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50 recipes

Miso-glazed aubergine halves topped with sesame seeds and spring onions, served with steamed riceJapanese

Nasu Dengaku

Aubergine halves roasted until creamy, then glazed with a sweet-savoury miso sauce and grilled until bubbling. A simple vegetarian main to serve over steamed rice.

55 minServes 4
A white bowl of creamy coleslaw with shredded cabbage, carrot and fresh parsleyAmerican

Creamy Coleslaw

A cool, crunchy cabbage and carrot salad in a tangy, lightly sweet dressing. It comes together in 20 minutes and pairs well with anything fried, grilled or barbecued.

20 minServes 6
Grilled cheese sandwich cut in half with melted cheese stretching between the golden toasted halvesAmerican

Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A golden, buttery sandwich with a crisp crust and a molten two-cheese centre. Ready in 15 minutes from pantry basics, it's ideal for a quick lunch.

15 minServes 2
Golden baked macaroni and cheese in a baking dish with a crisp breadcrumb topping and a creamy spoonful lifted outAmerican

Baked Mac and Cheese with Crunchy Golden Crumbs

Tender macaroni in a smooth, sharp cheese sauce, baked until bubbling under a buttery, crisp breadcrumb topping. A comforting family dinner that is easy to make with everyday cheeses.

1 h 5 minServes 6
Sliced golden garlic bread topped with melted mozzarella and parsley on a wooden boardItalian

Garlic Bread with Parsley and Mozzarella

Crisp-edged, buttery garlic bread with a soft middle and a light melt of mozzarella. It takes ten minutes to prepare and goes with almost any pasta or soup.

25 minServes 4
Golden rosemary focaccia in a baking tray with olive oil dimples, rosemary sprigs and coarse salt on topItalian

Rosemary Focaccia

A soft, airy Italian flatbread with a crisp golden base, deep olive oil dimples and fragrant rosemary. The dough is mixed by hand with no kneading, so it suits beginners.

2 h 30 minServes 8
Caprese salad of sliced tomatoes, mozzarella and basil on a white platter with balsamic glazeItalian

Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Sliced ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fresh basil, dressed simply with olive oil and a sweet balsamic glaze. It takes ten minutes and needs no cooking.

25 minServes 4
Toasted bread slices topped with diced tomatoes and fresh basil on a wooden boardItalian

Tomato Bruschetta with Garlic and Basil

Crisp, garlic-rubbed toasted bread topped with juicy marinated tomatoes, basil and olive oil. It takes 20 minutes and works as a light starter or party snack.

25 minServes 4
Bowl of creamy mushroom risotto topped with browned mushrooms, parsley and ParmesanItalian

Mushroom Risotto

A 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 minServes 4
Margherita pizza with melted mozzarella and fresh basil on a wooden boardItalian

Margherita Pizza

A thin, chewy homemade pizza with a simple tomato sauce, melted mozzarella and fresh basil. Made in a regular home oven with a preheated tray, it bakes up crisp underneath and soft at the edges.

1 h 50 minServes 4
Bowl of spaghetti tossed in green basil pesto with blistered cherry tomatoes and grated ParmesanItalian

Basil Pesto Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes

Fresh basil pesto tossed through spaghetti with blistered cherry tomatoes and a splash of starchy pasta water. A bright, herby dinner that is ready in about 30 minutes.

30 minServes 4
A bowl of penne arrabbiata in a glossy red chilli tomato sauce topped with parsley and cheeseItalian

Penne Arrabbiata

Penne tossed in a fiery tomato sauce built on garlic, chilli and olive oil. It is a meat-free, pantry-friendly dinner that is ready in about 30 minutes.

35 minServes 4
Stack of freshly cooked butter-brushed naan topped with nigella and sesame seeds on a wooden boardPakistani

Tawa Naan

Soft, bubbly naan made with yogurt and milk, cooked on a hot tawa or in the oven. A dependable flatbread for karahi, daal and kababs, no tandoor needed.

1 h 50 minServes 6
Stack of freshly baked kulcha breads with sesame and nigella seeds on a wooden boardPakistani

Kulcha

Soft, fluffy round breads made with yogurt and milk, topped with nigella and sesame and brushed with butter. They bake in a hot home oven and go well with chanay, daal or any curry.

1 h 40 minServes 6
Bowl of misal with sprouted beans in red spicy gravy, topped with farsan, onion and coriander, served with buttered pavIndian

Misal Pav

A Maharashtrian-style breakfast of tender sprouted beans in a spicy coconut and onion gravy, topped with crunchy farsan and served with buttered, toasted pav. Filling, bold and easy to build in layers.

1 h 10 minServes 4
A bowl of golden yellow kadhi with soft pakoras, red chilli tarka and fresh coriander, served with white ricePakistani

Kadhi Pakora

A tangy, silky yogurt and besan curry simmered slowly and topped with soft onion pakoras and a sizzling cumin-chilli tarka. It's a comforting Punjabi-style lunch to serve with plain rice.

1 h 20 minServes 6
Crisp golden lacy rava dosa folded on a plate with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambarIndian

Rava Dosa

Thin, lacy, crisp semolina crepes flavoured with cumin, pepper and curry leaves. No fermenting is needed, so you can go from pantry to plate in under an hour.

55 minServes 4
Vada pav with golden potato fritters in toasted buns, green chutney and fried green chilliesIndian

Vada Pav with Garlic Chutney

Spiced potato patties in a crisp gram-flour coating, tucked into soft buns with a fiery dry garlic chutney and green chutney. A classic Mumbai street snack you can make at home.

1 hServes 6
A bowl of buttery red pav bhaji topped with onion and coriander, served with toasted pav and lemon wedgesIndian

Pav Bhaji

A thick, buttery mash of spiced vegetables served with soft, pan-toasted buns. It's a filling street-food favourite that's easy to make at home and feeds a crowd.

1 hServes 4
Golden puffed bhature on a steel plate with chole, onion rings, green chillies and lemonIndian

Bhature

Soft, puffed, golden fried breads made with a yogurt dough that rests until light and slightly tangy. Serve them hot with chole for a weekend breakfast.

2 h 45 minServes 4
A bowl of sambar with vegetables and curry leaves, served with rice and idliIndian

Sambar

A tangy, gently spiced South Indian lentil and vegetable stew finished with a sizzling mustard and curry leaf tempering. Serve it with rice, idli or dosa for an easy everyday lunch.

1 h 5 minServes 6
A bowl of golden dal tadka topped with garlic, red chilli and coriander, served with rice and rotiIndian

Dal Tadka

Soft, creamy yellow lentils simmered with tomato and ginger, then finished with a sizzling garlic, cumin and chilli tempering. Simple, filling and ready in about an hour.

1 h 5 minServes 4
Glasses of sweet and salted lassi garnished with pistachios, malai, roasted cumin and mintPakistani

Lassi

Thick, cooling Punjabi-style yogurt lassi with two easy versions: a sweet one scented with cardamom and rose, and a salted one with roasted cumin and mint. Ready in ten minutes.

10 minServes 4
Bowl of smooth golden lentil soup topped with cumin and garlic tarka, coriander and a lemon wedgePakistani

Daal Shorba

A thin, silky soup of red and yellow lentils blended with ginger, tomato and carrot, then finished with a sizzling cumin and garlic ghee. Good on a cold evening with bread on the side.

55 minServes 4