56 Easy & Delicious Recipes For Busy Week Days

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Clare Whitfield

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Hearty slow cooker beef with roasted potatoes and fresh green onions

Don’t have much time to cook?I hear you.

We at SAHM can totally relate.What with all the household chores, looking after the kids plus a little gig called a full-time job.. we are supposed to put food on our table, too!

Good thing there are quick and tasty meals we can whip up in just 30 minutes (or less)! I also included some of my favourite recipes for busy week days.

These only need 5 minutes to prepare and for some of them I let the slow cooker do all the work. Don’t you just love it when you’re all done with the day and then you walk in the kitchen with that delicious smell of say… pork roast… or corned beef? Hmmmm. Yum!

These recipes are well-loved by our readers so I won’t say much about each except that I swear you will find AT LEAST 5 of these recipes amazing. Click on the recipe photos to know more about the recipe ingredients and method.

WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS PHOTOS THAT MIGHT MAKE YOU HUNGRY

Enjoy!

1. Crunchy Nut Cornflake ChickenCrispy baked fish fillets with fresh lettuce on a white plate

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2. Quick Minestrone Soup

Delicious homemade tomato soup served in a white bowl with a silver spoon Perfect for busy weeknigh

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3. Coconut Macaroons

56 easy delicious recipes for busy week days

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4. Salmon Patties

Delicious homemade fish cakes served with fresh salad and lemon wedge

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5. Coffee Cup Quiche
Scrambled eggs with ham served in a mug perfect for busy mornings Easy quick and delicious break

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6. Pea And Corn Fritters

Delicious vegetable fritters perfect for busy weeknights and quick family dinners

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7. Bacon Macaroni Casserole
Delicious baked casserole with cheese ham and potatoes perfect for busy weeknights

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8. Corn FrittersDelicious homemade chicken patties with lettuce and sauce perfect for quick week day meals

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9. Bulk Savoury Muffin Recipe

 

Delicious cheesy corn fritters perfect for quick weeknight meals or snacks

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10. Macaroni Cheese

Delicious homemade macaroni and cheese perfect for busy weeknights Easy to prepare with simple ingr

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11. Chilli Con Carne

Delicious beef and rice dish perfect for busy weeknights easy to prepare with fresh ingredients

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12. 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Delicious grilled salmon with sweet soy glaze and garnished with fresh herbs

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13. Creamy Cranberry Chicken Pasta

Creamy beef pasta with cheese in a white bowl perfect for quick weeknight dinners

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14. Slow Cooker Sausages in Onion Gravy

Delicious sausage served with creamy mashed potatoes perfect for busy weeknights Simple hearty a

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15. Easy Peasy Vegetable Fritters

Delicious potato fritters served with fresh herb garnish and creamy dipping sauce Perfect for busy

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16. Bunless Burgers

Healthy breakfast with fried egg bacon and fresh vegetables

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17. Grilled Gooey & Cheesy Chicken Rissoles

Crispy homemade chicken nuggets perfect for quick weeknight dinners and snacks Easy recipe for busy

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18. Sausage Stroganoff

Delicious beef stew served with creamy mashed potatoes perfect for busy weeknights Easy recipe for

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19. Coconut Prawns

Delicious crispy fish bites served with lime wedges and creamy sauce perfect for busy weeknights

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20. Slowcooker Corned Beef

Juicy beef roast with potatoes carrots and greens on a white plate

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21. Beef and Black Bean Stir Fry

Delicious stir fry beef with red and green peppers baby corn and tender meat perfect for quick we

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22. Easy Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken Legs

Delicious grilled chicken thighs with smoky flavor perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners

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23. Slow Cooker Creamy Salsa Chicken

Delicious baked chicken drumsticks covered in rich tomato sauce perfect for quick weeknight dinners

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24. Baked Asian Salmon

Healthy grilled salmon with fresh vegetables for busy weeknights

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25. Crockpot Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pulled Pork

Delicious slow cooker beef with tender potatoes perfect for busy weeknights Easy hearty and fami

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26. Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Delicious homemade chicken noodle soup perfect for busy weeknights Simple recipe with fresh ingredi

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27. Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken

Slow cooked lamb shanks with herbs and vegetables for a hearty family meal

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28. Cream of Chicken Soup

Delicious homemade chicken soup perfect for busy weeknights Simple ingredients and fast preparation

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29. Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

Delicious chicken stew with vegetables and herbs perfect for busy weeknights

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30. Vanishing Vegetarian Fried Rice

Delicious homemade fried rice with vegetables perfect for busy weeknights

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31. White Wine Poached Salmon Fillets

Healthy salmon fillet with fresh zucchini and lemon wedge

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32. Slow Cooker Creamy Coconut Rice

Hot chocolate with cinnamon and star anise for cozy evenings

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33. Garlic Butter Rice

Delicious warm chicken rice served in a black bowl perfect for quick weeknight dinners

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34. Quick Green Fried Rice

Healthy vegetable fried rice for busy weeknights

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35. Very Veggie Fried Rice

Quick veggie fried rice for busy weeknights easy to prepare with fresh ingredients Perfect for a h

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36. Tasty Taco Soup

Delicious homemade beef chili topped with cheese perfect for quick weeknight dinners Easy recipe f

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37.Lasagna Soup

Delicious beef and pasta soup perfect for busy weeknights Easy to prepare with simple ingredients f

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38. Tuna-Stuffed Avocado Boat Salad

Healthy tuna stuffed avocado with fresh tomatoes and red onion

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39. Simple Turkey Meatballs

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40. Brussel Sprouts Chickpea Fritters

Delicious homemade beef patties served with fresh avocado and crispy bacon

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41. Fresh and Fabulous Tomato Salad

Bright cherry tomato salad with basil garlic and olive oil

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42. Thai Turkey Lettuce Cups

Delicious mini lettuce wraps filled with seasoned ground meat and fresh lettuce

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43. Pork, Apple and Caramelised Onion Rissoles

Delicious homemade meatballs perfect for quick weeknight dinners and family meals Easy to prepare w

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44. Easy One-Pan Creamy Chicken Marsala

Delicious creamy mushroom chicken casserole perfect for busy weeknights

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45. Zucchini Slice

Delicious homemade breakfast pizza with fresh vegetables and ham perfect for busy mornings

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46. Family-Sized Taco Salad

Delicious nacho salad topped with fresh cilantro cheese and crunchy chips perfect for quick weekn

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47. Quick Tuna Salad Lunch

Healthy tuna and vegetable salad with avocado corn and tomatoes

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48. Slow Cooked Honey Lemon Sesame Chicken

Delicious chicken stir fry with sesame seeds in a pink bowl perfect for quick weeknight dinners

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49. Family Size Chicken Caesar Salad

Healthy grilled chicken salad with boiled eggs fresh greens and creamy dressing

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50. Creamy Chicken Carbonara

Delicious creamy chicken pasta with herbs on a white plate

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51. Spicy Green Curry Chook

Delicious chicken noodle soup with fresh vegetables perfect for busy weeknights Easy recipe for a

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52. Egg Salad

Creamy egg salad garnished with herbs in a white bowl on wooden table

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53. Slow Cooker Bacon Risotto

Delicious bacon and parmesan risotto perfect for busy weeknights Easy to prepare with simple ingred

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54. Thai Chicken Balls

Delicious chicken meatballs topped with herbs and sauce perfect for busy weeknights Easy to prepar

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55. Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Delicious sweet and spicy chicken stir fry garnished with green onions in a white bowl

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56. Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

Delicious homemade beef bolognese perfect for busy weeknights Easy recipe with rich tomato and grou

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Clare Whitfield Chief Editor
Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.
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