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Egg-free

Soy-marinated steak with broccolini and edamame salad.
EASY

Big umami energy meets weeknight speed in this soy-dressed steak with loads of greens

Tender steak meets a crunchy broccolini and edamame salad. But the rich, sticky soy dressing is the star – you’ll want to put it on everything.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Substitute the chicken for prawns or tofu.
EASY

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
Prep ahead, then assemble these Mediterranean tuna and whipped hummus crisps to order.
EASY

Sarah Pound’s Mediterranean tuna and whipped hummus lunch crisps

Boost your workday with 30g of protein. These crunchy tuna and avocado tortillas are a speedy make-ahead lunch – crisp the bases, assemble and enjoy.

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
Juicy pineapple adds an extra pop of flavour to this familiar Thai-style beef salad.
EASY

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

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
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Eat the rainbow with this roasted pumpkin, farro, chickpea and golden halloumi salad.
EASY

Roasted pumpkin, farro, chickpea and golden halloumi salad

Caramelised pumpkin and crispy halloumi make this a textured, flavour-packed bowl that keeps you full for hours.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound
Gently spiced lamb and a herb-strewn grain salad make a healthy and satisfying meal.
EASY

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
Fragrant Syrian chicken with lemon and pistachio cous cous.
EASY

Fragrant Syrian chicken with lemon and pistachio cous cous

This aromatic Syrian-style braise balances weeknight ease with dinner-party flair. A zesty, nut-studded side dish is its ideal companion.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound
Helen Goh’s kefir and vanilla jelly with stone fruits and cherries.
EASY

Kefir and vanilla jelly with stone fruits and cherries

A dessert for the tail end of summer when stone fruits are at their sweetest.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Helen Goh
Summer pinzimonio.
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