As the clock strikes five (or earlier), the Sunday scaries set in. And with a few moments of panic and doomscrolling before we feel motivated to tackle the task of cooking up a Sunday dinner, stomachs are already rumbling, and time is slipping away faster than we can ask, “What’s for dinner?”
Whether you’re just too tired to cook an elaborate meal (we get it) or you’re just keen to get something delicious in your belly with very minimal effort, having the best quick and easy lazy Sunday dinner ideas on hand is an absolute lifesaver.
And to ensure you’re never out of lazy Sunday dinner ideas, we’ve curated our favourite recipes that taste as good as they look.
10 best lazy Sunday dinner ideas to try
One of the easiest and simplest pasta dishes ever is this delicious bucatini pasta with cheese and pepper. The ingredient list consists of pantry staples, and it only takes 10 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook. Cheesy, buttery, peppery goodness.
Nothing beats a heartwarming and ridiculously tasty family recipe. This Nyonya eggplant recipe is passed down from Clarissa Feildel’s mum, and is the perfect sweet and tangy vege dish that’ll have you asking seconds.
Ready in just 25 minutes. Just make sure to pop the rice in the rice cooker before you start prep!
Quick, easy, and affordable? The holy trinity for a lazy Sunday dinner recipe. Ready in just under 20 minutes all up, with pantry staples like canned tuna, it’s the sort of recipe you want to have on hand for days when you’ve procrastinated your weekly grocery shop (we’ve all been there…).
But don’t be fooled – this isn’t just your average tuna pasta recipe. With the addition of capers, lemon and parsley, it’s a fresh and exciting take on a classic.
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This is your new lazy Sunday dinner winner. Filled with classic Thai flavours like fish sauce and Thai basil, this beefy dish is the perfect Sunday pick-me-up. Serve with a crisp iceberg lettuce leaf for something fresh, or with a bowl of steaming rice for something hearty.
Plus, many of the ingredients on this list are Asian pantry staples, like fish sauce, sesame seeds, and Thai basil leaves, making things even easier.
The one recipe that champions all lazy dinners is simply a cheese platter. Filled with ingredients you love (and nothing you don’t), it’s great for days when you want to whip up a quick meal without turning on the stove.
Fast and fabulous. Enjoy this pub classic at home – ready in just 20 minutes. With a short, sharp ingredient list (there are only five ingredients), it’s a crunchy, fresh, and delicious recipe to add to your lazy Sunday dinner repertoire.
Mini morsels that are perfect to serve when you’re hosting or when you’re eager to get something on the table in just 15 minutes. With tender shreds of barbecued chicken mixed in a creamy aioli and zesty chipotle sauce, you’ll get a symphony of textures and flavours with every bite.
A classic Chinese stir-fry that never misses. This tasty chicken lo mein recipe has all your favourites: chicken, mixed veggies, and yummy noodles.
When it comes to lazy dinners, tray bakes take the crown. And one of our favourite recipes is this delicious maple and mustard pork cutlet tray bake — a lazy-dinner dream. With just a simple 15-minute prep, on your table in under an hour all up, this is sweet, sticky, savoury and tasty!
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Want an easy pasta bake that the whole family will love? This tuna, veg and pasta mornay is a crowd favourite. And you’ll have dinner on the table, hot from the oven, in just 40 minutes. Plus, it’s another recipe filled with pantry staples like canned tuna and frozen veggies. Easy, simple, and oh-so satisfying!
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