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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
Ricotta gnocchi feature on Gran Torino's menu when tomatoes are at their sunny best.
EASY

Handle with care: Neil Perry’s secret to delicate ricotta gnocchi

A light touch and sun-ripened tomatoes are all that’s needed to transform these delicate orbs into a seasonal Italian classic.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Neil Perry
Three-cheese lasagne with overhanging edges for extra crispy bits.
EASY

Three-cheese lasagne with pork sausage, kale and lemon

As the evenings cool, settle in with a slab of piping hot, cheesy goodness. A rich, leafy take on the classic that makes every bit of effort worth it.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Katrina Meynink
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
Zucchini and potato tikki buns.
EASY

Rosheen Kaul’s aloo tikki buns leave other vegie burgers in the dust

There are a few moving parts to this recipe, but the payoff is pure magic: a riot of spice, crunch, and chutneys that launch these buns into the stratosphere.

  • < 30 mins
  • Rosheen Kaul
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Helen Goh's pear and caramel self-saucing pudding.

Treat yourself to this self-saucing pudding on the couch on a Saturday night

There’s something incredibly comforting about eating warm food with a spoon at the end of a hard day (or week).

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh
This zesty Mexican chicken and rainbow bean salad will keep you going all afternoon.
EASY

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
Vanilla slice.
EASY

Emelia Jackson’s foolproof vanilla slice is easier to make than you might expect

This zesty twist on the nostalgic country bakery classic is more “modern chic”, less “sugar coma”.

  • < 30 mins
  • Emelia Jackson
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
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