JapaneseAgedashi TofuCrisp-edged fried tofu sitting in a warm, savoury dashi broth with grated radish and spring onion. A light Japanese dinner that comes together in about 40 minutes.40 min·Serves 2
AmericanBeef ChiliA 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 min·Serves 6
AmericanChicken Pot Pie with Flaky Butter CrustA creamy chicken and vegetable filling under a golden, flaky butter crust. It is a comforting family dinner that uses everyday ingredients and bakes in one pie dish.1 h 45 min·Serves 6
AmericanPhilly Cheesesteak SandwichesThinly sliced beef, soft sweet onions and melted cheese piled into a toasted roll. A quick skillet dinner that tastes like a street-food stand at home.45 min·Serves 4
AmericanBeef Meatloaf with Tangy Ketchup GlazeA tender, juicy loaf of seasoned beef mince topped with a sticky sweet-tangy glaze. It's an easy family dinner that slices neatly and makes good sandwiches the next day.1 h 35 min·Serves 6
ItalianChicken CacciatoreBone-in chicken braised slowly with tomatoes, peppers, onion and herbs until the sauce turns rich and the meat falls off the bone. A one-pot Italian dinner that suits rice, bread or pasta.1 h 20 min·Serves 4
AmericanCrispy Chicken BurgerA juicy yogurt-marinated chicken cutlet in a spiced, double-crunch coating, stacked in a toasted bun with a creamy chilli sauce. Easy to make at home with pantry staples.1 h 5 min·Serves 4
ItalianChicken ParmesanCrisp 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 min·Serves 4
ItalianMushroom RisottoA creamy, savoury risotto built on well-browned mushrooms, slow-stirred Arborio rice and a finish of butter and Parmesan. It is an easy way to make a weeknight dinner feel special.55 min·Serves 4
ItalianChicken AlfredoFettuccine in a silky butter, cream and Parmesan sauce, topped with golden pan-seared chicken. An Italian-American favourite that is ready in under 40 minutes.40 min·Serves 4
ItalianBeef Lasagna with Creamy White SauceLayers of slow-simmered beef and tomato sauce, silky white sauce and melted mozzarella baked until golden. A generous family dish that feeds a crowd and reheats well.2 h 15 min·Serves 8
PakistaniMutton Chops MasalaMutton chops are marinated, pressure-cooked until soft, then finished in a thick, glossy masala that clings to the bone. A good Sunday dinner with naan or rice.1 h 55 min·Serves 5
FusionChicken ManchurianCrisp fried chicken pieces tossed in a glossy garlic, soy and chilli sauce with onion and capsicum. It's a popular Indo-Chinese dinner that goes well with fried rice or noodles.55 min·Serves 4
IndianMalabar Prawn CurryA 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 min·Serves 4
IndianKerala Fish MoileeA mild, creamy Kerala fish curry where firm white fish gently poaches in coconut milk with ginger, green chillies and turmeric. Quick to make and lovely with plain rice or appam.40 min·Serves 4
IndianGoan Fish CurryA tangy, coconut-based fish curry with red chillies, tamarind and a gentle heat. It comes together in under 40 minutes and is best with steamed rice.40 min·Serves 4
IndianLaal MaasA fiery, deep red Rajasthani mutton curry built on dried red chillies, garlic and ghee. The meat turns tender and glossy, and the gravy is rich rather than heavy.2 h 30 min·Serves 6
IndianKashmiri YakhniTender 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 min·Serves 4
IndianKashmiri Rogan JoshA 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 h·Serves 6
IndianLucknowi Mutton BiryaniA fragrant Awadhi-style biryani of tender bone-in mutton and long basmati rice, gently spiced and finished with saffron, kewra and fried onions, then sealed and steamed on dum.2 h 30 min·Serves 6
IndianHyderabadi Chicken BiryaniBone-in chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, layered with par-boiled basmati, fried onions, herbs and saffron, then sealed and cooked on dum. Best made for a weekend table; allow 2 hours for marinating.2 h·Serves 6
IndianKerala Chicken Stew with Coconut Milk and Whole SpicesA pale, gently spiced chicken and vegetable stew simmered in coconut milk with whole spices and green chillies. Mild, fragrant and comforting with appam, paratha or plain bread.1 h·Serves 4
IndianChicken ChettinadA 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 min·Serves 5
IndianChicken Tikka MasalaYogurt-marinated chicken pieces are seared until lightly charred, then simmered in a smoky, onion-rich tomato gravy finished with a little cream. A dinner for roti, naan or rice.1 h 25 min·Serves 4