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Squares of fudgy chocolate brownies with crackly tops stacked on baking paper, one broken open to show a moist centreAmerican

Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

Dense, glossy brownies with a thin crackly top and a soft, fudgy centre. Made with one bowl, simple pantry ingredients and real dark chocolate.

48 minServes 16
Sliced vanilla sponge cake with jam and buttercream filling on a white cake standContinental

Vanilla Sponge Cake

A soft, golden two-layer sponge sandwiched with strawberry jam and vanilla buttercream. It uses simple pantry ingredients and suits birthdays and afternoon tea.

50 minServes 10
Sliced two-layer chocolate cake with glossy chocolate ganache on a white cake standAmerican

Chocolate Cake

A deep, moist two-layer chocolate cake made with oil and cocoa, then covered in glossy dark chocolate ganache. It stays soft for days and suits birthdays or any weekend bake.

1 h 10 minServes 12
Sliced golden banana bread loaf with walnuts and butter on a wooden boardAmerican

Banana Bread

A moist, tender loaf made with very ripe bananas, brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon. It is an easy one-bowl bake that turns spotty bananas into tea-time slices.

1 h 15 minServes 10
Sliced two-layer carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts on a cake standAmerican

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist, lightly spiced carrot cake with walnuts, topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. It keeps well, slices cleanly and suits tea time or celebrations.

1 h 10 minServes 12
Pineapple upside-down cake with glossy caramelised pineapple rings and cherries, with one slice cutAmerican

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

A buttery sponge baked over caramelised pineapple rings and cherries, then flipped to show a glossy, golden top. A classic bake for tea time or family gatherings.

1 h 10 minServes 8
Glazed baked doughnuts with sprinkles cooling on a wire rack beside a cup of teaAmerican

Baked Doughnuts

Soft, cake-style doughnuts baked in a ring pan instead of fried, then dipped in a simple vanilla glaze. They need no yeast, no rising time and no pan of hot oil.

32 minServes 6
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
Golden chicken pot pie with a slice removed showing creamy chicken and vegetable fillingAmerican

Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Butter Crust

A 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 minServes 6
Bowl of creamy corn chowder with corn kernels, potato and spring onion garnishAmerican

Corn Chowder

A thick, creamy American soup packed with sweet corn and soft potatoes, with a little smoked paprika for depth. Simple pantry cooking that turns into a filling dinner.

1 hServes 4
Golden skillet cornbread in a cast iron pan with one wedge cut and a pat of melting butter on topAmerican

Skillet Cornbread

A golden, buttery cornbread baked in a hot skillet, with a crisp crust and a tender, slightly sweet crumb. It comes together in one bowl and suits soups, chilli and barbecue dinners.

40 minServes 8
Slices of glazed beef meatloaf on a wooden board with mashed potatoes and green beansAmerican

Beef Meatloaf with Tangy Ketchup Glaze

A 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 minServes 6
Sloppy Joe sandwiches with saucy beef filling on toasted buns served with pickles and potato wedgesAmerican

Sloppy Joes

Saucy, sweet-tangy beef mince piled onto toasted buttery buns. It's ready in about 35 minutes from ordinary pantry ingredients, so it suits busy weeknights.

35 minServes 4
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
A crispy fried chicken burger with lettuce, tomato and pickles in a toasted bun, served with friesAmerican

Crispy Chicken Burger

A 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 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 white bowl of glossy chicken Manchurian with capsicum, onion and spring onion, served next to fried riceFusion

Chicken Manchurian

Crisp 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 minServes 4
Overhead view of smash burgersAmerican

Smash Burgers

Thin beef patties smashed onto a very hot pan for a lacy, crusted edge, stacked with cheese and pickles in a soft bun.

20 minServes 4
Overhead view of fluffy yogurt pancakesAmerican

Fluffy Yogurt Pancakes

Thick, fluffy buttermilk-style pancakes made with yogurt and milk, so there is no need to buy buttermilk.

25 minServes 4