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30 of our favourite dinner ideas for when you need inspiration

When you've got a family to feed.

Recipes that stand the test of time!

The annoying thing about dinner is that you need to make it night, after night, after night and it never ends! It can be difficult to come up with new ideas every night of the week so we’ve put together this collection of 30 mid-week meals you can turn to when you’re tired of coming up with ideas – enough to cover you for a whole month.

Plenty of variety with healthy dishes, quick and easy meals, vegetarian dinners, beef, healthy pork, noodles, stir-fries and more. Looking for more quick and easy meal ideas? Find inspiration in this exciting collection of fail-safe dinner winners.

Spaghetti Marinara

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Spaghetti marinara

Spaghetti marinara

A classic, easy seafood pasta made using a mix of fresh seafood tossed through a simple, tasty tomato sauce and spaghetti.

Sweet curried sausages

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Sweet curried sausages

Sweet curried sausages

This classic curried sausage casserole has added apple and sultanas for a hint of sweetness to the dish. Cooked in under half an hour, it’s a simple mid-week meal the whole family will love it! Switch it up with pork sausages, which also pair perfectly with sweet flavours.

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TOP TIP

TOP TIP: Swap the protein in any of these recipes for pulled pork, pork mince, or pork sausage to put a tasty twist on traditional dishes. This high-protein meat is versatile, easy to cook with and packed with vitamins and minerals — plus it’s so delicious the kids will never know the difference! From meatball parmigiana to Greek-style pork cutlets, pork is a fast and flavoursome substitute.

creamy chicken pie recipe

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Creamy chicken pie

Our easy creamy chicken pie with puff pastry is full of corn, leek and vegetables for a hearty and comforting family dinner idea. Check out the recipe here to find your next favourite family dinner.

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Our best spaghetti bolognese

Our best spaghetti bolognese

This classic Italian tomato and beef sauce never fails to delight both young and old served with tender spaghetti for a hearty family meal.

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Chicken kiev

Chicken kiev

Chicken breast stuffed with garlic butter is the perfect family meal – nourishing, warm and delicious! Fussy eaters will be licking their plates clean!

Cottage pie recipe

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Cottage pie

Cottage pie

This classic family favourite made from deliciously seasoned beef mince mixture and topped with buttery potato mash is the ultimate comfort dish.

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One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice

One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice

This one pot family dinner of tender and succulent chicken in a sweet yet savoury apricot sauce served with soft creamy rice is an ideal comfort dish.

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Beef pad see ew

Beef pad see ew

This classic stir-fried noodle dish is one of the most popular Thai takeaway dishes. Rice noodles in a rich soy-based suce that you can make at home

Salmon patties

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Salmon patties

Packed with textures of flaky salmon and creamy potato mash, these patties make an excellent snack for kids and adults alike. Add veg for a full meal

Easy roast chicken

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Easy roast chicken breast with vegies

Easy roast chicken breast recipe with vegies

This chicken breast dish is an one-pan dinner featuring delicious vegies and a tasty crumb topping. An easy all-in-one meal for ease & save washing up

capsicum, chilli and hoisin chicken

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27 quick and tasty chicken stir-fries

27 quick and tasty chicken stir-fries

Our chicken stir fry recipes include stir fries with noodles, rice, Asian oyster sauce, satay peanut sauce, vegetables & other healthy ingredients.

san choy bow

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28 Healthy dinner ideas

28 Healthy dinner ideas

A fantastic selection of easy, healthy dinners including pastas, burgers, tacos, curries and more that will keep bellies and tastebuds satisfied.

Fettuccine carbonara

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Fettuccine carbonara

Fettuccine carbonara

This creamy, comforting pasta made with pancetta, eggs and parmesan is one of those classic Italian pasta sauces you want to have in your repertoire.

Butter chicken

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Slow-cooker butter chicken

This butter chicken is the ultimate mild and creamy chicken curry. Made in a slow cooker to create an extra tender & tasty curry.

Fish and chips

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Beer-battered fish and chips

Beer-battered fish and chips

This recipe calls for twice-cooked chips. The second fry gives them a golden colour and that deliciously crispy crust we all love. Trust us, it’s worth it.

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Quick salami and olive chicken cacciatore

Quick salami and olive chicken cacciatore

This chicken cacciatore with tomatoes, onions, and a dash of wine will be ready in under an hour. We’ve added salami and olives for extra flavour.

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Coconut, tomato and lentil soup

Coconut, tomato and lentil soup

This hearty vegan soup is packed with flavour from lentils, fresh tomato, curry powder and coconut milk. Reduce the stock and turn it into a curry

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Fresh tomato mini pizzas

Fresh tomato mini pizzas

Topped with fresh tomatoes, a vibrant salsa verde and buffalo mozzarella, homemade pizza doesn’t get much more spring fresh than this.

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Caulifower mac ‘n’ cheese

Caulifower mac ‘n’ cheese

Traditional comfort food is given a vegan twist with this creamy cauliflower mac ‘n’ cheese.

SATAY CHICKEN

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Satay chicken

Satay chicken

Spicy Indonesian flavours of chilli and coconut with a rich peanut-ty sauce with chicken tenderloins creates a tasty weeknight meal for the family.

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Thermomix swedish meatballs with gravy & mash

Thermomix swedish meatballs with gravy & mash

Move over IKEA these meatballs are the only swedish meatball recipe you need and they’re super easy to make in your Thermomix.

Thai Beef Salad

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Thai beef salad

Thai beef salad

Light, fresh and packed with tangy flavours, this classic Asian beef salad is great for a healthy, hearty lunch or a simple low-carb dinner.

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Slow-cooked beef ragu with pappardelle

Slow-cooked beef ragu with pappardelle

This rich Italian slow-cooked beef ragu sauce is served with light pappardelle pasta for a fun twist on bolognese. Comfort food all year round.

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Zucchini fritters with garlic yoghurt sauce

Zucchini fritters with garlic yoghurt sauce

These hot and crunchy fritters make a great snack or light lunch. Served with a creamy garlic yoghurt sauce for a delicious lunch-box treat.

Teriyaki chicken bento

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Teriyaki chicken bento

Teriyaki chicken bento

Sweet, savoury, and sticky teriyaki sauce is a staple of Japanese cuisine perfect for preparing lunches for school or work with this classic favourite

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Teriyaki salmon with edamame and cucumber rice salad

Teriyaki salmon with edamame and cucumber rice salad

Salmon fillet, marinated in this homemade Japanese-style sauce, is perfectly paired with a low-GI rice salad full of edamame and cucumber.

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Five-ingredient green olive and lemon chicken

Five-ingredient green olive and lemon chicken

Green olive and lemon makes for a tender and tasty slow-cooked chicken dish. You can use natural string to tie the legs in place of small steel skewers.

mixed mushroom risotto

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Slow-cooker mushroom risotto

Slow-cooker mushroom risotto

Take the fuss out of making risotto with your slow cooker. A mix of dried and fresh mushrooms creates a dish rich in warm, earthy flavours.

Easy chicken parmigiana

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Easy chicken parmigiana

Easy chicken parmigiana

Smother perfectly cooked chicken schnitzel with a simple tomato pasta sauce, melted cheese and fresh basil to recreate this tasty pub classic.

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Lasagne bolognese

Lasagne bolognese

This is the way lasagne is traditionally made in Bologna ­ with chicken liver and milk in the sauce. You’ll never go back to your old lasagne recipe again after you taste our version.

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