30 Days of Family Dinners
Take the stress of out meal planning with our totally delicious ‘30 Days of Family Dinners’ guide.
Day 1: Chicken Caesar Salad – is always a family favourite.
Day 2: Mushroom, Bacon & Baby Spinach Risotto – make this in the Thermomix for a super quick and easy dinner that everyone will love.
Day 3: Teriyaki Meatballs – perfect for dinner on the run!
Day 4: Seared Tuna with Salsa Verde – for something a little different, try this seared tuna with salsa verde recipe – you’ll love it.
Day 5: Sausage Rolls – serve with salad or vegetables for a super yummy weekend dinner (and then freeze the rest for lunch during the week).
Day 6: Beef Short Ribs – for something a little bit special, you can’t go past these beef short ribs.
Day 7: Creamy Bacon, Cauliflower and Pea Pasta Bake – we all know that pasta is a winner with kids and parents alike… and this one is just so yummy.
Day 8: Feta, Olive & Tomato Savoury Muffins – these aren’t just perfect lunchbox fillers! Nope, they also make a lovely light dinner, especially when served with a side salad.
Day 9: Rendang Beef & Vegetable Curry – warm up with a delicious bowl of curry.
Day 10: Barbecued Coriander and Pepper Prawns – who can say no to prawns? Certainly not me!
Day 11: Chicken & Broccoli Pasta – get a protein (and carb) kick with this simple pasta dinner.
Day 12: Pizza Scrolls – make a big batch of these pizza scrolls and freeze the leftovers for easy school lunchbox fillers.
Day 13: San Choy Boats – who needs takeaway food when you have have delicious San Choy Boats at home?
Day 14: Fancy Chicken Curry – everyone loves a curry and this one is just as delicious for lunch the next day!
Day 15: Cheesy Corn & Zucchini Muffins – make a batch of these muffins and serve with salad and chutney for a quick and easy dinner.
Day 16: Chopped Cobb Salad – keep things light and healthy with a classic Chopped Cobb Salad.
Day 17: Mini Duck Pies – who can resist a mini pie!
Day 18: Veggie Smuggling Spaghetti & Meatballs – smuggle in a few extra vegetables with these super yummy meatballs.
Day 19: Greek Salad – cool off with a perfect Greek Salad. Add in some grilled lamb for a complete meal.
Day 20: Cheesy Corn, Pumpkin & Pea Baked Risotto – make extra and enjoy the leftovers for lunch the next day.
Day 21: Roast Vegetable Quiche – this super versatile quiche can be made ahead of time and frozen (perfect for when you’ve got some spare time on the weekend!).
Day 22: Hawaiian Chicken Burgers – these burgers are totally addictive! Keep everyone happy by letting the family fill their own burgers with their chosen fillings.
Day 23: Balsamic Marinated Swordfish – increase your fish intake with this super yummy swordfish recipe.
Day 24: Savoury Muffins – always a favourite, especially for dinner on the run (or perhaps a summer picnic at the beach?)
Day 25: Fish & Chips – save money by making your own fish and chips!
Day 26: Prawn Laksa – such a classic recipe and oh-so-delicious!
Day 27: Hoisin Quail with Watercress Salad – we love this dinner for something a little different!
Day 28: Thermomix Sweet Chicken Curry – keep things family friendly with this sweet chicken curry that the kids will love!
Day 29: Slow Braised Beef – this is such a great dinner idea. The whole family will ask for this over and over again!
Day 30: Gadoh Gadoh – we love this salad with a difference.
What are your favourite family friendly dinners?
Lauren Matheson
Lauren founded her website Create Bake Make as a way to justify the ridiculous amount of baking she loves to do. She has a super sweet tooth and enjoying a slice of cake (or two) is one of her guilty indulgences. As a Mum of two little boys, when she isn't creating fun activities for the kids or breaking up arguments over toy trucks and cars, you will find her in the kitchen baking up a storm - or hiding in the pantry with the latest cooking magazine and a hot cup of coffee!
