal.
Find the recipe here.
58. Eggs Benedict
Classic eggs Benedict with homemade Hollandaise sauce is a great light tea that can be made in a matter of minutes.
Find the recipe here.
60. Smoked salmon and poached eggs on toast
An indulgent breakfast or a super-speedy dinner.
The egg and salmon provide an abundance of protein, and the toast gives you all important carbs, for an all-round nutritious light dinner.
Find the easy recipe here.
61. Avocado and egg quesadilla
Have an impromptu Mexican night and make these amazing quesadilla in under 20 minutes.
Find the recipe here.
62. Baked eggs
63. No-bread burritos
These egg rolls filled with brown rice make a super-healthy and filling midweek dinner.
Find the recipe here.
64. Eggy bread
If you can't get your kids to eat scrambled eggs, this is the next best thing. Eggy bread is super quick, too.
Serve with beans for a filling meal.
Find the recipe here.
65. Vegetable frittata
A gut-healthy frittata packed with veg that can be made in 20 minutes.
Find the recipe here.
66. Courgette frittata
A quick and filling meal made with eggs and courgettes, that can be rustled up in under 20 minutes.
Find the recipe here.
67. Goat's cheese omelette
A quick and filling omelette, eggs are amazing for creating nutritious quick meals.
Find the recipe here.
68. Croissant with baked beans
The perfect, quick weekend treat meal to fill hungry tums in a hurry.
Find the recipe here.
70. Corn fritters
Sweetcorn fritters are so simple to make.
Serve with rice and a salad for a speedy mid-week meal.
Find the recipe here.
71. Chicken and mushroom pancakes
An easy recipe the kids will love that can be on the table in 20 minutes.
Find the recipe here.
72. Baked bean curry
This is a good, quick and very healthy meal for all the family.
Find the recipe here.
73. Fruity couscous
A tasty, fruity couscous that all the family will love. Add some cooked chicken to serve and make it a simple full meal.
Find this recipe here.
74. Kale and feta tabbouleh
A healthy Middle-Eastern salad that's easy to prepare for a quick mid-week meal.
Find the recipe here.
76. Cheesy beans and bacon quesadillas
These quick and easy quesadillas are great for sharing!
Find the recipe here.
77. Blackened chicken San Fran quinoa salad
A wonderfully colourful and flavoursome dish ready in 20 minutes.
Find the recipe here.
79. Chicken and blackberry salad
A quick, beautiful and protein-packed salad with berries, chicken and feta.
Find the recipe here.
80. Sticky kicking chicken watermelon radish salad and crunchy noodles
A Jamie Oliver family special. This quick recipe is definitely worth a try.
Find the recipe here.
Photo:© Jamie Oliver Enterprises Limited 2012, by David Loftus
81. Turkey, kale and chestnut stir-fry
A healthy stir-fry using leftover turkey, this recipe only takes 10 minutes.
You can swap the turkey for any cooked meat you have available, or use seafood, which is equally quick to cook.
Find the recipe here.
82. Turkey and mozzarella loaf
A loaf stuffed with turkey, cranberry sauce and mozzarella. A nice quick dinner that would be great for the summer months, when everyone wants to eat lighter.
Find the recipe here.
83. Bean salad jars
Mexican-inspired salad jars packed with beans, cheese and veg. This is a great quick-fix dinner, which is super healthy too.
Find the recipe here.
84. Prawn, mango and avocado salad
Prawn salad with lime dressing. A protein packed salad that's also high in vitamin C.
Find the recipe here.
85. Feta and broccoli quinoa
A nutritious mix of quinoa with veggies, the wholesome salad is super-quick to make.
Find the recipe here.
86. Carrot, feta and pistachio salad
A nutritious and filling carrot salad that takes no time to make.
Find the recipe here.
87. Avocado, strawberry and spinach salad
An impressive salad that's actually really simple.
Find the recipe here.
88. Chicken and apple salad
A filling salad full of lean protein that's super-quick to pull together.
Find the recipe here.
89. Turkey salad jars
Turkey, sweetcorn and veg salad jars make a great light dinner, perfect in summer.
Find the recipe here.
90. Prawn satay salad jars
Tasty noodle jars that aren't only super healthy, but only take 10 minutes to make.
Of course, you could just serve it in bowls!
Find the recipe here.
91. Goat's cheese and apple salad
A super quick and healthy dinner, perfect in warmer weather.
Find the recipe here.
92. Kale and avocado salad
Kale is packed with nutrients such as vitamin A, C, manganese, iron, calcium and potassium, so very nutritious for the family.
Find the recipe here.
93. Leftover bolognese wraps
Perfect leftover recipe that can be ready in minutes.
Serve with sour cream and chilli cheddar.
Find the recipe here.
94. Turkey and cranberry wrap
Try making some healthy and delicious wraps today. Quick and simple, serve with some potato wedges for a filling dinner.
Find our wrap recipe here.
95. Sticky chicken wraps
Sticky chicken with tomato, avocado, lettuce, cucumber slices and mozzarella.
Serve with potato wedges for a filling family meal.
Find the recipe here.
96. Mini cheesy sweetcorn pancakes
These can be cooked in as little as two minutes.
Serve with salad and beans to make a hearty family dinner.
Find the recipe here.
97. Garlic mushrooms
Serve these creamy garlic mushrooms with a green salad and some warm ciabatta.
Find the recipe here.
98. Smoked salmon & crunchy slaw wrap
Serve these super-quick wraps with potato wedges for a filling dinner.
Find the recipe here.
99. Mackerel fajitas
Super-quick and healthy. Serve with a salad and some potato wedges for a great dinner.
Find the recipe here.
100. Poached salmon and potato salad
Flaked salmon with potatoes and crème fraîche, ready in just 20 minutes.
Find the recipe here.
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