A week of 30-minute meals

Consider this your go-to meal plan for when time is of the essence and you need a substantial, speedy dinner in no time. We’ve got reinvented comfort classics like pasta bakes and chicken traybakes, or lighter fragrant fish options that'll keep you satisfied. One thing’s for sure: you might be short on time, but these recipes aren’t short on flavour.
A week of 30-minute meals
A week of 30-minute meals
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Whatever you fancy cooking, we've got a recipe to inspire you. From speedy midweek meals to budget-friendly family dinners and weekend treats, let us help you cook and eat better, every day.
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Marks & Spencer
Whatever you fancy cooking, we've got a recipe to inspire you. From speedy midweek meals to budget-friendly family dinners and weekend treats, let us help you cook and eat better, every day.

Monday

Creamy truffle mushroom, cavolo nero and chestnut pasta bake

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This rich, creamy vegetarian pasta dish screams comfort food. With chestnut mushrooms and an indulgent addition of truffle-filled brie, this one’s a crowd pleaser.

Tuesday

Harissa beef and houmous koftes

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Made with minced beef and spicy rose harissa, these koftes are small in stature but mighty in taste. Complete the Mediterranean vibe with soft pillowy pitta and a slathering of extra smooth, velvety houmous.

Wednesday

Speedy tandoori salmon and sweetcorn dal

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Dial up your dal by slowly simmering lentils and spinach with spoonfuls of mango chutney and mild roasted curry powder. Serve with our Scottish Hot Smoked Tandoori Salmon Fillets.

Thursday

Carrot and swede gnocchi

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The ultimate hack to creating your own homemade gnocchi in no time – just use our pre-packed blend of seasoned, mashed carrots and swede. Serve with a buttery sauce and a sprinkling of hazelnuts for lovely crunch.

Friday

Coconut, lime and chilli sea bass traybake

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This light, aromatic sea bass dish has a few helpful shortcuts along the way. Made using our Coconut and Lime Seasoning, plus our Chunky Mediterranean Style Vegetable Mix, it’s a quick fix without compromising taste.

Saturday

Beef chilli burrito

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If you’re in the mood for Tex-Mex, this won’t disappoint. A fusion of minced beef, Mexican-inspired rice, charred sweetcorn, and a dollop of our layered Mexican dip creates a fiesta of flavour in a soft tortilla wrap.

Sunday

Preserved lemon and olive chicken traybake

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Made with tangy preserved lemons and Ras El Hanout, this Moroccan-inspired meal is full of North African flavours. Juicy oven-baked chicken thighs and fries for the win.