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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
Chicken club sandwich cut into triangles showing layers of chicken, bacon, egg, tomato and lettuce on toasted breadAmerican

Chicken Club Sandwich

A triple-decker of juicy pan-seared chicken, crisp beef bacon, egg, lettuce and tomato with a creamy garlic mayo. Ready in 30 minutes and filling enough for a proper lunch.

30 minServes 2
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
A platter of glossy grilled BBQ chicken wings with charred edges, garnished with fresh herbs and served with dipping sauce and vegetable sticksAmerican

BBQ Chicken Wings

Smoky, sticky grilled wings with a crisp skin and a quick homemade barbecue sauce. Cooked over two-zone heat, so the meat turns tender without burning the glaze.

1 h 10 minServes 4
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
A pan of Malabar prawn curry in a rich orange coconut sauce with curry leaves, green chillies and coriander, served beside white rice.Indian

Malabar Prawn Curry

A 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 minServes 4
A pan of prawn masala with pink prawns in a thick tomato gravy, garnished with fresh coriander, served with rice and rotiIndian

Prawn Masala

Juicy prawns simmered in a thick onion and tomato masala with cumin, coriander and a little kasuri methi. It's ready in under an hour and goes well with rice or roti.

50 minServes 4
A pot of creamy pale Kashmiri yakhni with mutton pieces, whole spices and a bowl of white rice on a wooden tableIndian

Kashmiri Yakhni

Tender 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 minServes 4
A pot of deep red rogan josh with tender lamb pieces, garnished with fresh coriander, beside rice and naanIndian

Kashmiri Rogan Josh

A 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 hServes 6
A pan of dark, peppery chicken Chettinad curry topped with curry leaves and fresh coriander, served with rice and parathaIndian

Chicken Chettinad

A 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 minServes 5
Bowl of creamy butter chicken with cream swirl and fresh coriander, served with naan and riceIndian

Butter Chicken

Tender yogurt-marinated chicken in a silky tomato, butter and cashew sauce. Mildly spiced and creamy, it's an easy family dinner with naan or rice.

1 h 25 minServes 4
Golden roasted chicken pieces on a tray with onion gravy, green chillies and lemon wedgesPakistani

Chicken Steam Roast

Chicken pieces are marinated in spiced yogurt, steamed over sliced onions until tender, then roasted with butter until browned at the edges. The result is juicy meat and a small pot of onion gravy on the side.

1 h 25 minServes 4
A karahi of Pakistani kaleji masala with liver cubes in thick masala, garnished with ginger, green chilli and corianderPakistani

Kaleji Masala

Tender cubes of goat liver cooked quickly in a thick onion-tomato masala and finished with fresh ginger, green chilli and lemon. Ready in under an hour and lovely with hot roti.

55 minServes 4
Charred red tandoori chicken legs served with onion rings, lemon wedges and green chutneyPakistani

Tandoori Chicken

Bone-in chicken legs marinated overnight in spiced yogurt, then roasted in a hot home oven until charred at the edges and juicy inside. No tandoor needed.

1 h 15 minServes 4
Tawa Chicken with green chillies, ginger and coriander served in a cast-iron tawaPakistani

Tawa Chicken

Yogurt-marinated chicken thigh seared on a flat tawa, then cooked down with tomatoes, green chilli and ginger into a thick, spicy masala. Good with hot rotis.

1 h 10 minServes 4
Skewers of creamy grilled chicken malai boti with lemon wedges, onion rings and green chutney on a slate boardPakistani

Chicken Malai Boti

Tender boneless chicken pieces marinated in cream, cheese, cashew and white pepper, then grilled until lightly browned. Mild, rich and juicy, with no red chilli.

45 minServes 4
Golden grilled reshmi chicken kababs on skewers with mint chutney, onion rings, lemon and naanPakistani

Reshmi Kabab

Silky, pale golden chicken kababs made with a cashew and cream paste, so they stay tender and juicy. Easy to grill on a pan, in the oven or over charcoal.

1 h 5 minServes 4
Skewers of charred, red-orange chicken tikka boti served with onions, lemon wedges, chutney and naanPakistani

Chicken Tikka Boti

Juicy cubes of boneless chicken marinated in spiced yogurt, skewered and grilled until charred at the edges. A weekend barbecue favourite you can make in a hot oven.

4 h 45 minServes 4
Anda shami burger with a golden shami patty, fried egg, fresh salad and chilli mayo in a toasted bun on a wooden boardPakistani

Anda Shami Burger

A street-style burger with a soft chicken and chana daal shami patty, a fried egg on top and a garlicky chilli mayo. Cook the patties ahead and finish in minutes.

1 h 25 minServes 4
A karahi of prawns in thick tomato masala garnished with ginger and coriander, served with naan and lemonPakistani

Prawn Karahi

Juicy prawns tossed quickly in a tomato, ginger and green chilli masala until the oil glistens. A fast, punchy karahi that suits a weeknight dinner with hot naan.

42 minServes 4
Skewers of golden-red grilled fish tikka with capsicum and onion, served with lemon wedges and mint chutneyPakistani

Fish Tikka with Ajwain and Mustard Oil Marinade

Firm white fish cubes marinated in spiced yogurt, ginger-garlic, ajwain and a little mustard oil, then grilled until lightly charred. It works on a grill, in the oven or on a stovetop pan.

1 h 10 minServes 4
Pan of Pakistani masala fish curry with fish steaks in red tomato gravy, green chillies and fresh coriander, served with ricePakistani

Masala Fish Curry

Firm fish steaks simmered in a bold onion-tomato masala with cumin, fenugreek and green chillies. It's a quick weeknight curry that goes well with plain rice or roti.

55 minServes 4