Top 99 easy dinner recipes

When you need to feed the family or kids, these are the easy dinner recipes you turn to time and time again. With lots of healthy, quick, vegetarian, chicken, and budget-friendly ideas, there’s something for everyone.

1Zucchini 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.

87Ratatouille

For a traditional French classic you can't go past this hearty bowl of stewed vegetables.

88Vegetable frittata

Tasty hot or cold, this frittata is also easily transportable, so it’s perfect for popping into lunch boxes. See notes section for FODMAP diet tip.

89Pumpkin, spinach and lentil lasagne

This tasty recipe for healthy vegetable lasagne has stunning layers of spinach, ricotta, lentils and pumpkin. It's the perfect dish for sharing with friends and family.

90Chicken pasta bake

Here's the latest coop - a fresh-look chicken delight to please the cluckiest guest!

91Healthier chicken chow mein

Try this healthy version of the Chinese takeaway classic. In just 25 minutes you can feed the whole family a tasty healthy chicken dish that won't disappoint!