Tips:
• Try adding extra vegetables wherever possible. Grating courgette or carrot into dishes such as pasta sauce or Bolognese is a great way to up the vege factor.
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Teriyaki chicken drumettes
Addictive and tender teriyaki chicken drumettes. Serve on a bed of steamed rice with bok choy and you�ll have a delicious homemade teriyaki chicken that the family will love.
Pasta and corn frittatas
Looking for simple, budget-friendly snack recipe? These tasty pasta and corn frittatas make an easy, cheap lunchbox filler and can be made with leftover cooked pasta
Kids’ spaghetti with pea pesto
Most kids love spaghetti, but if traditional basil pesto is too strongly flavoured for your children’s tastebuds, this version, made with peas, could be a winner. And it’s so quick and easy to make, bigger kids might want to help!
Healthy turkey bolognese
Turkey mince is learner than regular beef or pork mince. To hide added vegetables from the kids, grate vegies rather than chopping them. Add chopped basil for green goodness and flavour. Note
Crispy popcorn chicken with honey mustard mayo
Get things popping with this delicious crispy popcorn chicken recipe! These little bites are perfect dipped in honey mustard mayo, served with an ice cold beer and enjoyed with friends
Beef mince and rice burritos
Filled with fantastic flavour, this delicious beef mince and rice burrito recipe is great topped with sour cream, guacamole and salsa and served for an easy family meal
Crunchy fish goujons and potato wedges
This reboot of classic fish and chips features perfectly crumbed fish and crispy oven baked wedges. An ideal dinner recipe that’s fresh, easy and budget-friendly
Meatball and pasta salad
Try using frozen meatballs from the freezer section of the supermarket, or from the deli. Note
Bacon and egg meatloaf cups
Dinner, lunch, make-ahead breakfast or picnic hamper filler – these meatloaf cups are perfect for any occasion! This recipe sees bacon, beef mince and egg come together to create a tasty mini munch
Tuna and sweetcorn pot pies
These individual tuna and sweetcorn pot pies are topped with creamy potato mash for a hearty, budget-friendly pie recipe the whole family will love