Easy dinner ideas

Your love of good food is undeniable. Yet hectic workdays and everyday life can make the thought of cooking a long and complex meal a little hard to swallow. But tasty doesn’t have to be difficult. And these easy dinner ideas prove it. Taking less than 30 minutes to prepare, they are low in effort and high in deliciousness.

And here is a little secret to making these dishes even better – with a good measure of Lurpak®, you can elevate your cooking instantly. Whether it is giving the veggies a luxurious sauté or making the meat extra tender and juicy, the right butter makes all the difference. Plus, nothing quite beats the ease of scooping butter straight from the tub, ready to melt into your pan and add a touch of creamy goodness.

So, grab your ingredients and make tonight’s dinner quick, easy, and absolutely delicious.

Quick and easy pasta and rice dishes

Cook up some appetising al dente pasta and tender rice dishes. They are not only quick to whip up but also a fantastic base for a variety of ingredients.

Mushroom spinach pasta

35 mins

Mexican Rice

30 mins

PARMESAN & SAFFRON RISOTTO

30 mins

Salmon poke rice

25 mins

SAGE BUTTER PASTA

15 mins

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For pasta lovers, mushroom spinach pasta brings together earthy mushrooms, fresh baby spinach, and toasted pine nuts, with Parmesan and a silky sauce coating the bucatini to perfection. Just as delicious, sage and butter pasta transforms simple ingredients into an aromatic dish in a matter of minutes.

If you are craving rice, this Mexican rice recipe delivers vibrant flavours with colourful vegetables and aromatic spices – best enjoyed with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. Or cook up this Parmesan saffron risotto, where creamy Arborio rice meets the rich aroma of saffron. Also, try the salmon poke bowl, which pairs marinated salmon with fluffy rice and crisp veggies.

If you are keen to get even better at these easy dinner ideas, why not brush up on your culinary skills? Learn more about cooking rice or become a pro at making pasta. Remember, only you, cook, can take these easy dinner ideas from the page to the plate.

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Make mushroom spinach pasta in 5 simple steps

Step 1.

Clean mushrooms with damp cloth or dry brush. Slice mushrooms and garlic.

Step 2.

Add salt and pasta to a pot of boiling water and cook pasta to your liking.

Step 3.

Add Lurpak® Soft to frying pan and fry mushrooms and garlic until golden.

Step 4.

Mix the pasta, spinach and pasta water with mushrooms and garlic in pan.

Step 5.

Serve your mushroom pasta and top with roasted pine nuts and Parmesan.

Easy dinner with chicken

These easy dinner ideas with chicken take your meals from simple to glorious using just a few ingredients. Chicken is a fantastic choice because it can be cooked in so many tasty ways. When cooked with butter that melts effortlessly straight from the tub, every dish becomes a delight.

Chicken lentil curry

20 mins

CHICKEN STIR-FRY

30 mins

Try a scrumptious chicken lentil curry that combines tender red lentils with buttery chicken in a fragrant curry. A mix of spices gives the curry an aromatic and authentic Indian taste. For an equally delicious option, enjoy hoisin chicken stir-fry, where chicken is seared to golden perfection with melted Lurpak® and stir-fried in hoisin sauce along with vegetables and cashews.

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Easy side dishes

Give your mains the companions they deserve with these easy side dishes. They are incredible on their own but even better when paired with your favourite meals.

Tomato bruschetta

15 mins

Asparagus stir-fry

10 mins

PAPRIKA CORN

15 mins

CRANBERRY & ALMOND SPROUTS

30 mins

Fresh tomato bruschetta features crunchy sourdough slices, generously buttered with Lurpak® and topped with juicy cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. Elevate your next steak night or grilled fish feast with asparagus spears stir-fried in oyster and soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.

For a good barbecue menu, corn on the cob with paprika is an absolute must. The corn is basted with Lurpak® and melts wonderfully into each kernel, complementing the smoky paprika aroma. Finally, Brussels sprouts with cranberries and almonds bring a festive touch to the table. With Lurpak® in hand, the butter-fried sprouts get a satisfying crunch with caramelised outer leaves.