{"id":4331,"date":"2026-04-13T11:27:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=4331"},"modified":"2026-04-14T17:02:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:02:48","slug":"5-family-favourites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/5-family-favourites\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy family dinners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At Slimming World, we understand that life is too busy to be cooking separate meals for you and your family&nbsp;\u2013 so we combine slimming-friendly and family-friendly with hundreds of tasty recipes that everyone will love.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve up&nbsp;these satisfying staples for guaranteed smiles around the table (and a sustainable way to lose weight for you!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family favourites to make mealtimes easy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cowboy-hotpot\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/slimming-world-cowboy-hotpot\">Cowboy hotpot&nbsp;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/slimming-world-cowboy-hotpot\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/SlimmingWorldCowboyHotpot-5FamilyFaves-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World cowboy hotpot\" class=\"wp-image-4310\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Free&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve levelled up that childhood classic sausage and beans combo with a layer of crispy golden potatoes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"macaroni-cheese\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/macaroni-cheese\">Macaroni cheese<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/macaroni-cheese\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MacaroniCheese-FamilyFaves-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World macaroni cheese\" class=\"wp-image-9393\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Vegetarian&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freezer-friendly&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This comforting&nbsp;pasta&nbsp;dish contains hidden veggies for extra parent-points!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/vegan-mac-n-greens\">Mac &#8216;n&#8217; greens<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/vegan-mac-n-greens\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/VeganMacNGreens-PastaRecipes-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Vegan mac n greens\" class=\"wp-image-8764\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Vegan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freezer-friendly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The creamy roasted-squash sauce is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fab fact:<\/strong> <strong>77% of Slimming World members say that within just three months of joining a group, their children were eating more healthily \u2013 and (as a brilliant extra bonus) 41% of our members who\u2019ve embraced exercise have encouraged their family to be more active, too!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/smoky-air-fryer-chicken-nuggets\">Air fryer chicken nuggets<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/smoky-air-fryer-chicken-nuggets\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/370282841_690400863115241_4360251153119261668_n-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A plate of air-fryed chicken nuggets.\" class=\"wp-image-7354\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:500px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ready in 30 mins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air fryer or oven cook<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll know exactly what&#8217;s in these tasty chicken nugget \u2013 and air frying makes them extra crispy!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/slimmingworldkitchen.co.uk\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SWKitchen-Small-CTA-Opt1.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World Kitchen - Food Optimising delivered!\" class=\"wp-image-8816\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"beef-and-bean-chilli\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/chilli-con-carne-and-rice\">Beef and bean&nbsp;chilli&nbsp;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/chilli-con-carne-and-rice\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ChilliConCarneRice-SWFoodRangeJan22-SlimmingWorldBlog-copy-2.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World chilli con carne with rice in grey bowl on a purple background\" class=\"wp-image-4186\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Free&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freezer-friendly&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our one-pot wonder sits on the milder side of spicy \u2013 and saves on the washing-up!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/black-eyed-bean-and-vegetable-chilli-bowl\">Black-eyed bean chilli<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/black-eyed-bean-and-vegetable-chilli-bowl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BlackEyedBeanAndVegtableChilliBowl-VeganRecipes-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Black Eyed Bean And Vegetable Chilli Bowl\" class=\"wp-image-8036\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vegan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freezer-friendly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This dish freezes well for up to a month. Make up a big batch, split into smaller portions and freeze to use on busy days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/chicken-fajita-wraps\">Chicken fajita wraps<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/chicken-fajita-wraps\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Body-ChickenFajitaWraps25_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"chicken fajita wraps\" class=\"wp-image-13646\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This brilliant build-your-own dish will keep everyone happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/food-range\">Slimming World food range<\/a> wraps are available in most Iceland and The Food Warehouse stores, priced at \u00a31.60 for a pack of 5. Head to the bakery section to pick up your pack!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/sausage-chips-and-dippy-egg-bake\">Sausage, chips and dippy egg bake<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/sausage-chips-and-dippy-egg-bake\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sausage-chips-and-dippy-eggs-bake_blog.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6533\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sausages and chips are even more scrumptious with eggs to dip your chips into!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pizza-topped-chicken\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/pizza-topped-chicken\">Pizza-topped chicken&nbsp;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Succulent chicken smothered in margherita pizza topping \u2013 simple and so satisfying&#8230;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/5245389806001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=\t6375715837112\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"900\" height=\"390\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"spaghetti-carbonara\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/spaghetti-carbonara\">Spaghetti carbonara<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/spaghetti-carbonara\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/SpahgettiCarbonara-5FamilyFaves-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World carbonara\" class=\"wp-image-4311\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ready in 20 mins&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This easy, cheesy dish is a doddle to make. It\u2019s&nbsp;the&nbsp;perfect&nbsp;weekday dinner!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/quorn-bolognorzo\">Quorn bolognorzo<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/5245389806001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=\t6367183037112\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"900\" height=\"390\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vegetarian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ready in 25 mins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This veggie take on spag bol is rich, hearty and oh-zo satisfying. It can also be made with vegan mince, if you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More for members<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FABooklet-ChildObesity2026-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World's family affair - taking healthy habits home\" class=\"wp-image-16274\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Family Affair booklet is packed with advice to support the whole family to make healthier, long-lasting changes&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;including:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>some of the differences to keep in mind as you shop, cook and eat as a family<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>family&nbsp;favourite&nbsp;makeovers to get everyone eating well together<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>tried and tested ways to exercise and get active as a family or individually<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/discover-food-optimising-works-for-families\/\">Read more about our family support for members here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Slimming World, we make it easy to eat well together \u2013 with lots of support, strategies and smart-swap ideas to help form new healthy habits that fit seamlessly into your family life (no matter how busy it gets!). <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our healthy eating plan, Food Optimising, fits in with family life perfectly. 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