Recipes

Everyday meals, with the shopping list done.

Easy UK dinners, lunches and breakfasts. Every recipe comes with what to buy, how to cook it and estimated calories and macros per portion. Photos are AI-generated illustrations of each dish. How our recipes are made. Got ingredients to use up? See what you can make with them.

Family dinner ideas

One pot, one tin, one pan. Dinners that feed four without a fuss.

Chicken & Veg Traybake - AI-generated illustration
Dinner ideas UK

Chicken & Veg Traybake

One tin, 10 minutes of work, feeds four

50 mins724 kcal est.P 46g est.
 Cottage Pie - AI-generated illustration
Family dinner ideas UK

Cottage Pie

The family classic, with the veg hidden in

60 mins493 kcal est.P 34g est.
 Sausage & Bean Casserole - AI-generated illustration
Dinner ideas UK

Sausage & Bean Casserole

One pot, proper comfort, feeds four

40 mins365 kcal est.P 27g est.
 Chicken Fajitas - AI-generated illustration
Fakeaway dinner ideas UK

Chicken Fajitas

Everyone builds their own, nobody moans

25 mins481 kcal est.P 37g est.
 Tuna Pasta Bake - AI-generated illustration
Budget family dinners UK

Tuna Pasta Bake

The cupboard dinner that feeds four

35 mins535 kcal est.P 32g est.
 Beef & Bean Chilli - AI-generated illustration
Batch cooking UK

Beef & Bean Chilli

Big batch, freezes well, feeds four

35 mins574 kcal est.P 42g est.
 Chicken & Chickpea Curry - AI-generated illustration
Dinner ideas UK

Chicken & Chickpea Curry

Midweek curry, under 40 minutes

35 mins587 kcal est.P 44g est.
 Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry - AI-generated illustration
Quick dinner ideas UK

Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry

Faster than ordering a takeaway

20 mins493 kcal est.P 46g est.
 Lentil Bolognese - AI-generated illustration
Meat-free dinner ideas UK

Lentil Bolognese

A meat-free spag bol from the cupboard

40 mins545 kcal est.P 26g est.
 Spanish Omelette - AI-generated illustration
Cheap dinner ideas UK

Spanish Omelette

Eggs, potatoes, onion - dinner from almost nothing

35 mins347 kcal est.P 14g est.

Leftover chicken ideas

Sunday's roast chicken, turned into Monday's dinner.

Leftover Chicken Fried Rice - AI-generated illustration
Leftover chicken ideas UK

Leftover Chicken Fried Rice

Sunday's chicken becomes Monday's dinner

25 mins647 kcal est.P 43g est.
 Leftover Chicken Pasta Bake - AI-generated illustration
Leftover chicken ideas UK

Leftover Chicken Pasta Bake

Uses up the roast chicken and feeds four

35 mins598 kcal est.P 41g est.

Air fryer and slow cooker

Let the machine do the work.

Air Fryer Chicken & Chips - AI-generated illustration
Air fryer dinner ideas UK

Air Fryer Chicken & Chips

Crispy chicken, proper chips, barely any oil

50 mins752 kcal est.P 49g est.
 Air Fryer Salmon & New Potatoes - AI-generated illustration
Air fryer recipes UK

Air Fryer Salmon & New Potatoes

A proper fish dinner in 25 minutes

25 mins469 kcal est.P 32g est.
 Slow Cooker Beef Stew - AI-generated illustration
Slow cooker recipes UK

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

15 minutes this morning, dinner waiting tonight

15 mins prep370 kcal est.P 30g est.

Soups

A big warm pot, four bowls.

Leek & Potato Soup - AI-generated illustration
Soup recipes UK

Leek & Potato Soup

A big warm pot from two veg

35 mins320 kcal est.P 10g est.
 Minestrone Soup - AI-generated illustration
Budget soup recipes UK

Minestrone Soup

Uses up the veg drawer and feeds four

40 mins237 kcal est.P 10g est.

Lunches and meal prep

Quick lunches and boxes you can prep ahead.

Tuna & Sweetcorn Jacket Potato - AI-generated illustration
Easy lunch ideas UK

Tuna & Sweetcorn Jacket Potato

The classic jacket potato lunch, done properly

10 mins556 kcal est.P 36g est.
 Beans & Cheese Jacket Potato - AI-generated illustration
Cheap lunch ideas UK

Beans & Cheese Jacket Potato

A hot lunch from a tin and a potato

10 mins601 kcal est.P 27g est.
 Meal Prep Chicken, Rice & Broccoli - AI-generated illustration
Meal prep ideas UK

Meal Prep Chicken, Rice & Broccoli

Four lunches boxed up in half an hour

30 mins491 kcal est.P 46g est.

Breakfast

Five minutes or less.

Peanut Butter & Banana Porridge - AI-generated illustration
Easy breakfast ideas UK

Peanut Butter & Banana Porridge

Five minutes, one pan, a warm breakfast

5 mins481 kcal est.P 19g est.
 Berry Overnight Oats - AI-generated illustration
Easy breakfast ideas UK

Berry Overnight Oats

Five minutes tonight, breakfast done tomorrow

5 mins prep446 kcal est.P 17g est.

More ideas

Fresh from the kitchen.

Air Fryer Chicken Kebabs - AI-generated illustration
Air fryer recipes UK

Air Fryer Chicken Kebabs

Fakeaway kebabs in a warm pitta, done in 30 minutes

30 mins529 kcal est.P 61g est.
 Baked Chicken & Pea Rice - AI-generated illustration
Family dinner ideas UK

Baked Chicken & Pea Rice

Chicken legs in the oven, rice and peas on the hob

60 mins771 kcal est.P 58g est.
 Banana Oat Pancakes - AI-generated illustration
Easy breakfast ideas UK

Banana Oat Pancakes

Three-ingredient pancakes, no flour needed

20 mins437 kcal est.P 17g est.
 Bean & Cheese Quesadillas - AI-generated illustration
Quick lunch ideas UK

Bean & Cheese Quesadillas

A tin of beans and some Cheddar, crispy in 15 minutes

15 mins557 kcal est.P 28g est.
 Blueberry Baked Oats - AI-generated illustration
Easy breakfast ideas UK

Blueberry Baked Oats

Porridge you bake: one dish, a banana and a punnet of blueberries

30 mins345 kcal est.P 14g est.
 Breakfast Burritos - AI-generated illustration
Easy breakfast ideas UK

Breakfast Burritos

Scrambled eggs, peppers and cheese, rolled up in 20 minutes

20 mins386 kcal est.P 21g est.
 Broccoli & Cheddar Soup - AI-generated illustration
Warming lunch ideas UK

Broccoli & Cheddar Soup

One head of broccoli and a handful of Cheddar, 25 minutes

25 mins198 kcal est.P 10g est.
 Bubble & Squeak with Fried Eggs - AI-generated illustration
Leftover lunch ideas UK

Bubble & Squeak with Fried Eggs

Potato and cabbage, crispy in one pan, with a fried egg on top

35 mins399 kcal est.P 15g est.
 Roasted Butternut Squash Soup - AI-generated illustration
Soup recipes UK

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Autumn in a bowl, silky without any cream

55 mins114 kcal est.P 3g est.
 Carrot & Red Lentil Soup - AI-generated illustration
Soup recipes UK

Carrot & Red Lentil Soup

Six ingredients, one pot, done in 35 minutes

35 mins204 kcal est.P 11g est.
 Chicken Caesar-Style Wraps - AI-generated illustration
Easy lunch ideas UK

Chicken Caesar-Style Wraps

Chicken, crunchy lettuce and Parmesan, rolled up in 20 minutes

20 mins400 kcal est.P 33g est.
 Chicken, Leek & Mushroom Pie - AI-generated illustration
Family dinner ideas UK

Chicken, Leek & Mushroom Pie

A golden puff pastry lid on a creamy family pie

60 mins594 kcal est.P 41g est.
 Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad - AI-generated illustration
Lunchbox ideas UK

Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

Tonight's pasta, tomorrow's lunchbox, in 25 minutes

25 mins378 kcal est.P 30g est.
 Chickpea & Spinach Curry - AI-generated illustration
Meat free dinner ideas UK

Chickpea & Spinach Curry

Two tins and a bag of spinach, on the table in 30

30 mins491 kcal est.P 19g est.
 Curried Parsnip & Apple Soup - AI-generated illustration
Warming lunch ideas UK

Curried Parsnip & Apple Soup

Gently spiced and warming, a big pot in 35 minutes

35 mins156 kcal est.P 4g est.
 Egg & Veg Breakfast Muffins - AI-generated illustration
Easy breakfast ideas UK

Egg & Veg Breakfast Muffins

Twelve egg muffins from one tin, ready in 30 minutes

30 mins247 kcal est.P 20g est.
 French Toast with Berries - AI-generated illustration
Easy breakfast ideas UK

French Toast with Berries

Four slices, two eggs and a handful of berries, ready in 15 minutes

15 mins438 kcal est.P 20g est.
 Full English Traybake - AI-generated illustration
Weekend breakfast ideas UK

Full English Traybake

The whole fry-up in one tray, no frying pan

35 mins602 kcal est.P 33g est.
 Garlic Mushrooms on Toast - AI-generated illustration
Easy breakfast ideas UK

Garlic Mushrooms on Toast

Buttery garlic mushrooms piled on toast in 10 minutes

10 mins249 kcal est.P 9g est.
 Greek-Style Chickpea Salad - AI-generated illustration
No cook lunch ideas UK

Greek-Style Chickpea Salad

No cooking: a tin of chickpeas, feta and crunchy veg in 10 minutes

10 mins404 kcal est.P 20g est.
 Halloumi & Roast Veg Couscous - AI-generated illustration
Traybake dinner ideas UK

Halloumi & Roast Veg Couscous

One tray of veg, golden halloumi, 40 minutes

40 mins444 kcal est.P 23g est.
 Homemade Burgers & Wedges - AI-generated illustration
Fakeaway ideas UK

Homemade Burgers & Wedges

Four beef burgers and oven wedges, done in 40 minutes

40 mins526 kcal est.P 37g est.
 Leftover Chicken & Veg Soup - AI-generated illustration
Leftover chicken ideas UK

Leftover Chicken & Veg Soup

Sunday's roast chicken, turned into Monday's soup

35 mins328 kcal est.P 31g est.
 Macaroni Cheese - AI-generated illustration
Comfort food ideas UK

Macaroni Cheese

A proper cheese sauce, no packet, golden in 40 minutes

40 mins600 kcal est.P 24g est.
 Pea & Ham Soup - AI-generated illustration
Easy lunch ideas UK

Pea & Ham Soup

Frozen peas and ham, a bright green soup in 25 minutes

25 mins283 kcal est.P 24g est.
 Pitta Bread Pizzas - AI-generated illustration
Kids lunch ideas UK

Pitta Bread Pizzas

Four little pizzas in 12 minutes, and the kids can top their own

12 mins577 kcal est.P 27g est.
 Ploughman's Lunch - AI-generated illustration
No cook lunch ideas UK

Ploughman's Lunch

No cooking: cheese, ham, apple and pickle on one board

10 mins484 kcal est.P 29g est.
 Salmon & Broccoli Pasta - AI-generated illustration
Quick dinner ideas UK

Salmon & Broccoli Pasta

A lemony 25-minute dinner for two

25 mins658 kcal est.P 44g est.
 Salmon Fishcakes - AI-generated illustration
Easy lunch ideas UK

Salmon Fishcakes

A tin of salmon and some mash, four golden fishcakes

35 mins390 kcal est.P 26g est.
 Sausage & Mash with Onion Gravy - AI-generated illustration
Comfort food ideas UK

Sausage & Mash with Onion Gravy

Proper comfort food in 45 minutes

45 mins567 kcal est.P 27g est.
 Scrambled Eggs & Spinach on Toast - AI-generated illustration
Easy breakfast ideas UK

Scrambled Eggs & Spinach on Toast

A proper breakfast in 10 minutes

10 mins377 kcal est.P 24g est.
 Shakshuka - AI-generated illustration
Weekend breakfast ideas UK

Shakshuka

Four eggs baked in a peppery tomato sauce, one pan, 25 minutes

25 mins428 kcal est.P 24g est.
 Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole - AI-generated illustration
Slow cooker recipes UK

Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole

20 minutes this morning, dinner waiting tonight

20 mins prep415 kcal est.P 42g est.
 Smoked Haddock Kedgeree - AI-generated illustration
Weekend breakfast ideas UK

Smoked Haddock Kedgeree

Gently spiced rice, flaky smoked fish and boiled eggs

35 mins451 kcal est.P 31g est.
 Spaghetti Bolognese - AI-generated illustration
Family dinner ideas UK

Spaghetti Bolognese

The weeknight classic, with the veg cooked in

40 mins522 kcal est.P 39g est.
 Fakeaway Sweet & Sour Chicken - AI-generated illustration
Fakeaway ideas UK

Fakeaway Sweet & Sour Chicken

The takeaway favourite, made at home in 30 minutes

30 mins527 kcal est.P 37g est.
 Toad in the Hole - AI-generated illustration
Sunday dinner ideas UK

Toad in the Hole

Eight sausages in crispy golden batter, Sunday sorted

50 mins703 kcal est.P 29g est.
 Tomato & Red Pepper Soup - AI-generated illustration
Warming lunch ideas UK

Tomato & Red Pepper Soup

Two tins and two peppers, a big warm pot in 30 minutes

30 mins104 kcal est.P 4g est.
 Tuna & Sweetcorn Pasta - AI-generated illustration
Easy lunch ideas UK

Tuna & Sweetcorn Pasta

Four simple things, ready in about 20 minutes

20 mins500 kcal est.P 25g est.
 Vegetable Chilli & Rice - AI-generated illustration
Meat free dinner ideas UK

Vegetable Chilli & Rice

Two tins, a pepper and an onion, on the table in 35

35 mins527 kcal est.P 20g est.
 Welsh Rarebit - AI-generated illustration
Quick lunch ideas UK

Welsh Rarebit

Cheese on toast, done properly, under the grill in 10 minutes

10 mins467 kcal est.P 25g est.

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