10 Easy Dinner Recipes When You Can’t Be Bothered To Cook

Can’t be bothered to cook, but refuse to get takeout? This round-up is for those nights when you crave something that can be easily whipped up and won’t leave you with a million dishes. From crispy schnitzels to mezze platters and the perfect pasta, these easy dinner recipes will put a fresh spin on your weekly rotation.

Cheesy Chicken Schnitzel Bake

This revamped classic is inspired by Italian chicken Parm’, and is an absolute winner! Enjoy for midweek family dinners – everyone will love it.

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Chilli Crisp Fried Egg Rice Bowl

The addition of chilli oil, mushrooms and sunny-side-up eggs take this dish to delicious heights. It’s also the perfect use for leftover rice.

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Pork Neck Steaks with Esquite

Pork neck is seriously underrated! This incredibly tender cut will give you some bang for your buck, too. Enjoy with a tasty esquite salad for the best bite.

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Chicken Katsu Bowl with Sticky Rice

This Japanese-inspired dish is the ideal easy dinner recipe after a long workday. Feel free to pop store-bought chicken schnitzels in the air fryer if you’re too tired to make them from scratch.

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Green Olive, Caper & Herb Pasta with Crunchy Pangrattato

Drizzled with olive oil and filled with fresh, green notes, this flavourful pasta dish will become a regular in your weekly dinner rotation.

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Lemony Courgette & Chilli Spaghetti

A simple pasta that delivers loads of flavour. The courgette, chilli and lemon combo is a revelation! Slurp and savour this delight!

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Pork Fillet with Rainbow Slaw & Soy-Cashew Dressing

Fresh ingredients are celebrated in this wholesome health bowl. Drizzle with soy-cashew butter dressing to bring all the flavours to life.

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Vegan Schnitzels with Creamy Dill Sauce and Potato Salad

Vegan or not, these schnitzels are absolutely delicious. The creamy and comforting flavours are everything and more. Enjoy with creamy potato salad and savour every bite.

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Lamb Meatballs with Herby Yoghurt, Hummus & Pita

Meatball nights are a firm family fave, especially when served with pita and hummus. This easy dinner recipe will be a major hit with everyone.

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Breakfast Frittata

Some evenings call for brinner, in which case, this fantastic frittata is always a winner. Enjoy with a simple salad of watercress or rocket with vinaigrette for a classic pairing.

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Robyn Samuels

Robyn is a digital content creator based in Cape Town who lives for good storytelling and great food. When she's not dreaming up flavour combinations or creative ideas, she's seeking the next best pantry find.


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