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This veggie packed chilli con carne is a weeknight winner- and it helps make an awesome lunch the next day! A one pot wonder the whole family will love.

Veggie packed chilli con carne

olive oil

onion (diced)

garlic (minced)

yellow capsicum (diced)

beef mince

tsps paprika

garlic powder

cumin powder

tsps oregano

tsp chilli flakes (adjust

tsps beefstock powder

carrot (diced)

zucchini (diced)

crushed tomatoes

passata

tin of black beans (drained and rinsed)

water

frozen corn

Coriander

Add the olive oil to a deep lidded frypan over medium heat (I love this pan from RACO SmartRelease).

Fry the onion and garlic until they start to soften.

Add the capsicum and fry for 2 minutes.

Add the beef mince and brown quickly.

Add all the herbs and spices and mix through well to coat the beef and veggies.

Add the beef stock powder (this helps to add flavour).

Add the zucchini and carrot and mix through.

Add the tomato passata and the crushed tomatoes and stir well to combine.

Add the water and the black beans.

Put a lid on the pan and cook for 1 hour.

Remove the lid and stir through the frozen corn.

Cook for 10 minutes more so the sauce can thicken and become super thick and glossy.

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This best ever veggie packed chilli con carne is a weeknight winner & it helps make an awesome lunch the next day. A one-pot wonder the whole family will love.

best ever veggie packed chilli con carne

Sausage pasta bake is a winner, especially with roasted veggies, cream and Parmesan! This recipe makes a lovely comforting, creamy dinner for the whole family.


Creamy sausage pasta bake 

red onion,

peppers,

trimmed,

sausages (around 400 grams/14 ounces), each cut into 3 pieces

penne

300 milliliters/10fl oz single cream

grams/1¾ Cheddar cheese

salt and black pepper

A gnocchi bake is a super comforting and easy one-pan family dinner. A bit like a pasta bake just using a bag of gnocchi and some veggies straight out of the freezer.

The great thing about only using one pan is you hardly have to wash up!

Each serving provides 405 kcal, 19g protein, 22g carbohydrates (of which 9g sugars), 26g fat (of which 14.5g saturates), 5g fibre and 1.1g salt.


One-pan gnocchi bake

butter

onion, finely sliced

tbsp plain flour

400 milliliters/14fl oz milk, full-fat

Dijon

150 grams/5½oz mature cheddar,

500 grams/1lb 2 ounces shop-bought gnocchi

broccoli florets

100 grams/3½ oz frozen peas

cherry tomatoes, halved

Miguel Barclay makes an easy, creamy gnocchi bake with frozen veg. Perfect family fare.

One-pot gnocchi bake

This meatball pasta bake is a super-easy family meal that uses a small amount meat but lots of veg. Swap the homemade meatballs for ready-made if you like.


Mini meatball pasta bake 

beef mince (around 15% fat)

grams/1¾oz breadcrumbs

oregano

onion, finely chopped

150 grams/5½oz button mushrooms, halved

courgette,

garlic cloves, crushed

can chopped tomatoes

tomato purée

400 milliliters/14fl oz vegetable stock,

bay leaf

225 grams/8 ounces dried pasta shapes,

grams/3½oz cheddar, grated

These family-friendly dinner ideas are quick, easy and delicious! Feeding kids can be a challenge, and these kid-friendly recipes are picky eater approved. Start with this easy vegetarian chili mac recipe, a one pot 30 minute meal!

40 Best Kid-Friendly Dinner Recipes

onion

bell pepper (chopped small, any color)

carrots

chili powder (or

cumin

salt

can diced tomatoes

elbow macaroni pasta (whole wheat

can black beans

red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)

shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey jack, mozzarella,

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet* or pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and carrots and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.

Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt to the pan with the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.

Stir in the diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, pasta, black beans, kidney beans and water. Stir.

Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover, and cook, stirring every few minutes, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 12-15 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in most of the cheese, reserving a little for sprinkling on top. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese. Serve.

Air Fryer Salmon Bites are delightfully crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside. Tossed in the perfect spice blend, these bite-sized pieces of salmon are cooked to perfection in the air fryer. This recipe is not only delicious but also packed with omega-3 fatty acids and high-quality protein. It&#39;s an easy, healthy, and flavorful dish that can be served as an appetizer or a main course.

Air Fryer Salmon Bites

salmon

tsp smoked paprika

tsp kosher salt

Prep Salmon: With a sharp knife, Cut Salmon filet into cubes roughly the same size. Then, add salmon chunks into a large bowl, place your salmon cubes and drizzle olive oil on to them. Next, combine all your favorite spices and gently rub the mixture generously over the salmon until thoroughly covered.

Air Fry: Now it&#39;s time to let the air fryer work its magic. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees for a few minutes. Place the salmon pieces in a single layer into the air fryer basket. Cook your salmon for about 8 to 8 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking. Serve with fresh lemon slices for optimal flavor!

Storage: Keep any air fried salmon leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can keep them refrigerated for up to 2 days.Reheat: simply preheat the air fryer before placing the salmon chunks in your air fryer and cooking them for about 2-3 minutes at 365 degrees.

Introduce exotic flavours to your kids with this subtly spiced, fragrant Thai chicken curry. Make it in 30 minutes and refrigerate leftovers for tomorrow's lunch

Child-friendly Thai chicken noodles

sugar snap peas

tbsp oil

spring onions

garlic

tsp grated ginger

x chicken breasts,

1-1 ½ tbsp Thai curry paste (we used Thai Taste)

coconut milk

limes

frozen peas

nests egg noodles

coriander

Blanch the sugar snap peas in a bowl of boiling water for 2 mins, then drain. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the spring onions, garlic, ginger and chicken. Gently fry for 2-3 mins. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute more. Add the coconut milk to the pan, along with a splash of water, the lime juice, peas and sugar snap peas. Gently bubble for around 5 mins until the chicken is cooked through.

Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the pack instructions. Drain. Stir the noodles through the sauce, scatter with coriander and serve with a wedge of lime for squeezing over.

Easy Beef Egg Roll Bowl is a family-friendly keto dinner recipe made in one pan in under 20 minutes. Family isn&#x27;t low carb? Serve it over rice or noodles!

Easy Beef Egg Roll Bowl

coconut oil

lb beef

garlic (, minced)

ginger

red pepper flakes

soy sauce

Tablespoon rice vinegar

sesame oil

12-16 oz bag coleslaw mix

Sriracha scallions

In a large skillet or wok, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking up as it cooks. Drain excess grease, if desired.

Add the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes and saute for a minute or two.

Stir in the soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

Add the coleslaw mix and stir in until heated through and slightly wilted, which should take just another three or four minutes.

Spoon into bowls and serve with sriracha hot sauce and sliced scallions, if desired.

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Easy Beef Egg Roll Bowl is a family-friendly keto dinner recipe made in one pan in under 20 minutes. Family isn't low carb? Serve it over rice or noodles!

Over the years I have noticed little things that help make a kid-friendly meal. Here is my go-to list of dinner ideas for kids!!

50+ Dinner Ideas for Kids

crescent rolls

hot dogs

egg (lightly beaten)

sesame seeds (for topping)

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.

Open the can of crescent rolls and separate the dough into triangles.

At the widest end of the triangle piece, place a hot dog length-wise and roll it up in the dough. Place each roll up on the baking sheet.

In a small bowl, combine egg and water. Brush egg wash over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and press gently into rolls.

Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.

This Speedy Satay Chicken recipe is a quick, minced (ground) chicken dinner ready in under 20 minutes. Juicy chicken is simmered in a creamy coconut peanut sauce that coats every piece, perfect served over rice with fresh toppings. An easy weeknight, family-friendly dinner that delivers takeaway-style flavour with minimal effort.

Speedy Satay Chicken

400 ml (13½ fl oz) coconut milk

chicken stock

(90 g) natural smooth peanut butter

tbsp kecap manis (see note 1)

tsp dark soy sauce

brown onion, finely diced

tbsp garlic

chicken

tbsp water, if needed

tbsp mild curry powder

½ tsp ground turmeric

tsp sweet paprika

tsp white sugar

½ tsp sea salt flakes,

jasmine rice rice

Lebanese (short/Persian) cucumbers, sliced

¼ red onion, sliced

(40 g) crushed peanuts

coriander (cilantro), leaves picked

Lime wedges, to serve

Chilli oil, to serve (optional)

Make the satay sauce –

Place all the sauce ingredients in a jug and whisk until smooth. Set aside.

Cook the chicken –

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1–2 minutes. Add the chicken mince and cook, breaking it up as you go, for 3–4 minutes. Break the chicken up just enough – don’t over-stir. You want juicy, chunky pieces.

Add the spices –

Add the water to the pan to deglaze and scrape up any stuck-on bits if needed, followed immediately by the curry powder, turmeric, paprika, sugar and sea salt flakes.

Add the satay sauce –

Add the satay sauce and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy and creamy.

Finish and serve –

Turn off the heat, season with extra salt to taste. Spoon the chicken over hot rice and serve with cucumber, red onion, crushed peanuts, coriander, a squeeze of lime juice (essential) and a drizzle of chilli oil, if using.

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Satay Chicken | Easy 20 Minute Dinner

This hearty stovetop cabbage ground beef casserole is the perfect one-pot dinner with  unstuffed cabbage roll vibes but weeknight friendly. Made with cooked rice, Italian seasoning, and tomato flavors, then finished with melty cheese, it comes together in about 40 minutes perfect healthy dinner.

Stovetop Cabbage and Ground Beef Casserole

beef

black pepper (divided)

paprika

Italian seasoning

onion powder

tomato paste

can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes

Worcestershire sauce (sub coconut aminos for gluten-free)

white rice

green cabbage

mozzarella cheese

Add the oil to a Dutch oven or a large oven-safe skillet with high sides and heat over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the grated carrot and sauté until just starting to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the ground beef and break into crumbles while browning. Sprinkle the meat with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, all of the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Once the meat is cooked (about 7 minutes) add the garlic and tomato paste.  Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Add the crushed tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce, and the remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and lower heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for about 7 minutes

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