Family cooking ideas & inspiration

Healthy meal prep ideas

Want to get more organised in the kitchen? Our meal prep ideas will have you kitchen-ready in no time. We've got you covered on all bases.

Brilliant 5-ingredient batch cook recipes

Get ahead for busier days with our easy food prep ideas – freezer-friendly soups, batchable bakes and leftovers that are lovely for lunchboxes.

Budget-friendly chicken recipes

Explore Jamie’s delicious budget-friendly chicken recipes that promise to deliver maximum flavour without breaking the bank.

Four plates of panna cotta topped with pink fruits like rhubarb and strawberries. A great way to use leftover yoghurt!

11 amazing ways to use up leftover yoghurt

Reduce your kitchen waste with our delicious recipes that show you what to with leftover yoghurt, from easy desserts to even easier bread.

Jamie and Demi Stokes standing together in the JO HQ kitchen, smiling at the camera

Demi Stokes’ Day on a Plate at Jamie Oliver HQ

We invited England football star Demi Stokes into Jamie Oliver HQ to find out what she eats in a day whilst she cooked up one of her favourite dishes!

Ingredients laid out on a table including cauliflower, lemon, chickpeas and chilli

Ultimate budget grocery list

There are so many clever ways to save when food shopping — look no further than our handy guide!

Cracking camping recipes

Make open-fire cooking flaming brilliant with our top camping recipes. From one-pan breakfasts to barbecue winners and beyond, it’s all here.

ice-cream recipes - chocolate ice cream in a bowl with two spoons on the side

The coolest ice-cream recipes

Making your own ice cream is surprisingly simple. From dairy-free delights to classic chocolate, we’ve got ice-cream recipes that'll melt your heart.

Grilled fruit salas to make with the kids this summer holiday

Get the kids cooking this summer

Looking for summer holiday activities? Now is the perfect opportunity to get kids excited about cooking – check out our kid-friendly recipes for inspiration.

10 recipes for a fantastic tapas feast

For a fun way to enjoy dinner with friends, check out our delicious tapas recipes, including a Spanish tortilla and patatas bravas recipe.

How to make a Spanish tortilla

This Spanish omelette can be served hot or cold & is a great way to use up ingredients. Add in any leftover veg, crumbled or grated cheese, jarred red peppers or cooked sausage.

How to make a jam roly-poly

Classic jam roly-poly was the highlight of school dinners for a whole generation of Brits – this comforting pudding hiding gooey jam is the ultimate treat.

How to make beef tacos

Beef tacos are super-easy to make, requiring more of an assembly job than a recipe, which makes them an ideal grown-up/kid joint project.

The ultimate BBQ recipes for summer

Whether you’re after sausages and burgers, chicken wings and ribs, or those all-important sides, we got you covered. Here are our best barbecue recipes.

Back to school pesto pasta in jars with labels

Back to school recipes

Boss your way back to school with our simple and delicious family recipes that can be prepped in advance, so you can always feel ahead of the game.

Batch-cook recipes - sweet potato chilli in a pan

Top budget-friendly batch-cook meals

If you want to save time and money in the kitchen, while making your ingredients go further, these batch-cook recipes are real winners.

Pappardelle recipes - wild boar ragu piled on a plate

Five ways with pappardelle

Looking for new pasta inspiration? Just the thing for twirling and slurping, check out our favourite pappardelle recipes for new dinner ideas.

Simple Easter bakes

Looking for fun, affordable ways to keep the kids busy this Easter? Our delicious bakes are just the ticket, and the perfect way to celebrate.

Tin can soda bread recipe with a piece cut out and buttered

How to make Jamie and Buddy's tin can soda bread

There’s no need to bother weighing out when you make Jamie and Buddy's tin can soda bread recipe — you don’t even need yeast or waiting time for the dough to rise. Joy!

4 ways with Jamie’s hero pancake batter

Jamie's most reliable pancake batter recipe used in four delicious ways: classic crêpes, fat, fluffy pancakes, wicked waffles and pancake sandwiches!

Veggie pad Thai in a bowl with an egg on top. A perfect recipe to help reduce food waste

Recipes to reduce food waste

How can we reduce food waste? With just a little bit of know-how, anyone can transform leftovers or odds and ends into delicious dishes

How to make the most of tinned food

These simple yet flavour-packed recipes using tinned food cans make the most of the gems in your store cupboard that will keep you coming back for more.

Cooking Buddies: Kitchen hacks with Buddy

Buddy’s been in the kitchen and has picked up clever hacks and tricks from his dad. Get inspired to do the same with Buddy’s easy tips for prepping fruit and veg.

How to make Jamie’s proper tasty porridge

There’s nothing quite like a comforting bowl of porridge to bring a smile to your face on a cold winter’s morning. Check out Jamie’s ultimate recipe here.

Buddy’s spooky snack ideas

Have a super-fun Halloween at home and get the kids making Buddy’s healthy Halloween snack ideas.

7 cracking Christmas stuffing recipes

Check out our selection of Christmas stuffing recipes for classic combos, tasty twists and some epic veggie alternatives.

Recipes to cook with kids - Buddy's crispy chicken

Cooking Buddies: Recipes to cook with kids

Cooking with kids can be loads of fun. Feeding their imaginations is super-easy with a few simple recipes up your sleeve.

Jamie and his dad sitting in front of a caravan

Cook-along with Dad this Father’s Day

We’ve put together a list of deliciously simple recipes for you and your dad to make over Zoom, Skype or WhatsApp for Father's Day. Simply watch the video of Jamie, then follow the recipe together.

Dinner, sorted: Jamie’s fresh gnocchi, pasta, & sauce range

Too busy to cook from scratch? Jamie’s got the solution with his new range of pasta & sauces to help you prepare quick & easy meals for the whole family.

How to make griddle-pan waffles

These waffles are super-easy and absolutely delicious. Plus, there's no need to buy a waffle iron for these bad boys – a griddle-pan works like a charm.

Pasta bakes - Greens mac and cheese on a plate

7 perfect pasta bakes

Pasta bakes are a firm favourite – easy to prepare and freezer-friendly, perfect for midweek meals, batch-cooking and hiding veggies for fussy eaters.

How to grow your own yoghurt pot cress head

Learn how to grow your own yoghurt pot cress head with our easy step-by-step guide. Watch your cress grow then snip into an egg mayo sandwich – delicious!

Easy frozen yoghurt recipes to make at home

Making your own frozen yoghurt couldn’t be any easier, plus the possibilities for flavour combos are endless! Try one of our recipes!

A bowl of guacamole, a great snack for kids

Quick and easy snack ideas

From vibrant dips and homemade crisps to sweet treats perfect for the weekend, check out our quick and easy snack recipes for some inspiration.

4 bowls of spaghetti and meatballs, perfect family cooking

Family cooking: Recipes to cook together

In need of some meal ideas to get kids and teenagers in the kitchen? We’ve pulled together our favourite recipes that will get the whole family cooking.

Twists on a classic: Hot cross buns

Whether you stay true to the classic recipe or try something different, homemade hot cross buns are great fun to make and everyone can get stuck in.