When you get home from work hungry – but can’t wait to turn on the TV for your favourite programme – it might be tempting to get a takeaway – or make do with a sandwich. So here are some easy dinners for you. Easy to prepare, easy to eat.
Brie And Tomato Tart
Preparation Time: less than 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Benefits: Prepare quickly – place in oven and turn on the tv. Easy to eat – only spillage might be crumbs. Leftovers can be eaten cold the next day
Disadvantages: It could be ready before the end of the first halfClick For Recipe
Tuna Impossible Pie
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Benefits: Prepare quickly – place in oven and turn on the tv. Watch the first half and it will be ready at half time. Easy to eat with just a fork. Can be eaten cold
Disadvantages: None Click For Recipe
Pasta, Peas And Cheese
Preparation Time: less than 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Benefits: Quick and easy to prepare – easy to get ready before the game starts.
Disadvantages: Possibility of stray peas rolling onto the floor in more exciting momentsClick For Recipe
Dhal
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Benefits: Eat with nan bread (rice is too messy). Serve with bought indian snacks such as bhajis. Great with beer
Disadvantages: Needs attention during cooking time so best prepared in advance of the gameClick For Recipe
Cheese Potato Bake
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Benefits: Prepare before the match, ready at half time. Easy to eat and no spills.
Disadvantages: Best served with a green vegetable or salad, prepare in advanceClick For Recipe
Goats Cheese Pizza
Preparation Time: 5 minutes (if you already have your pizza dough or a bought pizza base)
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Benefits: Prepare before the match, nip out to retrieve it when ready and continue watching. Vary the toppings to suit your mood
Disadvantages: Could get overcooked during an absorbing match!Click For Recipe
Jacket Potato
Preparation Time: less than 5 minutes
Cooking Time: up to 90 minutes (oven)
Benefits: Prepare – place in oven and watch the first match – or preset the oven to be ready for when you get home. Add cheese for least mess potential – or serve with leftovers
Disadvantages: If you like it with beans – things could get messyClick For Recipe
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