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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
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
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
Skillet of chicken cacciatore with browned chicken pieces in tomato sauce with peppers, mushrooms, olives and parsleyItalian

Chicken Cacciatore

Bone-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 minServes 4
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
Bowl of chunky minestrone soup with beans, pasta and vegetables topped with Parmesan and basilItalian

Minestrone Soup

A thick Italian vegetable soup with beans, small pasta and a spoonful of tomato, simmered until everything is tender. Filling, budget-friendly and even better the next day.

1 hServes 6
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
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
A bowl of fettuccine Alfredo topped with sliced seared chicken, parsley and grated ParmesanItalian

Chicken Alfredo

Fettuccine 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 minServes 4
A slice of beef lasagna with visible layers of pasta, meat sauce and melted golden cheese on a white plateItalian

Beef Lasagna with Creamy White Sauce

Layers 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 minServes 8
Bowl of golden chicken corn soup with shredded chicken, corn kernels, egg ribbons and spring onionPakistani

Chicken Corn Soup

A thick, gently peppery soup of shredded chicken, sweet corn and silky egg ribbons, in the style of Pakistani Chinese restaurants. Easy to make at home on a cold evening.

55 minServes 4
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 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
Golden lacy appams with fluffy white centres served with vegetable stew on a banana leafIndian

Appam

Soft, bowl-shaped rice and coconut pancakes from Kerala, with a fluffy white centre and crisp lacy edges. Start the batter the day before for a gentle sweet-sour flavour.

1 hServes 4
Golden medu vada doughnut-shaped fritters on a plate with coconut chutney and sambar, one broken open to show a soft centreIndian

Medu Vada

Crisp-shelled, fluffy-centred South Indian doughnut fritters made from ground urad dal, black pepper and curry leaves. A satisfying breakfast to dunk in chutney and sambar.

4 h 55 minServes 4