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Two Philly cheesesteak sandwiches filled with sliced beef, onions and melted cheese on a wooden boardAmerican

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Thinly sliced beef, soft sweet onions and melted cheese piled into a toasted roll. A quick skillet dinner that tastes like a street-food stand at home.

45 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Pan of Kerala fish moilee with white fish pieces in creamy coconut sauce, green chillies and curry leavesIndian

Kerala Fish Moilee

A mild, creamy Kerala fish curry where firm white fish gently poaches in coconut milk with ginger, green chillies and turmeric. Quick to make and lovely with plain rice or appam.

40 minServes 4
Bowl of spicy chicken macaroni with capsicum, carrot and fresh coriander on a wooden tablePakistani

Chicken Macaroni

Tender chicken and macaroni tossed in a spicy tomato masala with capsicum, black pepper and lemon. A quick, filling family dinner with a Pakistani flavour.

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

Lassi (Sweet and Salted)

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 diced cucumber, tomato and red onion salad with coriander, mint and pomegranate seeds beside lemon halvesPakistani

Kachumber Salad

A cool, crunchy salad of cucumber, tomato and red onion with green chilli, coriander and lemon. It comes together in 15 minutes and sits well beside rice, daal or grilled meat.

17 minServes 4
Bowl of creamy pale green mint raita topped with roasted cumin, chilli powder and fresh mint leavesPakistani

Mint Raita (Pudina Raita with Roasted Cumin)

A cooling, pale green yogurt side with fresh mint, roasted cumin and a little green chilli. Serve it beside biryani, pulao or grilled meat to calm the heat.

12 minServes 4
Chicken roll parathas with one cut open to show spiced chicken, mint yogurt sauce and onionsPakistani

Chicken Roll Paratha

Tender spiced chicken strips, a cool mint-yogurt sauce and crunchy onions rolled inside a flaky, golden paratha. It's a filling street-style snack you can make at home in under an hour.

1 h 15 minServes 4
A bowl of fluffy zeera rice with visible cumin seeds and fresh corianderPakistani

Zeera Rice (Pakistani Cumin Rice)

Fluffy basmati rice tempered in ghee with toasted cumin, a few whole spices and a slit green chilli. It's a simple side that goes well with any daal, curry or karahi.

1 h 2 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