Simple recipes to make right now — plus some that are perennial kid favourites
A roundup of quick and easy breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas — plus snacks cuz we need 'em
Sometimes there is so much going on, it's helpful to keep everything else as simple as humanly possible. With that in mind we did a deep dive of our recipe archives and surfaced some easy recipes, ones that allow you to make yourself something nice for dinner without feeling overwhelmed in the kitchen, including some kid-friendly picks. We didn't forget to throw in some delicious desserts and snacks to whip up too. Below are 21 recipes that are sure to make the table smile — whether breakfast, lunch or dinner.
This one-pan wonder is perfect for a quick supper. It's sort of a pizza pancake that's fun to make and serve.
Skillet Lasagna with an Easy Everyday Tomato Sauce
A comfort food meal that's quick and easy.
Make this quick, classic mac & cheese recipe for a meal with leftovers to spare.
Once all your toppings are good to go, this meat pizza can be assembled and baked off in under half an hour.
Jamie Oliver's Jumbo Fish Fingers
Salmon coated in golden crispy breadcrumbs, the humble fish stick just got a freezer-friendly makeover. Small hands will love the chance to help with the breading.
Full of fibre, protein and most importantly flavour — it's the perfect weeknight dish.
This dish is such a marvellous main — and it comes together quickly.
Thai-Style Chicken Laksa with Mildly Spiced Noodle Squash Broth
This dish is about using ingredients from your cupboard and creating something really special.
This recipe is simple, easy and vegan too. Use this pesto to flavour soups, couscous, eggs or rice, to season meat, or simply swirl it into pasta.
Fish and 'Chip' Sheet Pan Dinner
A sheet pan meal for four, no deep fryer necessary.
Quiche Lorraine with Gruyère Cheese and Onions
A cheesy twist on a classic quiche lorraine is a twist we can get behind.
The ultimate kid friendly dinner that will leave you feeling like you're back at summer camp.
Super healthy and ready in a snap, this dish is perfect for picky eaters.
An easy breakfast your kiddos can make themselves.
Half-Made Homemade Penguin Cake
A kid-approved sweet that warms our hearts.
It's a hearty soup that's sure to be a hit with the kids; with plenty of veggies, it's incredibly nourishing and the alphabet pasta is fun to eat.
These squares were one of the first recipes Nadiya ever made with her kids.
Say goodbye to chocolate chip cookies that turn out like hockey pucks.
Mardi Michels' Mixed Berry Galettes
The perfect kid-friendly pastry recipe (and no, that's not an oxymoron).
With tangy flavour and airy texture, these buttermilk pancakes are the ultimate; serve simply with butter and maple syrup.
Is there a better combo than rich, melty chocolate with fluffy banana bread? We think not — and these chocolate chip banana muffins back us up big time.
