These Midweek Meal Recipes Are Super Quick To Make (And So Tasty)

Let's face it, weeknight cooking can be a chore (don't even trying denying it). Especially if you've had a long day at work, the last thing you want to do is cook up a complex, à la carte meal, right? Head this way...We're all about easy to make, delicious to eat midweek meals that take barely any effort on your part (and usually involve just throwing some ingredients together). So, whether it's a platter-full of Cheesy Chicken Tacos, a mountain of Lemon Ricotta Pasta or an oversized portion of Chicken Katsu Curry, we've rounded up our favourite midweek meals for you to try ASAP.

Our katsu curry sauce uses coconut milk, chicken stock, soy sauce and curry powder. A simple take on everyone’s favourite restaurant or takeaway dish.

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This one-pot sausage pasta dish is deliciously rich and indulgent - and only leaves you one pan to wash up! Feel free to use another type of sausage if you prefer.

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This pork casserole is comfort food to the max. The honey-glazed apples add a delicious fruity sweetness to this rich and hearty pork and ale casserole. Feel free to use any soft herbs you like in the mash.

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This teriyaki salmon traybake is a great one-pot dish packed with colourful veggies including sweet potato, aubergine, broccoli, shiitake mushrooms and pak choi. A delicious all in one traybake with so much colour, flavour and variety that everyone will love it.

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We love this artichoke and pea risotto. The artichokes in this dish really make this easy risotto recipe feel like an indulgent treat. Use chargrilled artichoke hearts if you can find them for an even better flavour. Lemon and basil lift all the flavours beautifully in this dish.

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This tropical grilled chicken is your new go-to summer dinner.

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When in doubt, roast the vegetables. It magnifies the flavour of anything—broccoli! mushrooms! cherry tomatoes!—tenfold.

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The only time we really think about eating chicken drumsticks is when we roast a whole chicken. We forget to cook them on their own sometimes, but with this simple baked recipe we'll soon be cooking them all the time. After a quick marinade, these drumsticks bake in the oven in no time and stay extremely tender and juicy. The high heat helps the skin get nice and crispy for a perfectly baked drumstick!

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Each day, tons of people search "how to cook a jacket potato." So don't be embarrassed to be here. You're not alone. While baking a potato is easy and takes zero kitchen skill, there are a lot of ways you can go wrong.

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These twice-baked potatoes are loaded with the makings of a full chicken dinner.

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Cacio e pepe literally translates to “cheese and pepper,” and while those are the prominent flavours here, this dish is SO much more. It’s transformative. And what makes it so perfect? Its simplicity.

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Tomatoes cooked in balsamic vinegar are the perfect sweet-tart compliment to this cheesy chicken.

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Go ca-prazay!

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We like using rotisserie chicken for this recipe because (sometimes) we're lazy. If you have the time, these would also be killer with grilled chicken breast — just swap lime juice for the balsamic and oregano for the rosemary and thyme.

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When you're looking for something comforting and carb-y, nothing fits the bill like a good carbonara. This version adds a bit of protein by way of sautéed chicken breasts, making it the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner. No fettuccine on hand? Spaghetti, linguine, or capellini would all be great instead. Happy slurping!

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Fajitas are the perfect weeknight dinner. Minimal prep and minimal cook time means these can be on your table FAST.

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Our new favourite way to eat chicken parm.

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There's nothing worse than a pasta salad with mushy pasta. Learn how to cook pasta (it's trickier than you think!) and get your fusilli perfectly al dente.

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Avocad-ooooh yeah.

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Baked ziti is one of those classic Italian pastas that we have to order whenever we see it. But perfecting ziti at home is actually easy—all it takes is a good meat sauce. This is our favourite.

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We've loved stuffed peppers since we first laid eyes on them. This is our classic recipe—once you master them start experimenting with our Cheesesteak and Chicken Parm varieties.

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Coriander and lime is a classic duo that we can't get enough of.

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Instead of boiling pasta in water, blogger Ashley Rodriguez cooks it in a super-flavourful combination of stock, cream, leeks, spring onions, garlic, and chives.

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This ultra-creamy and cheesy spaghetti can be yours in just 15 minutes.

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Simple weeknight dinners are a must during the cold months and this one pan dinner is favourite of ours. Crispy chicken thighs are surrounded by brussels sprouts and a tangy balsamic sauce. It's quick and easy and will make you want to cook a homemade dinner every night of the week.

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Crispy chicken underneath a sticky and sweet honey sauce? Served with rice, you'll never need takeout again!

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Gnocchi isn't used enough and we are here to change that. It's such a quick pasta to make and this bake requires no pre-boiling which is always a win in my book.

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These potatoes are KILLER. If you want to make 'em a meal, go for big russets. If you'd like to serve them as hors d'oeuvres, choose a smaller potato.

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Penne all day.

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Anchovies are totally optional in this recipe. The garlic, however, is not!

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If, like us, you're ideal weekday night is a gigantic bowl of pasta in front of the TV, then you're onto a winner, my friend. Meet: our creamiest, most garlicky, luxurious vegetarian pasta recipe.

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Grilled chicken breasts can be the epitome of boring. Too often they're dried out or rubbery. But when soaked in a super-quick marinade — with balsamic, brown sugar, and dried thyme — you're guaranteed deliciousness.

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Halloumi, aubergine, harissa and pomegranate seeds are a match-made in heaven. We love this halloumi salad, it's healthy, filling and perfect for lunch, dinner or as part of a feast.

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The best part of this chicken stir fry is how versatile it can be. Broccoli and bell peppers are great, but pretty much any vegetable you have in the fridge will work, too. Stir fry is a Chinese method for cooking, usually in a wok over high heat. Here a cast iron or other heavy pan will work great!

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This easy weeknight dinner takes practically zero effort.

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Lamb biryani is such a gorgeous, and fragrant Indian dish filled with tender bits of lamb, fluffy rice and spices. This great one-pot version is from The Hungerpots Cookbook, and although it's not strictly traditional, it's absolutely the easiest one we've ever made.

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With a spicy kick, this carbonara proves you don't even need the classic bacon addition.

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This is the perfect spring dish. It's fresh and light, and it instantly had us in love. If you can't find bucatini, use any long pasta like spaghetti or linguine!

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We're still drooling over these stuffed spuds.

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Oh, chicken alfredo: It's the classic pasta we just can't seem to get enough of. Of course there are tons of jarred pasta sauces you can buy, but making alfredo from-scratch is actually so easy.

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A taco guaranteed to not fall apart.

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The less dishes to wash, the better.

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You might not think to add taco seasoning on prawn recipes—but think again: Marinated in a mix of taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, and lime juice, these prawns are seriously bangin'.

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When it comes to pasta we want something simple and fast. Pasta Pomodoro is a step above from Spaghetti and Meatballs and highlights the freshness of tomatoes — pomodoro means 'tomato' in Italian.

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Tomato paste has a more concentrated flavour, and texture-wise, it makes for a smoother, almost velvety sauce. To make sure that each piece of pasta is coated, we like to stir the pasta directly into the sauce while it's still in the pan before adding the last bit of Parmesan.

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A little salty, a little sweet, a little sour, and just the tiniest hint of spice from crushed ginger: This chicken teriyaki is exactly what you'd want for dinner after a long day at work. Serve it up with a side of steamed rice and broccoli and make your mum proud that you're finally eating balanced, proper meals.

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This recipe in particular is for those who are after something super simple, a quick to throw together meal - and this bad boy takes just over half an hour to get on the table.

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Vegetable spaghetti is the perfect way to use up leftover veggies. Use whatever you have on hand, don't feel married to these specific ones. They are just a good starting point.

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