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Wide pan of beef sukiyaki with sliced beef, tofu, cabbage, mushrooms and noodles in a glossy soy broth, with rice and a bowl of beaten eggJapanese

Beef Sukiyaki

Thinly sliced beef, tofu and vegetables simmered in a sweet-savoury soy broth in one wide pan. Cook it at the table for a relaxed, shared weeknight dinner.

45 minServes 4
Shabu shabu hot pot with sliced beef, vegetables, tofu and two dipping sauces on a wooden tableJapanese

Shabu Shabu

A Japanese hot pot where paper-thin beef and vegetables are swished through a light kombu broth at the table, then dipped in sesame and citrus sauces. Good for a slow, shared dinner.

1 hServes 4
A bowl of yaki udon with chicken, cabbage and carrot, topped with spring onion and sesame seedsJapanese

Yaki Udon

Chewy udon noodles stir-fried with chicken, cabbage and carrot in a savoury-sweet soy sauce. It is a quick one-pan lunch that comes together in about 25 minutes.

27 minServes 3
Plate of yakisoba noodles with chicken, cabbage and carrot, garnished with pickled ginger and spring onionJapanese

Yakisoba

Japanese stir-fried wheat noodles with chicken, cabbage and carrot in a tangy-sweet sauce. It's a fast one-pan lunch that uses noodles and vegetables you can find in most Pakistani stores.

35 minServes 3
Bowl of chicken shoyu ramen with soy egg, shredded chicken, spinach, sweetcorn and nori in clear brown brothJapanese

Chicken Shoyu Ramen

A clear, savoury chicken broth seasoned with soy sauce, poured over springy noodles with soy eggs and tender shredded chicken. A cosy bowl you can make with ingredients from a Pakistani supermarket.

1 h 15 minServes 4
Bowl of Japanese nikujaga beef and potato stew with carrots, onion and green peasJapanese

Nikujaga

A Japanese home-style stew of thinly sliced beef, potatoes, onion and carrot simmered in a gently sweet soy broth. It is comforting, easy on the budget and ready in under an hour.

50 minServes 4
Okonomiyaki cabbage pancake topped with sauce, mayonnaise and nori, with one wedge cut outJapanese

Okonomiyaki

Thick, savoury Japanese cabbage pancakes with crisp chicken, brushed with a tangy-sweet sauce and drizzled with mayonnaise. A filling weeknight dinner from one pan and pantry basics.

50 minServes 4
Sliced fried chicken nanban topped with creamy tartar sauce on shredded cabbage, served with riceJapanese

Chicken Nanban

Egg-coated fried chicken thigh dipped in a sweet-sour soy and vinegar sauce, then topped with creamy egg tartar sauce. A Miyazaki-style dinner that is soft, tangy and rich.

50 minServes 4
Hambagu steak patties in glossy brown sauce with mushrooms, rice and vegetables on a white plateJapanese

Hambagu Steak

Juicy Japanese-style minced beef patties, seared and simmered in a glossy ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. A comforting weeknight dinner that goes well with plain rice.

50 minServes 4
Steaming Japanese hot pot of chicken, cabbage, tofu and mushrooms in clear broth with ponzu dipping bowlsJapanese

Mizutaki Chicken Hot Pot

A gentle Japanese hot pot of bone-in chicken simmered in a clear, savoury broth with cabbage, tofu and mushrooms, then dipped in ponzu. Easy to share at the table.

1 h 25 minServes 4
Sliced golden chicken katsu on rice with Japanese curry sauce and cucumber on a white plateJapanese

Chicken Katsu Curry

Crisp panko-coated chicken cutlets served over steamed rice with a mild, glossy Japanese-style curry sauce made from pantry spices. A comforting weeknight dinner for the whole family.

1 h 10 minServes 4
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
Glass bowl of custard trifle with layers of sponge, fruit, red jelly and custard under whipped cream and nutsPakistani

Custard Trifle

A chilled dessert of vanilla sponge, fruit, set jelly, thick homemade custard and whipped cream. It's a favourite for Eid tables, dawat dinners and birthdays, and you make it ahead.

50 minServes 8
Glass bowl of Lab-e-Shireen with custard, red jelly cubes, mixed fruit, pistachios and pomegranate seedsPakistani

Lab-e-Shireen

A chilled Pakistani dessert of vanilla custard, cream, soft vermicelli, red jelly cubes and fresh fruit, finished with almonds and pistachios. It suits Eid tables and dinner parties.

55 minServes 8
Tall glasses of pink falooda layered with vermicelli, basil seeds and jelly, topped with ice cream and nutsPakistani

Falooda

A tall, chilled rose-milk dessert drink layered with vermicelli, basil seeds, jelly and ice cream. Serve it at iftar parties, summer gatherings or whenever a cold treat is wanted.

35 minServes 4
Golden fried bread triangles topped with thick saffron milk and sliced pistachios in a white dishPakistani

Shahi Tukray

Golden fried bread slices soaked in saffron-cardamom syrup and topped with thickened sweet rabri-style milk and pistachios. A rich dessert for Eid, dawats and weddings.

1 h 15 minServes 8
A serving dish of golden zarda sweet rice topped with sliced pistachios, almonds and raisinsPakistani

Zarda

Zarda is a golden sweet rice scented with cardamom and kewra, layered with sugar, ghee, nuts and raisins, then steamed on dum. A festive dessert for weddings, Eid and special dinners.

1 h 20 minServes 6
Bowl of golden gulab jamun in cardamom syrup topped with sliced pistachiosPakistani

Gulab Jamun

Soft, golden milk-powder dumplings fried gently and soaked in cardamom-rose sugar syrup. A classic sweet for Eid, weddings and dinner parties, made with pantry ingredients.

1 hServes 8