The weather has perked up and we’re spending more time in the great outdoors, going on long, leisurely after-work walks, joining evening classes and activities and meeting friends for midweek catch-ups.

For many of you, this means less time spent in the kitchen, and you might be in need of quick, easy recipe inspo. To help you out, we’ve created this handy meal plan, which is filled with super-simple dinner ideas and nourishing, family-friendly meals.

MONDAY: Quinoa cauliflower curry

Quinoa cauliflower curry
Elevate meat-free Mondays with this flavour-packed, veggie-friendly curry. We recommend serving with fresh coriander, mango chutney and plenty of toasted naan.

TUESDAY: Easy salmon tacos with avocado gremolata

Easy salmon tacos with avocado gremolata
Celebrate taco Tuesday with these super-simple salmon tacos! Flavoured with fresh parsley, garlic and lemon juice, this creamy avocado gremolata would also be a scrumptious sandwich filling.

WEDNESDAY: Lamb & beet burgers

Lamb & beet burgers banner
If you struggle to keep your homemade burgers moist and juicy, then we highly recommend this fuss-free recipe, which incorporates beautiful beets! Plus, it’s a sneaky way to fill up on veggies.

THURSDAY: Spaghetti with lemon and chilli crabmeat

Spaghetti with lemon and chilli crabmeat
This quick and easy recipe is perfect for clearing out the cupboards and utilising those forgotten fridge ingredients, like dried spaghetti, cherry tomatoes and that buried jar of capers.

FRIDAY: Tomato, spinach and Mozzarella gnocchi


Comfort food at its finest, this cheesy, tomato gnocchi is just what we need on a Friday evening, at the end of a long, draining week.

SATURDAY: Veggie lovers’ pizza


Skip the Saturday night takeaway this week and save your pennies by whipping up this quick-to-make homemade pizza. We love loading on the veggies, but feel free to add whatever toppings you fancy.

SUNDAY: Chicken Kiev


Have you ever tried making chicken Kiev from scratch? It’s actually a lot easier than it looks and is a sure family favourite!

DESSERT: Microwave blueberry cobbler


If you’ve got a handful of blueberries and a sweet tooth craving that you just can’t ignore, then this is the recipe for you. Plus, it takes just 10 minutes to make from start to finish!

Hungry for more? Check out our full collection of five-ingredient meals, here.