Need inspiration for tonight’s meal? Here are 6 tasty, wholesome dishes that will make your family smile

Moroccan Beef Tagine with Apricots

Ingredients:

• 800g beef chuck, cubed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp ginger powder
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 2 tbsp honey
• 50g almonds, toasted
• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a heavy pot, sear beef until browned.
2. Add onion, garlic, and spices. Cook 2 minutes.
3. Add beef stock, cover, and simmer for 1 hour until meat is tender.
4. Stir in apricots and honey, cook for 10 minutes.
5. Season, sprinkle almonds, and serve with couscous.

Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Kcal: ~480 per serving | Servings: 4

Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Curry

Ingredients:

• 500g boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 400ml coconut milk
• 1 cup chicken stock
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté onion until golden.
2. Add garlic & ginger, stir for 1 minute.
3. Add chicken, cook until lightly browned.
4. Add carrots, potatoes, and curry powder. Stir well.
5. Pour in coconut milk & chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
6. Add peas, season with salt & pepper, cook for 3 more minutes.
7. Garnish with coriander and serve over rice.

Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 40 mins
Kcal: ~420 per serving | Servings: 4

Lemon Herb Baked Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets (150g each)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Lemon slices for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, paprika, salt & pepper.
3. Place salmon on a lined baking tray, brush with marinade.
4. Bake for 12–15 minutes until cooked through.
5. Garnish with lemon slices and serve with roasted veggies.

Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins
Kcal: ~350 per serving | Servings: 4

Chicken & Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 500g chicken breast, sliced thin
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup snow peas
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions:

1. Heat sesame oil in a wok, stir-fry chicken until golden.
2. Add garlic, bell pepper, broccoli, snow peas, and carrot. Stir-fry 3–4 mins.
3. Add soy sauce & oyster sauce, toss well.
4. Stir in cornflour slurry, cook 1 min until sauce thickens.
5. Serve with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 25 mins
Kcal: ~310 per serving | servings: 4

Potato & Chickpea Stew

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 3 medium potatoes, cubed
• 1 can chickpeas (400g), drained
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 can diced tomatoes (400g)
• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté onion & garlic.
2. Add paprika & cumin, stir 1 min.
3. Add potatoes, chickpeas, stock, and tomatoes.
4. Simmer for 20–25 mins until potatoes are tender.
5. Season and serve hot.

Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 35 mins
Kcal: ~280 per serving | Servings: 4

Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients:

• 8 lamb chops
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp rosemary
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Mint Yogurt Sauce:
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Rub lamb chops with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt & pepper.
2. Grill on high heat 3–4 mins each side for medium-rare.
3. Mix yogurt, mint, lemon juice, and salt for the sauce.
4. Serve chops hot with sauce on the side.

Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 8 mins | Total Time: 23 mins
Kcal: ~420 per serving | Servings: 4