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Favourite lazy arse dinners

343 replies

Spudthespanner · 06/07/2025 20:44

As per title. Tonight I have a plate of pasta (fusilli) with butter melted through and cheddar cheese on top. Teaspoon of lazy garlic mixed through with the butter. When I’m being less disgusting I melt butter and a little garlic into the fusilli, add tuna or chicken and basil, and squeeze a lemon over. But the ultimate lazy dinner is literally a heap of pasta covered in cheese.

What are your ultimate lazy arse dinners?

OP posts:
MrsAlgernon · 06/07/2025 21:39

Used to be takeaways until I got airfryer (15 in 1).

Now easier to chuck fillets/meatballs and sweet potatoes and not wait too long.

if there's leftover rice, can add eggs and spring onions - to get basic egg fried rice. Basic but satisfying.

Katemax82 · 06/07/2025 21:39

SemperIdem · 06/07/2025 21:36

Boursin also works well for this!

Was it a comment I made? As that is also a go to for me but only my daughter and I like it

stayathomer · 06/07/2025 21:39

Eggs beans and Birds Eye waffles fresh from the toaster or beans on toast!

EconomyClassRockstar · 06/07/2025 21:40

JohnnyLuLus · 06/07/2025 21:02

Watermelon with feta on top. Some mint if I'm feeling fancy.

Actually, that is one I love on a lazy hot day but I go with pistachios and balsamic glaze instead of feta. Grilled halloumi if I have it.

Spudthespanner · 06/07/2025 21:40

SemperIdem · 06/07/2025 21:36

Boursin also works well for this!

Yes, Boursin would be better. I’m going to make it this week 🙌🏻

OP posts:
gotmyknickersinatwist · 06/07/2025 21:41

Lammveg · 06/07/2025 20:52

Crisp sandwich

That's what I had tonight! With a big cup of tea. Great.

I had a big lunch though, and I'm not looking for anything else.

CoastalCalm · 06/07/2025 21:41

Tin of soup microwaved in a mug

ThePure · 06/07/2025 21:41

A tortilla spread with pesto or tomato purée and grated cheese plus whatever you want to add from the fridge eg peppers and a bit of ham or chicken, heat in a frying pan until the cheese starts to melt then fold it in half (like making an omlette) and flip it. Instant quesadilla.

MummaMummaMumma · 06/07/2025 21:41

Super noodles with frozen mixed veg and spinach. Only if it's just for me, wouldn't feed that to the kids.

Katemax82 · 06/07/2025 21:42

Im always looking out for lazy dinners, the simply cook murgh karai is kind of like that (more if a simple yet very filling not so much lazy recipe)

CostaAlight · 06/07/2025 21:42

Dotto · 06/07/2025 20:52

Slab of chocolate and a packet of crisps 😂

Ditto Dotto

ilovepixie · 06/07/2025 21:43

Toast.

AngelicKaty · 06/07/2025 21:43

@Spudthespanner Not dissimilar to yours OP. Tonight I've had penne pasta with chopped mushrooms, black pitted olives and half a jar of green pesto stirred in - delicious and super-lazy! 😂

Crikeyalmighty · 06/07/2025 21:45

Good Greek yoghurt grapes and banana

BCBird · 06/07/2025 21:45

These are given me ideas. Thanks 😊

carmak · 06/07/2025 21:46

Fish fingers and chips, 10 minutes in the airfryer. Large glass of wine.

Occasionally add peas for health reasons.

Lalalalaland25 · 06/07/2025 21:47

Microwave salmon fillet, rice and veg, takes less than 10 mins!

Anonimummy · 06/07/2025 21:48

A Tesco Finest ready meal (chicken satay one is a favourite here) or a McDonalds delivery.

ChocolateCinderToffee · 06/07/2025 21:49

Instant noodles.

Kelticgold · 06/07/2025 21:52

Plain, microwave porridge.
Easy to make, mega easy to clean after. Comforting, healthy, one step closer to death.

Funnywonder · 06/07/2025 21:53

AhBiscuits · 06/07/2025 21:07

Potato waffle in the toaster. Eat between two slices of buttered bread with ketchup.

Edited

Oh wow! Like a chip butty. But not. I’m going to try that😃

Endofyear · 06/07/2025 21:54

Spudthespanner · 06/07/2025 21:16

I will definitely be doing this!

You can also do it with a packet of boursin - delicious!

GoodOldTrayBake · 06/07/2025 21:57

Packet of my kids’ Pom Bears and a chilled glass of champagne. Heaven.

Endofyear · 06/07/2025 21:57

Ok this is going to sound disgusting but I promise you it's delicious - packet of idaho instant mash with lots of butter, topped with tuna mayo! It's creamy and buttery and the contrast of hot potato and cold tuna mayo is 👌

FurForksSake · 06/07/2025 21:57

boredwithfoodprob · 06/07/2025 21:33

Pre made sticky rice from a packet, warmed up - I fry it but it can be microwaved. Pre cooked salmon fillet, cooked from frozen edamame beans, half an avocado with some black sesame seeds sprinkled on top of it all. Add some kind of Asian sauce - eg sriracha, soy sauce, some sushi ginger etc. It takes less than 10 mins but really yummy & healthy 😍

Just added these things to my shopping list!