Family meal recipes
Quick and easy dishes such as Italian tuna balls and Cornish fish pie are great for all the family.
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Family meals: Easy fish cakes
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These freezable and simple-to-make fish patties are ideal as a family meal or can be made and frozen individually as a quick last-minute kids supper, from toddlers to teens
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Family meals: Easy lamb tagine
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Sweet juicy apricots and tender butternut squash are a winner with kids and make for a delicious Middle Eastern family meal for toddlers through to teens and beyond
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Family meals: Easy fish pie
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A simple fish dish that's suitable for the whole family, including baby, toddler and teens, it's easy to make and freezable too
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Family meals: Easy beef stew with sweet potato topping
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Perfect for the whole family, this freezable pie makes a great meal for toddlers and teens alike and has plenty of hidden veg
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Butternut macaroni cheese
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This comforting and creamy family pasta bake is given a makeover by adding roasted squash
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Bean & sausage hotpot
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Warm up after work with this ultimate comfort food dish, just add a buttery dollop of mash
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Quick tomato soup with cheesy garlic dippers
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Everyone needs a trusty tomato soup recipe - and this one costs less than a pound per serving
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Creamy ham, leek & mushroom spaghetti
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Creamy pasta needn't be off the menu when you're watching your weight - this one's low-fat
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Pesto chicken kebabs with roasted veg pasta
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You can sneak a few vegetables that might normally be refused into this scrumptious low fat supper
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Italian tuna balls
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A superhealthy twist on a family favourite that can be served with spaghetti or squashed flat and cooked as burgers
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Spinach, mushroom & lemon pilaf
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Perk up rice with herbs, spices and add colour with spinach to make a great midweek meal
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Classic spaghetti
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Whether you are a novice cook or simply want to improve your skills, follow our step-by-step recipe for a delicious pasta dish that works every time
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Quick sausage Bolognese
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Pasta, sauce, and sausages, what could be a better combination? The sausage meat adds great flavour to a simple dish
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Ratatouille
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Enjoy this superhealthy classic French vegetarian dish - counts as 4 of 5-a-day
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Turkey meatballs in tomato & fennel sauce
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This quick, tasty and economical supper is a healthy way of getting the family fed
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Help-yourself tuna rice salad
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Ideal for busy households, this hearty salad keeps well in the fridge for up to three days, ready to be spooned into a bowl whenever you're peckish
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Pizza margherita in 4 easy steps
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Even a novice cook can master the art of pizza with our simple step-by-step guide. Bellissimo
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BBQ chicken burgers
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These sticky burgers can easily be rustled up on a warm evening for a last-minute barbecue
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Cheat's chicken Kiev
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Homemade chicken Kievs don't have to mean hours in the kitchen. Just add spuds and salad before serving
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Peach Melba knickerbocker glory
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Peaches and raspberries are a heavenly match and kids will love these retro puds
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Chicken Kievs
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This family favourite is making a comeback, so keep a few portions in your freezer for a quick midweek meal
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Cauliflower cheese
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Pop this classic side dish in the oven when you take your roast chicken out to rest, so there's no hot shelf juggling
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Lemon & thyme turkey burgers
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Low-fat turkey burgers have all of the taste and none of the guilt, great for feeding the family
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Spinach & ricotta cannelloni
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Keep a few portions of this vegetarian classic in the freezer and you'll never be stuck for a satisfying supper
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Pitta pizzas
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Kids will love this quick supper. Experiment with different toppings such as sweetcorn and ham
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Nutty chicken curry
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Fast and flavoursome, this creamy chicken curry is ready in under 20 minutes
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Ham & ricotta pizzas with pesto
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This colourful, flavour-packed pizza is a great storecupboard supper with only five ingredients
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One-pan chicken couscous
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This satisfying yet superhealthy recipe is all cooked in one pan for minimum washing up
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Lamb & potato bake
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A classic combination of flavours for a comforting family meal, with just five ingredients
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Smoked mackerel & potato bake
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This warming, thrifty family supper takes just ten minutes to prepare. Try it with hot-smoked trout too
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Rhubarb crumble
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Sharp fruit, a sweet topping and thick vanilla custard make Gregg's nan's crumble an irresistible pudding
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Italian cottage pie
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Add a little 'mamma mia' to a beef stew with pancetta and oregano, and a crunchy topping of Parmesan-coated potatoes
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Fuss-free lasagne
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Take advantage of the special offers available on mince and batch-cook this sure-fire family winner
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Cherry tomato & ham bread & butter bake
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Quick and easy to prepare, this dish makes a great family dinner to use up leftover bread
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Rosti-topped fish pie
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Fish pie without the fuss - a good recipe for frozen white fish such as coley
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Sweet & sticky wings with classic slaw
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Kids will love these sweet and sticky wings which are quick to prepare and cheap too!
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Turkey & pepper pittas
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Kids will love this tasty snack-supper, and we bet they'll never know it's superhealthy too
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BBQ chicken with corn rice
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Keep the kids happy with this sticky barbecue chicken dish
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Banana & custard pots
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These mini tiramisu-style desserts are a quick, no-cook treat to round off a family meal
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Sticky ribs with roast potato salad
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When the kids have friends over, this stack of ribs and spuds is a cheap, crowd-pleasing, prepare-ahead option
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Slow-roast chicken with homemade gravy
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This can't-go-wrong roast chicken makes a great meal for Mother's Day - the kids can get involved too
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Homemade fish fingers
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Kids will love this homemade version of fish fingers, and they can even help make them too
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Bonfire bangers & beans
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This comforting casserole is a real crowd-pleaser, great served with jacket potatoes on Bonfire Night
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Chicken chow mein
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This speedy, kid-friendly supper is a great way of cramming a good variety of vegetables into one meal
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Cheeseburger & chips
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Homemade burgers and chips beat shop-bought every time. Why not make double and freeze a batch?
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Chicken fajitas with avocado & Caesar dressing
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A fun, light and healthy family dinner that the kids can get involved in making too
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BBQ beans with mashed potato tops
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A healthy and filling lunch which is easy and cheap to make too - great for hungry kids
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Cheese & bacon scone pizza
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An easy, quick yeast-free pizza recipe to make with the kids - get them to choose their favourite toppings
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Sausage, mushroom & tomato pasta
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An easy supper to throw together last minute, if you have more time make the sausages into meatballs
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