February half term meal plan

We know scratch cooking can be overwhelming when the kids are on holiday, so we’ve put together a week’s worth of easy, family-friendly recipes to help you get meals on the table with minimal fuss. Think quick-fire favourites, traybakes that do the hard work for you and playful twists on the classics, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family.
February half term meal plan
February half term meal plan
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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

Sweet and sour cauliflower

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Start the week with a classic family favourite. Step aside sweet and sour chicken, hello sweet and sour cauliflower. Roasted cauliflower takes on a lovely, charred flavour, making it a brilliant match for sweet, sticky sauce and our easy egg fried rice. Top with a sprinkle of spring onions and dinner is on the table in just 30 minutes.

Tuesday

Fish finger pie

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You can’t go wrong with fish fingers and beans. This five-ingredient recipe is built for busy family evenings. Add everything to an ovenproof dish, bake for 20 minutes and diner is done. Watch this recipe turn into your new family favourite.

Wednesday

Chicken and chickpea korma traybake

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This traybake version is a fresh take on the classic chicken korma. Toss it all together and let the oven work its magic. Serve with coconutty green beans for an extra hit of veg and plenty of mango chutney for an extra pop of sweetness and tang.

Thursday

Smoky Spanish-style sausage traybake and aioli

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Made for midweek cooking, this easy, smoky veggie sausage traybake recipe is full of Spanish flavour. Chunky chips, peppers, cherry tomatoes and our smoky veggie sausages get roasted together before being served with a quick vegan aioli. Leave out the olives for any extra picky eaters.

Friday

Cheesy hashbrown chilli con carne pie recipe

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Turn up Friday night with this playful spin on a chilli con carne. It’s topped with crushed hash browns and extra lashings of cheese and served with a generous scoop of guacamole and cooling sour cream to mellow the spice.

Saturday

Piri piri halloumi burger recipe

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Bring a bit of sunshine to February with our easy piri piri halloumi burger recipe. Crunchy rainbow slaw and crispy sweet potato fries bring a bit of colour, heat and plenty of family-friendly flavour to the table.

Sunday

Tuna pasta bake recipe

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End the week with the kind of comfort you don’t have to think twice about. This tuna pasta bake is creamy, golden and boosted with a clever hit of savoury depth from our white wine flavour pot that gives the classic far more flavour than you’d expect.