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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
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
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
This zesty Mexican chicken and rainbow bean salad will keep you going all afternoon.
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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
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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Fragrant Syrian chicken with lemon and pistachio cous cous.
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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
Eat the rainbow with this colourful salsa-topped hummus.
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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
Cherry tomato, feta and avocado egg flip.
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Cherry tomato, feta and avocado egg flip

This protein-packed 10-minute meal is an energy-boosting breakfast or light lunch.

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
Burrata pizza with vodka sauce.
EASY

Upgrade pizza night at home with overnight dough and creamy burrata

Indulgent burrata meets a bold, silky vodka sauce in this crowd-pleasing pizza. Start the dough a day ahead for a crisp, pro-style crust.

  • < 30 mins
  • Giorgio Linguanti and Salim Gafayri
The Palomar’s cucumber salad, with pickled cucumbers, green tahini and crispy chilli oil.
EASY

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