Family Inspiration
5 dinners for £30 meal plan
17/04/2026
Cooking ideas for bigger family dinners
Whether you’re catering to hungry teens, tweens or little ones, plan like a pro and keep everyone happy and satisfied with our budget-friendly family dinner ideas.
Family dinner ideas
04/06/2026
How to cook once, eat twice
Save time and money in the kitchen by embracing ‘cook once, eat twice’ dishes – where a base recipe today can become a different dinner tomorrow.
Cook once eat twice tips
05/06/2026
What to cook with kids
Looking for ideas for how to get kids to help with the cooking, or need some small person-approved recipe ideas? Read our expert guide to what to cook with kids and inspire your littlest eaters to get involved with food.
Kids cooking ideas
22/08/2025
Easy cooking ideas for students
Whether you're navigating your first kitchen or trying to stretch your weekly shop, cooking on a student budget doesn’t mean compromising on flavour or fun. We’ve packed this guide with practical tips, smart shopping strategies and delicious recipe ideas for students.
Student food ideas
31/10/2025
5 ways to use tomato sauce
You should never be without a jar of our Classic Tomato Everything Sauce in your cupboards. It’s endlessly versatile, whether used in a golden, cheesy pasta bake or simmered into shakshuka. See our top five ways to use this jarred sauce.
How to use tomato sauce
09/01/2026
Hidden veg dinner recipes
Want to know how to get your family to eat more vegetables? Pack more of them into the meals they’ll love with our best hidden veg recipes, plus top tips from our nutritionists on getting kids to eat more vegetables.
Hidden veg recipes
10/07/2025
Summer holiday activities
Keep everyone entertained over the school summer break with 50 days of summer holiday activities. From easy recipes to make with kids to picnic inspo and children’s rainy-day activities, we’ve got ideas for every day.
Summer holiday food ideas
05/08/2025
Kids Munch Menu
Little ones can enjoy a main, snack, and drink for just £4.50. Explore the Mission Munch menu to find everything from cheesy toasties to hidden veggie soups..
Kids café menu
07/04/2026
What to eat during exam season
With exam season in full swing, our nutrition experts are on hand to help with some top tips on the best study snacks to eat during exam season, from quick bites to balanced dishes to keep you fuelled while revising.
Study snacks
22/04/2026
Pizza party top tips
Everything you need for the ultimate summer pizza party. From new pizza flavours in the Foodhall to fresh topping ideas and epic sides, it’s all about relaxed sharing, eating outdoors and pairing slices with vibrant salads. Make sure the slice is right with our top tips and picks below – whatever summer brings.
Pizza party inspiration
20/01/2026
Kids' healthy food ideas
We all know the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet, and this is just as true for little ones as it is for adults. Be inspired with our healthy food ideas for kids and expert advice from our nutritionists.
Healthy kids' food
28/05/2026
Budget cooking hacks
Want to cut down on waste, save on your family food budget and still eat deliciously, every day? We’ve got you. Keep reading for our wallet-friendly food ideas.
Great-value food tips
25/03/2026
Best fajita toppings
Fajitas are a family favourite, and for good reason. See how to make fajitas with our expert guide, then be inspired with our flavour-packed fajita toppings.
Fajita guide
08/04/2026
Make healthy lunchboxes
A balanced lunch can help kids stay focused and fuelled until dinner. Read our top tips and easy lunchbox ideas they're sure to love.
Kids' lunchbox ideas
07/05/2026
Summer baking ideas
Embrace the sweet flavours of summer with our easy baking and dessert ideas. From juicy seasonal fruits to light meringues and creamy ice creams, these recipes are made for warm days and relaxed entertaining.
Summer baking recipes
20/01/2026
Kids' healthy food ideas
We all know the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet, and this is just as true for little ones as it is for adults. Be inspired with our healthy food ideas for kids and expert advice from our nutritionists.
Healthy kids' food
07/04/2026
How to batch cook
Batch cooking is good for your food budget, your time and your sanity – learn how to batch cook and be inspired with some easy recipes to try.
Batch cooking tips
15/08/2025
Budget back to school dinner ideas
Make those busy weeknights a little easier with these budget-friendly back to school dinner ideas, from cosy traybakes to simple pasta ideas.
Back to school dinners
22/01/2026
Top beef mince meal ideas
Mince is a great-value family staple that's versatile enough to be used in all sorts of crowd-pleasing dinners. Plus, our Remarksable Value fully traceable 5% fat British beef mince is now just £5.20 for 500g. Read our top 10 ways to use mince, from a healthy twist on spag bol to batch-cooked ragu and hearty cottage pie.
10 mince meal ideas
14/02/2025
Parent and baby mornings at M&S Café
Connect with a community of new parents and treat yourself to a free slice of cake with our weekly event in the M&S Café. See the offer by signing up for our parent hood baby club.
See the offer
29/12/2025
Healthy snacks you need to try
Tackle those midday hunger pangs with a healthy snack sure to satisfy. Discover our easy recipe ideas, including healthy snacks for kids and our favourite picks from the Foodhall.
Discover healthy snacks
17/07/2025
How to make smoothies
A smoothie is a brilliantly quick and easy way to pack in lots of extra fruit, veg and goodness. Learn how to make smoothies with our step-by-step guide and discover our easy, flavour-boosting hacks. Then be inspired with our go-to recipes for nourishing homemade smoothies.
Smoothie ideas
07/02/2025
Top tips for quick dinners
Want to cut down on prep time in the kitchen without missing out on bold, punchy flavours? It's all about cooking smarter. Read our Senior Food Editor's guide to time-saving cooking tips and genius flavour-boosting ingredients.
Quick dinner tips