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Chicken Beef Fish & seafood Pasta Curry Vegetarian

Bowl of garlic prawn spaghetti with pink prawns, chilli flakes, parsley and a lemon wedge

prawns 15-Minute Garlic Prawn Pasta ⏱ 17 mins easy

Golden seasoned air fryer chicken breast sliced on a board

chicken Air Fryer Chicken Breast ⏱ 23 mins easy

Crispy golden air fryer chicken thighs on a plate with lemon wedges

chicken Air Fryer Chicken Thighs ⏱ 30 mins easy

Crispy golden air fryer roast potatoes in an air fryer basket

Air Fryer Roast Potatoes ⏱ 40 mins easy

Two air fryer salmon fillets with lemon and green vegetables on a plate

fish Air Fryer Salmon Fillets ⏱ 15 mins easy

Dry aloo gobi with golden potato and cauliflower florets, scattered with fresh coriander in a black karahi

Aloo Gobi ⏱ 45 mins easy

Golden apple crumble in a dish with a portion served with custard

Apple Crumble ⏱ 50 mins easy

Golden Belgian waffles dusted with icing sugar, served with fresh strawberries and maple syrup

Authentic Belgian Waffles ⏱ 30 mins easy

Chicken biryani in a copper pot with saffron-streaked basmati, spiced chicken, crispy onions and fresh herbs

chicken Authentic Chicken Biryani ⏱ 1 hr 15 mins medium

Deep bowl of Hungarian beef goulash with tender beef, potato and a swirl of soured cream, crusty bread alongside

beef Authentic Hungarian Beef Goulash ⏱ 2 hrs 20 mins medium

Bowl of bright green tabbouleh with finely chopped parsley, diced tomato, bulgur and a lemon wedge

Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad ⏱ 30 mins easy

Baked cod fillets in a rich tomato and olive sauce, topped with parsley and served with lemon wedges.

cod Baked Cod in Rich Tomato Sauce ⏱ 30 mins easy

Slice of creamy baked vanilla cheesecake with biscuit base, served with fresh raspberries and icing sugar.

Baked Vanilla Cheesecake ⏱ 1 hr 25 mins medium

Tall golden blueberry muffin with a sugar-crusted top in a paper case, one split open showing a soft berry-studded crumb

Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins ⏱ 40 mins easy

Sliced egg-free banana bread loaf on a wooden board

Banana Bread Without Eggs ⏱ 1 hr 5 mins easy

Crispy battered cauliflower florets coated in glossy sweet chilli glaze, topped with sesame seeds and spring onions

Bang Bang Cauliflower ⏱ 40 mins easy

Golden browned sausages on creamy mashed potato topped with glossy onion gravy and peas on a rustic plate

sausages Bangers and Mash with Rich Onion Gravy ⏱ 35 mins easy

Bowl of thick lentil and vegetable soup topped with parsley and yoghurt, with crusty bread alongside

lentils Batch Lentil and Vegetable Soup ⏱ 45 mins easy

Glossy beef in black bean sauce with red and green peppers and onion, served with steamed rice

beef Beef in Black Bean Sauce ⏱ 27 mins easy

Two tall glasses of thick purple berry smoothie topped with fresh berries and mint in soft morning light

Berry Breakfast Smoothie ⏱ 5 mins easy

Bowl of Bombay potatoes with crisp golden edges in glossy red tomato masala, topped with fresh coriander

Bombay Potatoes ⏱ 35 mins easy

Sausage pasta in a rich tomato sauce topped with grated Parmesan in a bowl

pork Budget Sausage Pasta ⏱ 30 mins easy

Pile of glossy orange Buffalo hot wings in a black bowl with blue cheese dip and celery batons

chicken Buffalo Hot Wings ⏱ 55 mins easy

Bowl of glossy butter chicken with charred chicken pieces, cream swirl and coriander, served with basmati rice and naan

chicken Butter Chicken ⏱ 50 mins medium

Golden crispy buttermilk fried chicken pieces piled on a wooden board with pickles and hot sauce

chicken Buttermilk Fried Chicken ⏱ 40 mins medium

Caprese salad with sliced red tomato, torn fresh mozzarella and basil leaves, drizzled with olive oil

Caprese Salad ⏱ 10 mins easy

Golden baked cauliflower cheese in a ceramic dish with a crisp cheesy crumb top and bubbling cheddar sauce.

Cauliflower Cheese ⏱ 45 mins easy

Golden blistered calzone torn open showing molten mozzarella and ham, with a bowl of tomato dipping sauce

ham Cheese and Ham Calzone ⏱ 43 mins medium

Stack of golden chewy oat flapjack squares on a wooden board with a mug of tea behind

Chewy Flapjacks in 35 Minutes ⏱ 35 mins easy

Golden puff pastry chicken and leek pie with a slice removed showing the creamy filling

chicken Chicken and Leek Pie ⏱ 1 hr medium

Cast-iron pan of Cajun chicken and sausage jambalaya topped with spring onion and parsley

chicken Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya ⏱ 1 hr medium

Chicken balti in a steel bowl with glossy red sauce, green peppers and coriander, served with naan and rice

chicken Chicken Balti ⏱ 45 mins easy

Chicken Caesar salad with cos lettuce, golden croutons, sliced chicken and shaved parmesan on a white plate

chicken Chicken Caesar Salad ⏱ 35 mins easy

Bowl of chicken chow mein with egg noodles, chicken strips, carrot, beansprouts and spring onions in a glossy soy sauce

chicken Chicken Chow Mein ⏱ 27 mins easy

Tomato-based chicken curry without coconut milk in a pan, garnished with coriander

chicken Chicken Curry Without Coconut Milk ⏱ 40 mins easy

Baked chicken enchiladas in red chilli sauce topped with melted cheese, coriander and red onion with lime wedges

chicken Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chilli Sauce ⏱ 45 mins medium

Chicken jalfrezi in a karahi with glossy red sauce, charred peppers, green chillies and coriander, rice alongside

chicken Chicken Jalfrezi ⏱ 45 mins easy

Sliced crispy katsu chicken over rice with katsu curry sauce poured alongside

chicken Chicken Katsu Curry ⏱ 45 mins medium

Bowl of chicken laksa with orange coconut broth, noodles, chicken, soft egg, beansprouts, coriander and lime

chicken Chicken Laksa with Coconut and Fresh Herbs ⏱ 45 mins medium

Bowl of deep red chicken madras with glossy sauce and coriander, served with basmati rice and naan

chicken Chicken Madras ⏱ 50 mins medium

Bowl of chicken nasi goreng topped with a crispy fried egg, spring onions, cucumber and a lime wedge

chicken Chicken Nasi Goreng ⏱ 30 mins easy

Plate of chicken pad Thai with rice noodles, peanuts, coriander and a lime wedge

chicken Chicken Pad Thai ⏱ 35 mins medium

Chicken paella in a wide pan with golden saffron rice, browned chicken thighs, red pepper, green beans, parsley and lemon

chicken Chicken Paella ⏱ 1 hr medium

Pile of golden crispy chicken pakora on a dark plate with lemon wedges, sliced red onion and mint raita

chicken Chicken Pakora ⏱ 30 mins easy

Golden chicken quesadilla wedges with melting cheese on a wooden board, served with salsa, soured cream and guacamole

chicken Chicken Quesadillas ⏱ 27 mins easy

Bowl of chicken ramen in soy broth with noodles, sliced chicken, jammy egg, spring onion and nori.

chicken Chicken Ramen with Rich Soy Broth ⏱ 55 mins medium

Charred Turkish chicken shish kebab on flatbread with sumac onions, parsley, lemon wedges and garlic yoghurt

chicken Chicken Shish Kebab ⏱ 35 mins easy

Chargrilled Greek chicken souvlaki skewers with oregano, lemon wedges, pitta and tzatziki on a wooden platter

chicken Chicken Souvlaki ⏱ 35 mins easy

Bowl of creamy chicken tikka masala topped with coriander, served with basmati rice and naan bread.

chicken Chicken Tikka Masala in Under an Hour ⏱ 50 mins medium

Glazed chicken yakitori skewers with spring onion, dusted with red seven-spice, on a dark ceramic plate

chicken Chicken Yakitori Skewers ⏱ 32 mins easy

Bowl of chickpea and spinach curry in a rich tomato-coconut sauce, served with basmati rice and naan.

chickpeas Chickpea and Spinach Curry in 35 Minutes ⏱ 35 mins easy

Bowl of Chinese chicken and sweetcorn soup with egg ribbons, sweetcorn and sliced spring onions

chicken Chinese Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup ⏱ 30 mins easy

Bowl of crisp golden Chinese chicken balls piled high with glossy red sweet and sour sauce being drizzled over

chicken Chinese Chicken Balls ⏱ 35 mins medium

Bowl of crispy Chinese lemon chicken in a glossy lemon glaze with spring onions and rice

chicken Chinese Lemon Chicken ⏱ 35 mins medium

Glossy golden Chinese takeaway curry sauce with peas poured over crisp chips in a white bowl

Chinese Takeaway Curry Sauce ⏱ 30 mins easy

Two crisp golden battered sausages on thick-cut chips in paper, one split open, with a pot of curry sauce alongside

sausages Chip Shop Battered Sausage ⏱ 22 mins easy

Thick-cut chips smothered in glossy golden chip shop curry sauce in a white bowl, with a pot of extra sauce

Chip Shop Curry Sauce ⏱ 20 mins easy

Classic American beef cheeseburger with melting Cheddar, lettuce, tomato and onion in a toasted brioche bun

beef Classic American Beef Burger ⏱ 25 mins easy

A slice of golden beef lasagne showing layers of beef ragu, white sauce and pasta on a white plate

beef Classic Beef Lasagne with Rich Ragu ⏱ 1 hr 10 mins medium

Golden puff pastry chicken and mushroom pie in a dish with a portion served showing the creamy filling.

chicken Classic Chicken and Mushroom Pie ⏱ 1 hr medium

Bowl of creamy coleslaw with shredded white and red cabbage and grated carrot in a tangy dressing

Classic Creamy American Coleslaw ⏱ 15 mins easy

Eton Mess in a glass with whipped cream, crushed meringue and ripe strawberries, topped with mint.

Classic Eton Mess ⏱ 15 mins easy

Glass of dark French chocolate mousse topped with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings in soft natural light.

Classic French Chocolate Mousse ⏱ 20 mins medium

Bowl of colourful French ratatouille with aubergine, courgette and peppers in tomato sauce, topped with basil

Classic French Ratatouille ⏱ 1 hr easy

Classic Greek salad with tomato, cucumber, olives and a whole slab of feta dusted with oregano

Classic Greek Salad ⏱ 15 mins easy

Whole Margherita pizza with a blistered puffed crust, molten mozzarella, red tomato sauce and fresh basil on a wooden board

Classic Margherita Pizza ⏱ 32 mins easy

A square slice of Greek moussaka showing layers of aubergine and lamb under golden bechamel on a rustic plate

lamb Classic Moussaka ⏱ 1 hr 30 mins medium

Prawn cocktail in a glass with Marie Rose sauce, shredded lettuce, paprika dusting and a lemon wedge

prawns Classic Prawn Cocktail ⏱ 15 mins easy

Golden split scones topped with strawberry jam and clotted cream on a ceramic plate with tea nearby

Classic Scones for Perfect Cream Teas ⏱ 27 mins easy

Golden Spanish tortilla de patatas with a wedge cut to show soft potato layers and a just-set centre

eggs Classic Spanish Tortilla ⏱ 45 mins easy

Square slice of classic tiramisu with layered coffee sponge and mascarpone cream dusted with cocoa on a white plate

Classic Tiramisu ⏱ 30 mins medium

Golden risen toad in the hole with pork sausages in a roasting tin, served with onion gravy, mash and peas.

sausages Classic Toad in the Hole with Onion Gravy ⏱ 45 mins easy

Classic Victoria sponge on a cake stand, filled with raspberry jam and cream, dusted with icing sugar, one slice cut.

Classic Victoria Sponge with Jam & Cream ⏱ 45 mins medium

White bowl of golden chicken noodle soup with shredded chicken, carrots, celery, egg noodles and parsley.

chicken Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup ⏱ 35 mins easy

Coq au vin in a cast-iron pot: golden chicken thighs in rich red wine sauce with mushrooms, baby onions and bacon.

chicken Coq au Vin ⏱ 1 hr 50 mins medium

Cottage pie with golden mashed potato topping and a portion served on a plate

beef Cottage Pie ⏱ 1 hr medium

Bowl of creamy beef stroganoff with mushrooms over tagliatelle, topped with parsley.

beef Creamy Beef Stroganoff in 35 Minutes ⏱ 35 mins medium

Creamy fish pie with golden cheesy mash, a spoonful lifted to reveal chunks of fish, peas and parsley sauce.

fish Creamy Fish Pie with Cheesy Mash ⏱ 1 hr medium

Creamy garlic chicken pasta in a bowl topped with parsley and black pepper

chicken Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta ⏱ 25 mins easy

Bowl of creamy homemade hummus swirled with olive oil, paprika and chickpeas, served with warm flatbread

chickpeas Creamy Homemade Hummus ⏱ 10 mins easy

Bowl of creamy leek and potato soup swirled with cream and topped with snipped chives, served with crusty bread.

Creamy Leek and Potato Soup ⏱ 40 mins easy

Bowl of creamy mushroom risotto topped with golden mushrooms, parsley and shaved Parmesan

mushrooms Creamy Mushroom Risotto in 40 Minutes ⏱ 40 mins medium

Soft creamy scrambled eggs topped with chives on buttered toast, served on a white plate in natural light.

eggs Creamy Scrambled Eggs in 5 Minutes ⏱ 7 mins easy

Bowl of creamy tomato and mascarpone rigatoni topped with fresh basil and grated Parmesan

Creamy Tomato and Mascarpone Pasta ⏱ 20 mins easy

Bowl of creamy tomato pasta with rigatoni, glossy sauce, torn basil and grated Parmesan on a rustic plate

Creamy Tomato Pasta in 20 Minutes ⏱ 20 mins easy

Golden crisp vegetable samosas on a plate, one broken open showing spiced potato and pea filling, with green chutney

Crisp Vegetable Samosas ⏱ 1 hr medium

Golden crisp vegetable tempura piled on a dark plate with a bowl of tentsuyu dipping sauce and grated daikon

Crisp Vegetable Tempura ⏱ 35 mins medium

Crispy air fryer panko-crumbed fish with chunky chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce and lemon wedges on a rustic plate.

fish Crispy Air Fryer Fish and Chips ⏱ 40 mins medium

Platter of crispy shredded aromatic duck with steamed pancakes, hoisin sauce, cucumber and spring onion

duck Crispy Aromatic Duck with Pancakes ⏱ 2 hrs 20 mins medium

A tall pile of golden crispy beer-battered onion rings in an enamel dish with a bowl of creamy dip alongside

Crispy Beer-Battered Onion Rings ⏱ 27 mins easy

Crispy fried chicken burger in a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, gherkins and burger sauce, served with chips

chicken Crispy Chicken Burger ⏱ 35 mins medium

Crispy chilli beef strips in a glossy red glaze with carrot, chilli and spring onion on a white plate

beef Crispy Chilli Beef ⏱ 35 mins medium

Bowl of golden crispy chilli tofu in a glossy red glaze with spring onions, sesame seeds and sliced red chilli

tofu Crispy Chilli Tofu ⏱ 35 mins easy

Two crispy fish tacos with lime slaw, chipotle mayo and coriander, served with lime wedges on a ceramic plate.

fish Crispy Fish Tacos in 30 Minutes ⏱ 27 mins easy

Golden crispy falafel split to show fluffy green centres, served with pitta, tahini and fresh salad

chickpeas Crispy Homemade Falafel in 30 Minutes ⏱ 30 mins medium

Golden panko mozzarella sticks piled on a tray, one pulled apart with stretching melted cheese, beside marinara dip

Crispy Mozzarella Sticks ⏱ 28 mins easy

Plate of crisp golden onion bhajis with mint yoghurt, mango chutney and a lemon wedge

Crispy Onion Bhajis ⏱ 30 mins easy

Bowl piled high with golden crispy popcorn chicken, with dipping sauces and fries alongside

chicken Crispy Popcorn Chicken ⏱ 32 mins easy

Bowl of crispy shredded chicken in glossy red chilli glaze topped with spring onion and sesame seeds, rice behind

chicken Crispy Shredded Chicken ⏱ 35 mins medium

Circle of crispy pan-fried vegetable gyoza with golden bases and a dish of soy-vinegar dipping sauce

Crispy Vegetable Gyoza ⏱ 42 mins medium

Golden crispy vegetable spring rolls stacked on a dark plate, one broken open, with a dish of sweet chilli dipping sauce

Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls ⏱ 45 mins medium

Golden grilled Croque Monsieur cut in half showing melted Gruyere and ham, with a side salad and cornichons

ham Croque Monsieur ⏱ 22 mins easy

Bowl of beef chilli with rice, topped with soured cream and coriander

beef Easy Beef Chilli ⏱ 50 mins easy

Beef meatballs in rich tomato sauce topped with fresh basil and grated Parmesan in a white bowl

beef Easy Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce ⏱ 40 mins easy

Three soft beef tacos topped with lettuce, grated cheese and coriander on a plate with lime wedges

beef Easy Beef Tacos in 30 Minutes ⏱ 30 mins easy

Stack of fudgy chocolate brownies with a crackly top cut into squares

Easy Chocolate Brownies ⏱ 40 mins easy

Two-layer chocolate cake with glossy ganache dripping down the sides, one slice cut to show the moist crumb

Easy Chocolate Cake with Silky Ganache ⏱ 55 mins medium

Two vegetarian lunch wraps cut in half showing houmous, grated carrot, salad and tomato fillings on a plate.

Easy Lunch Wraps in 5 Minutes ⏱ 5 mins easy

Round crusty no-knead loaf on a wooden board with one slice cut, showing an open airy crumb and butter

Easy No-Knead Bread ⏱ 1 hr easy

Glass jar of creamy overnight oats topped with berries, banana and chopped nuts on a wooden table

Easy Overnight Oats in 5 Minutes ⏱ 5 mins easy

Bowl of colourful pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, sweetcorn, olives and fresh basil.

Easy Pasta Salad in 20 Minutes ⏱ 20 mins easy

Prawn curry with plump prawns in a creamy tomato sauce topped with coriander, served with rice and naan.

prawns Easy Prawn Curry in 30 Minutes ⏱ 30 mins easy

Bowl of prawn fried rice with pink prawns, peas, carrot, egg and spring onion, chopsticks alongside

prawns Easy Prawn Fried Rice in 22 Minutes ⏱ 22 mins easy

Bowl of red lentil dahl topped with coriander and a wedge of lime

lentils Easy Red Lentil Dahl ⏱ 40 mins easy

Golden cheese-topped sausage pasta bake in a ceramic dish, scattered with basil, a portion served on a white plate.

sausages Easy Sausage Pasta Bake for the Whole Family ⏱ 45 mins easy

Overhead cast-iron pan of shakshuka with eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce, topped with coriander and feta

eggs Easy Shakshuka with Runny Eggs in 35 Minutes ⏱ 35 mins easy

Bowl of creamy sweet potato curry with spinach and coriander, served with rice and naan on a wooden table.

sweet potato Easy Sweet Potato Curry in 40 Minutes ⏱ 40 mins easy

Sticky glazed teriyaki chicken over white rice, topped with spring onions and sesame seeds in a pale bowl.

chicken Easy Teriyaki Chicken in 25 Minutes ⏱ 25 mins easy

A bowl of smooth tomato soup swirled with cream and topped with basil, bread beside

Easy Tomato Soup ⏱ 35 mins easy

Bowl of creamy tuna and sweetcorn fusilli pasta topped with parsley and grated cheese

tuna Easy Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta in 20 Minutes ⏱ 17 mins easy

Bowl of golden vegetable curry with potato, carrot, pepper and peas, topped with coriander, rice and naan alongside.

mixed vegetables Easy Vegetable Curry in 40 Minutes ⏱ 40 mins easy

White bowl of vegetable fried rice with peas, carrot, sweetcorn, egg and spring onion, chopsticks resting on the rim.

mixed vegetables Easy Vegetable Fried Rice in 20 Minutes ⏱ 20 mins easy

A slice of vegetable lasagne with visible roasted veg layers and a golden cheese-topped bechamel crust on a white plate.

mixed vegetables Easy Vegetable Lasagne with Creamy Bechamel ⏱ 1 hr 10 mins medium

Egg fried rice with peas and spring onion in a wok

egg Egg Fried Rice ⏱ 15 mins easy

Two Eggs Benedict on toasted English muffins with ham, poached eggs and hollandaise, dusted with cayenne and chives

eggs Eggs Benedict with Foolproof Hollandaise ⏱ 30 mins medium

Family chicken traybake with golden chicken thighs, potatoes, peppers and onion on a tray

chicken Family Chicken Traybake ⏱ 1 hr easy

Filipino chicken adobo with golden chicken thighs in glossy dark soy-vinegar sauce, served with steamed white rice.

chicken Filipino Chicken Adobo ⏱ 1 hr easy

Bowl of crispy firecracker chicken in glossy red chilli glaze with spring onions and sesame seeds

chicken Firecracker Chicken ⏱ 30 mins easy

A stack of fluffy American-style pancakes topped with berries and syrup

Fluffy American-Style Pancakes ⏱ 25 mins easy

Bowl of fluffy golden pilau rice with whole cardamom, cinnamon stick and bay leaves scattered through the grains.

rice Fragrant Pilau Rice in 25 Minutes ⏱ 25 mins easy

Bowl of rich beef bolognese over tagliatelle, topped with grated Parmesan and fresh basil

beef Freezer-Friendly Batch Bolognese for 8 ⏱ 1 hr 15 mins easy

Bowl of French onion soup topped with a baguette raft and bubbling golden-brown Gruyère cheese, steam rising

French Onion Soup ⏱ 1 hr 15 mins medium

Golden French toast slices dusted with icing sugar, topped with berries and maple syrup on a plate

eggs French Toast (Pain Perdu) ⏱ 20 mins easy

Bowl of fresh chunky guacamole topped with coriander and lime, served with tortilla chips

Fresh Guacamole ⏱ 10 mins easy

Full English breakfast plate with sausages, bacon, fried egg, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, black pudding and fried bread

sausages Full English Breakfast ⏱ 35 mins easy

Pile of golden garlic butter dough balls scattered with parsley and Parmesan, with a pot of melted garlic butter

Garlic Butter Dough Balls ⏱ 32 mins easy

Golden crisp German pork schnitzel with a wrinkled crumb crust and a lemon wedge on a rustic plate

pork German Pork Schnitzel ⏱ 27 mins easy

Golden roasted halloumi slices on charred peppers, courgette, tomatoes and red onion in a roasting tin with basil and lemon

halloumi Halloumi and Veg Traybake in 45 Minutes ⏱ 45 mins easy

Colourful chicken and vegetable stir fry with broccoli, peppers and carrots in a wok

chicken Healthy Chicken and Veg Stir Fry ⏱ 22 mins easy

Bowl of thick tomato-red minestrone soup with beans, vegetables, pasta and kale, topped with grated cheese and crusty bread alongside.

Hearty Minestrone Soup in 45 Minutes ⏱ 45 mins easy

Bowl of thick vegan bean chilli topped with avocado, coriander and lime, served with rice and tortilla chips.

beans Hearty Vegan Chilli in 45 Minutes ⏱ 45 mins easy

Bowl of vegetarian sausage casserole with butter beans, red peppers and smoky tomato sauce beside creamy mash

Hearty Vegetarian Sausage Casserole ⏱ 45 mins easy

Homemade doner kebab in warm pitta piled with crisp lamb shavings, salad, sumac onions, garlic and chilli sauce

lamb Homemade Doner Kebab ⏱ 1 hr 20 mins medium

Golden homemade garlic bread cut into pieces on a wooden board, glossy with garlic butter and scattered with parsley

Homemade Garlic Bread ⏱ 22 mins easy

Bowl of golden homemade granola clusters with yoghurt, raspberries and blueberries in soft morning light

Homemade Granola with Big Crunchy Clusters ⏱ 40 mins easy

Stack of homemade naan breads with char blisters, garlic butter, coriander and nigella seeds on a dark plate

Homemade Naan Bread ⏱ 30 mins easy

Golden breadcrumbed scampi tails piled with chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce and lemon wedges

scampi Homemade Scampi ⏱ 25 mins easy

Bowl of creamy homemade tartare sauce flecked with dill and gherkins beside battered fish and chunky chips

Homemade Tartare Sauce ⏱ 10 mins easy

Bowl of thick homemade tzatziki topped with dill and olive oil, with warm flatbread and olives alongside

Homemade Tzatziki ⏱ 10 mins easy

Platter of crispy honey chilli chicken in a glossy red-amber glaze with sesame seeds and spring onions

chicken Honey Chilli Chicken ⏱ 35 mins medium

Sticky honey garlic chicken thighs in a pan garnished with sesame seeds and spring onion

chicken Honey Garlic Chicken ⏱ 30 mins easy

Sticky honey mustard glazed sausages roasted with baby potatoes and red onion wedges in a rustic tin

sausages Honey Mustard Sausage Bake ⏱ 35 mins easy

Bowl of hot and sour soup with tofu, shiitake, egg ribbons and spring onions in a glossy dark broth

Hot and Sour Soup ⏱ 30 mins easy

Fried eggs with runny yolks on corn tortillas topped with red tomato-chilli salsa, avocado and coriander

eggs Huevos Rancheros ⏱ 25 mins easy

Charred Indonesian chicken satay skewers on a platter with a bowl of creamy peanut sauce and lime wedges

chicken Indonesian Chicken Satay Skewers ⏱ 32 mins easy

Bowl of Jamaican rice and peas, fluffy coconut rice studded with red kidney beans and fresh thyme

Jamaican Rice and Peas ⏱ 40 mins easy

Grilled Jamaican jerk chicken pieces with charred sticky skin, thyme, lime wedge, rice and peas and fried plantain.

chicken Jerk Chicken ⏱ 55 mins medium

Bowl of thick white Turkish kebab shop garlic sauce topped with olive oil, parsley and sumac, with pide and chips

Kebab Shop Garlic Sauce ⏱ 10 mins easy

Caramelised Korean bulgogi beef over white rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion, with kimchi alongside.

beef Korean BBQ Beef (Bulgogi) ⏱ 30 mins easy

Pile of glossy double-fried Korean chicken in red gochujang glaze, topped with sesame seeds and spring onions

chicken Korean Fried Chicken with Sticky Gochujang Glaze ⏱ 40 mins medium

Bowl of Kung Pao chicken with peanuts, dried red chillies and spring onions in a glossy dark sauce

chicken Kung Pao Chicken ⏱ 32 mins medium

Bowl of glossy dark red lamb vindaloo with tender lamb chunks, coriander, basmati rice and torn naan

lamb Lamb Vindaloo ⏱ 1 hr 50 mins medium

Lebanese fattoush salad with crisp toasted pita, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes and herbs dusted with sumac

Lebanese Fattoush Salad ⏱ 30 mins easy

Golden lemon garlic chicken breasts in a glossy butter sauce, scattered with parsley on a cream plate.

chicken Lemon Garlic Chicken in 30 Minutes ⏱ 30 mins easy

Tray of golden fries loaded with glossy cheese sauce, pickled jalapenos, spring onions and crispy fried onions

Loaded Cheesy Fries ⏱ 45 mins easy

Loaded Tex-Mex nachos with melted cheese, black beans, jalapenos, soured cream, avocado and coriander on a platter

Loaded Tex-Mex Nachos ⏱ 30 mins easy

Baked mac and cheese with a golden crust, a portion scooped out showing creamy pasta

Mac and Cheese ⏱ 35 mins easy

Tall glass of thick golden mango lassi topped with chopped pistachios and cardamom, beside ripe mango slices.

Mango Lassi ⏱ 5 mins easy

Bowl of Sichuan mapo tofu with soft tofu cubes in red chilli sauce, topped with spring onion and Sichuan pepper

tofu Mapo Tofu ⏱ 30 mins medium

Bowl of Mediterranean couscous salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives and fresh herbs, garnished with a lemon wedge.

Mediterranean Couscous Salad ⏱ 20 mins easy

Bowl of Japanese miso soup with silken tofu cubes, wakame seaweed and sliced spring onions in golden dashi broth

Miso Soup with Tofu and Wakame ⏱ 15 mins easy

Bowl of open mussels in a golden white wine and parsley broth with crusty bread alongside

mussels Mussels in White Wine ⏱ 27 mins easy

Baked rice pudding with a golden nutmeg-dusted skin in a white dish, a portion served in a bowl with a swirl of jam.

Old-Fashioned Baked Rice Pudding ⏱ 2 hrs 5 mins easy

Roasting tin of golden chicken thighs with chorizo, peppers, red onion and new potatoes, scattered with parsley and lemon wedges.

chicken One-Pan Chicken and Chorizo Traybake ⏱ 55 mins easy

One-pot chicken and rice with golden chicken thighs on a bed of rice in a pan

chicken One-Pot Chicken and Rice ⏱ 45 mins easy

Plate of crispy oven-baked Buffalo cauliflower bites in orange sauce with a blue cheese dip and celery sticks

Oven-Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites ⏱ 40 mins easy

Plate of thinly sliced oven-baked chicken shawarma with roasted onions, flatbread, garlic sauce and pink pickles

chicken Oven-Baked Chicken Shawarma ⏱ 50 mins medium

Pan-seared Cajun salmon fillet with a spiced crust, melted butter, fresh parsley and a lemon wedge

salmon Pan-Seared Cajun Salmon ⏱ 22 mins easy

Crisp golden patatas bravas topped with smoky red bravas sauce, garlic aioli drizzle and chopped parsley on a terracotta plate.

Patatas Bravas with Smoky Bravas Sauce ⏱ 50 mins easy

Whole homemade margherita pizza with a puffed blistered crust, melted mozzarella and fresh basil on a wooden board

Perfect Pizza Dough ⏱ 32 mins medium

Charred sticky peri peri chicken thighs in a roasting tin with lemon wedges and fresh coriander

chicken Peri Peri Chicken in the Oven ⏱ 50 mins easy

Stack of blistered Peshwari naan brushed with garlic butter, top one torn to show coconut and almond filling

Peshwari Naan ⏱ 35 mins medium

Bowl of pork yaki udon with glossy thick noodles, cabbage, carrot and spring onion topped with pickled ginger

pork Pork Yaki Udon Noodles ⏱ 27 mins easy

Golden pan-fried potato and cheese pierogi topped with fried onions, chives and a spoon of soured cream

Potato and Cheese Pierogi ⏱ 55 mins medium

Two pieces of golden beer-battered fish with chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce and a lemon wedge

fish Proper Beer-Battered Fish ⏱ 30 mins medium

Bowl of thick glossy chip-shop mushy peas served with golden thick-cut chips on a white plate

Proper Mushy Peas ⏱ 35 mins easy

Bowl of glossy spaghetti carbonara with crispy bacon, grated Parmesan and cracked black pepper

bacon Proper Spaghetti Carbonara ⏱ 25 mins easy

Golden quiche Lorraine with a slice lifted, showing soft bacon-flecked custard and a crisp pastry base, salad alongside

bacon Quiche Lorraine ⏱ 1 hr 5 mins medium

Beef stir fry with peppers, broccoli and spring onions in a glossy sauce, served in a bowl with rice.

beef Quick Beef Stir Fry in 25 Minutes ⏱ 25 mins easy

Stack of puffed, blistered homemade flatbreads brushed with garlic butter and scattered with nigella seeds and coriander

Quick Homemade Flatbreads ⏱ 25 mins easy

Bowl of green pesto fusilli pasta with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and grated parmesan in natural light

Quick Pesto Pasta in 20 Minutes ⏱ 17 mins easy

Bowl of pork stir fry with red pepper, broccoli and carrot in a glossy soy sauce, topped with spring onion and sesame seeds.

pork Quick Pork Stir Fry in 25 Minutes ⏱ 25 mins easy

Bowl of beef and ale stew with tender beef and carrots in glossy gravy over creamy mash

beef Rich Beef and Ale Stew with Melting Chunks ⏱ 2 hrs 50 mins medium

Rich lamb tagine with apricots in a cast-iron pot, topped with flaked almonds and fresh coriander

lamb Rich Lamb Tagine with Apricots & Warm Spice ⏱ 2 hrs 20 mins medium

Bowl of golden roasted butternut squash soup with a swirl of cream, pumpkin seeds and crusty bread alongside.

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup ⏱ 50 mins easy

Platter of roasted courgette, aubergine, peppers, red onion and cherry tomatoes with fresh basil

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables ⏱ 50 mins easy

Golden rosemary focaccia cut into squares on a wooden board, dimpled top glistening with olive oil and flaky sea salt.

Rosemary Focaccia ⏱ 45 mins medium

Golden paneer cubes in a glossy green spiced spinach sauce, served in a karahi with naan and rice

paneer Saag Paneer ⏱ 40 mins easy

Salmon fillets with lemon slices, charred broccoli, cherry tomatoes and crisp new potatoes in a roasting tin

salmon Salmon and Broccoli Traybake in 30 Minutes ⏱ 30 mins easy

Salmon poke bowl with sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, edamame and sesame seeds in a ceramic bowl

salmon Salmon Poke Bowl ⏱ 35 mins easy

Bowl of crisp golden salt and pepper chips tossed with charred peppers, onion, red chilli and spring onion

Salt and Pepper Chips ⏱ 40 mins easy

Golden crispy salt and pepper squid piled on a dark plate with red chilli, spring onion and lime wedges.

squid Salt and Pepper Squid ⏱ 30 mins medium

Sausage and bean casserole in a rich tomato sauce in a pan with crusty bread

pork Sausage and Bean Casserole ⏱ 45 mins easy

Sausage and vegetable traybake with golden sausages, potatoes, peppers and red onion

pork Sausage and Veg Traybake ⏱ 50 mins easy

Golden sesame prawn toast triangles piled on a dark plate with sweet chilli dipping sauce and spring onion

prawns Sesame Prawn Toast ⏱ 25 mins easy

Shepherd's pie with golden forked mash topping in a baking dish

lamb Shepherd's Pie ⏱ 1 hr medium

Bowl of smooth orange carrot and coriander soup swirled with cream and topped with fresh coriander, crusty bread beside it.

Silky Carrot and Coriander Soup ⏱ 40 mins easy

Golden curry-spiced Singapore noodles with pink prawns, egg ribbons, red pepper and spring onion in a dark bowl

prawns Singapore Noodles with Prawns ⏱ 27 mins easy

Open flour tortillas filled with seared chicken strips, charred peppers and onions, with guacamole, coriander and lime wedges.

chicken Sizzling Chicken Fajitas in 30 Minutes ⏱ 30 mins easy

Open flour tortillas filled with charred peppers, onions and mushrooms, with guacamole, coriander and lime wedges.

mixed vegetables Sizzling Veggie Fajitas in 30 Minutes ⏱ 30 mins easy

Golden skillet cornbread in a cast-iron pan with one wedge cut, showing a soft crumb and crisp crust, butter melting on top.

Skillet Cornbread ⏱ 35 mins easy

Rich slow cooker beef stew with tender chunks of beef and vegetables in a bowl

beef Slow Cooker Beef Stew ⏱ 6 hrs 20 mins easy

Bowl of slow cooker chicken casserole with tender chicken, carrots, leeks and potatoes in a herby gravy.

chicken Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole in 5 Hours ⏱ 5 hrs 15 mins easy

Bowl of slow cooker chicken curry with rice and fresh coriander

chicken Slow Cooker Chicken Curry ⏱ 4 hrs 10 mins easy

Shredded BBQ pulled pork in a soft brioche bun with apple slaw and pickled red onions on a rustic plate.

pork Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Sticky BBQ Glaze ⏱ 8 hrs 15 mins easy

Bowl of dark, glossy beef rendang with tender beef chunks in thick spiced coconut sauce, served with steamed rice

beef Slow-Cooked Beef Rendang ⏱ 2 hrs 50 mins medium

Bowl of tender lamb rogan josh in rich red spiced sauce, topped with fresh coriander, with rice and naan alongside.

lamb Slow-Cooked Lamb Rogan Josh with Rich Sauce ⏱ 1 hr 50 mins medium

Double smash burger with crisp-edged beef patties, melting cheese, gherkins and burger sauce in a brioche bun

beef Smash Burger ⏱ 23 mins easy

Smashed avocado on golden sourdough toast topped with crumbled feta, chilli flakes and fresh coriander

Smashed Avocado on Toast ⏱ 15 mins easy

Two crisp golden smoked haddock fishcakes on a plate with lemon, parsley and watercress, one broken open.

fish Smoked Haddock Fishcakes with Crispy Crumb ⏱ 40 mins medium

Bowl of smoky baba ganoush swirled with olive oil, pomegranate seeds, parsley and sumac beside warm flatbread

Smoky Baba Ganoush ⏱ 40 mins easy

Stack of soft chocolate chip cookies on a plate, top one broken to show a molten chocolate centre

Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies in 30 Minutes ⏱ 27 mins easy

Golden cinnamon rolls with melting cream cheese frosting in a baking tin, one roll lifted onto a plate

Soft, Gooey American Cinnamon Rolls ⏱ 55 mins medium

Plate of spaghetti bolognese topped with grated Parmesan and basil

beef Spaghetti Bolognese ⏱ 1 hr easy

Takeaway-style special fried rice in a wok with king prawns, egg, char siu pork, peas and spring onions

prawns Special Fried Rice ⏱ 27 mins easy

Grilled lamb koftas on skewers with minty yoghurt, fresh salad and warm flatbread on a rustic plate

lamb Spiced Lamb Koftas ⏱ 27 mins easy

Sliced seared sirloin steak with a pink centre and a pile of golden crispy homemade chips on a plate

beef Steak and Chips at Home in 30 Minutes ⏱ 30 mins medium

Sticky BBQ chicken wings piled on a white platter with soured cream dip and celery sticks

chicken Sticky BBQ Chicken Wings in the Oven ⏱ 50 mins easy

Sliced sticky char siu pork with glossy caramelised edges on a plate with rice and greens

pork Sticky Char Siu Pork ⏱ 1 hr medium

Pile of sticky glazed Chinese spare ribs on a platter, scattered with sesame seeds and spring onions

pork Sticky Chinese Spare Ribs ⏱ 1 hr 15 mins easy

Sticky pork meatballs in a glossy honey-soy glaze on steamed rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onions.

pork Sticky Pork Meatballs in 40 Minutes ⏱ 40 mins easy

Swedish meatballs in creamy gravy with mashed potato and a spoonful of red lingonberry jam

beef Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Dill Gravy ⏱ 45 mins easy

Golden crisp sweet and sour chicken with peppers, onion and pineapple in a glossy sauce over white rice

chicken Sweet and Sour Chicken ⏱ 40 mins easy

Bowl of creamy pale golden chicken korma topped with flaked almonds and coriander, with basmati rice and naan

chicken Takeaway-Style Chicken Korma ⏱ 45 mins easy

Whole pepperoni pizza with blistered puffed crust, molten mozzarella and crisp curled pepperoni cups filled with orange oil

pepperoni Takeaway-Style Pepperoni Pizza ⏱ 32 mins easy

Platter of charred red tandoori chicken pieces with red onion rings, lemon wedges and mint chutney

chicken Tandoori Chicken ⏱ 50 mins easy

Tex-Mex breakfast burrito cut in half showing soft scrambled egg, potato and melted cheese, with salsa and lime

eggs Tex-Mex Breakfast Burrito ⏱ 27 mins easy

Bowl of Thai green chicken curry with basil, red chilli and a lime wedge, served with jasmine rice.

chicken Thai Green Chicken Curry ⏱ 40 mins easy

Bowl of Thai red prawn curry with coconut sauce, prawns, red pepper, Thai basil and a lime wedge, beside jasmine rice.

prawns Thai Red Prawn Curry ⏱ 35 mins easy

Bowl of Thai tom yum prawn soup with mushrooms, tomatoes, chilli and coriander in a fragrant clear broth

prawns Tom Yum Soup with Prawns ⏱ 30 mins easy

A tall pile of golden, blistered triple-cooked chips in a white bowl, scattered with flaky sea salt

Triple-Cooked Chips ⏱ 1 hr medium

Tuna Nicoise salad platter with seared pink tuna, jammy eggs, green beans, olives, tomatoes and new potatoes

tuna Tuna Nicoise Salad ⏱ 35 mins easy

Golden tuna pasta bake with melted cheese on top in a baking dish

fish Tuna Pasta Bake ⏱ 40 mins easy

Skillet of Turkish menemen with soft eggs, tomatoes, green peppers and parsley, served with bread and tea.

eggs Turkish Menemen: Soft Scrambled Eggs with Peppers ⏱ 25 mins easy

Vegetarian Buddha bowl with quinoa, roasted sweet potato, crispy chickpeas, avocado and tahini dressing

Vegetarian Buddha Bowl ⏱ 45 mins easy

Bowl of Vietnamese chicken pho with clear broth, rice noodles, shredded chicken, fresh herbs, chilli and lime.

chicken Vietnamese Chicken Pho (Pho Ga) ⏱ 55 mins medium

Pork banh mi cut in half showing pickled carrot, cucumber, chilli and coriander in a crisp baguette

pork Vietnamese Pork Banh Mi ⏱ 30 mins easy

Bowl of takeaway-style wonton soup with plump pork wontons, clear golden broth, pak choi and spring onions

pork Wonton Soup (Takeaway-Style) ⏱ 45 mins medium

Golden lemon drizzle loaf with a crackly sugar top, one moist slice cut and set on a pale plate beside fresh lemons

Zesty Lemon Drizzle Cake with Crunchy Top ⏱ 1 hr easy

Bowl of zesty Mediterranean quinoa salad with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion and fresh herbs.

Zesty Mediterranean Quinoa Salad ⏱ 30 mins easy