Most busy mums hate the thought of deciding what’s for dinner every night, especially during the week when work, after-school activities and general life get in the way Weeknights can often be rushed and the family just want something yummy and healthy on the table ASAP!

We’ve put together this selection of some of our favourite weeknight dinner recipes that are healthy, budget- and family-friendly, and most importantly easy to prepare for those midweek nights when you don’t have time to spend ages in the kitchen.

They offer a balance of flavours and nutrients to help you reach your healthy lifestyle goals as well as suiting a variety of tastes (we all know what it’s like to have fussy eaters in the house, both young and old!)

We always suggest that to make your weekly meal prep super-easy, draw up a meal plan Then you know exactly what you will cook each day and what you need from the supermarket If possible, set aside an hour or two on the weekend when you do have some more time, to do some meal prep and get your weekly meals ready in advance

You can cook rice and quinoa, chop veggies, cook-off meats for salads and pastas, make a large batch of a dish you can reheat during the week etc Store everything in the fridge or freezer, and your weeknights will soon become more relaxed without the need to order unhealthy takeaways