Top 100 easy dinner recipes
At the point when you need to take care of the family or children, these are the simple supper plans you go to on numerous occasions. With heaps of solid, fast, vegan, chicken, and spending plan well disposed thoughts, there's something for everybody.
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Toggle1Zucchini slice
The humble zucchini slice is by far taste.com.au’s most popular recipe. Find out why!
2Australia’s most popular pumpkin soup
This is Australia’s #1 most-cooked soup recipe of all time and taste.com.au members are raving about it. Find out why!
3Easy fried rice
Even kids will love this quick and easy fried rice, perfect for a weeknight meal. See notes section for Low FODMAP diet tip.
4Classic shepherd’s pie
You can’t go past a classic shepherd’s pie for a satisfying Sunday lunch.
5Impossible quiche
A beautiful golden brown ham and cheese quiche that will delight the whole family.
6Our favourite lasagne
Why is this our favourite beef lasagne recipe? Make it tonight and find out!
7Thai beef salad
This aromatic Asian salad combines lemony-flavoured coriander leaves with cool cucumber, refreshing mint and rare beef.
8Curried sausages
Take a trip down memory lane with this classic curried sausage recipe.
9Basic chicken and vegetable stir-fry
For a healthy weeknight meal, you can rely on this basic stir-fry with crunchy bean sprouts, tender chicken and tasty vegies.
10San choy bau
The family will love these tasty little pork mince parcels wrapped in lettuce leaves.
11Easy butter chicken
This classic Indian dish is a favourite in Aussie households. Re-create it at home in a flash.
12Pea & ham soup
This is traditional pea and ham soup at its best.
13Australia’s top-rated spaghetti carbonara
Quick, easy and delicious – try this carbonara and see if you think it’s the best!
14Spaghetti bolognese
This delicious spaghetti main is diabetes-friendly, making it suitable for everyone’s dinner.
15Potato and leek soup
The whole family will enjoy this easy to make potato and leek soup.
16Beef nachos
Dive into a piping hot bowl of beef nachos topped with melted cheese – yum!
17Minestrone soup
Serve this warm and filling soup with some fresh crusty bread to create a winter’s meal.
18Beef stroganoff
Taste members love a dash of sweet paprika in this scrumptious beef stroganoff recipe.
19Basic beef burger
Why order take-away when you can enjoy these loaded hamburgers at home?
20Chilli con carne
This simple & tasty chilli con carne dish makes for great leftovers the next day.
21Creamy chicken pesto pasta
Use up leftover roast chicken, or buy a barbecued chicken from the supermarket, and turn it into this super easy pasta dish.
22Zucchini fritters
Here’s a clever way to get the kids to eat their vegies. These versatile Zucchini fritters are also great served as a side dish or for brekkie at the weekend.
23Chicken and mushroom risotto
A basic risotto recipe is a must in every cook’s repertoire and this one tastes great – it’s bursting with fresh herbs. Pour a glass of wine and sip while you stir until your risotto is creamy and al dente.
24Vegetarian lasagne
Packed with veggies, this lasagne makes a hearty weeknight dinner.
25Sausage rolls
Get the kids to eat their vegetables in these tasty sausage rolls.
26Corn fritters
Australia’s best corn fritter! With a crunchy crust and fluffy inside, these corn fritters are quick to make and delicious to eat.
27Chicken and sweet corn soup
With the last days of winter upon us, this soup has been a Taste member favourite over the last couple of months, so, if you haven’t already, give it a try!
28Creamy fettuccine carbonara
This clever carbonara sauce is ready in a flash.
29Tuna pasta bake
Just six ingredients is all you need for this speedy, budget-friendly tuna pasta bake!
30Pad Thai
This pad Thai with the delicious combination of chicken and prawns is a taste member favourite.
31Chicken soup
Traditional chicken soup is said to cure the common cold. This healthy recipe uses lots of different herbs and spices to enhance the flavour.
32Corned beef
Corned beef and vegetables make a hearty week night meal. Remember to save the leftovers for sandwiches the next day!
33Creamy garlic prawns
This deliciously creamy prawn recipe from taste member, ‘KRISSY86’ is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
34Baked jacket potatoes
The perfect baked potatoes are slightly crispy on the outside and soft in the interior. Try them with these topping suggestions or try a few combinations of your own.
35Paella
This hearty paella has a spicy kick thanks to the chorizo sausage.
36Easy oven-baked frittata
Delicious hot or cold, this quick and easy frittata will put a spring in your step.
37Curtis Stone’s stir-fried rice noodles with chicken and vegetables
Throw together a quick and easy weeknight dinner with Curtis Stone’s 30 minute chicken, vegetable and noodle stir-fry.
38Lentil dhal
39Savoury mince
Easy, quick and super tasty, you’re bound to love this delicious mince dish.
40Spinach and ricotta cannelloni
Bring the flavours of Italy into your home with this traditional Italian cannelloni.
41Hearty chicken and vegetable soup
Warm up with this hearty chicken and vegetable soup.
42Traditional roast lamb
Spread the word to your near and dear — this roasted classic makes for easy entertaining.
43Pork ribs with smoky barbecue sauce
Pork ribs are a perennial favourite – these are slow-cooked so that they become a melt-in-the-mouth delight.
44Potato gnocchi
Create a delicious Italian meal from scratch with this step-by-step guide to perfect potato gnocchi.
45Chicken curry
A simple yet insanely flavoursome homemade chicken curry made from scratch with a creamy coconut milk base and loaded with chicken and vegies.
46Crispy-skinned salmon
We have the chef’s secrets on crispy-skinned salmon. With our clever tips you won’t have to go out for dinner!
47Slow-cooker massaman beef curry
Take your tastebuds on an exotic trip with this authentic Thai curry dish.
48Slow cooker beef stroganoff
This slow cooker beef stroganoff which is simple to prepare and will warm you up when the weather gets cooler.
49Hearty beef casserole
Beef up your weeknight menu with this hearty casserole. Perfect for cold winter nights.
50Old-fashioned beef rissoles
Who doesn’t love a recipe using beef mince? This classic dish is not only budget friendly, it’s always a winner with the family
51Chicken cacciatore
This chicken cacciatore recipe is nutritious and bursts with flavour. Make it ahead and freeze it for later.
52Slow-cooker roast lamb
This Greek-style roast lamb from one of our taste members is meltingly tender and so simple to make.
53Classic meatloaf
Still a family favourite, versatile meatloaf makes a tasty budget meal.
54Beef chow mein
Tasty, versatile and easy to clean up afterwards, this meal with mince is perfect for the weeknights.
55Apricot chicken
This family favourite of succulent chicken and juicy apricots delivers full, rich flavours every time.
56Easy chicken noodle soup
Chicken soup is like food for the soul and this one will give you an instant pick-me-up.
57Classic moussaka
This signature Mediterranean dish featuring succulent lamb mince topped with creamy bechamel sauce is perfect for your next family feast.
58Mushroom risotto
This easy recipe for creamy mushroom risotto is packed full of flavour and a great vegetarian dish for the whole family to enjoy.
59Tuna mornay
Fish is fast and full of omega-3, perfect for growing brains.
60Thai green chicken curry
Recreate your favourite authentic takeaway with this easy fragrant Thai green curry with chicken and vegetables.
61Vietnamese rice paper rolls
Roll up these rice paper rolls for a fresh healthy start to your Vietnamese feast.
62Basic roast chicken
Master the art of roasting a chicken to perfection so that it has a crunchy skin on the outside and juicy, tender meat underneath.
63Chicken schnitzel
Let this crunchy, munchy chicken schnitzel bring you summer deliciousness.
64Honey-soy chicken
Get the kids in the kitchen to make perfect honey-soy chicken in just a few easy steps!
65Corn and zucchini fritters
This is a great meal for children and a snack or light meal for adults. You could also serve these fritters with grilled meat such as chicken breast for a main meal.
66Beef shepherd’s pie
For a classic family favourite, try this hearty shepherd’s pie with beef mince, veg and topped with cheesy potato mash.
67Creamy chickpea and vegetable curry
Boasting 7 serves of vegetables, this vegetarian curry is slow cooked perfection. Enjoy for dinner tonight and savour leftovers for lunch later in the week.
68Coconut chicken curry
This quick and easy coconut chicken curry is a simple way to liven up the week.
69Sticky Chinese pork stir-fry
This speedy recipe will leave the cook happy and the family full.
70Prawn, mango & avocado salad
This prawn salad showcases Australia’s amazing seafood.
71Classic quiche Lorraine
This simple to prepare quiche Lorraine is sure to become a favourite recipe.
72Aussie-style beef and salad tacos
Come out of your shell to create this Mexican taco meal with a tasty twist, thanks to this fab filling!
73Classic one-pot beef stew
This classic French-style beef stew is the ultimate one-pot dinner. With time the meat becomes fall-apart tender in a rich sauce, for a satisfyingly tasty beef stew with potatoes.
74Falafel
This traditional Middle Eastern favourite is a versatile vegetarian dish that even the non-vego’s will love.
75Creamy chicken and risoni tray bake
For an easy one-pan dinner, try this creamy chicken, mushroom and risoni bake.
76Chicken enchiladas with tomato salsa
For classic Mexican, fill tortillas with chicken, salsa, cheese and vegies, top with extra salsa and cheese, then bake until irresistible.
77Country chicken pie
This country chicken pie is proudly brought to you by Western Star.
78Fish tacos
Fish makes a healthy taco filling, and it tastes absolutely delicious.
79Grandma’s curried sausages
Nothing is as comforting as a big plate of traditional curried sausages.
80Aussie meat pies
An Aussie icon, this classic pie is made with a shortcrust base and a rich beef mince gravy.
81Sweet corn fritters with avocado salsa
These colourful corn fritters are a great way to decorate your table and can be prepared in advance for an easy work lunch (see notes).
82Italian beef meatballs
Bring the family together with these old-fashioned Italian beef meatballs. They go perfectly with spaghetti and there’s a mouthful of flavour in every bite!
83Madras beef curry
Create beautiful Indian aromas in your own kitchen with our highest-rated Madras beef curry.
84Chicken fried rice
This tasty variation on fried rice is guaranteed to keep the hungry hordes happy.
85Slow-cooker beef cheeks in red wine
Create melt in the mouth beef cheeks with this slow cooker recipe from taste member, ‘TA6574’. It’s well worth the wait.
86Easy chicken parmigiana
Winner, winner, chicken parma is for dinner! Our version of this pub-food favourite will go down a treat with your hungry horde.