Hassle-Free Everyday Dinners that Everybody Loves

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It can be hard to cook a meal that everybody enjoys, especially at the end of a long day, when energy runs low and you don’t want to spent hours in the kitchen. These delicious everyday dinners are a guaranteed success even with the fussiest of eaters. They are full of comforting flavours, meaty, rich and hearty, and super easy to make.

Chicken and Leek Pie with Puff Pastry

A plate with a portion of chicken and leek pie and a handful of peas.
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A super easy but heavenly comforting dinner, this Chicken and Leek Pie with Puff Pastry is a family-favourite dish that even fussy eaters enjoy. Serve it with mash and greens for a complete meal.

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Baked Chicken and Rice

Chicken Drumsticks on a bed of rice and mushrooms.
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This Baked Chicken and Rice is a complete dinner recipe that hits the spot every single time. It’s made with chicken drumsticks for a frugal meal, basmati rice and mushrooms, and cooked in a flavourful chicken broth for a hearty dish that comforts you like nothing else.

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Four Cheese Stuffed Shells

Melted cheese, herbs, and spices in a baked pasta dish.
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A super easy and so comforting Four Cheese Stuffed Shells dish made with jumbo shells smothered in cheesy goodness and finished in creamy white sauce  with fresh herbs.

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Easy Chicken Korma

A portion of chicken korma with rice and garnished with flakes almonds and parsley.
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If you like a good curry, this Chicken Korma is the perfect family-friendly meal. It’s a restaurant-style Indian chicken curry made with a rich, creamy homemade korma sauce and lots of flavour.

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Toad-in-the-Hole

A portion of toad-in-the-hole.
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A traditional British dinner recipe, this Toad-in-the-Hole is made with cooked sausages baked in a Yorkshire pudding batter until golden and delicious. So easy, and delicious, and made with a few simple ingredients!

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Baked Mac and Cheese

A bowlful of mac and cheese.
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This is not any mac and cheese, but the ultimate Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe. Topped with buttery breadcrumbs for a good crunch and extra deliciousness, this meal is pure cheesy goodness.

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Shrimp and Chorizo Pasta

A portion of shrimp and chorizo pasta on a plate.
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A fantastic 20-minute meal, my Shrimp and Chorizo Pasta with a chilly kick is the perfect meal for busy midweeks, or, why not, a dinner date. No need for a sauce, this pasta is delicious simplicity.a delicious hassle-free dinner.

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Sausage Tray Bake

A baking tray filled with roasted sausages, sliced chorizo, onions, bell peppers, and chunks of sweet potatoes. The ingredients are well-cooked and browned, giving the dish a hearty and appetizing appearance.
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A complete meal for the whole family, this Sticky Sausage Tray Bake is bursting with fantastic Spanish flavours and rich, vibrant colours. This hassle-free dinner is hearty, delicious and a great comfort food for the cold days ahead.

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Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Meatballs in a tomato sauce, garnished with chopped parsley.
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If you ask any child that their favourite meal is, the answer will probably be spaghetti and meatballs. This Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce is the perfect base for a hearty dinner that everyone loves. Comforting, super easy to make, and so delicious.

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Slow Cooker Beef Stifado

A portion of beef stew with couscous on a plate plate.
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A fantastic Greek dinner, this Slow Cooker Beef Stifado is the very definition of comfort food. Tender beef that melts in your mouth, sweet shallots and a rich flavourful sauce, what a dish this is!

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Chicken Pasta Bake

A portion of chicken pasta bake.
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This is the creamiest, most indulgent Chicken Pasta Bake you can possibly have. It’s a fantastic family meal that is super easy to make, and even fussy eaters will lick their plates clean.

GET THE RECIPE: Chicken Pasta Bake

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