Zucchini and haloumi skewers with mint dressing
We've brightened up the haloumi with the crunch of zucchini and a fresh, vibrant mint dressing.
Ham and cheese toasties with quick-pickled cucumber
Layer these quick pickles into sourdough sandwiches filled with leg ham and Gruyère before toasting, or keep them on hand to serve with smoked trout or gravlax.
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Burrata with herb oil and cucumber
A simple, vibrant spring salad.
Casarecce with spring vegetables and pancetta
We can’t get enough of broad beans and asparagus in spring. Simply toss with pasta and you have dinner sorted.
Yellow curry of chicken
Spice up your life with this classic Thai curry.
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A fast Caesar salad
Our express recipe for the classic salad. And please, hold the chicken.
Roast chicken breasts with figs, tahini and pomegranate
Tahini and pomegranate add a vibrant kick to this easy summer salad.
Braised beans with chorizo and calamari
A winning dish that brings classic flavours and simple comforts together in a single bowl.
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Tony Tan’s Chiu chow raw fish salad
A dish from China's Chiu Chow community that makes the most of the top-shelf fresh fish.
Cloud-ear salad with tofu and soy beans
An easy comfort dish to eat with rice or as part of a shared banquet with family and friends.
Pea and mint dip with labne and radishes
This could very well be your new favourite dip.
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Mussels with garlic chives and ginger rice
For when you want something fast, and a little bit special too.
Chicken, carrot and orange tray bake with chive butter
A one-tray roast with the added boost of flavoured compound butter. You won't look back.
Prosciutto, asparagus and ricotta on grilled flatbreads
Is there anything more satisfying than making your own flatbread? This is one of the simplest recipes we know.
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Tony Tan’s spicy silken tofu
It's Chinese home-style cooking at its speediest.
Sichuan-style beef
An express version of the spiced beef braise from China's Sichuan region.
Farro, broccoli and smoked trout salad
Remember when you promised to eat more whole grains?
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Udon with pipis and sake
A simple dish that's rich, savoury and made special by the inclusion of pipis.
Baked sweet potatoes with goat’s cheese topping
A tricked-up version of jacket potatoes that you're going to love.
Tony Tan’s stir-fried chicken with Chinese olive vegetable
We've added an utterly addictive Chinese condiment to this simple stir-fry.
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Tony Tan’s typhoon shelter prawns
Love garlic? Love prawns? You'll love this.
Roasted mullet with olive salsa
Fish Friday just got a whole lot more interesting.
Chana masala
A comfort bowl that's ready in minutes.
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Uyghur lamb pilaf
An express version of this flavourful rice dish from north-west China.
Tony Tan’s quick-braised pork ribs
Just add rice, and dinner's set.
Celeriac and mushroom salad with parmesan
A quick salad of crunchy celeriac and raw mushrooms that suits the change of season perfectly.
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Gemfish in vermouth sauce
No gemfish? No problem. Any firm, white-fleshed fish – trevally, say – will work here.
Roast duck with egg noodles
A slurpable mid-week meal that packs a punch.
Black pepper tofu
Crack the pepper fresh, and don't skimp on it.
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Crab and egg soup
A luxurious soup that's a cinch to pull together.
Lamb chops with salsa alla menta and potatoes
Lamb, potatoes and a zesty mint sauce. It's a winner.
Fast pasta e fagioli recipe (ditali and beans with pancetta)
It's the peasant-style Italian pasta soup, but it's ready in 30 minutes.
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Pears baked in Marsala
A syrup of brown sugar and Marsala adds rich flavour and depth to pears, while creamy ricotta tempers the sweetness.
Pork and ginger meatballs with choy sum
The meatballs are roasted in a hot oven to save time, then served with Asian greens and steamed rice for a quick meal.
Broccolini with chilli, garlic and lemon
Simplicity is always a winner when it comes to vegetables.
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One-pot braised chicken with white wine and mascarpone
A final stir-through of mascarpone takes this mid-week dish to another level.
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Spaghetti alla puttanesca
Pasta from the pantry. A quick sauce. This puttanesca is a no-brainer for a midweek meal.
Roasted vegetables with preserved-lemon dressing
A bright, well-balanced dressing can take a roast dinner in new directions.
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Quick-roasted pork loin with radicchio, almonds and sherry vinegar
Radicchio leaves and roasted almonds contrast with sweet, juicy pork loin, adding bitterness and crunch.
Sweetcorn with coconut milk
Part soup, part gentle curry, this brothy-y recipe is best served with rice and noodles. Add curry leaves and fish sauce for extra dimension.
John Dory with shiitake mushrooms and ginger
A quick pan-fry in butter, a simple side of mushrooms and green beans – dinner done.
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Sago pudding
This dessert is popular in Malaysia and Singapore, and we can why – it's pretty, simple and sweet with palm-sugar syrup.
Chicken, vermicelli and lemongrass soup
A fresh, cleansing noodle soup for cooler nights and head colds.
Insalata of bitter leaves, lentils, onion and pecorino
Where bright and bitter flavours unite.
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Swiss chicken wings
This sweet-soy recipe actually hails from Hong Kong, and makes a very more-ish starter to any dinner party.
Casarecce with pancetta and Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts – they're more than a side dish.
Bacon-wrapped lychees with chilli salt
A juicier, tropical take on devils on horseback, with lychees in place of dates.
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Vietnamese-style grilled prawns with chilli dressing
The perfect grilled prawn lies in the dressing – and this one's a winner.
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Spicy prawn and lemongrass sticks
The sambal packs a mighty punch in these spicy prawn sticks, and using lemongrass stalks in place of skewers adds even more flavour.
Kingfish skewers with borlotti bean and celery heart salad
What's better than fish sticks? Fish on sticks.
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Pork and spring onion yakiton with tare
These barbecued Japanese pork skewers will keep you coming back for more, especially when glazed with the sweet and sticky tare sauce.
Indian-spiced lamb skewers with mint yoghurt
The classic combo of fragrant spices, cooling yoghurt and lamb, on a stick. A crowd-pleaser that's as simple as it is delicious.
Tony Tan’s stir-fried beef with chilli bean paste, dried chilli and capsicums
This Sichuan-inspired dish with great depth of flavour, and a decent level of spice.
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Stir-fried okra with garlic and ginger
It's the vegetable that divides even vegetable-lovers. But try it like this, with garlic, ginger and chilli, and perhaps those okra-haters will be converted.
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Baked salmon with black bean sauce
In a hurry? Whip up this simple fish dish with an easy, DIY black bean sauce.
Tomato and spring onion omelette
A lightning-fast meal that's equal parts simple and satisfying.
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Crostini with smoked trout, dill crème fraîche and cucumber
A simple starter for your next dinner party.
Green beans with tarragon, preserved lemon and fried almonds
Butter makes everything better, and butter-fried almonds complete this green bean salad.
Cress salad with ginger-date dressing
An Ottolenghi-ish salad brimming with goodness, and a sweet and tangy date dressing.
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Russian salad
Need a quick and easy potato salad? Look here.
Potato salad with cucumber and burrata
Replace the usual mayonnaise with burrata and crème fraîche, and voilà – this summer potato salad is all yours.
Amaretto-glazed peaches with mascarpone and biscotti
Summer peaches need little improvement, but it’s hard to go wrong with mascarpone, an amaretto glaze and a crumble of biscotti.
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Grilled steak with gochujang butter
Gochujang plus butter. Why didn't we think of this before?
Pretzel brittle with ice-cream
It has salt, sweetness, and crunch, and smashed over ice-cream, this is tough dessert to beat.
Rice salad with peas, mint, zucchini, lemon and pine nuts
A versatile summery salad that can be served warm or cold.
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Chicken scallopini with mushrooms
The quick-fire Italian classic topped with a medley of buttery 'shrooms. Bliss.
Baked goat’s cheese on toast
It's like fancy cheese on toast, but just as fast.
Golden fried haloumi and olives
Our hot tip: drizzle your still-warm haloumi with some honey.
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Cabbage, celeriac and pear salad
Add this to your vegetarian repertoire, stat.
Red papaya with sheep’s milk yoghurt
A quick and easy dessert for when papayas are looking good in the fruit shop.
Ocean trout with harissa and yoghurt
Make your own harissa? It's easier than you think.
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Haloumi and radish skewers with apple and pomegranate
How could grilled haloumi be any better? Answer: put it on a stick.
Char-grilled capsicum salad with sherry vinaigrette
The perfect plate to bring to barbecues.
Citrus-cured salmon with horseradish cream and bagels
This summery spin on lox and bagels is a breeze to make.
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Coconut, turmeric and buckwheat granola
This light, grain-free granola pairs tropical flavours with a boost of turmeric.
Tuna with caponata
This Sicilian eggplant dish sings with sweet and sour flavours.
A simple vinaigrette for a salad
If clothes make the man, the dressing makes the salad.
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Ocean trout with watermelon, jalapeño and lime
A crisp summer salad, paired with still-warm roasted ocean trout.
Raspberry-almond crumble galettes
When you're stuck for dessert ideas, pre-made puff pastry comes to the rescue. You'll knock over this galette recipe in no time.
Flank steak with mustard sauce, herbs and capers
This steak dinner is yours in just 20 minutes.
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Ten-minute spaghetti with olives, capers and lemon
All flavour, no filler.
One-pot recipe for mussels with risoni and herbs
You can't get past the classic pairing of mussels in white wine.
Glazed figs with salted caramel ice-cream
Brushed with rapadura sugar and doused in muscat, you'll want to sink your teeth into these as soon as possible.
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Penne with ginger and tomato
Ginger with pasta? Trust us.
Trout and daikon rice bowl
Part chirashizushi, part poke bowl, all-round fresh and fast flavour.
Sweet potato and black bean rice bowl
Call this a power bowl if you like – we just call it super-tasty. There are layers of Mexican-inspired flavour in this deeply satisfying dish.
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Couscous with roasted okra, dates and preserved lemon
A vegetarian dish that's satisfying eaten on its own, or for omnivores, pair it with barbecued lamb.
Fried chicken wings with blue-cheese sauce
We use a three-step process for super-juicy wings: brine, marinade, then deep-fry. Irresistible, every time.
Fish burgers
Nothing beats a classic battered fish burger. Don't forget the tartare sauce.
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Peach and basil sorbet
No ice-cream maker? No problem.
Grapefruit-Campari Spritz
It's seriously refreshing.
Barbecued prawns with honey, sesame and lemon
Time to throw a shrimp on the barbie.
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Turkey involtini
Think beyond the roast bird. Thinly sliced and wrapped in prosciutto, this turkey involtini makes for an easy mid-week dinner.
Spiced chicken skewers
Classic chicken-on-a-stick with a spicy upgrade.
Lamb rack with piquillo peppers, rocket and burghul
Meat and veg doesn't have to be boring. This roasted rack of lamb comes with a side salad of smoky peppers, pepper-y rocket and textural burghul.
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Eggplant, tofu and sugarsnap peas with ginger and soy dressing
A light, refreshing salad that sings with Asian-style flavours.
Banana split with coconut
A crowd-pleasing dessert that’s made in no time you say? This banana split delivers.
Gnocchi with demi-glace and sage
Gnocchi with a decadent burnt-butter sauce is extra comforting and this one, made with a top-notch shop-bought gnocchi, is easy to put together.
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Watermelon and cherry salad with cheat’s cherry granita
Straightforward and speedy.
Veal cotoletta with cabbage, mint, apple and dill
Veal cutlets really are special. Italian butchers will prepare them so they’re quite thin. Alternatively, ask for flattened-out veal slices from the leg.
