Cucumber

Substitute the chicken for prawns or tofu. — EASY

Oven-free dinner

Cold somen noodles with poached chicken and ponzu

Make the most of the remaining warm weather with these Japanese noodles dressed with zingy ponzu.

< 30 mins
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

Healthy eating

Zesty Mexican chicken and rainbow bean salad

This prep-ahead salad keeps its crunch, and tastes just as good on day three as it does on day one.

< 30 mins
Sarah Pound

Juicy pineapple adds an extra pop of flavour to this familiar Thai-style beef salad. — EASY

Substantial salads

Spicy pineapple and cucumber beef salad

This zesty Thai-style salad balances scorched beef with juicy pineapple for a vibrant meal that’s ready in minutes.

< 30 mins
Jessica Brook

Tamarind and coconut chicken with charred roti and spring onion rice. — EASY

Midweek dinner

This sticky tamarind chicken tray bake with charred roti comes together effortlessly

Juicy thighs meet a caramelised glaze and buttery rice in this big-flavoured feast, perfect for busy nights.

30 mins - 1 hr
Jessica Brook

Gently spiced lamb and a herb-strewn grain salad make a healthy and satisfying meal. — EASY

Healthy eating

Barbecued lamb fillets with Mediterranean chickpea salad

Succulent lamb meets a zesty fibre-rich salad in this nourishing, high-energy dinner that’s as delicious as it is healthy.

< 30 mins
Sarah Pound

Eat the rainbow with this colourful salsa-topped hummus. — EASY

Healthy eating

Lemony hummus with pomegranate salsa

Vibrant, fibre-rich and incredibly simple, this zesty dip is an ideal low-GI snack for healthy entertaining and slow-release energy.

< 30 mins
Sarah Pound

Comfort food

Crumbed pork cutlets with hot honey and summer slaw

The only thing better than golden, crunchy pork is a cutlet glazed in chilli-licked honey and paired with a crisp, refreshing slaw.

< 30 mins
Jessica Brook

Quick & easy

Adam Liaw’s summer pinzimonio

Bring a taste of Milanese aperitivo to your table with pinzimonio, the ultimate shared plate of seasonal veg and seasoned olive oil.

< 30 mins
Adam Liaw

Substantial salads

Chicken, mango and halloumi salad

This protein-rich summer salad, ideal for lunch al desko or a light dinner, will keep you full, satisfied and energised.

< 30 mins
Sarah Pound

The Palomar’s cucumber salad, with pickled cucumbers, green tahini and crispy chilli oil. — EASY

Signature dish

Not a cucumber fan? Palomar’s must-try salad will change your mind

The herbaceous cucumber, green tahini and chilli crisp salad has become an international hit – and with some cheeky cheats, you can serve it in less than 30 minutes.

< 30 mins
The Palomar