100 'rush hour' dinners for when time is tight

We’ve all been there – it’s 6pm, everyone’s hungry, and the thought of spending an hour in the kitchen feels impossible.

Whether you’re juggling work deadlines, ferrying kids to after-school activities at the start of term, or simply craving more time to unwind in the evening, getting a proper meal on the table shouldn’t feel like another stressful task on your to-do list.

Meet our quickest, easiest weeknight dinner recipes of all time

These 100 recipes are specifically designed for those chaotic weeknights when time is your most precious commodity, proving that quick cooking doesn’t mean compromising on flavour or nutrition.

Each recipe can be prepared and on the table in 30 minutes or less, using accessible ingredients and simple techniques that won’t leave you with a mountain of washing up.

From simple stir-fries and speedy pasta dishes to clever one-pan wonders and hearty salads, there’s something here for every taste.

Caramelised Chicken and Mango Stir-Fry

Love a stir-fry? You'll love this new take on a traditional chicken stir-fry with the addition of sweet caramelised mango slices.

Quick and easy pasta salad

A quirky summer pasta salad.

Easy yoghurt curry chicken

A quick and easy curry chicken dish the whole family can eat!

Sweet and Sour Pork Sausages

The speedy weeknight dinner that only costs a few dollars per serve and is on the table in 25 minutes.

Tuna Mornay Pasta Salad

We took all the flavours we loved from a classic tuna mornay pasta bake and turned it into an easy cold salad.

Satay Chicken Stir-Fry

I have made this for about 10 years and my husband and boys love it.

Chicken Noodle Omelette

Great omelette for kids

Kid-Friendly Pea and Fetta Fritters

These healthy fritters will help make mealtimes a little less stressful and they're easy enough that the kids can help make them too.

Creamy Chicken Pasta

This recipe has been tweaked to something the whole family loves.

Beef rissoles

Classic homemade beef rissoles are just so quick and easy to make and they are so much tastier than bought rissoles.

15-minute fried rice

The best fried rice recipes are always quick and this one is no exception. Use up what you have in the fridge with this easy family dinner for those busy weeknights. Plus or minus what veggies and meat you have on hand, this is a recipe we are always coming back to.