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Our best family favourites

Do yourself a favour, and give them what they want. These are the family dinners they'll always be happy to see, whether midweek or for a weekend treat.
Chicken enchiladas
by Annie Rigg

You can make the sauce ahead of time for these chicken enchiladas, served with coriander, avocado and soured cream.

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Toad in the hole

by Galton Blackiston
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Easy chicken casserole

by Justine Pattison
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Easy cottage pie

by James Martin
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Korma-style chicken curry

by Mary Berry
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Easy spaghetti bolognese

by Chris Bell
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How to make macaroni cheese

by Lisa Faulkner
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Pot-roast chicken with root vegetables and barley

by Dr Rupy Aujla
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Easy shepherd's pie

by Antony Worrall Thompson
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Traditional chicken pie

by Elaine Wilson
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Budget chilli con carne

by Richard Corrigan
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Vegetable pasta bake

by Annie Rigg
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Homemade tomato sauce

by Justine Pattison
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Beef casserole

by Justine Pattison
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Easy chicken and leek pie

by Kerry Whelpdale
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Vegetable lasagne

by Justine Pattison
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Lentil and bacon soup

by The Hairy Bikers
Light meals & snacks

Chicken stir-fry

by Nick Nairn
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Chicken pasta bake

by Mary Berry
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Easy piri-piri chicken

by The Hairy Bikers
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Tuna and broccoli pasta bake

by Justine Pattison
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Pesto pasta salad

by Annie Rigg
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Healthy meatballs

by Hala El-Shafie
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Pesto

by William Leigh
Other

Macaroni cheese

by Gail Richards
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Fish tacos

by Nigella Lawson
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Rick Stein's spaghetti alla carbonara

by Rick Stein
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Easy minestrone soup

by Justine Pattison
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Tuna melt

by Sarah Cook
Light meals & snacks

Easy chicken and pea risotto

by Justine Pattison
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Veggie chilli tortilla baskets

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Pancakes

by Delia Smith
Desserts

Fluffy American pancakes

by Louisa Carter
Brunch

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