New family favourites

If you’re in a recipe rut or find yourself cooking the same thing on a weekly basis, this family-friendly recipe collection is for you. There are no lengthy ingredient lists or complicated cooking methods here – just tasty meals that serve at least four and come together in a matter of minutes. Choose from new twists on favourite pasta dishes to simple one-pots, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options in the mix.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover our favourite family meal recipes – counting down to the best of all.

40. Mac ’n’ cheese

Here's a trusty favourite with a clever twist – this recipe features cheese puffs in the sauce and as part of the crunchy cheese topping. They add flavour, texture and colour to this bake – and make it even more appealing to littles ones. Evaporated milk is also stirred into the cheese sauce to make it extra creamy.

27. Butternut squash mac ’n’ cheese

A smart way to sneak vegetables into macaroni cheese, this recipe first sees squash roasted in olive oil and thyme to bring out its sweetness, before being stirred through the cooked macaroni and sauce. Do take care not to overcrowd the baking tray or the squash will steam and turn mushy. To add to the appeal, the cheesy breadcrumb topping gives the dish a lovely crunch.