Classic Chilli Con Carne
A rich but family-friendly chilli made with beef mince, kidney beans and gentle spices, served with fluffy basmati rice.
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Family Dinners.
Comforting mains and dependable meals made for sharing around the table.
Explore 28 family dinners recipes, each with a clear ingredient list, step-by-step method and printable layout.
Garlic Butter Salmon with Herby Rice
Pan-cooked salmon in garlic butter with lemony herb rice and broccoli for a fresh, straightforward family dinner.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Tender pork shoulder cooked slowly in a smoky-sweet barbecue sauce, then shredded and piled into soft rolls with crisp slaw.
Sirloin Steak with Chips & Peppercorn Sauce
A proper steak night with juicy sirloin, crisp homemade chips, buttery mushrooms, roasted tomatoes and a simple creamy peppercorn sauce.
Mild Chicken Tikka Masala
A creamy chicken tikka masala with warm spices and no fiery chilli, made for anyone who likes curry flavour without much heat.
Traditional Roast Chicken Dinner
A dependable roast chicken dinner with crisp potatoes, carrots, peas, stuffing and proper gravy for a relaxed family weekend meal.
Spaghetti Bolognese
A rich, savoury beef Bolognese with tomatoes, vegetables and herbs, tossed through spaghetti and finished with Parmesan.
Honey & Mustard Glazed Ham Joint
A tender ham joint with a sticky honey and mustard glaze, served with crisp roast potatoes and simple seasonal vegetables.
Sausage & Onion Casserole
Browned pork sausages in a rich onion gravy with creamy mashed potatoes and peas - simple, filling comfort food for the family.
Cheesy Fish Pie
A creamy fish pie filled with cod, salmon and peas under a fluffy Cheddar-topped mash - comforting without being complicated.
Mild Chicken Fajitas
Colourful chicken fajitas with peppers and onions in a gentle smoky seasoning, ready for everyone to build at the table.
Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry
Tender strips of beef, crisp broccoli and peppers in a glossy garlic and ginger sauce, served with rice for a fast Friday dinner.
Vegetable Lasagne
Layers of roasted vegetables, rich tomato sauce, pasta and creamy cheese sauce baked until bubbling and golden.
Sunday Roast Beef Dinner
A classic roast beef dinner with crisp potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and rich gravy - made for a proper Sunday table.
Sticky Honey & Garlic Salmon
Glossy honey and garlic salmon fillets served over fluffy lemon rice for an easy family dinner that feels a bit special.
Roast Pork Loin & Crackling for 10
A generous roast pork dinner for 10 with crisp crackling, roast potatoes, vegetables, stuffing and plenty of gravy.
Proper Yorkshire Puddings for 10
Golden, puffed-up Yorkshire puddings with crisp edges and soft centres - just right for serving with a big family roast.
Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
Tender chicken and pasta in a creamy garlic sauce, finished with a little Parmesan for a reliable family dinner.
Sausage & Vegetable Traybake
A simple traybake of sausages, potatoes and roasted vegetables that all cooks together in one tin.
Aldi Sirloin Steak Night
Sirloin steak served with crispy potato wedges, mushrooms and grilled tomatoes for an easy steak-night dinner at home.
Sweet & Sour Chicken with Rice
Tender chicken in a glossy sweet and sour sauce with peppers and pineapple, served with fluffy rice.
Crispy Fish Tacos
Crispy fish tucked into soft tortillas with crunchy slaw, a simple creamy sauce and plenty of lime.
Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken
Golden chicken and broccoli coated in a glossy honey, soy and sweet chilli sauce, served over fluffy rice cooker rice.
Creamy Swedish Meatballs with Mash
Tender beef and pork meatballs in a creamy savoury gravy, served with buttery mash, peas and a spoonful of cranberry sauce.
Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake
A hearty pasta bake loaded with beef meatballs, rich tomato sauce and a golden layer of mozzarella and mature Cheddar.
Mild Creamy Meatball Curry & Rice
Juicy beef meatballs simmered in a mild, creamy tomato curry sauce and served with fluffy basmati rice and warm naan bread.
Italian Meatballs & Garlic Bread Bake
Italian-style beef meatballs baked in a rich tomato sauce with melted mozzarella, served with crisp homemade garlic bread for dipping.
Meatball Hotpot
Browned beef meatballs and vegetables in rich onion gravy, topped with overlapping slices of potato and baked until tender and golden.