• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Bake Play Smile
MENUMENU
  • Home
  • Shop
  • About Me
    • Meet Lucy
    • Work With Me
  • Contact me
  • Recipes
  • Main Dishes
  • Savoury Breads & Muffins
  • Salads & Sides
  • Soups
  • Bars Brownies & Slices
  • Cakes & Cupcakes
  • Christmas
  • Cookies
  • Desserts
  • Easter
  • Drinks
  • Healthy Treats
  • Sweet Breads & Muffins
  • Thermomix Recipes
  • Thermomix Cookies
  • Thermomix Bars Brownies & Slices
  • Thermomix Cakes & Cupcakes
  • Thermomix Chistmas Recipes
  • Healthy Thermomix Recipes
  • Thermomix Desserts
  • Thermomix Breads & Muffins
  • Thermomix Easter Recipes
  • Thermomix Lunch Box Recipes
  • Thermomix Main Meals
  • Thermomix Sides & Salads
  • Thermomix Soups
  • Recipes for Toddlers & Kids
  • Family Dinners
  • Healthy Snacks
  • Kids Parties
  • Freebies
  • Lunch Box Ideas
  • Sweet Treats
  • Extras
  • Baking 101 - Tips & Tricks
  • Blogger Resources
  • Recipe Videos
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Thermomix Recipes
  • Shop
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes for Toddlers & Kids » The BEST Thermomix Dinner Recipes

    The BEST Thermomix Dinner Recipes

    Published: Mar 4, 2022 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    A collage of dinner recipes made in a Thermomix.

    Our family-friendly Thermomix dinner recipes are quick, easy and completely delicious! From classic beef lasagne to comforting pastas, meatballs to frittata, chow mein to winter warming soups... and so many more!

    Using basic and budget-friendly ingredients, these recipes get the tick of approval from even the fussiest of eaters!

    A collage of dinner recipes made in a Thermomix.

    Thermomix Family Dinners

    It's no secret that I absolutely LOVE using my Thermomix to make quick, easy and nutritious family dinners.

    And when it comes to busy weeknights, I'm all for simple dinners that I know everyone will enjoy.

    Here's a collection of my favourite (and most popular) Thermomix dinner recipes... I hope your family loves them just as much as mine does!

    Tuna Pasta Casserole

    This one is an all-time favourite in our house! This recipe is suitable for freezing (which is super handy given it makes quite a big batch). 

    Tuna Pasta Bake Recipe
    My classic creamy Tuna Pasta Bake is a family favourite! It's a budget-friendly midweek dinner that's packed full of vegetables and can be made ahead of time and frozen. 
    5 from 9 votes
    My classic creamy Tuna Pasta Casserole is a family favourite! It's a budget-friendly midweek dinner that's packed full of vegetables and can be made ahead of time and frozen. 

    Mexican Lasagne

    A Mexican inspired variation is such a fun twist on a traditional lasagne recipe. Made with taco mince, beans and cheese then served with avocado and sour cream... you will not believe how delicious it is!

    Mexican Lasagne with Tortillas Recipe
    Classic lasagne gets a Mexican makeover with this irresistible tortilla lasagne! Using tortillas instead of pasta sheets, it features hearty layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, tomatoes and cheese, all baked together until bubbly and golden.
    4.86 from 7 votes
    A layered Mexican lasagne made with tortillas and taco beef mince.

    Chicken Parma Balls

    Even the fussiest of eaters will love our kid-friendly chicken parma balls! They're delicious served on their own, or with pasta or mashed potato. 

    Oven Baked Chicken Parma Balls Recipe
    These Oven Baked Chicken Parma Meatballs with an Italian tomato sauce and melted cheese are a family favourite! Kid-friendly, easy and delicious!!
    5 from 25 votes
    These Oven Baked Chicken Parma Meatballs with an Italian tomato sauce and melted cheese are a family favourite! Kid-friendly, easy and delicious!!

    Creamy Zucchini Soup

    A nourishing and delicious soup that will keep you warm this winter! Serve with your favourite crusty bread for a simple and nutritious meal.

    Creamy Zucchini Soup Recipe
    A healthy and creamy zucchini soup recipe that will be ready in less than 30 minutes! A tasty light lunch or midweek dinner.
    5 from 8 votes
    A healthy and creamy zucchini soup recipe that will be ready in less than 30 minutes! The perfect way to use up zucchinis!

    Chicken & Chorizo Empanadas

    This is a Friday night 'fake-away' favourite in our house! And if you don't eat them all at once, simply pop any leftovers in the freezer for a quick mid-week meal.

    Baked Chicken Empanadas with Chorizo Recipe
    These irresistible chicken empanadas are deliciously crisp and absolutely loaded with flavour! Featuring a perfectly spiced chicken and chorizo filling encased in a golden homemade pastry and baked to absolute perfection.
    5 from 14 votes
    A chicken and chorizo empanada with crispy pastry.

    Chow Mein

    If you're after a simple and budget friendly family dinner, then chow mein is exactly what you need! Noodles, mince and veggies combined in a delicious base make this a recipe a super tasty hit!

    Noodle & Beef Chow Mein Recipe
    Our deliciously simple old school noodle & beef chow mein recipe is packed full of cabbage, carrot, beef mince, curry powder and noodles - a classic family favourite. 
    5 from 35 votes
    Our deliciously simple old school noodle & beef chow mein recipe is packed full of cabbage, carrot, beef mince, curry powder and noodles - a classic family favourite. #chow #mein #beef #noodles #family #dinner #recipe #thermomix #conventional #healthy #cabbage #vegetable

    Chicken & Corn Soup

    Such a comforting dish, and it really couldn't be any easier - trust me on this one! The corn kernels and hint of sweet chilli sauce adds that sweetness that kids love too....

    Chicken Corn Soup Recipe
    Simple Chinese Chicken Corn Soup made in just 20 minutes... a super healthy recipe that's perfect for an easy lunch or a quick weeknight dinner. 
    5 from 12 votes
    A blue bowl of Chicken and Corn soup decorated with chopped spring onions.

    Beef & Bacon Burgers

    Next time you're having a burger night, try our Thermomix beef burgers. Simply whip up the beef patty mixture in the Thermomix and cook them on the BBQ or frying pan. So simple and yummy - and fun for the kids to put together their own burgers too.

    Grilled Beef & Bacon Burgers are perfect for a summer BBQ - they're super easy which leaves more time for relaxing and enjoying the sun!
    5 from 5 votes
    Grilled Beef & Bacon Burgers are perfect for a summer BBQ - they're super easy which leaves more time for relaxing and enjoying the sun!

    Beef Lasagne

    Our good old classic beef lasagne recipe is always a winner (and it's freezer-friendly!) Serve with a basic green salad for an easy midweek dinner. Any leftovers can be reheated perfectly for a quick lunch the next day as well!

    Easy Beef Lasagne Recipe
    A quick and easy beef lasagne that's extra cheesy and ready to eat in just 1 hour! With no need to make a bechamel sauce, it is the perfect midweek family dinner!
    5 from 63 votes
    a baking dish of lasagne, with a tea towel wrapped around it, with a serving being lifted out

    Thai Pumpkin Soup

    Rich and creamy (but dairy-free), this Thai pumpkin soup makes a tasty change from traditional pumpkin soup with its Thai influenced flavours of coconut cream and lime juice.

    Thai Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk Recipe
    You’ll love how easy it is to make this heavenly Thai pumpkin soup. The ultimate winter-warmer, it is packed full of real pumpkin, cosy and comforting curry flavour and a swirl of creamy coconut milk. And it can be on the table in less than 30 minutes!
    5 from 5 votes
    a bowl of soup with croutons and bread on the side

    Zucchini Slice

    This is our most popular zucchini slice recipe. It's such a great way to use up all those zucchini you may have when in season...... and any leftovers make a yummy lunch!

    Zucchini Slice Recipe
    Our quick and easy Zucchini Slice recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare and is a classic family favourite. This freezer-friendly recipe is perfect for lunch boxes or an easy family dinner.
    5 from 17 votes
    A half-eaten piece of zucchini impossible pie on a blue and white plate.

    Turkey & Vegetable Meatballs

    These turkey meatballs are so versatile! Add them to a salad for a light and healthy dinner, make them into wraps (the kids will love them!), or serve with mashed potato and beans... the options are endless!

    Healthy Turkey Meatballs Recipe
    Healthy Turkey Meatballs are flavourful, veggie-packed bites, oven-baked to perfection. Freezer-friendly, low carb and healthy too!
    5 from 7 votes
    A batch of healthy turkey meatballs in a white serving dish.

    Macaroni & Vegetable Frittata Bake

    This is such a great dinner for the whole family (including toddlers!) Mix and match with whatever veggies you have on hand, including the kids 'favourites'.

    Macaroni & Vegetable Frittata Bake Recipe
    A simple Macaroni & Vegetable Frittata Bake made with capsicum, carrots, corn, peas and ham. Perfect for kids and toddlers, or as an easy midweek dinner. 
    5 from 13 votes
    A simple Macaroni & Vegetable Frittata Bake made with capsicum, carrots, corn, peas and ham. Perfect for kids and toddlers, or as an easy midweek dinner. 

    Japanese Chicken Curry

    Just like your favourite Japanese takeaway... but homemade! Add ginger, soy sauce and Japanese mayo for the perfect finish.

    Japanese Chicken Curry Recipe
    A family-friendly Thermomix Japanese Chicken Curry that’s perfect for an easy midweek dinner! Serve with rice, spring onions and picked ginger.

    Healthy Tomato Soup

    Low calorie but bursting with flavour and goodness, this veggie packed soup is a 'winter winner' in our house. And budget friendly too!

    Tomato Soup Recipe
    A healthy vegetable-packed winter tomato soup recipe that makes a hearty and delicious midweek meal... have it on the table in 45 minutes!
    5 from 2 votes
    A hearty vegetable-packed winter tomato soup recipe that makes a healthy and delicious midweek meal... have it on the table in 45 minutes!

    Spinach & Feta Gozleme

    So easy to mix the dough in your Thermomix, then simply roll out, add your spinach and feta filling and then cook on a BBQ grill or pan fry. Have a bowl of hummus or tzatziki on hand to dip in!

    TIP: You can also add leftover roast lamb to the filling - YUM!

    Spinach & Feta Gozleme Recipe
    Make the most perfect & crispy spinach and feta gozleme with this super easy (and cheesy!) recipe. Serve with dips for a yummy dinner or snack!
    5 from 4 votes
    A baked gozleme cut into wedges and piled on a plate

    Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni

    A great dish for 'meat-free Monday' (or any night really), and made using budget friendly ingredients. Perfect to pop some pieces in the freezer for 'grab and go' lunches too!

    Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni Recipe
    A quick and easy Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni recipe that makes the perfect family midweek meal! Just 10 minutes prep time and 30 minutes cooking time. 
    4.84 from 6 votes
    A quick and easy Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni recipe that makes the perfect family midweek meal! Just 10 minutes prep time and 30 minutes cooking time. 

    Chicken, Leek & Bacon Pies

    You can make these as individual pot pies, or as one large family pie - I think the individual ones are a little bit special though. A hearty, creamy filling topped with crispy pastry - so, so delicious!

    Chicken and Leek Pies with Bacon Recipe
    These irresistible chicken and leek pies are classic family comfort food! Encased in flaky puff pastry and packed with a creamy chicken, leek and bacon filling; they make an easy and comforting dinner that everyone will love.
    5 from 10 votes
    A chicken and leek pie cut open on a plate.

    Oven Baked Thai Chicken Meatballs

    Perfect for a light dinner and I can recommend they're a hit with toddlers as finger food too. I keep some in the freezer for those 'time-poor' days when you need something quick and easy - just grab out what you need and reheat.

    Oven Baked Thai Chicken Meatballs Recipe
    Healthy oven baked Thai chicken meatballs that are tender, juicy and packed full of flavour!
    5 from 32 votes
    A bowl of chicken meatballs covered in sauce and sesame seeds.

    Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup

    A great comforting soup when winter veggies are abundant. All that's needed is a couple of other basic ingredients and in less than 30 mins you'll have a hearty, healthy soup.

    Broccoli And Cauliflower Soup Recipe
    Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup is a thick, creamy and nutritious soup that makes a perfect dinner on a cold winter's night.
    5 from 6 votes
    Zoomed in image of a serving of Broccoli and Cauliflower soup with crispy bacon pieces and grated cheese

    Pumpkin & Spinach Lasagne

    Just like its counterpart, the traditional lasagne, this vegetarian lasagne is simple, comfort food at it's very best! Full of veggies and low fat ricotta and cheese, this is a delicious guilt-free meal to be enjoyed.

    Pumpkin & Spinach Lasagne Recipe
    Pumpkin & Spinach Vegetarian Lasagne is a healthy and delicious family dinner made with layers of creamy pumpkin and ricotta, spinach, lasagne sheets and tomato sauce.
    5 from 12 votes
    This vegetarian Pumpkin & Spinach Lasagne is the perfect midweek meal... the yummy layers of pumpkin, spinach, ricotta, lasagne sheets and tomato sauce make it an easy and healthier alternative to a traditional lasagne.

    Egg & Bacon Pie

    Some recipes just never go out of style! This simple egg & bacon pie is a '5 star' rated, most popular dish that can be enjoyed either hot or cold. Try it, I'm sure you'll agree!

    "***** Made it the first time, I didn't have all the ingredients, but still tasted great!!!
    Made it the second time, with all the ingredients - fantastic!!!
    Thank you!"
    - another 5 star review.

    Traditional Egg and Bacon Pie with Puff Pastry Recipe
    You are going to love this traditional egg and bacon pie with puff pastry crust! A creamy, savoury egg filling is dotted with pieces of smoky bacon and tasty cheese and encased in a buttery, flaky puff pastry crust.
    5 from 39 votes
    A piece of egg and bacon pie with chutney in the background.

    Sweet Potato & Tuna Patties

    Now these patties are a huge 'finger food' hit with toddlers, but are just as popular as a light and tasty family dinner served with a salad or vegetables. Budget friendly AND delicious!

    Tuna Patties Recipe
    Healthy and tasty tuna patties made with mashed sweet potato, canned tuna, eggs and breadcrumbs. A nutritious and budget-friendly snack or family mid-week dinner!
    5 from 3 votes
    A fork with a mashed sweet potato and tuna cake on it.

    Spinach, Tomato & Bacon Frittata

    Simple ingredients put together to make a 'no-fuss' enjoyable meal in no time. Whilst I love this served warm, it also makes a great dish for a picnic lunch as well (or breakfast!)

    Spinach, Tomato & Bacon Frittata Recipe
    A creamy and cheesy Spinach, Tomato & Bacon Frittata that takes just 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
    5 from 10 votes
    A white baking dish filled with an egg mixture, tomatoes, spinach and cheese.

    More Thermomix Dinner Recipes

    For more Thermomix dinner recipes, browse our collection of main meal recipes here. 

    Thermomix Dinners Cookbooks

    Make the most out of your Thermomix at dinnertime with our Thermomix Dinners Bundle.

    All 3 hardcopy cookbooks in the bundle come with free eBook versions that will be emailed immediately upon purchase!

    Shop the bundle here (just $48.00 for all 3 cookbooks).

    A collection of 3 Thermomix dinners cookbooks.

    WANT EVEN MORE DELICIOUS RECIPES? Subscribe to my newsletter or follow along on Facebook or Instagram. And if you love baking, then please come and join my Facebook cooking club group or subscribe to my YouTube channel. 

    « Almond & Choc Chip ANZAC Biscuits
    Weet-Bix Slice »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Merriel Stobbe

      August 26, 2020 at 9:58 pm

      I am looking forward to your new book. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Lucy

        August 26, 2020 at 9:59 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    2. celine

      October 31, 2017 at 2:41 am

      Great! What else is required than a delicious yet easy to make dinner!! Thanks for sharing the list. I have already tried the salsa and corn soup! Can’t miss any of them J

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson

        October 31, 2017 at 6:31 am

        Fantastic!! Thanks Celine!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    I’m Lucy! A mum, a wife, a food blogger and a lover of all things to do with food! I love creating delicious, no-fuss Thermomix and conventional recipes the whole family will love. Classic baking favourites, lunch box snacks, quick and easy family dinners and more!

    More about me →

    Popular Kids Recipes

    • A bowl filled with malted milk and coconut balls.
      Milo Balls | 4 Ingredient Recipe
    • Introducing the famous 100 Cookie Recipe made with just 4 ingredients... butter, caster sugar, condensed milk and self-raising flour. This freezer-friendly cookie dough can be flavoured with any add-ins you like!
      The Famous 100 Cookie Recipe | Condensed Milk Cookies
    • Our classic banana muffin recipe bakes perfectly soft and moist muffins that are ready in less than 30 minutes! A super easy recipe that's great for lunch boxes.
      Easy Banana Muffins
    • Raspberry cheesecake jelly slice on a white cake stand.
      Easy Jelly Slice
    • A stack of chocolate chip biscuits.
      The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • A quick and easy classic dark chocolate hedgehog slice made with crushed biscuits, walnuts, coconut and condensed milk... the perfect melt and mix slice!
      Chocolate Hedgehog Slice | No-Bake

    BBQ Favourites

    • Golden chicken rissoles on a plate with salad in the background.
      Chicken Rissoles
    • A hand lifting up a piece of creamy spinach cob loaf dip with crusty bread.
      Spinach Cob Loaf
    • An overhead shot of creamy dip.
      Cream Cheese Dip
    • A beef rissole on a fork in front of rocket and sauce.
      Beef Rissoles
    Names of brands that Bake Play Smile has had recipes featured in.

    Summer Salads

    • An overhead shot of a broccoli salad with bacon, almonds, cranberries and a creamy dressing.
      Creamy Broccoli Salad With Bacon
    • A bowl of cabbage salad with noodles.
      Chang's Crispy Noodle Salad
    • A rectangular serving dish filled with a pomegranate and yoghurt salad.
      Cypriot Grain Salad | Chef Recipe
    • A white plate topped with chopped potatoes, egg, bacon and spring onions.
      Creamy Bacon, Egg & Potato Salad

    Thermomix Cookbooks

    Browse our range of Thermomix cookbooks.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Work With Me
    • Accessibility
    • Terms Of Use

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Shop the store

    Copyright © 2021 Bake Play Smile

     
    Manage Cookie Consent
    To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
    Functional Always active
    The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
    Preferences
    The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
    Statistics
    The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
    Marketing
    The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
    Manage options Manage services Manage vendors Read more about these purposes
    View preferences
    {title} {title} {title}