Food
Staycation suppers: easy recipes for self-catering holidays
by Abigail Spooner
Planning a self-catering break in the UK? Arrived at your holiday let to find the kitchen has little more than a frying pan and a chopping board? Don't let a sparsely stocked kitchen get in the way of a delicious meal. These low-effort summer recipes rely on minimal equipment, clever shortcuts and storecupboard staples so you can have food on the table in no time, leaving you free to relax.
All-in-one summer salmon roast
Prep the herby crème fraîche dressing, the veg and the spice mix in the morning, tossing the potatoes and garlic in the oil so that they’re ready to roast when you get back from a day out.
Cheesy udon noodles
Packed with a mix of Italian and Japanese flavours, this speedy vegetarian dinner is made with mostly storecupboard ingredients and minimal equipment. The shiitake mushrooms bring a savoury umami depth but can be swapped for a different variety.
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Melting mozzarella, sausage and sweet pepper traybake
Rustle up this crowd-pleasing dinner in 1 hour and with just the one tray. It can also be prepped in the morning, then roasted in the evening and finished with melted cheese and golden chunks of ciabatta.
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Potato waffle fish pie
Head to the freezer aisle and pick up some potato waffles and packs of fish pie mix for this comforting, family-friendly supper.
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Teriyaki chicken and noodle parcels
Cook everything in its own parcel for maximum flavour and minimal washing up. You can assemble the teriyaki chicken parcels in the morning, ready to pop them in the oven when you’re ready for dinner.
Chorizo breakfast hash
Kick-start your day with this hearty one-pan breakfast or enjoy as a quick dinner. Chorizo, peppers, potatoes and eggs are all cooked together, and it works just as well on a camping stove.
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Mushroom and Parma ham lasagne
Ideal for your first night away, this lasagne can be made at home in advance, then baked while you unpack and settle in. Leave out the Parma ham for vegetarians, or fry it separately until crisp for everyone else to scatter over the top.
Prawn cocktail tart
A sheet of puff pastry transforms the classic flavours of prawn cocktail into an easy summer supper. Serve al fresco with a sundowner, or fire up the barbecue and grill the prawns and lettuce wedges for extra smoky flavour.
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Hungry for more?
Check out our no-cook recipe collection for more fuss-free rmeals (and sweet treats) that come together without switching the oven on.
