{"id":5289,"date":"2019-01-08T22:13:49","date_gmt":"2019-01-08T22:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/?p=5289"},"modified":"2023-04-25T20:11:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T20:11:58","slug":"family-meal-inspiration-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/family-meal-inspiration-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Meal Inspiration for 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are some tried and tested family meal ideas and recipes. I’m always in need of more, so please comment on this post with your full-proof family dishes and I’ll add them.<\/p>\n

Family meal recipes and ideas<\/h2>\n

Turkey Burgers<\/h5>\n

\"Family<\/p>\n

Really cheap and easy to make, turkey burgers are a healthier alternative to beef burgers (though we love those too). I use frozen chopped onions for extra speed and less tears. I also make up extra patties to put into the freezer. Turkey Burgers<\/a> recipe.<\/p>\n

Pork, Chorizo and Cannellini Bean Stew<\/h5>\n

\"family<\/p>\n

This is a great winter warmer. It’s really cheap and easy to make, but requires a couple hours of cooking. Here’s the recipe:\u00a0 http:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/family-favourites-pork-chorizo-and-cannellini-bean-stew\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Light Chicken Korma<\/h5>\n

\"Family<\/p>\n

This Korma recipe<\/a> uses fat-free Greek yogurt instead of cream for a healthier family meal option. It’s quick and very easy to prepare and doesn’t require much cooking time. We omit the sugar and it still tastes great. Here’s the recipe: Korma<\/a>. If you’re after a really authentic Indian treat then I can highly recommend the pre-prepared freezer meals of Mandira’s Kitchen.<\/a><\/p>\n

Pizzette\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\"VE<\/p>\n

These mini puff pastry pizzas make a great snack\/canap\u00e9 or light lunch and is something that the kids can get involved with cooking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/pizzette-recipe-cooking-children\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Quick Chicken Stew<\/h5>\n

\"Family<\/p>\n

A great one pot meal that’s easy to do and as the name suggests doesn’t take an age to cook. For a family meal for five, I add two extra chicken breasts and an extra carrot. We do tend to have quite big portions though! Here’s the recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Oven Baked Salmon<\/h5>\n

\"Family<\/p>\n

This is ludicrously easy and makes two meals if it’s just for the children (I\u2019ll explain later).<\/p>\n

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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 175c (fan oven)<\/li>\n
  2. Use\u00a0four boneless salmon steaks <\/b>and\u00a0put two steaks onto two pieces of foil<\/li>\n
  3. Score the steaks, squeeze some\u00a0lemon juice<\/b>\u00a0over them, stick knobs of\u00a0butter<\/b>\u00a0in the scored bits and add one chopped\u00a0shallot<\/b>\u00a0over the top<\/li>\n
  4. Season and then\u00a0parcel up and put in the oven for 25-30 mins (just check to see if cooked through)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I always make too much, so the next day I flake the cold leftovers and mix into couscous along with broccoli or peas (whichever I haven\u2019t used the day before).<\/p>\n

    Winter Vegetable Soup<\/h5>\n

    \"Family<\/p>\n

    This is a really nice, smooth but thick winter warmer. Check out my recipe here: Winter Vegetable Soup<\/a><\/p>\n

    Cheat’s Jacket Potatoes<\/h5>\n

    A quick way to get\u00a0tasty crispy-skinned potatoes.<\/p>\n