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16 recipes

Soft yellow omelette over ketchup chicken rice, drizzled with ketchup and garnished with parsleyJapanese

Omurice

Ketchup-seasoned chicken rice wrapped in a soft, silky egg omelette. It's a comforting Japanese home-style lunch that comes together in one pan in about 35 minutes.

35 minServes 2
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
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
Golden apple crumble in a baking dish with a spoonful removed and a jug of custard beside itBritish

Apple Crumble

Soft cinnamon-spiced apples under a golden, buttery oat crumble. It is an easy British pudding that uses pantry staples and tastes best warm with custard or cream.

1 hServes 6
Chewy chocolate chip cookies on a wooden board with a glass of milkAmerican

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy-centred cookies with crisp golden edges and pockets of melted chocolate. Browned butter and a short rest for the dough give deep toffee flavour with everyday ingredients.

42 minServes 16
Golden coconut macaroons, some dipped in dark chocolate, on a white plateContinental

Coconut Macaroons

Chewy, golden-edged coconut mounds made with just a handful of pantry ingredients. They are gluten-free, ready in about 35 minutes, and easy to dip in chocolate for gifting.

35 minServes 8
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
Caramel custard turned out onto a plate with glossy golden caramel sauce around itContinental

Caramel Custard

A silky baked egg custard with a glossy golden caramel that pools around it when turned out. It uses simple pantry ingredients and can be made a day ahead.

1 h 5 minServes 6
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
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
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
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
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
Overhead view of mango lassiIndian

Mango Lassi

Ripe mango blended with yogurt, milk and a pinch of cardamom. Best in season with Chaunsa or Sindhri mangoes.

5 minServes 2