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Easy dinner recipes for kids

Dozens of family dinner recipe ideas to bring more variety to your mealtimes. Try our delicious pasta, chicken, sausage, stew and more recipe ideas.

Fakeaway slow cooker doner kebab

★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. 29 Ratings

A healthier version of a takeaway doner kebab, which can be high in fat – try this lower fat, but very tasty alternative...

  • 4 Hrs 10 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

How to poach fish in milk

★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

We've used haddock in this classic recipe, but any other fish, such as cod, would taste great, too.

  • 45 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Macaroni cheese for kids

★★★★★ Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars. 20 Ratings

A super easy, budget-friendly meal, ideal for toddlers and big kids alike...

  • 40 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian

Pork mince & pasta bake

★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. 6 Ratings

A tasty variation on lasagne, using pork mince and pasta shapes...

  • 1 Hr 15 Mins
  • Easy

Potato gratin (no cream)

★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars. 3 Ratings

This is a nice easy dish that you can bung in the oven and forget about, while you cook something to go with it!

  • 1 Hr 25 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Staffordshire beef lobby

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

A delicious and hearty meal, ideal for those on a budget. See Tips for how to make this dish even more budget-friendly. Beef lobby is a classic Staffordshire stew, traditionally eaten by pottery workers. It's thought that the name 'lobby' comes from 'lobscouse' – a cheap stew eaten in the area, which is also where the word 'scouse' originally comes from! You can make this recipe on the hob or in a slow cooker (see Tips for how).

Staffordshire beef lobby stew
  • 2 Hrs
  • Easy

Wagamama's chicken firecracker curry

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Wagamama has revealed the recipe for its popular and seriously spicy firecracker chicken. Here's how to make it...

  • 25 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

American fried chicken

★★★★★ Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 11 Ratings

A tastier and slightly healthier version of chicken nuggets...

  • 16 Mins
  • Medium

Apricot and pecan stuffing

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Meat-free stuffing for Christmas dinner or Sunday lunch

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian

Asparagus and pea risotto

★★★★☆ Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars. 5 Ratings

When asparagus is in season try this tasty seasonal recipe...

  • 40 Mins
  • Easy

Aubergine bake

★★★★★ Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars. 5 Ratings

A great recipe that both vegetarians and meat-eaters can enjoy!

  • 1 Hr 45 Mins
  • Medium
  • Vegetarian

Avocado pasta

★★★★★ Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars. 11 Ratings

A creamy, thick and rich pasta sauce, which is healthy too...

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Baby beef stew

★★★★★ Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars. 7 Ratings

Red meat is a good source of easily absorbed iron, which babies need for growth and brain development...

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Gluten Free

Baby Bolognese

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Introduce your little one to this family favourite with our baby-friendly Bolognese

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy

Bacon and lentil duff

★★★★★ Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars. 3 Ratings

A tasty meal with enough for leftovers...

  • 2 Hrs 5 Mins
  • Medium

Bacon wrapped mushrooms

★★★★★ Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars. 7 Ratings

This is a barbecue recipe, but would also be tasty on the breakfast plate...

  • 10 Mins
  • Easy
  • Gluten Free

Baked bean curry

★★★★☆ Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars. 18 Ratings

This is a good, quick and very healthy meal for all the family...

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Baked bean omelette

★★★★☆ Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars. 14 Ratings

A very cheap & easy meal using baked beans...

  • 12 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Baked lentil risotto

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

A hearty baked risotto with lentils, parsnips and potatoes

  • 1 Hr
  • Easy
  • Vegan
  • Dairy Free

Baked potatoes

★★★★★ Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars. 20 Ratings

Great budget meal...

  • 2 Hrs 5 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free