122 easy dinner recipes for busy weeknights this spring

Bold spices, golden roast veg and vibrant harissa — this dish is your new lamb signature.

A Nonna classic in the rural regions of Italy.

When it comes to these filled quadrilaterals, it pays to think outside the square.

Inspired by Australiana, green and gold combine in this fresh and easy midweek fish dish.

Pasta from the pantry. A quick sauce. This puttanesca is a no-brainer for a midweek meal.

A final stir-through of mascarpone takes this mid-week dish to another level.

Bittersweet radicchio and porcini bring depth to this easy weeknight mushroom risotto.

Prep for 15 minutes and then the oven does the rest of the work.

This is the Italian version of marry-me chicken.

Comforting, delicious and easy to prepare.

Scoop and serve is the mission statement here.

A one-tray roast with the added boost of flavoured compound butter. You won’t look back.

Two staples of Italian cuisine come together in this simple pasta dish.

Fresh and breezy, this dish will become a warm weather staple.

Crisp and easy, katsu is always a crowd-pleaser.

Garlic and saffron are the spice stars in this summer seafood dish.

These honey pork cutlets make the perfect weeknight dinner.

This recipe takes the classic lamb cutlet up a notch.

A staple tomato sauce pasta dish in Mediterranean households — and soon yours, too.

Fire up the barbecue and get sizzling with these punchy pork skewers.

This is the ideal Boxing Day salad when you need to use up any leftover ham.

This hot-smoked ocean trout recipe makes for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner.

Steamed eggplant makes the perfect umami addition to this zesty chickpea dish.

Sweet and savoury with a splash of spice, this Korean cauliflower curry makes for an easy addition to the weeknight meal rotation.

Gnocchi paired with cavolo nero and pine nuts makes for a fresh and breezy weeknight recipe.

Lemon rice is decidedly Greek. Here it is served with vongole to celebrate Mediterranean flavours.

A twist on Hainanese chicken and rice, this version is quick and easy to prepare.

This perfectly balanced linguine is enhanced by zesty lemon and a kick of spice.

This cider-braised chicken recipe is a simple but delicious take on the classic Sunday roast.

We all know someone who thinks salads are boring. Consider them converted with this flavour-packed number.

The proper way to make this Italian classic.

Also known as Psari Plaki, the classic summer dish is well-loved around Greece.

Our Greek-style lamb cutlets, finished with traditional feta skordalia and crushed olives, is primed for weeknight cooking. Opa!

A comforting eggplant recipe that epitomises the big-flavoured goodness of Greek home cooking.

A quick and easy lamb meatballs recipe primed for weeknight dinners.

A comforting pan-fried barramundi recipe with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon makes for one quick and easy dinner.

This dinner-ready recipe for green peppercorn chicken proves that a roast can be perfect for midweek meals.

Fresh, fast and flavourful: this is the easy way to make prawns a midweek meal.

A scotch fillet steak recipe for dinner — with a golden, cheesy twist.

A stunning snapper recipe primed for weekend celebrations.

Our spin on the traditional Italian dish that’s vibrant, hearty and primed for midweek dinners.

This fast lamb and flatbread recipe is a great one to enjoy when it’s warm outside and you need something simple, quick and delicious.

An impressive pasta dish that’s perfect for any day of the week.

A flavour-packed noodle dish that requires very little time and effort.

A fast, everyday salad recipe that doesn’t skimp on flavour.

This quick and easy dinner-worthy salad comes together in minutes, making it perfect for warmer weather.

Lamb doesn’t have to be a long drawn out cook. These roasted lamb racks are ready for the plate within 30 minutes, salad and all.

A comfort bowl that’s ready in minutes.

Marinate your steaks in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce for a delicate flavour and a tender flank.

Quick grilled lamb chops with a side of vibrant zucchini is just the way to welcome in the warmer months.

Crisp, panko-crumbed eggplants are perfectly paired with a Japanese yasai itame.

An easy, everyday Japanese-inspired soba noodle recipe that requires little time and effort.

A fast vegetarian udon noodle recipe that takes little time to make but is big on flavour.

Quick, easy and healthy. This is a chicken dish you’ll want to commit to memory.

A quick and easy steak recipe that goes beyond a charred barbecued rump.

This spiced fish recipe makes for a simple yet flavoursome dinner idea.

An everyday lamb recipe that requires little effort.

Pre-made puff pastry makes this tasty tart a weeknight winner.

A speedy steak snack that’ll transport you to a Spanish wine bar at first bite.

A quick and easy chicken dinner recipe that goes beyond a simple roast chook.

Made with a flavoursome vegetable stock and adorned with crunchy croutons and shreds of fennel, this torn pasta soup recipe makes for a quick and easy dinner.

A quick, easy and aromatic chickpea dish to have on rotation.

A Mediterranean meal that’s big on flavour and a cinch to make.

A speedy lamb dish that doesn’t skimp on flavour.

These zingy fritters make for a quick and vegetable-packed midweek meal.

Add some cooked crab or lobster meat to this weeknight favourite and transform it into a luxe dinner party entertainer.

A winning midweek meal to have on rotation.

This fragrant salad works beautifully with lamb but the fresh mint, basil and coriander will go just as well with beef, chicken or duck.

This twist on the Hawaiian bowl combines cured kingfish with the crunch of fresh salad and pickled veg, plus rice for sustenance.

Make it a meal: for a more substantial dish, stir-fry prawns in sesame oil and garlic and toss through the noodles.

A summery prawn pasta that’s a no-fuss midweek meal? Yes please.

Who said sandwiches were boring?

A simple, summery seafood recipe for midweek meals.

A quick and easy dinner idea for when you can’t be bothered to cook.

Easy, quick, and vegetarian — this is the ultimate weeknight meal.

Poke bowls have had their moment. Here’s a vibrant seasonal salad that transcends trends.

A cacio e pepe sauce makes everything better.

This spanakopita is made in one pan, making it a perfect weeknight meal.

Whether you’re looking for a breakfast-for-dinner option, or you’re planning to host an ambitious champagne breakfast, these crêpes are a showstopper.

Quick, easy, and chef approved, this pan-roasted snapper with tarragon gribiche is sure to become a new weeknight favourite.

The beauty of the frittata is in its versatility. In this version we’ve used feta for tang and polenta for substance.

The trick with this simple dish is to sauté the broccoli rabe enough so that it’s wilted and tender, without becoming soft.

With short, flaky pastry and a soft, savoury filling, you shouldn’t forget the versatile quiche for your next lazy weeknight meal.

There’s something so satisfying about cooking with clams.

Fragrant and filling, this low fuss meal is perfect for a midweek dinner.

Quick, easy, warming, and hearty, this recipe for grilled rump steak with Massaman curry is the perfect way to add intrigue to your regular Wednesday steak and chips.

Beef taco rice is an Okinawan specialty that is an example of how fusion is by no means a dirty word.

Swordfish is one of the meatiest fish, and these steaks with a light honey dressing will show you why.

Need Indonesian-style fried rice in a flash? You need this super-fast recipe for nasi goreng.

This wonton soup is an express version of the recipe that cuts time, not flavour.

The lemon and asparagus prevent this dish from feeling too rich and heavy, and if you don’t have veal, chicken breast will work just as well.

Flavour and freshness with every bite.

How to improve on fresh prawns with avocado? Adding a smoky, spicy tomato dressing to the mix.

Fast, fresh and flavoursome – this lamb mince recipe is the whole package.

Chicken, boring? Things look up with the addition of harissa, the North African spice paste.

Fire up the grill and keep the good times rolling.

The fast and easy roast chook you need for the week.

A spring-ready midweek dinner, spiked with bright and spicy salsa verde.

A quick, satisfying meal that punches above its weight in the flavour game.

A light midweek dinner made easy.

The classic you know and love, ready in a flash.

A little spice and sweetness equals this very worthy midweek meal.

Patties we’d happily eat any meal of the day.

This easy, oven-baked Sichuan chicken with noodles has spice and everything nice. Plus, it’s ready in less than 60 minutes.

Pancetta-wrapped chicken and roasted, buttery Brussels sprouts. What else could you want?

A one-pan dish with endless possibilities.

This light ragù is freshened up further with a herb-packed green sauce.

Chicken, mushrooms and greens. This meal is the complete package.

This mild yellow curry is incredibly easy to whip up when you’ve got a good-quality curry powder on hand. Add a generous squeeze of lime to enhance the flavour.

Time to glam up your weeknight schnitzel.

A fast and easy way to up your vegetable count.

For a speedy steak dinner, just choose beef flank.

Some purists believe there is no room for beans, but we think they add a rich, earthy flavour.

We’ve brightened up the haloumi with the crunch of zucchini and a fresh, vibrant mint dressing.

A lightning-fast meal that’s equal parts simple and satisfying.

All flavour, no filler.

You can’t get past the classic pairing of mussels in white wine.

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

This one-pot wonder is full of bold flavour from salami to olives to chilli. It’s a guaranteed winter warmer.

Light, simple and deceptively easy to make.

Sausages braised with barley, currants, lemon and silverbeet recipe – Preheat oven to 170C. Heat oil in a casserole (or flameproof roasting pan) over medium heat, add sausages and fry, turning occasionally, until browned (2-3 minutes).

A multi-layered affair with chicken, rice and spice.