Embracing the reality that the simpler and faster the meal is to prepare, the more the kids like it, we've put together a list of tasty, simple meals that are not only quick and easy, they're also cost effective and kid-friendly too.
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Quorn Roarsomes are savoury, dinosaur-shaped alternatives to a chicken nugget that make mealtime fun! Plus, they’re an easy way to introduce kids to meat-free meals. We asked some families to try Quorn Roarsomes and give us their thoughts.
A really easy chicken pie that is packed full of chicken and vegetables and made with puff pastry. This family favourite dish is budget-friendly too.
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A delicious apricot glazed ham that is perfect for Christmas dinner or when you have to feed the masses!
These lamb and chickpea balls are a little spicy and very delicious when served with hummus and tabouli. Make a double batch to save in the freezer for lunches during the week.
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Broccoli is packed full of nutrients that we could all do with more of. When cooked with garlic and extra virgin olive oil it tastes delicious.
These garlicky Hasselback roasted potatoes are a great side dish. They have a crunchy top with a delicious garlic and rosemary flavour.
Veal schnitzel or Wiener schnitzel as it is known in Europe is a classic dish. Escallopes of veal are given a light crumb coating and fried.
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This slightly spicy, somewhat sweet slow cooker stew is delicious served with simple steamed beans or broccoli.
This easy oven-baked salmon risotto recipe saves the hassle and time of traditional risottos. The salmon is also chock-full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
This lentil bolognaise is packed full of vegetables beside the obvious lentils. It's a great vegetarian pantry meal.
This is a healthy version of tuna mornay that is lower in fat than usual and is perfect with salad.
This healthy meatloaf is full of vegetable and lean beef mince. Serve it up hot or cold and watch it disappear.
This lamb, pumpkin and chickpea salad has a delicious honey, garlic and balsamic dressing drizzled over the top. A a great weekend lunch idea.
Prawns and snow peas are perfect partners in Asian cooking and this dish can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes.
Get your hands on a sushi mat and start making your own sushi with this easy tuna sushi rolls recipe. Serve with soy sauce and pickled ginger.
This easy fried rice has juicy garlic prawns and crisp shallots for flavour. Cook it up for a great lunch or dinner.
A quesadilla is essentially some type of meat with cheese, folded into a tortilla and cooked. This simple version allows you to add your favourite ingredients.
The cheesey tomato and bacon pasta bake is a really economical tummy filler and tasty as well. You can have this on the table for under $15.
This Irish stew recipe is an easy version for you to pop in the slow cooker before you head off to work.
This quick chicken casserole is fast and so simple to make that even the kids could do it.
Pasta bolognaise pie has all the traditional flavours of spaghetti bolognaise but in a pie form. This makes it perfect to slice for a light lunch. Find more on Kidspot New Zealand.
An easy Italian family favourite spaghetti, no need for meat just fresh blanched asparagus and a squeeze of lemon for the perfect pasta dish.
If you are lucky enough to have a crayfish this is a fresh way to serve it and not over power the delicate flavour.
