Simple Family Friendly Cooking
Here you will find ideas for mains and one-pot dishes that are ideal for dinner. If you are looking for side dishes check out our Sides category.
Dishes in this category will include both meat and vegetarian options. If you are specifically looking for either one of those, see their specific categories.
The most tender chicken breast in mushroom sauce is sure to satisfy your comfort food craving. It’s a light dish overall, without the use of cream so you can feel good about getting seconds.  This chicken breast in mushroom sauce is unbelievably tender, flavourful […]
Delicious, sweet and very hearty, these homemade sloppy joes are truly the best. They are a fun twist on your average burger with a ketchup sauce your kids will adore. These are truly the best homemade sloppy joes! The sauce is slightly sweet but not […]
Fall is the perfect time to have a delicious bowl of hot beef stew. The incredible flavours of the beef and vegetables make this the perfect one-pot meal. Easy dutch oven beef stew is hearty comfort food that will make you feel all warm and […]
With this easy French onion soup you get deep, sweet flavours, melty cheese and toasted bread, all in one hot bowl of delicious soup. There are many varieties of onion soup but this easy French onion soup has to be my favourite. The deep flavour […]
There is nothing better than perfectly baked chicken breast. It’s moist, flavourful and the perfect pairing with any dish. The perfect baked chicken breast is an elusive dish, until now. If you’ve struggled baking delicious, tender and perfectly juicy chicken breast we are here to […]
It’s always the right season for chicken barley soup. It’s hearty, healthy and the perfect way to get some veggie servings to your loved ones. September is that time of year when you crave a warm bowl of chicken barley soup. The fresh herbs hint […]
When your toddler discovered butter noodles you can spruce them up by making this garlic parmesan version of butter spaghetti. It’s simple quick and adds a bit of nutrients to an otherwise simple meal. My kids used to like a bit of sauce on their […]
Grilled herb and garlic shrimp is the best last-minute dish that is so versatile. It’s a simple, fresh recipe that is really easy and quick to make. Whenever I am in a pinch and need a meal fast, I make this grilled herb and garlic […]
This ground beef and kale skillet has all the classic earthy Moroccan flavours. With a hint of sweetness, this dish is sure to change up your usual ground beef routine. If you enjoy earthy and sweet flavours you are going to love this Moroccan-style ground […]
This BBQ foil packet dinner is the equivalent of a one-pot meal. You make a packet per person using aluminum foil with all the dinner ingredients inside. No mess, no fuss. I love one-pot meals and this BBQ foil packet dinner is the perfect choice […]
The simplest of dinners, oven-baked Italian sausage with onions is an underrated meal. It’s quick, easy, incredibly delicious and pairs with any sides for a complete meal. Oven-baked Italian sausage with onions is a very simple dish. Because of its simplicity, it makes for an […]
Transport yourself into a world of flavour with this incredibly easy and delicious Spanish paella with chicken and chorizo. This paella with chorizo and chicken is one of my favourite one-pot meals. This recipe is ready in just 45 minutes. But don’t worry, all the work stops […]