Sometimes it pays to keep it simple. Toasty bread, butterflied sardines, agrodolce. Dinner done.

The nori salt isn’t strictly necessary, but make a double batch and keep it in the cupboard to add a quick lift to fish dishes or roasted vegetables.

A twist on traditional onion bhaji, this is a simple crowd-pleasing snack that’s given a lift with a good-quality eggplant pickle or eggplant brinjal on the side.

A combination that just works.

Crisp tortillas, creamy feta and avocado, green leaves and dainty edible flowers all dressed up with coriander and lime. Think nachos, but spring-salad style.

A cure-anything chicken soup that’ll become a weeknight staple.

A fresh, crisp partner for roast chicken or a satisfying dish in its own right, this salad has zest and crunch in all the right places.

A simple mandarin compote adds zest and brightness to this ricotta pudding, as would your favourite jam or marmalade.

It may feel sacrilegious to mess with a childhood favourite, but this spin on rocky road adds goji berries and freeze-dried strawberries to balance out the sweetness. It’s all the better for it.

The foolproof combination of white wine, garlic, seafood and tomato is employed here for a super-quick weeknight dinner.

This Italian dessert is endlessly versatile. Use whatever fruit is in season - just be sure to serve it piping hot.

A few mushrooms and a handful of herbs are all that's needed to create a frittata, one of the most quick and satisfying meals there is.

A simple bowl of pasta that strikes the right balance in terms of crunchy elements and tender greens.

A mix of parmesan and panko makes for a lovely crumb on tender lamb cutlets. Add some wilted greens and you're good to go.

Breakfast for dinner? We say go for it.

You know ma po tofu, but are you familiar with the joys of a jaffle stuffed with the Sichuan staple?

The definition of comfort food.

The side dish to end all side dishes.

Why order in when you can whip up Thai-style noodles in half the time?

Earthy mushrooms and creamy, parmesan-rich polenta make the best of friends.

Creamy and comforting, with just a hint of spice.

A crumb of polenta, almond meal and parmesan is not only more tasty than your usual breadcrumbs, it's also a gluten-free alternative. Win-win.

If you took palak paneer and stuffed it into a roti, you'd be halfway towards these deliciously unconventional toasted wraps.

The formula for dessert success is as easy as peeling some mandarins and popping them in the oven. No time to make custard? Cream works just as well.

A salad that makes the most of winter produce, this simple number is ideal on its own if you're looking for a light lunch but you can pair it with fish or chicken for a larger meal, too.

Claudia Roden may chuckle when she thinks of dukkah’s popularity these days, but it’s grounded in one simple reason: It tastes great. Serve it with salty cheese, or as we’ve done here, with quail eggs, as a fine way to kick off a party.

Zhoug is a hot green sauce from Yemen that’s often added to soups and stews for a fresh and fiery finish. Here we’ve paired it with sweet roasted pumpkin for a no-fuss side that’s a winner with chicken.

This simple dessert can be eaten warm, cold or at room temperature, and you could do far worse than serve the leftovers for breakfast.

Why not turn the lobster roll into a transseasonal snack by serving them hot?

A lentil soup that's inspired by shorbat adas, a dish often served during Ramadan, does wonders when you're in need of a little nourishment.

Silverbeet and currants braised in wine make for a sweet-and-sour combination that's the perfect foil for the richness of lamb.

A hearty main course for the cooler months, these rolls stuffed with rice, onion, minced beef and bacon are exactly the type of comforting home cooking that cures colds, winter blues and everything in between.

Sausages and lentils are a surefire route to winter comfort.

You've tried pumpkin and sage stuffed pastas; why not take that same flavour combination and translate it into a midweek-friendly tagliatelle?

This salad is supremely versatile: serve it with roasted lamb shoulder or grilled vegetables, or perhaps with flatbread alongside our Hwayej-spiced chicken.

Game up your midweek standby of tray-baked chicken with a heady spice mix from Yemen, featuring caraway seeds, cumin, cardamom and more.

Made with garlic mayo and lots of pickles, this burger is a slam-dunk in the flavour stakes.

Not familiar with toum? Don't worry - one scoop of this dip and you won't be able to forget its luxurious texture and heady garlic notes.

Duck, orange and bitter radicchio make for a pleasing medley of flavours in this winter salad.

Some deeply roasted cauliflower and a few curry leaves are all you need to make a fast yet flavourful weeknight curry.

This dish doubles-down on the seafood theme with nori plus snapper - it makes for a high-impact yet speedy dinner.

This is one of those meals where you can put the pot in the middle of the table and just let everyone serve themselves and get a bit messy. A pile of napkins and plenty of toasted sourdough are essential.

This simple stir-fry might be quick to prepare, but it's full to bursting with flavour, thanks to a heady mix of ginger, cumin, cinnamon and star anise.

There's always a place for classic pub fare, especially when it's this easy to prepare yourself.

No passionfruit? These easy chocolate puddings work just as well topped with fresh berries or a dollop of your favourite jam.

A drizzle of brown butter can turn a quick mid-week meal into something special.

Pork, fennel, chilli and pasta - now that's what you call a match made in heaven.

Pine nuts are a particularly good match with mushrooms – try this with pan-fried pine mushrooms when they come into season, too.

Anchovies are a quick way to add a burst of flavour to any pasta dish. Keep a jar in the pantry at all times and you'll be ready for anything.

This is one luxe sandwich, bringing together steak, cheese and truffle, while an artichoke salad balances things out.

For a variation on this dish, skip the frying step, and wrap the chicken thighs in the prosciutto and throw them straight in the oven.

The bold flavours of goat's cheese and black olives make a delicious base for a simple shortcrust tart.

Escalopes are great for cooks in a hurry. This recipe makes the most of this thin cut by cooking them on one side only and achieving a wonderful texture in the process. Win-win.

Leftover roasted pumpkin makes this salad even speedier. Keep this recipe up your sleeve for the night after a roast dinner.

It's hard to improve on a classic. For our cheeseburgers, we've stuck to a simple patty recipe and added a few flourishes in the trimmings: two cheeses, a slick of sriracha and a chilli-flecked coleslaw. It's a surefire winner.

Put this on high rotation in your household.

Burghul or farro also work well here in place of the freekeh.

Looking for a super-crisp crumb on your schnitzels? Your search is over.

This meal in a bowl will leave you feeling recharged thanks to a generous serve of raw vegetables and a multitude of herbs. It's perfect for those times when you may have overindulged.

This simple cake base lends itself to experimentation – use different nuts, or top with another choice of fruit. Slivers of apricot would work well, as would other berries or plums.

Apples are a great match with pork and stone fruits are even better.

This bistro classic is a breeze and makes a fine meal with no more than a glass of juicy red wine and perhaps a green salad.

Jaew, a Thai dipping sauce made for barbecued meat, is the perfect marriage of sweet, sour and spice.

Think of this as the love child of an affogato and tiramisù. So simple and so, so good.

Figs pair well with almost any soft cheese; we’ve gone with ricotta whipped with mascarpone. A drizzle of the orange-honey syrup is the icing on the cake, so to speak.

The ultimate do-ahead weekday breakfast: wholesome, satisfying and portable to boot. Between the oats and seeds soaked in nut milk, the fresh fruit and the maple caramel, your day will be off to a flying start.

A generous sprinkling of pangrattato and whole leaves of basil add plenty of interest to this vegan pasta.

Chocolate and avocado - the unlikely combination you never knew you needed.

Light, simple and deceptively easy to make.

Our variation of light and zesty Mexican aguachile, a dish that's perfect for warm nights or those days when you're seeking a substantial salad.

These beans are no afterthought: their smoky flavour rivals that of the steak. We guarantee you'll be charring all your greens once you try this recipe.

Eating your greens has never been so easy.

A Middle Eastern-inspired bowl perfect for breakfast or any time of the day.

If you're after a salad with spice, acidity, sweetness and smokiness, we have you covered.

This vegetarian twist on an old favourite uses broccoli and shiitake mushrooms to create a textural, light filling.

A simple dessert with minimal fuss and maximum flavour.

What goes better than lamb with mint? A preserved lemon dressing makes a fine addition.

This recipe packs a smoky punch - no woodchips required.

Making poke at home has never been this easy.

Rice pudding makes a gorgeous chilled dessert, particularly topped with honeyed figs.

Balmy weather calls for light and bright salads with crunch, acid and fresh herbs.

This barbecued quail with a light, nutty salad is a quick and easy recipe for any time of year.

Build a rich and nourishing broth with minimum fuss thanks to the power of dashi.

Tofu adds protein to this super-quick refreshing salad, but if you'd like to bulk it up a bit more, add some sliced raw salmon or barbecued prawns,

We've given the Basque piperade a Christmas twist with spices that compliment the sweetness of the onion and capsicum.

No stress and no fuss. This dessert can be whipped up with minimal effort.

These luxe sandwiches are a treat for lunch or dinner, but can easily morph into a cocktail snack. That's versatile.

To make this bowl even more of a meal, add some cooked prawns, or grilled beef or chicken.

Pork works well with most fruit, and we've added a curry dressing for a touch of spice. Leftover ham (from Christmas, say) would work well in place of the pork.

The warm and toasty notes of chermoula bring zing to this otherwise simple dish of roast vegetables and grilled chicken.

Breakfast or dessert, this fruit salad is a refreshing sugary hit at any time of day.

A no-cook starter that's a little bit Mexican, a little bit Japanese and a lot of fun.

Snapper crudo with roe and cucumber recipe - For buttermilk dressing, whisk ingredients together in a bowl and season to taste.

It's a cultural mash-up of the best kind - try it for yourself and see.

These tasty quesadillas are vegetarian but meat can easily be added to the recipe to keep carnivores happy. Serve for dinner, lunch or as a party snack.

Gazpacho with pickled celery and oysters recipe - For quick-pickled celery, combine ingredients in a small bowl, season to taste and set aside to pickle until required. Combine bread, shallot, vinegar and 125ml water in a bowl and leave briefly to soften (2-3 minutes). Transfer to a blender, add tomato, garlic, olive oil, tarragon and oyster juice.

Elegant and full of great textures, serve this dish at your next dinner party or quickly whip it up for a midweek meal. To keep things extra simple, strip the herb salad back to just two herbs.

Fridge full of leftovers after your last big party? Brunch the next day is a cinch with a bit of advice from Saint Peter chef Josh Niland, who shares his recipe for a fluffy omelette.

Devilled ham with cornichons and cheddar recipe - Combine ingredients (except cornichons, cheddar and bread) in a bowl, season to taste and press into a jar.

Crisp-skin duck with green papaya salad recipe - Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Season duck well and place skin-side down in pan.