Main Meals

Packed full of recipes for families, our Main Meals board has plenty of inspiration for you for dinner and lunch ideas. Ranging from healthy recipes to easy…
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Some days you just need a bowl of comfort food and only creamy cheesy pasta will do! I love mac and cheese but calorie wise it can start to get a bit high especially when made the traditional way with butter, flour and cheese. So I set out to make my own version, that's easy to whip up just for one person, is quick and lower in calories too. Check out the exact ingredients I use to make a single serve for just 460 calories! Healthy Main Meals, Hearty Meals, Delicious Meals, One Person Meals, Meals For One, Meatless Monday Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes, Buffalo Mac N Cheese Recipe, Creamy Cheesy Pasta
Buffalo Mac & Cheese
Some days you just need a bowl of comfort food and only creamy cheesy pasta will do! I love mac and cheese but calorie wise it can start to get a bit high especially when made the traditional way with butter, flour and cheese. So I set out to make my own version, that's easy to whip up just for one person, is quick and lower in calories too. Check out the exact ingredients I use to make a single serve for just 460 calories!
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Mid-week meals need to be quick and they need to be easy! All these recipes can be cooked up in less than 30 minutes, allowing you to get a home-cooked dinner on the table even when you're pressed for time! Delicious Family Meals, Dinner Recipes Easy Family, Easy Family Dinners, Healthy Family Meals, 15 Min Meals, No Cook Meals, Vegetable Pasta Recipes, Healthy Summer Dinner Recipes, Midweek Meals
30 Minute Family Dinners
Mid-week meals need to be quick and they need to be easy! All these recipes can be cooked up in less than 30 minutes, allowing you to get a home-cooked dinner on the table even when you're pressed for time!
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Slow Cooker Spaghetti Meatballs
If your kids are fans of spaghetti and meatballs but not so keen on veggies, then both you and them are going to love this recipe! I've made this recipe as easy as possible, using as few ingredients as possible. Whilst also trying to maximise on taste and flavour. Everything gets chucked in the slow cooker earlier in the day when the kids are still at school and by the evening you have a delicious dinner ready to serve up!
My Fussy Eater
My Fussy Eater
Meat Free doesn’t have to mean bland or lacking in flavour! And what’s even better is all these recipes are really easy to make, suitable for whole family and are all quick to put together on a busy Monday night! Easy Meals For Kids, Easy Family Meals, Delicious Dinner Recipes, Delicious Vegetarian, Yummy Dinners, Easy Kids
Meat Free Monday Recipes
Meat Free doesn’t have to mean bland or lacking in flavour! And what’s even better is all these recipes are really easy to make, suitable for whole family and are all quick to put together on a busy Monday night!
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Gnocchi Sausage Traybake
You know by now that I'm a big fan of One Pot or One Tray meals. If you can chuck it all into one pan and save on washing up then it's a big thumbs up from me! This recipe cooks all the elements of the meal - the meat, the carbs and the veggies - together in one dish in the oven. So simple and perfect for a quick and easy mid week dinner.
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My Fussy Eater
My Fussy Eater
This Bolognese Pasta Bake is a delicious alternative to spaghetti bolognese with a tasty creamy cheese sauce on top. The ultimate in family home cooking! Roasted Vegetable Pasta, Creamy Pasta Recipes, Vegetarian Pasta Recipes, Baked Pasta Recipes, Veggie Pasta, Pasta Salad For Kids, Pizza Pasta Salads, Easy Pasta Salad
Bolognese Pasta Bake
This Bolognese Pasta Bake is a delicious alternative to spaghetti bolognese with a tasty creamy cheese sauce on top. The ultimate in family home cooking!
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My Fussy Eater
My Fussy Eater
On a cold day you really can’t beat a delicious bowl of warm and mildly spicy soup for the perfect comfort food! Most people associate soup with lunch but I love to make chunky and filling soups for dinner and this Mexican Soup recipe ticks all those boxes! I used lots of store cupboard essentials to turn our leftovers into a tasty and mildly spicy soup and with my cheat's shortcut, it's super easy to make too! #souprecipes #comfortfood #leftoversrecipes #dinnerideas #lunchideas Mexican Soup Recipes, Mexican Pork, Easy Mexican, Healthy Kids, Pork Soup
Mexican Pork Soup
On a cold day you really can’t beat a delicious bowl of warm and mildly spicy soup for the perfect comfort food! Most people associate soup with lunch but I love to make chunky and filling soups for dinner and this Mexican Soup recipe ticks all those boxes! I used lots of store cupboard essentials to turn our leftovers into a tasty and mildly spicy soup and with my cheat's shortcut, it's super easy to make too! #souprecipes #comfortfood #leftoversrecipes #dinnerideas #lunchideas
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If mid week dinner time is as hectic in your house as it is in mine then I've got a recipe today that you're going to love. With just five simple ingredients you can get this healthy and delicious meal on the table in just over 30 minutes. And as a bonus this cajun chicken dish all cooked in one pan in the oven; so minimal washing up and there's no standing over a stove mixing and stirring! Quick Easy Meals, Simple Meals, Yummy Chicken Recipes, Healthy Chicken, Baby Food Recipes
Healthy Chicken Traybake
If mid week dinner time is as hectic in your house as it is in mine then I've got a recipe today that you're going to love. With just five simple ingredients you can get this healthy and delicious meal on the table in just over 30 minutes. And as a bonus this cajun chicken dish all cooked in one pan in the oven; so minimal washing up and there's no standing over a stove mixing and stirring!
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My Fussy Eater
My Fussy Eater
A frittata is a fantastic and versatile dish as it can pretty much be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We ate this as a healthy lunch with some extra salad but you could also make a more substantial meal by serving it with crusty bread or potato salad. Yum! #frittatarecipes #breakfastideas #lunchideas #dinnerideas #crustlessquiche Healthy Breakfast Casserole, Breakfast Desayunos, Healthy Casseroles, Egg Recipes, Brunch Recipes, Breakfast Recipes, Cooking Recipes, Free Recipes
Healthy Frittata
A frittata is a fantastic and versatile dish as it can pretty much be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We ate this as a healthy lunch with some extra salad but you could also make a more substantial meal by serving it with crusty bread or potato salad. Yum! #frittatarecipes #breakfastideas #lunchideas #dinnerideas #crustlessquiche
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My Fussy Eater
My Fussy Eater
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One Pan Vegetarian Hot Pot
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Here at My Fussy Eater, we are huge advocates of incorporating Lentils into our children's diets! Lentils are super versatile and can be used in soups, stews, sauces and as a meat substitute for things like nuggets and bolognese sauces.Here's our favourite Delicious Lentil Recipe For Toddler, Baby Food Lentil Recipe, Green Lentil Recipes, Lentil Recipes Healthy, Kid Recipes, Baby Recipes With Lentils, Kids Bean Recipes
Kid Approved Lentil Recipes
Here at My Fussy Eater, we are huge advocates of incorporating Lentils into our children's diets! Lentils are super versatile and can be used in soups, stews, sauces and as a meat substitute for things like nuggets and bolognese sauces.Here's our favourite Delicious
This Macaroni Cheese with Secret Cauliflower Sauce is so so good and my fussy eater couldn’t get it into her quick enough when I served it last week and she didn't even notice the hidden veggie ingredient! Mac ‘n Cheese is so versatile. I made the classic recipe here but you could also add some chicken or bacon and any veg that your own fussy eaters will tolerate. My recipe can also be adapted to be vegan friendly too. #macandcheeserecipe #hiddenveggiesforkids #veganrecipes #fussyeaters Beef Mac And Cheese, Pumpkin Mac And Cheese, Macaroni Cheese, Baked Macaroni, Mac Cheese, Chicken Pasta Recipes, Healthy Dinner Recipes Easy
Macaroni Cheese with Secret Cauliflower
This Macaroni Cheese with Secret Cauliflower Sauce is so so good and my fussy eater couldn’t get it into her quick enough when I served it last week and she didn't even notice the hidden veggie ingredient! Mac ‘n Cheese is so versatile. I made the classic recipe here but you could also add some chicken or bacon and any veg that your own fussy eaters will tolerate. My recipe can also be adapted to be vegan friendly too. #macandcheeserecipe #hiddenveggiesforkids #veganrecipes #fussyeaters
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Quick meals don’t have to lack flavour or nutrition. We sometime think that home cooking has to take a long time and be complicated. Not for me! This Veggie Bean Chilli is packed full of delicious smoky chipotle flavour and takes just 10 minutes to make! Perfect for an easy and comforting midweek meal. #chillirecipe #vegetarianchilli #beanchilli #midweekmeals #easychillirecipe #10minutemeals Cheap Recipes, Pescatarian Recipes, Vegan Soups
Vegetarian Bean Chilli
Quick meals don’t have to lack flavour or nutrition. We sometime think that home cooking has to take a long time and be complicated. Not for me! This Veggie Bean Chilli is packed full of delicious smoky chipotle flavour and takes just 10 minutes to make! Perfect for an easy and comforting midweek meal. #chillirecipe #vegetarianchilli #beanchilli #midweekmeals #easychillirecipe #10minutemeals
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My Fussy Eater
My Fussy Eater
YES! Nachos CAN be healthy! I knew it! Nachos have to be one of my family's favourite meals but I’ve avoided making them recently as I thought they were just too unhealthy. After a little pestering on their part I decided to come up with a recipe for a healthier version. I have to say the whole family really enjoyed these nachos and hopefully you will too! #nachos #healthiermealideas #familymealideas #healthyrecipes Healthy Nacho Recipe, Healthy Nachos, Nachos Recipe, Hallumi Recipes, Hotdish Recipes, Lasagna Recipes
Healthy Sweet Potato Nachos
YES! Nachos CAN be healthy! I knew it! Nachos have to be one of my family's favourite meals but I’ve avoided making them recently as I thought they were just too unhealthy. After a little pestering on their part I decided to come up with a recipe for a healthier version. I have to say the whole family really enjoyed these nachos and hopefully you will too! #nachos #healthiermealideas #familymealideas #healthyrecipes
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Although I’d love to spend hours in the kitchen cooking up impressive new dishes, with two small kids I just don’t have the time and that’s why I absolutely love slow cooked one pot meals. I can prepare dinner earlier in the day when my oldest is at nursery and the baby is napping and then leave it to cook. My recipe for this lamb casserole is super easy to make and is a delicious and warming dinner idea for the family! #lambrecipes #casserolerecipes #slowcookedlamb #onepotmeals #dinnerrecipes Lamb Recipes, Stew Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Casserole Recipes, Risotto Recipes, Meat Recipes
Lamb & Orzo Casserole
Although I’d love to spend hours in the kitchen cooking up impressive new dishes, with two small kids I just don’t have the time and that’s why I absolutely love slow cooked one pot meals. I can prepare dinner earlier in the day when my oldest is at nursery and the baby is napping and then leave it to cook. My recipe for this lamb casserole is super easy to make and is a delicious and warming dinner idea for the family! #lambrecipes #casserolerecipes #slowcookedlamb #onepotmeals #dinnerrecipes
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I have been trying as much as possible lately reduce our food waste. I often have leftover bread and bits of veg in the fridge so rather than buy more food, I'm trying to saving money and reduce food waste by making meals from leftovers. My recipe for this tasty savoury bread pudding that uses up your less than fresh bread and other leftovers was a real success and got a big thumbs up from my family and even my 3 year old ate the broccoli! #leftoversrecipes #dinnerideas #moneysavingrecipes Leftover Bread Recipes, Leftovers Recipes, Dinner Ideas, Leftover Ham, Pork Recipes
Parmesan Bread Pudding with Broccoli & Ham
I have been trying as much as possible lately reduce our food waste. I often have leftover bread and bits of veg in the fridge so rather than buy more food, I'm trying to saving money and reduce food waste by making meals from leftovers. My recipe for this tasty savoury bread pudding that uses up your less than fresh bread and other leftovers was a real success and got a big thumbs up from my family and even my 3 year old ate the broccoli! #leftoversrecipes #dinnerideas #moneysavingrecipes
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A quick and easy dinner recipe made using just 5 simple ingredients! #tagliatellerecipes #prawnrecipes #pastarecipes #quickandeasydinner Easy Prawn Recipes, Pasta Recipes For Kids, Seafood Dinner Recipes, Easy Dinner Recipes, Seafood Meals, Toddler Recipes, Pasta Meals
Garlic Butter Prawn Tagliatelle
A quick and easy dinner recipe made using just 5 simple ingredients! #tagliatellerecipes #prawnrecipes #pastarecipes #quickandeasydinner
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My take on this classic Nando’s meal – Peri peri chicken with roasted sweetcorn, red cabbage coleslaw and spicy rice! Super easy to make and the perfect weekend fakeaway meal! #periperichicken #chickenrecipes #fakeawayrecipe Fakeaway Recipes, Bbq Recipes, Copycat Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Chicken Meals, Asian Recipes
Peri Peri Chicken
My take on this classic Nando’s meal – Peri peri chicken with roasted sweetcorn, red cabbage coleslaw and spicy rice! Super easy to make and the perfect weekend fakeaway meal! #periperichicken #chickenrecipes #fakeawayrecipe
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My Fussy Eater
My Fussy Eater
On these cold Winter days it’s really nice to be able to whip up something hot for lunch if you are at home. A cold salad just won’t cut it at the moment! This recipe for Sticky Salmon with Veggies may look a bit complicated to make but honestly it’s so easy. All the ingredients are cooked together in one dish in the oven leaving you to get on with other things. #salmonrecipes #onepanrecipes #onepotrecipes #healthymadeeasy #lunchideas #lunchrecipes Lunch Recipes
One Pan Sticky Salmon & Veg
On these cold Winter days it’s really nice to be able to whip up something hot for lunch if you are at home. A cold salad just won’t cut it at the moment! This recipe for Sticky Salmon with Veggies may look a bit complicated to make but honestly it’s so easy. All the ingredients are cooked together in one dish in the oven leaving you to get on with other things. #salmonrecipes #onepanrecipes #onepotrecipes #healthymadeeasy #lunchideas #lunchrecipes
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My Fussy Eater
My Fussy Eater
Homemade chicken nuggets always go down well with the kids and these crispy and crunchy nuggets cooked in the air fryer are no exception! The outside is cripsy and crunchy whilst the chicken on the inside stays tender. These nuggets honestly look and taste like they have been deep fried but of course with a fraction of the oil so are much lighter and healthier! #chickennuggets #airfryernuggets #foodforkids Chicken Recipes For Kids
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Homemade chicken nuggets always go down well with the kids and these crispy and crunchy nuggets cooked in the air fryer are no exception! The outside is cripsy and crunchy whilst the chicken on the inside stays tender. These nuggets honestly look and taste like they have been deep fried but of course with a fraction of the oil so are much lighter and healthier! #chickennuggets #airfryernuggets #foodforkids
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My Fussy Eater
My Fussy Eater
If your family loves curries but they’re also fussy eaters, then I’ve got a recipe that’s hopefully going to go down a storm with everyone. It’s a simple chicken curry hiding four nutritious vegetables that would fool even the pickiest of eaters! It’s a great recipe to batch cook too, either storing just the sauce or the sauce with the chicken in the freezer for a meal another day. #chickencurry #hiddenvegrecipe #myfussyeater Curry Recipes, Veg Recipes, Quick Recipes, Hidden Vegetable Recipes, Zucchini
Hidden Veg Chicken Curry
If your family loves curries but they’re also fussy eaters, then I’ve got a recipe that’s hopefully going to go down a storm with everyone. It’s a simple chicken curry hiding four nutritious vegetables that would fool even the pickiest of eaters! It’s a great recipe to batch cook too, either storing just the sauce or the sauce with the chicken in the freezer for a meal another day. #chickencurry #hiddenvegrecipe #myfussyeater
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My Fussy Eater
My Fussy Eater
Hearty casseroles (that the kids will actually eat!), One Pot Pasta Recipes, Pies and Kid-Friendly Family Curry recipes to name just a few! If you are looking for Family Friendly Comfort Food, then you're going to love these recipes! #comfortfood #familycomfortfood Lasagne Recipes, Pasta Recipes
Family Friendly Comfort Food
Hearty casseroles (that the kids will actually eat!), One Pot Pasta Recipes, Pies and Kid-Friendly Family Curry recipes to name just a few! If you are looking for Family Friendly Comfort Food, then you're going to love these recipes! #comfortfood #familycomfortfood
Sausage and Mash has to be the ultimate comfort food. Take this classic dish to the next level with my Onion Gravy recipe. So tasty, like a hug in a bowl! Veggie Sausage, Sausage Recipes, Pork Sausage, Beef Dishes
Sausages in Onion Gravy
Sausage and Mash has to be the ultimate comfort food. Take this classic dish to the next level with my Onion Gravy recipe. So tasty, like a hug in a bowl!
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A delicious lasagne recipe made with chicken mince and packed with vegetables. Healthy family friendly comfort food at it's best! Healthy Comfort Food, Healthy Families, Healthy Eating, Easy Chicken Recipes, Mild Chicken Curry Recipe
Chicken Lasagne
A delicious lasagne recipe made with chicken mince and packed with vegetables. Healthy family friendly comfort food at it's best!
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My Fussy Eater
My Fussy Eater
If you are looking for a quick, easy and delicious mid week meal to make for your family? Then look no further because my Sausage Easy Meals, Easy Sausage Casserole, Easy Casserole Recipes
Easy Sausage Casserole
If you are looking for a quick, easy and delicious mid week meal to make for your family? Then look no further because my Sausage
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My Fussy Eater
My Fussy Eater
With the cold weather setting in I’ve been looking to add some new quick, easy and affordable recipes to my winter menu. We all need a repertoire of fail-safe meals that we know we can throw together in around 30 minutes on a busy evening. These Sweet Chicken Drumstick Recipes, Duck Recipes, Gastronomia
Sweet & Sticky Chilli Chicken Drumsticks
With the cold weather setting in I’ve been looking to add some new quick, easy and affordable recipes to my winter menu. We all need a repertoire of fail-safe meals that we know we can throw together in around 30 minutes on a busy evening. These Sweet
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My two favourite things at this time of year are comfort food meals and my slow cooker. So why not put those two together and create a delicious Winter inspired recipe that feeds the soul! My Slow Cooker Beef Stew is rich and hearty, packed with chunks of diced beef, carrots and potatoes. All cooked in a thick sauce. So delicious! #slowcookerrecipes #crockpotrecipes #beefstew #comfortfood Beef Stew Recipe, Crockpot Recipes, Healthy Crockpot
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
My two favourite things at this time of year are comfort food meals and my slow cooker. So why not put those two together and create a delicious Winter inspired recipe that feeds the soul! My Slow Cooker Beef Stew is rich and hearty, packed with chunks of diced beef, carrots and potatoes. All cooked in a thick sauce. So delicious! #slowcookerrecipes #crockpotrecipes #beefstew #comfortfood
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Delicious Chicken Fajitas, so quick and easy to make and perfect for a mid-family week meal. Serve with tortilla wraps or lettuce wraps for a healthier option. Healthy Chicken Fajitas, Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas, Healthy Chicken Recipes
Healthy Chicken Fajitas
Delicious Chicken Fajitas, so quick and easy to make and perfect for a mid-family week meal. Serve with tortilla wraps or lettuce wraps for a healthier option.
This recipe of Roasted Chicken and Vegetables with Courgetti and Creamy Pesto went down a storm at dinnertime earlier this week. I don’t think my family are quite ready to completely swap spaghetti for courgetti so I had the idea of serving half and half instead. I mixed the courgetti in with their spaghetti and they didn’t even notice! What a fantastic way of sneaking some extra veg into their diets! #chickenrecipes #courgettirecipes #healthydinnerideas #familymeals Pasta Dinner Recipes, Roast Chicken Veg, Roasted Chicken, Healthy Pastas
Roasted Chicken & Veg Courgetti with Creamy Pesto
This recipe of Roasted Chicken and Vegetables with Courgetti and Creamy Pesto went down a storm at dinnertime earlier this week. I don’t think my family are quite ready to completely swap spaghetti for courgetti so I had the idea of serving half and half instead. I mixed the courgetti in with their spaghetti and they didn’t even notice! What a fantastic way of sneaking some extra veg into their diets! #chickenrecipes #courgettirecipes #healthydinnerideas #familymeals
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You know by now that I'm a big fan of One Pot or One Tray meals. If you can chuck it all into one pan and save on washing up then it's a big thumbs up from me! This recipe cooks all the elements of the meal - the meat, the carbs and the veggies - together in one dish in the oven. So simple and perfect for a quick and easy mid week dinner. Tray Bake Recipes, Egg Free Recipes, Homemade Recipes
Gnocchi Sausage Traybake
You know by now that I'm a big fan of One Pot or One Tray meals. If you can chuck it all into one pan and save on washing up then it's a big thumbs up from me! This recipe cooks all the elements of the meal - the meat, the carbs and the veggies - together in one dish in the oven. So simple and perfect for a quick and easy mid week dinner.
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