With Spring hopefully on its way and longer days that allow us to spend more time outside, there is little time to waste cooking an elaborate meal. These super quick and easy meal prep ideas are hearty and comforting, yet simple to make and guaranteed not to take long at all. They are family-friendly meals that even the fussiest of eaters will enjoy, kids included, and are packed with all the goodness we need.

Fish Curry with Coconut Milk

Indian Fish Curry with Coconut Milk, a flavourful and easy-to-make family dinner that is ready on the table in under 30 minutes. It’s spiced and aromatic, and absolutely delicious.

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Baked Pork Chops with Onion Gravy

30-Minute Baked Pork Chops with Onion Gravy, a delicious dinner idea that is quick and easy to make. These succulent pork chops are first seared on the stove top, and then baked for the perfect finish.

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Quick Canned Tuna Spaghetti

Quick Canned Tuna Spaghetti, a fantastic recipe that is ready under 20 minutes. Simple, packed with flavour, this dish is highly nutritious and delicious, and a big hit with the whole family.

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Creamy Tomato and Sausage Penne

Creamy Tomato and Sausage Penne, a family-friendly dish that sums up what comfort food is. Hearty and heart-warming, it’s a super easy dish that everyone will enjoy.

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Coconut Chickpea Curry

Indian Coconut Chickpea Curry, a healthy and delicious meat-free curry recipe that is full of aromatic flavours. Mild and lightly spiced, this vegetable dish is so easy to make, and super quick too. Vegetarian and vegan friendly, great also all year round.

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Shrimp Egg Fried Rice

Shrimp Egg Fried Rice with frozen mixed vegetables, a quick and delicious 20-minute meal. If you use leftover rice, then that is ready even quicker. Healthy, easy to make, this is the perfect midweek dinner for the whole family.

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Sausage Rice

Sausage Rice, a quick and easy dinner idea that is made in one pot only. It’s a cheap meal that uses simple ingredients, but it’s full of flavour and it goes down well with the whole family.

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Sticky Sausage Tray Bake

Sticky Sausage Tray Bake, a complete meal that is bursting with amazing flavours and colours. This fuss-free dinner is hearty, delicious and easy to make, and it’s a big favourite with the whole family.

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Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy

Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy, an excellent comfort food idea for the whole family. It’s a wonderfully hearty and delicious meal that may be simple, but it’s a classic that never fails to impress.

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Sweet and Sour Pork with Leftover Roast Pork

Sweet and Sour Pork made with leftover roast pork, pineapples and peppers in a delicious sweet and sour sauce, a quick dish ready in less than 15 minutes.

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