Family food - Easy Recipes, Meal Ideas & Meal Planning
We just LOVE family food! Our easy recipes and meal ideas are super easy to find, just click on the menu above and choose the type or recipes you're looking for.
Whatever you're looking to cook and make we've got hundreds of easy family recipes. We know time is precious so our easy recipes often contain cheat ideas and ways to speed them up.
We've a whole range of easy family food, from dinner recipes and simple meal ideas to slow cooker recipes and quick and easy pasta recipes and one pan dinner recipes.
Looking for kid-friendly recipes? We've loads of them to dinner ideas that are great for kids tea times with a focus on quick, easy and healthy food.
We've lunchbox recipes and ideas including some great kids lunch box menu planners to add interest and variation to their packed lunches. Wholesome soup and pasta salad recipes, healthy snacks and delicious bakes.
And we know you like to add your own flair to your cooking so there's always suggestions for switching up the recipe ingredients to create your own dishes.
Hate waste as much as we do? We've loads of suggestions for loving your leftover food and creating new meals from leftovers.
Meal Planning
Need help with meal planning? We've got you covered! Hundreds of pre-filled seasonal meal plans to choose from packed with easy meal ideas we know the whole family will love. Packed with meal planning tips and ways to organise your meals to make life easier.
A super easy slow cooker lamb stew recipe that's perfect for family dinner - this will fast become one of your favourite easy fall dinner recipes. Pendle Witch stew is the name we give the slow cooked lamb stew recipe which is inspired by many, many visits to Pendle Hill, home of the Lancashire witches....
Hosting an cosy autumn party? Warm up your guests with a Bloody Mary Soup Station, rich delicious soup and all your favourite Bloody Mary toppers! If you're throwing bonfire night parties or outdoor Halloween parties this year, then a soup station is a great way to feed your guests. Our Bloody Mary soup station has...
Deliciously easy roasted fall vegetables, perfect side dish for casseroles, stews, chicken or sausages. Why You'll LOVE These Roasted Autumn Veggies Healthy and wholesome - we kinda love a big tray of roasted autumn vegetables, they're bursting with great vitamins, all count towards your 5-a-day and are just so simple and easy to throw together....
A flavour packed Italian-style white bean soup recipe - bursting with fresh vegetables and not only is it healthy but it's low cost too! We don't know about you, but when it comes to autumn, we love to come home to a large pot of warming soup for lunch. Packed with fresh veggies, great flavours...
A super easy Apple and Blackberry Crumble recipe - mmmm spoon this delicious cosy fall dessert into bowl then dollop on the custard or clotted cream! WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS APPLE AND BLACKBERRY CRUMBLE RECIPE Super Easy To Make - the best thing about fruit crumbles is that they're really easy to prepare and cook....
These easy Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables are my go-to traybake for a healthy, flavour-packed dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, this oven roasted vegetable recipe is super versatile - serve with pasta, rice, sausages, halloumi or piled onto bruschetta. Here’s how to make them and 5 delicious ways to serve them the whole family will love!...
Looking for a mouthwatering, easy family dinner or a relaxed meal to share with friends? This Slow Cooker Pulled Ham with Homemade Ranch Slaw is tender, flavorful, and just perfect stuffed into fresh crusty bread with your favorite sides. It's one of our absolute favourite slow cooker meals - and once you try it, you'll see why!...
Air Fryer Mac and Cheese is the ultimate quick and easy comfort food! Rich, creamy, super cheesy, and ready in under 20 minutes – this no-fuss recipe is made with simple ingredients and cooked to bubbly perfection in the air fryer. Why You’ll LOVE This Creamy Air Fryer Mac and Cheese If you love cooking with...
Want to make easy brioche garlic bread at home? Our super simple homemade garlic bread recipe shows you exactly how to turn soft, buttery brioche rolls into the most delicious garlicky side dish. It’s a quick, tasty way to upgrade dinner - and it's ready in minutes! This is the perfect recipe if you’ve ever wondered how to...
When you're short on time but still want to feed the family something delicious, these quick and easy chicken dinners are absolute lifesavers. From spicy wraps to one-pan wonders, every recipe here is fuss-free and full of flavour - perfect for busy weeknights. 1. Mexican Spiced Chicken Thighs Juicy, oven-baked chicken thighs seasoned with bold...
Looking for a quick and easy chicken dinner that’s full of flavour? Our Mexican Spiced Chicken Thighs are oven baked, juicy, and perfectly seasoned with warming spices. This simple weeknight recipe is perfect for feeding the family and tastes amazing with rice, tacos, or salad. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or planning taco night, these easy...
Tuna is one of those magical pantry staples that always seems to come to the rescue — it’s affordable, packed with protein, and incredibly versatile. Whether you’re after a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a satisfying snack, tuna can be transformed into something seriously tasty (and healthy!). We’ve rounded up 10 of our favourite...
Looking for a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional tuna salad? This creamy tuna salad without mayo is full of flavour, high in protein, and perfect for a quick lunch or meal prep. Using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise gives it a lighter taste while keeping it satisfyingly creamy. This is my absolute go-to summer...
⭐️ No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Pots These little no-bake lemon cheesecake pots are light, creamy and packed with zesty flavour – perfect for spring! They’re super quick to make, no oven needed, and ideal for popping in the fridge ahead of time. A lovely easy dessert for family dinners, Easter, or just when you fancy something sweet and lemony....
A super easy spring dinner idea – our spring chicken dinner bowl has juicy air fryer chicken thighs, buttery new potatoes, and fresh spring veg all piled into a big bowl. It’s quick to make, full of flavour, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want something fresh and hearty. ⭐️ YOU'LL LOVE THIS SPRING CHICKEN DINNER BOWL...
The ultimate Easy Easter Cake! Our super easy Easter mini egg cake is perfect for when you want to bake a cake but without a whole lot of effort! WHY YOU'LL LOVE OUR EASY EASTER CAKE RECIPE ⭐️ It's made with quick and easy cheat ingredients! This chocolate Easter cake is packed to bursting with cheat...
A super easy recipe for quick air fryer meatball tacos that you can make in just 20 minutes, great for weeknight dinner. WHY YOU'LL LOVE OUR AIR FRYER MEATBALL TACO RECIPE ⭐️ Our air fryer meatball taco recipe is just the easiest thing to make! Shop bought meatballs, season, and air fry, then finish with sticky...
Super simple recipe for an easy asparagus tart - no fuss, no faff, just delicious puff pastry tart topped with fine asparagus and tangy mature cheddar cheese. I don't think there's a more perfect way to serve asparagus than in a simple tart. It makes a really nice spring lunch idea. And it's just so...
Want an easy and delicious brunch recipe? Try my jammy eggs on toast! I'll show you how to make the perfect eggs and give you some ideas for yummy extras to make it even more delicious! Now, jammy eggs on really buttery toast is one of my all time favourite breakfasts. They're like a lazy...
This super tasty spring salad is a vegetarian twist on a classic Niçoise, we skip the tuna and pile on the delicious spring vegetables, in this simple egg salad. This is one of the most beautiful spring salad recipes we make. It's delicious, pretty and almost too good to eat. Laden with tasty spring vegetables...
Our adorable miniature chocolate love hearts are the perfect homemade Valentine's Day surprise for your sweetie this year. And they're really simple to create — perfect for even the youngest of cooks! Simple cake sprinkles are all that is required to dress up a little batch of homemade chocolate hearts, which look adorable when done...
A super sweet Valentine's Day treat! Make your own pink wafer Valentines biscuits with our super easy and delicious chocolate biscuit recipe. This is a lovely, easy little Valentines biscuit recipe using pink wafer biscuits, white chocolate and gorgeously pretty heart shaped cake sprinkles. This is a great little chocolate biscuit recipe for making with...
Vegetable tart puff pastry make a super easy, delicious vegetarian Valentine's day dinner idea. Roasted Mediterranean vegetables with tangy feta cheese served in a heart shaped tart - yum! I make no apologies for how simple this recipe is. Easy recipes have to be my favourite! Our delicious vegetable tart puff pastry not only looks...
Make the most of the asparagus season with our completely delicious creamy, lemony asparagus pasta. Topped with crunchy garlicky breadcrumbs and fresh herbs. This is a real spring pasta dish, it's indulgent and creamy but with a light lemony vibe. And is there anything better than a bowlful of creamy pasta? Delicious fresh egg tagliatelle...
Need a little Veganuary inspiration? Here's 10 delicious, satisfying vegan recipes that won't leave you missing the meat! Discover a world of mouthwatering vegan dinners that will satisfy your taste buds and inspire you to embrace Veganuary with open arms. From innovative plant-based recipes to deliciously wholesome meals, we've created a collection of sensational vegan...
Say hello to our favourite Christmas chocolate bark recipe! It's a totally delicious combo of milk and white chocolate swirled together and sprinkled with pistachios, cranberries, gold dust and edible sparkly silver stars. Our Christmas chocolate bark is oh so easy to make and deliciously pretty to look at. It's the perfect Christmas recipe and ideal as...
Get those Christmas Markets vibes at home with our DELICIOUS Christmas Pigs In Blankets Platter, roasties, Yorkshire puddings and a jug of gravy. What's not to LOVE?! Why You'll LOVE This Recipe Super Easy To Make - you can throw this platter together quickly and easily with our short-cut cooking cheats and flavour tips! Cosy...
Welcome to the world of orange and cranberry rocky roads, all I can say is WOW! They taste completely amazing. They're absolutely everything I wanted them to be. A perfect thanksgiving recipe or just for munching with coffee on a cold winter day. You'll need just five ingredients to make a tray of these awesomely...
Our Spanish Chicken And Chorizo stew with chickpeas is total comfort food. Simmered slowly and served alongside creamy mashed potatoes. This is one of my favourite autumn and winter meals to make, it's just so good on a cold day, with chunks of crusty bread smothered in butter. And I love that it's totally packed...
Treat the kids to spooky spider web pizza muffins this Halloween. They're super easy, super yummy and fun! Get busy in the kitchen and cook up a spooky snack! These little Halloween spider pizza muffins are great as an after-school snack, or as a Halloween party food. Making Spider Web Pizza Muffins Is A Good...
You’re going to just LOVE this Mini Halloween Cheesecake Recipe – it’s no bake, super easy and completely delicious! Made with a mouthwateringly good Oreo cheesecake base and topped with a creamy vanilla frosting. You can decorate this Halloween treat anyway you like! Our no bake cheesecake is just super easy to make and is...
This easy Slow Cooker Chili Mac recipe is a perfect for busy weeknights. Simply toss in the ingredients and let it cook away all day, toss in the macaroni 30-minutes before serving. Super easy! This is a proper comfort food recipe! Flavor packed chili con carne, with pasta cooked into the sauce, super delicious loaded...
Oh, you have to try making your own hummus! It’s so quick and easy that I promise you’ll never buy the store-bought stuff again. You only need six simple ingredients, and within minutes, you’ve got a healthy, totally vegan snack ready to go! Once you’ve got the basic recipe down, you can start playing around...
Oh my goodness, you have to try my bubble and squeak recipe - it's so tasty! Honestly, I always make extra mashed potatoes just so I can enjoy bubble & squeak with a fried egg on top the next day. It's one of my favourite leftovers dishes! It’s super simple, but if you can make...
Craving a quick chocolate fix? This chocolate brownie mug cake is packed with gooey white chocolate chips, requires just a handful of ingredients, and is ready in under 5 minutes, start to finish. It’s rich, fudgy, and perfect when you need dessert in a flash - plus, it cooks in just 2 minutes! WHY YOU'LL...
Oh, you’re going to love this super easy Chicken Rogan Josh recipe! It’s perfect for those nights when you want a delicious curry but don’t want to spend ages buying a ton of herbs and spices. This is my go-to for a quick weeknight dinner – it’s packed with flavor but uses a few cooking...
Cowboy Pie is proper old school comfort food! Juicy sausages with baked beans topped with cheesy mashed potatoes. Perfect cold weather food! When it comes to comfort food you really can't beat a plate piled high with Cowboy Pie! Juicy sausages, cooked in a smoky tomato and baked bean sauce, topped with creamy mashed potatoes...
Sardines on toast is my go-to for a cheap, easy meal when I’m in a rush! It’s like a little taste of the Mediterranean and packed with Omega-3 – win-win! You can keep it super basic or fancy it up a bit, but either way, it’s one of those quick, store cupboard meals that always...
You know what I absolutely love whipping up for a quick, no-fuss dinner? Tomato and mascarpone pasta sauce! It's one of my go-tos because it’s super simple, and you only need a few ingredients. The sauce is rich, flavourful, and so creamy – perfect for tossing through some freshly cooked pasta. I usually top it...
There’s just something about autumn that makes me want to get busy in the kitchen whipping up cozy fall treats and sharing them with my favourite people! The crisp nip in the air, the beautiful colours on the trees, and all those warm, comforting flavours like apple, cinnamon, and pumpkin… it’s the perfect excuse to...
You have to try my favorite sweet potato soup - it’s so easy, super tasty, and perfect for cold autumn and winter days! I roast the sweet potatoes to get that extra burst of flavor, then add a bit of sage for a warm, cozy vibe. And the best part? It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and...
Let me show you how to make the perfect apple crumble - super easy, totally delicious, and the ultimate autumn comfort food! The only tricky part? Deciding if you want to top it with thick vanilla custard, a dollop of clotted cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream! The best apple crumble recipe should...