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.
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...
If you're on the hunt for a totally delicious veggie chili, then you’ve got to try our butternut squash and black bean chilli! It’s warming, hearty, and super easy to make—perfect for when you need a cozy, comforting meal. This simple yet flavorful chili gets a smoky kick from chipotle, and it’s packed with seasonal...
I’ve got to say, homemade fresh green pepper salsa is so much better than the jarred stuff—and it’s ridiculously easy to whip up! I love making a big batch to keep in the fridge, and the best part? It’s packed with veggies, so you’re sneaking in a few of your five-a-day with every scoop! Here’s...
25 Easy After School Snack Ideas For Kids, that won't spoil dinner! Perfect for keeping little ones filled up until dinnertime. If like me you hear "mum I'm hungry" roared at you the minute they walk through the door then this is for you. We've put together a list of super easy snacks to help...
A fabulous Fall Squash Cake with Orange Spiked Cream Cheese Frosting. A totally delicious autumn cake, that's super easy to make and totally delicious to eat! PERFECT FALL CAKE RECIPE Autumn is the most delicious time of year! We've been busy in the kitchen cooking up a storm with the gorgeous seasonal squash that are...
Wondering what to serve with fajitas? We've got 10 tasty side dishes you'll want to make on repeat! The kids love Fajita Friday - succulent spicy chicken with peppers and onions all wrapped up in warm tortillas. But alongside the usual soured cream and shredded cheese I always add some sides. So when it comes...
Warm up your mornings with our cozy fall breakfast recipes! Our favorite comforting dishes perfect for crisp autumn days. Start your day with a warm pumpkin spice waffles or the sweet, spiced aroma of apple cinnamon pancakes. Imagine tucking into soft, buttery apple muffins, still warm from the oven. These fall breakfast recipes are the...
Everyone loves cake for breakfast! Our apple breakfast muffins taste delicious and are packed with fresh apples and oats goodness. Kids just love these soft, squidgy, moist apple cinnamon muffins for breakfast. Perfect served with a glass of milk and a yogurt for school day breakfast. I must admit I love these for breakfast too,...
Air Fryer Padrón Peppers is a classic Spanish tapas dish you can make at home in minutes, with just 3-ingredients! WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS AIR FRYER TAPAS DISH So Quick To Make - this really is one tapas dish you can have ready in just minutes! Perfect as an appetizer. Super tasty - our 'taste...
This easy slow cooker taco meat recipe is an essential for busy weeknights. Simply toss in the ingredients and let it cook all day for delicious tacos. Just add your favorite toppings. This is now my absolute go-to method for making tacos, it's just so ridiculously easy! And who doesn't want that? Especially on those...
Say HELLO to our super easy goats cheese tart - you can have this made and in the oven in literally minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Throwing together a simple cheese tart for lunch is one of my favourite go-to quick meal ideas, I love how quickly they come together, how pretty they...
How to throw together the perfect Ploughman's Lunch! Our traditional Ploughman's is ideal for picnics, parties or just because you fancy one! Now I do love a proper Ploughman's lunch. It reminds me of lazy afternoons sat in the countryside in a beer garden by the river, lovely picnics and even lazy summer days in...
A super easy recipe for juicy, shredded slow cooker honey garlic beef that you can make in the crockpot. No browning and literally just 2 minutes of prep! WHY YOU'LL LOVE OUR SLOW COOKER HONEY GARLIC SHREDDED BEEF RECIPE ⭐️ Our crockpot honey garlic beef recipe is just so simple to make! Lay in the steaks,...
A delicious whipped ricotta dip flavoured with lemon and herbs is the perfect appetizer or snack. It's super easy to make and perfect with breadsticks, on bruschetta or with crudités. I grow lots of herbs in the garden as I like to use them in my cooking, I usually use basil, lemon thyme, chives and...
Ten super easy after school snacks ideas for kids. Make these grab-n-go snack pots up and keep them in the fridge ready for after school. We just LOVE these little after school snack pots. Not only do they encourage the kids to snack healthy, but they're great for busy parents to grab on the go...
A BRILLIANT guide to Blackberry Picking, where to find blackberries, when to pick blackberries and delicious blackberry fruit recipes to make with your foraged haul. By the end of August into early September we'll be in the midst of blackberry picking season. So what are you waiting for? Get your coat and your little baskets...
When it comes to snacking, you just can't beat a bowl of homemade chunky guacamole with tortilla chips for dunking and scooping. Now, I know, you can buy little tubs of guacamole in the supermarket and I do often buy supermarket dips just to add to a meal. But when it comes to guacamole, homemade...
We LOVE this Avocado Tomato Corn Salad recipe! It's mouthwateringly good! Packed with charred corn and bell peppers, creamy avocado and plump juicy vine tomatoes all tossed together in a delicious homemade Chimichurri dressing. This is hands down my favourite summer salad, I just want to spoon it straight from the salad bowl into my...
A super easy recipe for the juicy, succulent BBQ pulled chicken that you can make in the crockpot. No browning and literally just 2 minutes of prep! WHY YOU'LL LOVE OUR CROCKPOT BBQ PULLED CHICKEN RECIPE ⭐️ Our crockpot BBQ pulled chicken recipe is just the easiest thing to make! Dump the chicken, season, and squirt...
If you LOVE an easy meal, get this slow cooker chicken tikka masala cooking in the morning and then that's dinner sorted! WHY YOU'LL LOVE OUR SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA RECIPE ⭐️ Our slow cooker chicken tikka masala is a great healthy family meal, plus you can add whatever your favourite curry side dishes are...
10 Easy Summer Dinner Ideas that are perfect for hot summer days. Quick meal ideas with shortcuts that we know the whole family will love! Summer always seems to be crazy busy in our house and I want dinners that use cheats and can be ready fast. I don't want to be in the kitchen...
Switch the beef for ground turkey and cook up a panful of delicious, low fat, ground turkey spaghetti bolognese. This healthy twist on a classic is packed with flavour and super simple to make. WHY YOU'LL LOVE OUR GROUND TURKEY SPAGHETTI RECIPE ⭐️ Ground turkey spaghetti is a healthy way to enjoy bolognese, it's lower in...
Looking for a quick and easy dinner idea? Try making our French bread pizza! With a crispy crust and endless toppings to choose from, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite! French bread pizza is the one thing we make the most during school holidays when the kids are all home. Because they're...
Cook up a batch of sizzling shrimp fajitas for your next fajita night! Spicy shrimp, with fresh crunchy salad, topped with guacamole and salsa. Dinner doesn't come much quicker and easier than this! Our shrimp fajitas make a really tasty, quick and easy weeknight dinner. These delicious shrimp wraps are loaded with fresh vegetables and...
Dreamy, creamy chicken and chorizo pasta that's bursting with fresh Italian flavours and oh so simple to make. It's a weeknight winner! Nothing says cosy comfort food quite like a bowlful of creamy pasta. One that's so flavourful and so delicious to eat, you won't want it to end! Our creamy chicken and chorizo pasta...
Mashed potatoes are super versatile and we've got 10 ways to flavor up mashed potatoes and notch them up to the next level! Mashed potato has to be the ultimate cold weather comfort food, a creamy mountain of mashed potatoes makes a great side dish to loads of different family meals. Served alongside delicious slow...
To make the absolute BEST Oreo Milkshake you just need three ingredients, yep, just three! Our ridiculously easy Oreo milkshake recipe is just a total winner and it's ready in minutes, so that's drinkable Oreos in minutes, what's not to love?! OREO MILKSHAKE INGREDIENTS Full instructions on recipe card below EQUIPMENT NEEDED HOW TO MAKE...
Looking for a new twist on taco night? Try this delicious and easy to make taco spaghetti recipe that will be sure to become a family favorite. With simple ingredients, it's perfect for busy weeknights! We LOVE taco spaghetti at our house, not only is it quick and easy to make, but you can prep-ahead...
With the sun shining and temperatures rising, it's time to switch up your dinner routine. Our light summer dinner recipes are the perfect pick, from crunchy salads, to seafood and meats. These recipes are the perfect way to enjoy the season, without getting too hot and bothered in the kitchen. BURRATA SALAD This is a...
When it comes to cooking Jersey Royal Potatoes, keeping it simple is the way to go. These new potatoes are perfect simply boiled and smothered with butter and fresh garden herbs. Grown on the Island of Jersey these delicious new potatoes are in season from around April to July, with May being the peak of the season, so now is...
Learn how to make a tasty cheesy sausage pizza at home with this super easy recipe. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend meal. Oh is there anything better than that gooey combination of juicy sausage meat and oozy melted cheese? An absolute match made in heaven. This quick, cheat pizza is...
This easy turkey meatballs recipe is a delicious and healthy alternative to ground beef meatballs. Packed with protein and flavor, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner! Turkey meatballs are my favourite to make, not only are they light, they're juicy, flavorful and super easy. You can have this delicious dinner baking in the oven in...
Our Halloumi Fries are little sticks of heaven! Delicious creamy halloumi tossed in a smoky paprika and garlic seasoning then fried to perfection! They make the perfect starter, snack or side. And what's more... YOU'LL JUST LOVE THEM! Halloumi fries are the most delicious thing! Whenever I'm a street market or food festival I beeline...
A weekly family friendly dinner menu packed with delicious, time friendly, kid friendly meal ideas and recipes that you'll just love! We'll publish a new weekly meal planner every Monday - enjoy! Family Weekly Meal Plan 14 - Filled With Delicious Meal Ideas Monday - Weekly Meal Plan 14 Dinner - Tuna Pesto pasta Bake...
Revamp your lunch with our delicious, easy-to-make chopped chicken Caesar salad bagel. Packed with protein and flavor! WHY YOU'LL LOVE THESE CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD BAGELS ⭐️ Well... I mean the only thing better than Caesar salad is a chicken Caesar salad right? And our chopped version gives you all of the flavors in one mouthful,...
A weekly family friendly dinner menu packed with delicious, time friendly, kid friendly meal ideas and recipes that you'll just love! We'll publish a new weekly meal planner every Monday - enjoy! Family Weekly Meal Plan 13 - Filled With Delicious Meal Ideas Monday - Weekly Meal Plan 13 Dinner - Vegetarian Fajitas A quick...
Grab a basket, a blanket and some of our totally delicious picnic food ideas and recipes and head off out for lunch al fresco! Is there anything better than packing up picnic baskets with a tasty lunch and heading off into the outdoors for a little laze in the sunshine with great food and drinks?...
Our grilled eggplant salad is super easy to make and completely delicious to eat. Aubergine salad is ideal for serving at BBQ's or as part of a mezze or tapas spread. One of my favourite eggplant recipes to make! Not only does it look oh so delicious on the plate, but it's so flavor packed...
Add a twist to your hot dogs with this delicious buffalo hot dog recipe! Topped with tangy blue cheese and hot sauce, it's a flavor explosion in every bite. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THESE BUFFALO HOT DOGS ⭐️ If you're a hot dog lover and enjoy a kick of buffalo heat, this little combo is an...
Indulge in the rich flavors of Greek cuisine with this delicious lamb and spinach spanakopita pie recipe. Perfect for a cozy and flavorful meal. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS EASY GREEK STYLE LAMB AND SPINACH FILO PIE RECIPE ⭐️ If you're a fan of delicious comfort food and garlicky infused lamb, this is the dish for...
Father's Day is almost here, and we all know that the way to a dad's heart is through his stomach. So, if you're looking for some awesome Father's Day meal ideas, you've come to the right place! We've rounded up a bunch of delicious recipes that are perfect for celebrating Dad on his special day....