Dinner Ideas

Your kids are going to love these budget friendly dinner recipes almost as much as you. Not only are they incredibly tasty, they are effortless to make on busy school nights with just a handful of basic, cheap ingredients. Looking for quick, simple and tasty ideas for dinner?

  • Get a double dose of seafood deliciousness with these Crab-Stuffed Lobster Tails for two.
  • It is frequently served with onions, capers, and seasonings, and raw egg yolk on top.
  • It’s actually pretty amazing that it can go from a tasteless blob to meaty, savory cubes in just 20 minutes.
  • Serve these soup recipes with a salad or bake a batch of fluffy Dinner Rolls.
  • King Ranch chicken casserole stacks layers of tortillas, shredded chicken, and cheese, all smothered in a creamy sauce.
  • Easy to make and easier to love, it’ll quickly become a staple in your weekly meal routine.

Plus, pasta salad is served cold and keeps well in the fridge and lunch boxes. Two pepper halves, each filled with an egg, comprise one serving. Not only will you get protein from the eggs, but bell peppers are a great source of nutrients that support immunity, such as vitamins A and C . Yogurt parfaits are enjoyable for both kids and adults, and you don’t even need a specific recipe to make them. Start with a toasted slice of 100% whole grain, rye, or sourdough bread. In a small bowl, smash together half of an avocado with some lime or lemon juice.

Vegetarian family food

The name of this tummy-warming dinner pasta bake with jarred spaghetti sauce says it all. It’s easy to assemble, super cheesy with mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan cheeses, and bakes in your oven in under an hour. You can feel great about serving this oven-baked fish dish with a kid-approved crunchy topping. Children will love this “fish stick-style” dinner, and you’ll love that it has only 5 ingredients, and is baked instead of fried. Copycat California Pizza Kitchen BBQ Chicken Pizza is delicious and very easy to make. It’s topped with bbq sauce, shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and red onions.

  • This way it doesn’t get overcooked while sitting in the soup.
  • This comforting bowl of creamy curried lentils, soft sweet leeks and juicy chicken thighs is just what you need on…
  • Packed with yellow onion, red potatoes, chorizo, and Manchego or cheddar cheese, this single-skillet dish is ready in 30 minutes.
  • Lasagna is rarely counted as a light dinner idea, but this deconstructed lasagna definitely fits the bill.
  • A wonderful combination of flavours takes centre stage in this autumnal pasta dish.
  • Try our lightly-spiced vegan curry for a wholesome midweek meal for four.

Start your morning off on the right note with these healthy breakfasts. From oats to smoothies, these recipes are packed with fruit, including apples, berries and bananas. Plus, each recipe includes fiber and protein to help you feel full and energized for your day ahead.

Pineapple Ham (Spiral Ham Recipe)

We also like to squeeze on a little ketchup and mustard along with some fresh tomato or lettuce if we have them on hand. You can prepare some of these recipes in advance, and store them in an airtight container for a few days at room temperature or longer in the refrigerator. Some can even be made much further in advance and frozen, according to recipe directions.

  • Italian-American chicken parmesan is a top-rated family recipe that is easy to make at home.
  • They go great with a side of black beans with feta cheese and a few slices of lime.
  • This chana masala is made with freshly powdered spices, onions, tomatoes, herbs making the chana taste like the ones you get on the streets of Delhi.
  • This chickpea curry is the ultimate healthy and easy weeknight dinner!