Four nostalgic dinner recipes that are making a comeback

  • It’s back to school time and no doubt parents are thinking about dinner time
  • Birds Eye Fish Fingers are 100% fish fillet and golden breadcrumbs 
  • From fish fingers and chips to beans and waffles, these dinners are making a comeback 

By Eleanore Hutch

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It seems like just yesterday you were filling up the paddling pool. But now the kids are back in school, and mums and dads are having to majorly re-adjust.

From making school lunches and washing school uniforms to doing homework with the kids, there are a lot of tasks parents need to juggle. So, when it comes to finally making dinner, no doubt you are shattered!

The last thing you need is extra stress at dinner time, so we’ve rounded up four nostalgic dinner time recipes that are warm, quick, filling, and most importantly, easy to make!

Fish fingers and chips

You just can’t beat a few fish fingers and chips! Simply pop them on a tray and into the oven for around 20 minutes and serve with peas along with whatever sauces your kids like.

Birds Eye Fish Fingers are packed with Omega 3, so they are both good for learning brains and come in a gluten-free option for those who need it. They contain protein, iodine, selenium and Vitamin B-12, so you can rest assured they are always a healthy choice for your family.

Made with 100% succulent cod fillet and with a golden breadcrumb coating, these will bring back nostalgia for mum and dad too!

Waffles and beans

Another nostalgic dinner that is making a comeback is good old waffles and baked beans. 

For this incredibly simple recipe, heat your tin of baked beans either on the hob or in the microwave as per the instructions. At the same time, bake, grill, fry or toast some Birds Eye Waffles.

We like them grilled for extra crispiness. Why not serve with a sprinkling of grated cheese?

Fish finger sandwich

Another quick and easy classic is the fish finger sandwich, and this another one that you can customise to your children’s taste.

Take bread or a wrap and spread with ketchup, mayo or whatever their choice of sauce is, and fill with grilled, baked or fried fish fingers, and then add the salad and fillings of your choice.

Or, try our ultimate fish finger recipe if you want to take things up a notch.

Bangers and mash

Is there anything nicer on a cold autumn night than bangers and mash? If you want to try live a more flexitarian lifestyle and eat less meat, we love Green Cuisine Sausages for a greener version of this dinner time classic. 

Simply cook to the pack instructions, while boiling some peeled potatoes. Add some salt and butter to the cooked potatoes and mash, then serve with piping hot gravy and the cooked sausages of your choice. Heaven!

Parenting is hard, but Birds Eye makes it easier 


From a number of handy freezer items such as fish, vegetables and their meat-free Green Cuisine range, they had meal times sorted for busy mums, dads and guardians.

In fact, Birds Eye’s website is a great place to find endless easy recipes so you can shake things up in the kitchen. Why not try your hand at crispy fish finger pie or fish finger tacos?

And with Birds Eye products, you can always rest assured that the fish you are consuming is sourced responsibly. By using the Fish Tracker tool you are even able to trace the fish with a QR code located on the back of each box!

Birds Eye Fish Fingers can be purchased at all major Irish retailers.

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