Delicious family meal ideas everyone will love

Need a little inspiration? Check out these tasty dishes for the whole family.

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by Emily Gilbert |
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There's nothing like sitting down with the whole family for dinner, chatting about your days over steaming plates (or bowls!) of tasty food. But as lovely as it is, if you're the cook, deciding what to serve your family can be tricky - especially if there are quite a few people to consider!

That's why we've decided to help you out with our very favourite familymeal ideas with options for both veggies and meat-eaters to enjoy. We've also been influenced by some of our favourite Eat Well for Less recipes as we're always looking for ways to cut costs down for families.

Family meal ideas

Traditional steak pie recipe

Steak pie

A hearty meal that is always bound to go down a storm, this traditional steak pie recipe uses tasty shortcrust pastry which is perfect for cosy nights in, or as an alternative to your weekly Sunday roast.

Veggie lasagne

Veggie lasagne recipe

This vegetarian lasagne recipe is a simple weeknight meal that requires very few ingredients and is a healthier alternative to the classic.

Tuna pasta bake

Tuna pasta bake in a tomato sauce
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A great dinner choice that is rich in protein and packed with vitamin D, this tuna pasta bake is quick and easy to make too.

Peanut butter egg curry

Nadiya Hussain's peanut butter egg curry
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This creamy curry from Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain is packed with flavour and finished with peanut butter for the smoothest sauce ever.

Cumberland sausage pie

Cumberland sausage pie
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For this tasty recipe, The Hairy Bikers have broken Cumberland sausages up into little balls so everyone gets a bite of banger satisfaction! It's finished with a cheesy potato topping everyone will love.

Chilli bean burgers

Hairy Bikers Chilli Bean Burgers
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This incarnation of the veggie burger has bags of flavour and a nice hit of chilli. It's especially good served Mexican style with avocado and a dash of soured cream.

Toad in the Hole

James Martin's Toad in the Hole

A delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy, this Toad in the Hole recipe from chef James Martin also includes a tasty sauce to finish which combines caramelised onions, sherry and Madeira.

Veggie stir-fry

stir fry

You can't go wrong with a veggie stir fry. It is a delicious, nutritious and super quick meal to cook - just 15 minutes in fact!

Spanish chicken bake

Spanish-style chicken bake

A dish that is full of flavour and veggies, the paprika and chorizo in this chicken bake give it a real Spanish twist. A great choice for a midweek meal or even a Sunday alternative to a roast when you fancy something different, enjoy it with a fresh loaf of bread.

Fish pie

Jamie Oliver's fish pie recipe

A comforting fish pie recipe is always useful to have under your belt for a family meal and we love this incredibly tasty one from Jamie Oliver.

Veggie enchiladas

Veggie Enchiladas
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If you're after a wholesome meal that's packed full of flavour whilst being completely vegetarian - then this veggie enchilada recipe is the one for you. It's cheesy, quick, easy and full of vibrant, nutritious ingredients.

Sweet and sour chicken

Sweet and sour chicken recipe

This tasty recipe balances crispy chicken with a sticky, delicious sauce. Throw in any vegetables you like (pineapple and pepper go well!) and serve alongside sauce or even noodles.

California Walnut and Wild Mushroom Gnocchi

California Walnut and Wild Mushroom Gnocchi

For something a little different, Dr Rupy Aujla has created an Italian-inspired meal of walnut and wild mushroom gnocchi.

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