If you lack inspiration for easy midweek meals that the entire family will love then you need to check out these ideas.
These kid-friendly dinner ideas are easy to put together and will get the thumbs-up from your kids.
Homemade chicken nuggets
This is one of our midweek staple meals that we come back to again and again. You can serve these nuggets with a baked potato, wedges, salad, veggies or in a wrap, they’re so versatile.
I occasionally like to switch the chicken for turkey in this recipe too, just to change things up a little.
Check out the homemade chicken nuggets recipe.
Pork chops and gnocchi
I love this recipe so much as it takes less than 30 minutes to put together and it is so delicious it feels like a real treat to eat it.
This recipe features a lovely grainy mustard sauce that has a delicious kick to it. For kids who do not love hot mustard, try ditching the mustard so that you get just a creamy sauce.
Grab the pork chops and gnocchi recipe.
Prawn and chorizo jambalaya
I love the heat in this tasty rice dish, plus you can slip plenty of veggies into it and the kids just don’t notice thanks to the tasty spicy chorizo.
This recipe features paella rice cooked in stock with fried chorizo and prawns.
Check out the prawn and chorizo jambalaya recipe.
Pizza pinwheels
If you want to make something that has a wow factor for your kids but takes very little effort then this is the way to go!
I buy pre-made, pre-rolled pastry, then cover it with pasatta and cheese, then add whatever toppings my kids like. It could be sliced peppers, pepperoni, ham or mushrooms. Or anything really!
Check out the pizza pinwheels recipe.
Tortilla pizza
Making pizza from scratch is great at the weekend when you have a bit of time to make the dough, however if you are tight on time then these tortilla pizzas are perfect.
Simply grab a tortilla and add whatever toppings you like before baking in the oven for just a few minutes.
We like to add a little tomato passata, some grated mozzarella and whatever toppings I have in the fridge – ham, cherry tomatoes, peppers and ground beef always go down well.
See the tortilla pizza recipe.
Fluffy pancakes
I adore having breakfast for dinner. It’s such a treat, and straightforward to prepare!
We serve our pancakes with either maple syrup and fruit or syrup and bacon. Sometimes I will add some poached eggs to the plate as well.
Making pancakes from scratch is incredibly cheap and generally speaking I always have the ingredients for them – flour, eggs and milk.
Check out my easy fluffy pancakes recipe.
Mini toad in the hole
These toad in the holes may be mini, but that doesn’t mean they’re not great for family members of all ages!
I personally prefer these to making one big tray of toad in the hole, I think the pastry actually cooks better this way. I make it in a muffin tray, the same I use when I am making Yorkshire pudding.
Check out the mini toad in the hole recipe.
Kid-friendly easy recipes
Just look at the crispy deliciousness of this burrito! It's a short list of ingredients combined together for a big win when it comes to a midweek meal for children.
A delicious pasta dish in just 20 minutes? It's a yes from me! This creamy cheese pasta includes a touch of chilli heat
For me there is nothing sweeter than the combination of tomatoes and basil. This quick and healthy pasta dish is a great way of getting your kids to eat some veggies, plus won't take you forever to prep and cook.
This beautiful chicken taco recipe has just seven ingredients and seven stages to put it together. It brings together shredded chicken breasts with crunchy tortilla chips, cheese and taco seasoning.
This tasty rice dish has it all - chicken, spice and salty olives. It also takes hardly any time to put together.
If you want a quick meal then a stir fry is a perfect choice. This one is packed with juicy steak, crispy veggies, and a sweet-savoury sauce that brings everything together.
This Chicken and Mashed Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Made with creamy mashed potatoes, tender chicken, and veggies, this dish is ready in just 30 minutes!
Want your kids to eat for vegetables? Try this yummy chicken dish! This meal combines chicken thighs with carrots and potatoes plus delicious herbs.
This one-pot sausage dish is perfect if you are short on time. Fried sausage slices are topped with a tasty tomato sauce and cooked with the pasta, so you don't need to cook it separately.
Chicken legs are a perfect option if you want to save money on your groceries. In this dish these are roasted with potatoes and lemon slices for a tasty one-tray dish.
This hearty Mexican-inspired recipe needs just a few ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes . Tender chicken combines with pepper and rice along with paprika and spices.
Barbecue doesn't have to be saved for the weekends! These tasty BBQ flavoured chicken drumsticks are bursting with flavour and very simple to bring together.
These tender meatballs are smothered in rich marinara sauce and covered in an obscene amount of melty mozzarella cheese and baked into a skillet full of bubbling hot deliciousness. Sounds good? That's because it is!
