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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
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
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
Green bean and chickpea salad with crispy halloumi and tajin dressing.
EASY

The secret to this punchy salad? Sizzling halloumi and a shake of Tajin

Fresh, filling and spiked with citrusy heat, this salad makes a standout side dish or light meal.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Serve with a little preserved lemon and toasted pistachios.
EASY

Zucchini and green bean salad with preserved lemon and pistachios

A textural salad with a little sparkle and crunch.

  • < 30 mins
  • Helen Goh
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This colourful vegetarian balance bowl is ideal for lunch al desko or a light dinner.
EASY

Golden halloumi bowl with summer vegetables and risoni

Light enough to be refreshing, yet hearty enough to sustain, this vegetarian salad makes healthy eating effortless.

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
Sticky chicken with capsicum and greens.
EASY

Sticky chicken with capsicum and greens

Quick and healthy stir-fries are ideal for weeknights. Swap out the vegetables here for favourites such as zucchini, snow peas, or baby corn.

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
Penne with grilled greens.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s penne with grilled greens

If you have a barbecue near your kitchen, I recommend grilling the greens on that – one less pan to wash!

  • < 30 mins
  • Adam Liaw
XO, shiitake mushroom and bacon fried rice.
EASY

Friday night fried rice that’s quicker (and cheaper) than takeaway

This is for those times when you fancy ordering takeaway, but would prefer to save some time and money.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Nicoise pasta salad with seared tuna.
EASY

Nicoise pasta with seared tuna steak

An elegant but easy pasta dish riffing on the classic French salad.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook