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38 recipes

A bowl of oyakodon with soft egg and chicken over rice, topped with spring onionJapanese

Oyakodon

A Japanese rice bowl of tender chicken thigh and softly set egg simmered in a sweet-savoury dashi sauce. It is quick, filling and made in one pan.

40 minServes 2
Bowl of gyudon with simmered beef and onions over white rice, topped with spring onions and sesame seedsJapanese

Gyudon Beef Rice Bowl

Thinly sliced beef and soft onions simmered in a sweet-savoury soy and dashi broth, spooned over steamed rice. A quick weekday lunch that needs one pan.

40 minServes 4
Sliced chicken teriyaki with glossy glaze, rice and broccoli on a white plateJapanese

Chicken Teriyaki

Pan-seared boneless chicken thighs brushed with a glossy soy, ginger and garlic glaze. It comes together in about 40 minutes and suits a weeknight dinner with rice.

40 minServes 4
Glazed teriyaki salmon fillet over steamed rice with broccoli, sesame seeds and spring onionsJapanese

Salmon Teriyaki

Pan-seared salmon fillets brushed with a glossy ginger-soy glaze, served over steamed rice with broccoli. It is a quick, balanced dinner that needs one pan and a handful of pantry sauces.

40 minServes 4
Soft yellow omelette over ketchup chicken rice, drizzled with ketchup and garnished with parsleyJapanese

Omurice

Ketchup-seasoned chicken rice wrapped in a soft, silky egg omelette. It's a comforting Japanese home-style lunch that comes together in one pan in about 35 minutes.

35 minServes 2
Chirashi sushi bowl topped with salmon, prawns, egg ribbons, cucumber and avocado over sushi riceJapanese

Chirashi Sushi Bowl

Seasoned sushi rice topped with seared salmon, prawns, egg ribbons and crisp vegetables. It uses cooked fish only, so it is easy to make at home and makes a colourful lunch.

1 hServes 4
Glazed chicken yakitori skewers with spring onion on a dark plate with lemon wedges and dipping sauceJapanese

Chicken Yakitori

Skewered chicken thigh and spring onion, grilled and brushed with a glossy soy-mirin glaze. A simple Japanese dinner that works on a grill, griddle pan or in the oven.

47 minServes 4
A bowl of thick beef chili with kidney beans, sour cream, cheddar and coriander next to a pot of chili and lime wedgesAmerican

Beef Chili

A thick, smoky pot of beef mince and kidney beans, simmered slowly with tomato, cumin and a little cocoa for depth. It feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day.

1 h 40 minServes 6
Chicken club sandwich cut into triangles showing layers of chicken, bacon, egg, tomato and lettuce on toasted breadAmerican

Chicken Club Sandwich

A triple-decker of juicy pan-seared chicken, crisp beef bacon, egg, lettuce and tomato with a creamy garlic mayo. Ready in 30 minutes and filling enough for a proper lunch.

30 minServes 2
A bowl of spaghetti topped with rich beef and tomato Bolognese sauce, grated Parmesan and fresh basilItalian

Spaghetti Bolognese

A slow-simmered beef and tomato ragù with finely chopped vegetables and a splash of milk, tossed through spaghetti. It's a filling family dinner that rewards a little patience.

1 h 30 minServes 4
A platter of glossy grilled BBQ chicken wings with charred edges, garnished with fresh herbs and served with dipping sauce and vegetable sticksAmerican

BBQ Chicken Wings

Smoky, sticky grilled wings with a crisp skin and a quick homemade barbecue sauce. Cooked over two-zone heat, so the meat turns tender without burning the glaze.

1 h 10 minServes 4
Baked chicken parmesan cutlets with melted mozzarella, tomato sauce and fresh basil in a baking dishItalian

Chicken Parmesan

Crisp golden chicken cutlets under a simple garlicky tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. An Italian-American favourite that feels special but uses everyday ingredients.

1 h 10 minServes 4
Chicken tikka pizza topped with mozzarella, peppers, onion and coriander on a wooden boardFusion

Chicken Tikka Pizza

A homemade pizza with a chewy crust, spiced yogurt-marinated chicken, peppers and stretchy mozzarella. A good weekend dinner that uses familiar tikka flavours on a pizza base.

2 hServes 4
A pan of Malabar prawn curry in a rich orange coconut sauce with curry leaves, green chillies and coriander, served beside white rice.Indian

Malabar Prawn Curry

A tangy, gently spicy prawn curry from the Kerala coast, built on coconut milk, tamarind and a mustard and curry leaf tempering. It's ready in under an hour and goes well with plain rice.

50 minServes 4
A pan of prawn masala with pink prawns in a thick tomato gravy, garnished with fresh coriander, served with rice and rotiIndian

Prawn Masala

Juicy prawns simmered in a thick onion and tomato masala with cumin, coriander and a little kasuri methi. It's ready in under an hour and goes well with rice or roti.

50 minServes 4
A pot of creamy pale Kashmiri yakhni with mutton pieces, whole spices and a bowl of white rice on a wooden tableIndian

Kashmiri Yakhni

Tender mutton simmered in a pale, silky yogurt gravy scented with fennel, dry ginger and cardamom. It is mild, aromatic and made without turmeric or chilli.

1 h 40 minServes 4
A pot of deep red rogan josh with tender lamb pieces, garnished with fresh coriander, beside rice and naanIndian

Kashmiri Rogan Josh

A deep red lamb curry from Kashmir, slow-cooked in yogurt, fennel and ginger with mild Kashmiri chilli. It is rich but not fiery, and perfect for a weekend dinner.

2 hServes 6
A pan of dark, peppery chicken Chettinad curry topped with curry leaves and fresh coriander, served with rice and parathaIndian

Chicken Chettinad

A South Indian chicken curry built on freshly roasted and ground black pepper, fennel, coriander and dried red chillies, finished with coconut. It is dark, fragrant and pleasantly peppery, and it is worth making for the aroma alone.

1 h 10 minServes 5
Bowl of creamy butter chicken with cream swirl and fresh coriander, served with naan and riceIndian

Butter Chicken

Tender yogurt-marinated chicken in a silky tomato, butter and cashew sauce. Mildly spiced and creamy, it's an easy family dinner with naan or rice.

1 h 25 minServes 4
Golden roasted chicken pieces on a tray with onion gravy, green chillies and lemon wedgesPakistani

Chicken Steam Roast

Chicken pieces are marinated in spiced yogurt, steamed over sliced onions until tender, then roasted with butter until browned at the edges. The result is juicy meat and a small pot of onion gravy on the side.

1 h 25 minServes 4
A karahi of Pakistani kaleji masala with liver cubes in thick masala, garnished with ginger, green chilli and corianderPakistani

Kaleji Masala

Tender cubes of goat liver cooked quickly in a thick onion-tomato masala and finished with fresh ginger, green chilli and lemon. Ready in under an hour and lovely with hot roti.

55 minServes 4
Charred red tandoori chicken legs served with onion rings, lemon wedges and green chutneyPakistani

Tandoori Chicken

Bone-in chicken legs marinated overnight in spiced yogurt, then roasted in a hot home oven until charred at the edges and juicy inside. No tandoor needed.

1 h 15 minServes 4
Tawa Chicken with green chillies, ginger and coriander served in a cast-iron tawaPakistani

Tawa Chicken

Yogurt-marinated chicken thigh seared on a flat tawa, then cooked down with tomatoes, green chilli and ginger into a thick, spicy masala. Good with hot rotis.

1 h 10 minServes 4