Family meal recipes

This Taiwanese-style chow mein uses a combination of stir-frying and steaming, so there's less oil involved. Pork would also work well instead of chicken

Enjoy these rich meatballs for a weeknight dinner or part of a larger spread. The meatballs are complemented by zingy lime and cardamom flavours

Use your air fryer to whip up crispy chilli beef for dinner. It takes just 30 minutes to make – perfect for a crowdpleasing midweek meal

Combine the best of two comfort foods in one dish – perfect for a Friday night treat. Top with pickles and jalapeños to serve

Use carrots, peas and passata to stretch a pack of mince in this wholesome and healthier sauce that provides three of your five-a-day. Enjoy with jacket potatoes

Make our budget-friendly and filling sausage and bean ragu. It tastes even better the day after making it, but can also be ready in under an hour

Serve jacket potatoes with a spicy mayo that’s fragrant with ginger for a fresh take on the usual cheesy beans number. They're perfect for a speedy supper

Enjoy this easy stew made with gammon and plenty of veg – it’s full of goodness, delivering four of your five-a-day, and can also be cooked in a slow cooker

What says comfort food better than sausages and baked beans in a pie topped with cheesy, buttery mashed potato? This is a guaranteed family favourite

Make our crispy sesame lemon chicken for a quick, easy and flavour-packed family dinner. Scatter with spring onions and serve with your favourite sides.

Start with ½ tsp of five-spice in this spiced rice as it’s quite a strong flavour, but you may want to add more. It makes a filling and healthy veggie main

Add the punchy flavours of halloumi to pasta along with olives, courgette and tomato. Halloumi has more salt than cheddar, so a little goes a long way

Use budget-friendly chicken thighs in this delicious slow cooker coq au vin – they make the best cut for slow cooking. Enjoy with mash or tagliatelle

Make Miguel Barcley's pork chops with creamy leeks and polenta chips. It makes a great family meal for a special celebration such as Father's Day

For the best texture, use diced boned lamb shoulder or neck fillet in this crowd-pleasing stew for eight. You can freeze any leftovers for up to three months

These homemade chicken nuggets are sure to be a crowd pleaser with the whole family

Fill cupcakes with sweet caramel and top with a buttercream that’s been given a savoury edge with brown butter and tahini. They’ll be the star of any party

Achieve all five of your five-a-day with this turkey chilli. Full of healthy ingredients and gut-friendly spices, you can’t go wrong with a bowl for dinner

Make this delicious and easy salsa recipe that goes with everything. It's a perfect accompaniment to tacos or alongside some tortilla chips

This pudding makes it look like you’ve spent a summer in France learning the arts of the pâtissier, but it’s simply shop-bought puff pastry and peaches

The new method of ‘smashing’ burgers creates the ultimate meaty crust. Serve in a burger bun with lettuce, gherkin, tomatoes and your favourite sauces

Try a new family favourite with this recipe for baked pasta, feta, olives and tomatoes. It's an easy meal that kids will enjoying learning to cook themselves

Omit the chilli if you prefer less heat, or if you’re making this spiced paneer dhal for kids. This is a balanced and flavourful midweek meal for the family

Ditch the potatoes and try these moreish courgette fries as a snack or side dish. Scatter with parmesan before serving