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100 recipes every parent needs to know 1. Chicken and vegetable traybake 2. Halloumi burgers with carrot chips 3. Mushroom, lentil and walnut burgers 4. Cheesy pancakes with broccoli and ham 5. Quorn sausage and vegetable bean cobbler 6. Quick lamb and chickpea tagine 7. Ratatouille 8. One-pan roast chicken with broccoli and squash 9. Meatball pasta bake 10. Irish stew 11. Courgette and black bean enchilladas 12. Chicken and chorizo stew 13. Cauliflower crust pizza with roasted veg 14. Roast pork with spicy potatoes, spinach and tomatoes 15. Bacon and lentil duff 16. Basic cheese and tomato pizza 17. Lamb casserole 18. Homemade fish-finger sandwiches 19. Feta, Parma ham and tomato crustless quiche 20. Italian meatball traybake 21. Creamy pesto chicken pasta 22. Fish pie recipe 23. Egg and potato bake 24. Chicken fajitas 25. Coq au vin 26. Chilli con carne 27. Chickpea curry 28. Cod and potato cakes 29. Cheesy ham pasta bake 30. Cheesy Spanish omelette 31. Beef and vegetable stew with mustard mash 32. Cheesy baked tortillas 33. Braised lamb shanks with chickpeas 34. Beef and sweet potato curry 35. Bacon-wrapped chicken with leeks and peas 36. Beef and black bean burgers 37. Quick sausage and squeak 38. Avocado and egg quesadilla 39. Potato casserole 40. Quick salmon pasta 41. Spaghetti Bolognese 42. Pork and apple burgers 43. Herby salmon with salad and crushed new potatoes 44. Pork stroganoff 45. Healthy chicken casserole 46. Goulash 47. Fakeaway slow cooker doner kebab 48. Lamb chops with garlic, lemon and thyme 49. Lamb stew 50. Halloumi pitta with lemon couscous and slaw 51. Gnocchi with avocado pesto 52. Fish finger butty with lemon mayo 53. Chilli salmon with watercress and lentils 54. Easy paella 55. Cottage pie 56. Cowboy casserole 57. Chorizo hotpot 58. Chicken risotto 59. Chicken and mango risotto 60. Chicken and vegetable cannelloni 61. Chicken casserole 62. Chicken and ham pie 63. Cheese and pickle pie 64. BLW chunky chilli con carne 65. Macaroni cheese 66. Chickpea enchiladas 67. Fruity chicken korma 68. Blue cheese and bacon pasta 69. Indian chicken curry 70. Fish chowder 71. Chicken and mushroom bake 72. Ham and mushroom tagliatelle 73. Beef & horseradish casserole 74. Cajun spiced meatballs with spaghetti 75. Beef and broccoli stir-fry 76. Black chicken curry 77. Chicken pasta with a creamy sauce 78. Beef hotpot with gnocchi dumplings 79. Baked bean curry 80. Baked sweet potatoes with chorizo and chipotle cream 81. Barbecue sausage and bean stew 82. Beef bourguignon 83. Carrot soup 84. Baked lentil risotto 85. Baked sweet potatoes with vegetarian chilli 86. Beef or sausage casserole 87. Baked potatoes 88. Avocado pasta 89. Baked bean omelette 90. 20-minute homemade pizza 91. Aubergine bake 92. Asparagus and pea risotto 93. Bag-baked trout with ginger soy 94. Carrot, lentil and bacon soup 95. Lamb, leek and new potato casserole 96. Lasagne 97. Lemon chicken tagine 98. Moussaka 99. Pork mince and pasta bake 100. Sausage and bean hotpot FAQs References

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As busy parents, we don’t have time to spend hours in the kitchen, slaving away. These 100 must-know family recipes are quick, easy and cheap to prepare, and tried and tested by families.

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2. Halloumi burgers with carrot chips

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3. Mushroom, lentil and walnut burgers

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4. Cheesy pancakes with broccoli and ham

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5. Quorn sausage and vegetable bean cobbler

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6. Quick lamb and chickpea tagine

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7. Ratatouille

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8. One-pan roast chicken with broccoli and squash

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9. Meatball pasta bake

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10. Irish stew

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11. Courgette and black bean enchilladas

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12. Chicken and chorizo stew

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13. Cauliflower crust pizza with roasted veg

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14. Roast pork with spicy potatoes, spinach and tomatoes

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15. Bacon and lentil duff

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16. Basic cheese and tomato pizza

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17. Lamb casserole

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18. Homemade fish-finger sandwiches

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19. Feta, Parma ham and tomato crustless quiche

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20. Italian meatball traybake

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21. Creamy pesto chicken pasta

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22. Fish pie recipe

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23. Egg and potato bake

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24. Chicken fajitas

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26. Chilli con carne

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27. Chickpea curry

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28. Cod and potato cakes

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29. Cheesy ham pasta bake

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30. Cheesy Spanish omelette

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31. Beef and vegetable stew with mustard mash

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32. Cheesy baked tortillas

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33. Braised lamb shanks with chickpeas

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34. Beef and sweet potato curry

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35. Bacon-wrapped chicken with leeks and peas

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36. Beef and black bean burgers

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37. Quick sausage and squeak

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38. Avocado and egg quesadilla

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39. Potato casserole

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40. Quick salmon pasta

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41. Spaghetti Bolognese

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42. Pork and apple burgers

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43. Herby salmon with salad and crushed new potatoes

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44. Pork stroganoff

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45. Healthy chicken casserole

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46. Goulash

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47. Fakeaway slow cooker doner kebab

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48. Lamb chops with garlic, lemon and thyme

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49. Lamb stew

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50. Halloumi pitta with lemon couscous and slaw

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51. Gnocchi with avocado pesto

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52. Fish finger butty with lemon mayo

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53. Chilli salmon with watercress and lentils

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54. Easy paella

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55. Cottage pie

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56. Cowboy casserole

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57. Chorizo hotpot

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58. Chicken risotto

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59. Chicken and mango risotto

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60. Chicken and vegetable cannelloni

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61. Chicken casserole

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62. Chicken and ham pie

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63. Cheese and pickle pie

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64. BLW chunky chilli con carne

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65. Macaroni cheese

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66. Chickpea enchiladas

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67. Fruity chicken korma

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68. Blue cheese and bacon pasta

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69. Indian chicken curry

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70. Fish chowder

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71. Chicken and mushroom bake

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72. Ham and mushroom tagliatelle

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73. Beef & horseradish casserole

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74. Cajun spiced meatballs with spaghetti

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75. Beef and broccoli stir-fry

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76. Black chicken curry

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78. Beef hotpot with gnocchi dumplings

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79. Baked bean curry

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80. Baked sweet potatoes with chorizo and chipotle cream

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81. Barbecue sausage and bean stew

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82. Beef bourguignon

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83. Carrot soup

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84. Baked lentil risotto

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85. Baked sweet potatoes with vegetarian chilli

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86. Beef or sausage casserole

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87. Baked potatoes

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88. Avocado pasta

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89. Baked bean omelette

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90. 20-minute homemade pizza

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91. Aubergine bake

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92. Asparagus and pea risotto

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93. Bag-baked trout with ginger soy

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94. Carrot, lentil and bacon soup

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95. Lamb, leek and new potato casserole

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96. Lasagne

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97. Lemon chicken tagine

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98. Moussaka

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100 recipes every mum needs to know (2024)

FAQs

What meals should everyone know how do you cook? ›

10 Dishes Every Professional Cook Should Know How to Make
  1. Roast Chicken. A roast chicken may seem like a humble dish, but when it's perfectly executed, there are few meals that are more comforting and delicious. ...
  2. Eggs Benedict. ...
  3. Bread. ...
  4. Spaghetti and Meatballs. ...
  5. French Omelet. ...
  6. Seared Fish. ...
  7. Caesar Salad. ...
  8. Ratatouille.
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What is the average number of recipes in a cookbook? ›

The average cookbook contains 300-400 recipes.

How do I turn my family recipes into a cookbook? ›

How to Create a DIY Family Cookbook
  1. Identify the Main Recipes. Deciding what to include can take some time, but it will make the cookbook easier to put together in the end. ...
  2. Add Family Anecdotes and History. ...
  3. Organize Everything into Sections. ...
  4. Get Creative with Decorations. ...
  5. Give It a Name. ...
  6. Send It Away.
Jun 16, 2021

How much does it cost to publish a cookbook? ›

What is the average cost of self-publishing a cookbook? In general, it can cost between $1,000 to $20,000 to self-publish a book. This price varies depending on the additional editing, book cover design, and formatting services you choose.

What is a good dinner that everyone would like? ›

30 Quick And Easy Dinners Your Whole Family Will Love
  • Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos. tasty.co. ...
  • Easy Sheet Pan Southwestern Dinner. tasty.co. ...
  • Garlic Broccoli Shrimp Stir-Fry. ...
  • Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa. ...
  • One-Pot Chicken and Mushroom Pasta. ...
  • 20-Minute Beef and Broccoli Noodle Stir-Fry. ...
  • Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry. ...
  • Baked Spaghetti.
May 6, 2024

What is the most basic meal to cook? ›

Here's what they had to say about practicing essential techniques and base recipes.
  • 01 of 10. Cream-Based Soup. Victor Protasio. ...
  • 02 of 10. Roast Chicken. Julia Hartbeck. ...
  • 03 of 10. Pizza. ...
  • 04 of 10. Pasta Carbonara. ...
  • 05 of 10. Whole Roasted Fish. ...
  • 06 of 10. Risotto. ...
  • 07 of 10. Garden Salad. ...
  • 08 of 10. BLT Fried Egg-and-Cheese Sandwich.
Feb 1, 2024

What is the most popular cookbook size? ›

Cookbook Sizes Standard

Portrait Size – The traditional portrait cookbook size is A4 or 8.5 × 11 inches. Landscape Size – The ideal landscape cookbook size measures around 11 × 8.5 inches. Square Size – Also a popular option is the square cookbook size which is around 12 × 12 inches.

What makes a great cookbook? ›

A good cookbook shouldn't just tell you what to make, but also how to make it and why to make it that way. If you start understanding how different ingredients work together in recipes and why to treat them how you do, you can learn to cook just about anything without ever picking up a book over time.

What are the 7 questions of a cookbook reviewer? ›

Here's my questions–who knows, maybe they'll help you the next time you're having brain freeze in the Cookbooks section.
  • Question 1: Is it useful? ...
  • Question 2: Is it thoughtful? ...
  • Question 3: Is it new? ...
  • Question 4: Does it tell a story? ...
  • Question 5: Is it well-designed? ...
  • Question 6: Is it focused?
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Is it legal to post a recipe from a cookbook? ›

Similar to ideas, facts and history, there isn't copyright protection in recipes as mere lists of ingredients. This is clearly stated by the U.S. Copyright Office.

What to do with old family recipes? ›

Weak or damaged paper also can be placed in polyester sleeves and then in folders and boxes. Recipes also can be scanned and accessed electronically while the originals are kept in safe storage. Scanning is a good way to preserve a collection of clippings while enhancing use and sharing with other family members.

How many recipes should be in a family cookbook? ›

The standard expectation is that a cookbook should have between 70 and 100 recipes, but larger compendiums have at least 200.

How well do cookbooks sell? ›

Cookbooks easily sell for 2–4 times their cost, allowing you to earn $500 to $50,000 or more! We're so sure you'll make money that we back it with our No-Risk Guarantee.

What is the average cookbook sales? ›

Sales fluctuate a little year to year, but they're generally stable — around 20 million or so. In the first year of the pandemic, cookbook sales spiked about 16%.

Should I copyright my cookbook? ›

After you publish a cookbook, copyright law can protect you if your food preparations incorporate highly creative concepts. In other words, if you are naming them, artfully designing them or creating them in collaboration with another brand or an event, you might be able to obtain a copyright for your work.

Do you think everyone should know how do you cook? ›

Yes. Because it's not guaranteed that someone is always going to be able to cook for you or that you will always be able to afford to eat premade meals or buy meals cooked by other people. It's basic life skills and it's very useful.

Why everyone needs to know how do you cook? ›

4 reasons you should learn to cook (and enjoy the process of doing it)
  1. Cooking improves your health. There is a whole lotta truth to this statement. ...
  2. You have the ability to choose healthy and wholesome ingredients. ...
  3. Cooking brings families and friends together. ...
  4. Cooking and eating at home saves you money.

What food should everyone try? ›

22 Best Dishes in The World You Must Try Once In Your Life
  • Sushi (Japan) Source Prepared with vinegared rice and a wide range of ingredients including seafood, vegetables, and sometimes fruits. ...
  • Rendang, Indonesia. ...
  • Ramen, Japan. ...
  • Tom Yam Goong, Thailand. ...
  • Kebab, Turkey. ...
  • Pho, Vietnam. ...
  • Peking duck, China. ...
  • Paella, Spain.

What should every chef know how to make? ›

Here are some dishes (and one dressing) that you should master…...
  1. Seared Fish and Meat. Pan-searing fish and meat is an essential skill for just about any chef (regardless of where you end up working). ...
  2. Roast Chicken. ...
  3. Pasta Al Dente. ...
  4. Salad Dressing. ...
  5. Fresh Bread. ...
  6. Mastering Your Craft.

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