Lemon Butter Tilapia With Rice
Fish is a great source of lean proteins, antioxidants and omega-3. This citrusy butter sauce just makes the fish all the more irresistible. Pair this with a bed of fluffy rice and you are sure to find a crowd pleaser.
Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
Chicken Pot Pie is a classic in kitchens all over America but making it from scratch can be quite the chore. If you want the same taste in half the time, replace the pie crust with pasta and you’ll have a delicious one pot meal to serve as a weekday dinner.
Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers
If you and your family enjoy a zesty kick for dinner, these are just the perfect thing for your menu. Bake sweet, ripe bell peppers stuffed with spiced rice, black beans, and chees,e and top it with salsa or sour cream to get a healthy, balanced, tasty dinner.
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls
Want to give your kids a balance of flavours and nutrition? Then this might be the dish you’re looking for. Juicy chicken glazed with a sweet and spicy teriyaki sauce and served with steamed rice and vegetables, this is the epitome of combining all the food groups.
Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
If you like tacos but don’t like the carbs, consider making this for dinner. Replace the carb and fat heavy taco shells with crisp, fresh lettuce leaves to make a wrap that will satisfy your flavour and nutrition needs.
Sloppy Joe Sliders
Whether it's game night or a cookout, sloppy joes are just a classic. If you’re wondering what to do for dinner today, consider dropping by Walmart and grabbing some ground beef and mini buns to serve your family this classic dinner.
Broccoli Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes
Yes, these are a little more work but honestly, who can say not to a good potato dish? Plus, the broccoli gives the potato and cheese a perfect health-kick.
Thai Basil Beef Stir-Fry
Looking for a new flavouring for your beef? Thai Basil might just be the next favourite for your family. Combine this with a bed of jasmine or steamed rice and you have a healthy balanced dinner ready to serve.
Zucchini Noodle Alfredo
Who doesn't love a good Alfredo pasta? But if you want to cut down on your carbs, consider replacing the pasta with zucchini sliced on a mandolin. It gives you the same texture and adds a bunch of vitamins and minerals that you would otherwise be missing out on.
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
Level up your Taco Tuesday by adding sweet potatoes and black beans to your usual meaty filling. Not only will this boost the healthiness of your tacos, it also gives it an all round flavour kick.
Gnocchi With Creamy Pesto and Peas
Gnocchi is no longer a restaurant-only pasta. Dress up your store-bought gnocchi with a creamy pesto sauce and top it with fresh, sweet, crisp peas to get a dish that is healthy, luxurious, and irresistible to the whole family.
Chickpea Shawarma Bowls
You don’t always need falafels and pita bread to make a shawarma. Just throw in the meat and veggies you have lying around at home with some crispy chickpeas, tzatziki, and rice to make a balanced, Middle Eastern-inspired healthy dinner.
Classic Tuna Casserole
Remember when mom hid the tuna and veggies under the cheese and sour cream in her casserole? Well, it's time you learned to do that as well. Tuna Casserole might be an old classic but there is a reason why it's a hit with the whole family.
Korean Beef Bowls
Another one-pot crowd pleaser, all you need for this is some beef, rice, veggies and gochujang (or Korean chilli paste). If you’re sensitive with the spice, mix in some honey with the sauce to make a sweet and spicy version of this flavourful dinner staple.
Baked Ziti With Spinach
Having a busy night and need to put some dinner on the table really quickly? Mix some ziti with marinara and spinach, top it with mozzarella, leave it in the oven for 30 minutes and you’ve got yourself another irresistible, and easy dinner for the family.
Italian Sausage and Peppers Hoagies
All you need for this on-the-go meal is a can of tomatoes, sausages, peppers and onions. Make a stuffing with these, stuff it into a hoagie roll, toss it in a toaster and use the leftovers for the kids’ lunch the next day. Once you try it is sure to become a staple in your weekly rotation.
Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Is there anything heartier than a good risotto? Stir in some mushrooms with your creamy white sauce and get a high-protein, delicious meal that is doable under an hour on a school night. Try it once and you’ll never have to wonder about dinner again.
Greek Chicken Souvlaki Wraps
Looking for a good option for a Mediterranean night? These wraps might be just what you need. Tender, marinated chicken grilled to perfection and wrapped in warm pita with crunchy veggies, creamy tzatziki, and a squeeze of lemon. It’s fresh, flavorful, and easy to make for the entire family.
Ramen Noodle Stir-Fry
All you have in the pantry are instant noodles? Don’t worry, just toss it with your favourite veggies and some scrambled eggs to make it a well-rounded delicious treat!
Cajun Chicken and Rice Skillet
If you’re craving Cajun flavours but don’t have the time for a proper gumbo, season your chicken with some Old Bay Seasoning and toss it with fresh bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and rice to make an easy, quick, and spice-packed meal that can satiate your entire family.
BLT Pasta Salad
This one's for those days when you run out of bread and need a quick, healthy alternative for carbs. Mix in bacon bits and diced tomatoes with boiled pasta and crunchy veggies and finish it with a vinaigrette dressing to make a nutritious and tasty meal that can carry over to lunch the next day.
BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Slow cooked chicken shredded and added to a bun with some coleslaw. That’s all it takes to make this delicious, protein rich sandwich. Next time you have company over, these might be just the thing to try out.
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Want a hearty meal with low carbs and high protein without having to spend hours slaving away in the kitchen? Try this cauliflower fried rice recipe. Riced cauliflower cooked with eggs, shredded chicken, and veggies, and tossed with vinegar and soy sauce—this is as easy as it gets.
Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
The difference between this soup and an arrabbiata pasta is the hearty, creamy soup base instead of a tomato sauce. Add your protein of choice to round out this delicious soup and make it as healthy as it can be.
Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Spinach is one of the super foods that every responsible parent tries to feed their children. But, what if your children absolutely hate the nutritious veg? Well, if you combine it under ricotta, mozzarella and pasta shells and bake it to perfection, they might not even notice it is there.
Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Tofu
Gone are the days when eating tofu meant eating bland, tasteless diet food. With this recipe, you can maximise your daily protein intake without suffering through eating tofu. Just roast your favourite veggies with some tofu and glazed honey garlic sauce and enjoy!
Banh Mi Beef Burgers
A protein rich, tasty twist on a Vietnamese classic, these burgers can be made with cut down sourdough and veggies of your choice. If you want to shake up your usual dinner sandwiches, this would be the ideal option.
Shrimp Scampi Linguine
If you live by the sea, this is the best thing you can make for dinner. Tender shrimp sautéed in garlic, butter, and lemon, then tossed with linguine for a bright, buttery pasta dish. It’s elegant enough for date night but easy enough for a busy weeknight.
Chicken Caesar Wraps
If you live for a Caesar salad but want to make it a whole meal, this is the recipe for you. Just toss shredded chicken with crunchy romaine and mayonnaise and wrap it in a tortilla to make these crowd pleasers. It will be a dinner that your children will keep coming back for.
Mexican Street Corn Quesadillas
Want an easy twist on a Mexican classic? Creamy, cheesy quesadillas loaded with roasted corn, cotija cheese, chili powder, and a squeeze of lime—just like your favorite elote, but melted between crispy tortillas. This is just the dinner you’ve been looking for.
Creamy Lemon Orzo
Who thought Orzo could make a fulfilling and elegant meal? Well, by tossing it in a creamy lemon dressing and adding your favourite meat and veggies, you’d be making just that. If you’re in the mood for something simple and quick yet balanced, try these today.
Eggplant Parmesan Stacks
Want to have the texture and feeling of a sandwich without the extra carbs from the bread? Try replacing it with sliced eggplant rounds instead. You can get it crispy by shallow frying it in a pan and then layering cheese, sauces and any protein of your choice.
Spicy Peanut Noodles With Cucumber
A quick, light meal, this just needs you to boil noodles and toss it in a sauce of peanut butter and chilli oil. The cucumber topping acts like the perfect balance to the nuttiness and spice of the sauce.
Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos
Think—your regular nachos, but healthy. Replace the nacho chips with baked sweet potato slices to add a balancing flavour and cut down on the carbs and fats from the chips.
Turkey Chili Mac
It could sound weird to some but it tastes unlike anything that you have ever made. This dish combines two classics to make a simple, satisfying meal. Just add tomatoes and ground turkey to your normal mac and cheese routine to boost not just the flavour but also the protein content of your dinner.
