Simple sweet and sour chicken
A stir fry that’s a lot healthier than the fried, take away version.
Recipes To Bring the Family Together
Making it easy to get the family together.
Recipes
Cooking lamb shanks is easy!
Being a tough cut of meat that needs slow cooking to make it fall-off-the-bone tender, lamb shanks are actually very forgiving so it’s a real easy cut to cook with.
You literally cannot overcook lamb shanks. Cook for an hour too long and the meat is still succulent and juicy. The worst that will happen is that the meat falls off the bone when you go to serve.
Honey mustard chicken thighs with spring vegetables
This self-saucing one-pot is like a roast dinner without the fuss. Plus, it’s rich in iron, fibre and folate so a healthy meal for the family.
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca is a traditional Italian pasta from Naples that’s quick to put together from pantry staples. If you have canned tomatoes, garlic, olives, anchovies and capers in your cupboard, you can knock out this simple but flavourful sauce in a flash. It’s a stellar emergency and budget-friendly too, making it a great meal for the family
Mashed potato and chicken casserole
This creamy, cheesy mashed potato and chicken casserole is a tasty side dish, although you’ll be tempted to eat it straight from the oven with a spoon while nobody is watching!
Fish with lemon butter sauce
An easy and healthy meal to suit the vegetarians in the family.
There are so many benefits!
Researchers have found that families who share meals together on a regular basis, whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner reap many benefits.
Family meals provide an opportunity for family members to come together, strengthen ties and build better relationships. They build a sense of belonging which leads to better self-esteem. Family meal time gives parents a chance to be role models where they can set an example of healthy eating and engaging conversation. Most importantly, it helps build family relationships and harmony.
Research shows that people tend to eat less during family meals because they eat more slowly, and talk more thereby preventing obesity.
Research also shows that kids who eat family meals have a lower chance of engaging in high risk behaviours such as substance use and violence, and fewer psychological problems.
Tips for eating more meals together:
- Make family meals a priority in your household. Focus on the importance of being together as a family more than on making an elaborate meal.
- Start with small steps. Increase the number of family meals by one extra meal a week.
- As a family, plan a menu for the week and make a grocery list.
- Let the kids be involved. Let them help prepare food or set the table.
- Work as a family to clean up afterwards.
- Turn off the TV.
More family mealtime could mean large rewards for your family.
Family meals are more nutritious. A university study found that families who eat together are twice as likely to eat their five servings of fruits and vegetables as families who don’t eat together.
Kids who eat family meals tend to eat a wider variety of foods and become less picky eaters
On this page you will find a wide range of recipes that you family will love to prepare, enjoy eating and want to come back to the dinner table more often.
Rissoles with crunchy salsa
These wallet-friendly and super easy beef mince rissoles are perfect for busy weeknights. They’re freezer-friendly so you can make them ahead of time and reheat when needed. Easy to make, economical and great tasting!
Cooking lamb shanks is easy!
Being a tough cut of meat that needs slow cooking to make it fall-off-the-bone tender, lamb shanks are actually very forgiving so it’s a real easy cut to cook with.
You literally cannot overcook lamb shanks. Cook for an hour too long and the meat is still succulent and juicy. The worst that will happen is that the meat falls off the bone when you go to serve.
One-Pan Parmesan Chicken Dinner
One pan and dinner’s done. This yummy baked chicken comes with green veggies and a whole lot of flavour.
Recipes
Family meals provide an opportunity for family members to come together, strengthen ties and build better relationships. They build a sense of belonging which leads to better self-esteem. Family meal time gives parents a chance to be role models where they can set an example of healthy eating and engaging conversation. Most importantly, it helps build family relationships and harmony.
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca is a traditional Italian pasta from Naples that’s quick to put together from pantry staples. If you have canned tomatoes, garlic, olives, anchovies and capers in your cupboard, you can knock out this simple but flavourful sauce in a flash. It’s a stellar emergency and budget-friendly too, making it a great meal for the family
Pea and Ham Hock Soup
Experience the comforting embrace of a bowl of homemade Pea and Ham Hock Soup. A delightful harmony of flavours that will warm your family’s soul and tantalise the taste buds. Tender, smoky ham hocks simmered to perfection, releasing their rich essence into a vibrant sea of vibrant green peas. Each spoonful reveals a velvety texture and a symphony of flavours for the chilliest of days.
Pumpkin, silverbeet and mushroom bake recipe
This delicious bake is a like a lasagne, without the pasta. It’s rich, creamy and low in calories.
Greek style stuffed capisicums
Change up your next weeknight meal with these super easy Greek-styled stuffed capsicums.
Impossible Quiche
Don’t let the name deceive you: this ham and cheese quiche is actually incredibly possible to make. What we love about impossible quiche is that it requires no puff pastry base – you simply mix all the ingredients together, pour into the dish and voila – during cooking a quiche with golden edges forms! For this reason – and the fact it needs only 10 minutes to prep and a handful of ingredients – it’s easily become one of our favouite easy dinners and best lunchbox fillers to make. What’s more, you can make it ahead and freeze for up to 2 months.
Parmesan chicken with minted zucchini
This crunchy crumbed chicken tastes fabulous paired with the fresh flavours of zucchini, mint and olives.
Minestrone
Here’s a dish invented by Italians. It is a comforting and wholesome soup and although it is soup it is really is a meal in a bowl!
Crispy sesame lemon chicken
Make this crispy sesame lemon chicken for a quick, easy and flavour-packed family dinner. Scatter with spring onions and serve with your favourite sides.
Quick and Easy chicken and vegetable stir-fry
As we approach Christmas we tend to get busy so here is an easy and nutritious meal the family will enjoy.
Honey mustard chicken thighs with spring vegetables
This self-saucing one-pot is like a roast dinner without the fuss. Plus, it’s rich in iron, fibre and folate so a healthy meal for the family.