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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
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
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
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
Bowl of creamy mushroom risotto topped with browned mushrooms, parsley and ParmesanItalian

Mushroom Risotto

A creamy, savoury risotto built on well-browned mushrooms, slow-stirred Arborio rice and a finish of butter and Parmesan. It is an easy way to make a weeknight dinner feel special.

55 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
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
Stack of freshly cooked butter-brushed naan topped with nigella and sesame seeds on a wooden boardPakistani

Tawa Naan

Soft, bubbly naan made with yogurt and milk, cooked on a hot tawa or in the oven. A dependable flatbread for karahi, daal and kababs, no tandoor needed.

1 h 50 minServes 6
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
A dish of Dahi Baray with lentil fritters in yogurt, tamarind chutney, spices and pomegranate seedsPakistani

Dahi Baray

Soft, pillowy lentil dumplings soaked in whisked yogurt and topped with sweet-sour tamarind chutney and chaat masala. A cool, tangy snack for iftar or a gathering.

1 h 10 minServes 6
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
A bowl of sabudana khichdi with tapioca pearls, potato, peanuts and coriander beside a lemon wedgeIndian

Sabudana Khichdi

Soft, separate pearls of tapioca tossed with crunchy peanuts, potato, cumin and green chilli. A light, gluten-free breakfast that comes together quickly once the sabudana is soaked.

40 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
A bowl of golden yellow kadhi with soft pakoras, red chilli tarka and fresh coriander, served with white ricePakistani

Kadhi Pakora

A tangy, silky yogurt and besan curry simmered slowly and topped with soft onion pakoras and a sizzling cumin-chilli tarka. It's a comforting Punjabi-style lunch to serve with plain rice.

1 h 20 minServes 6
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
Plate of soft white steamed idlis served with coconut chutney and sambarIndian

Soft Steamed Idli

Light, fluffy steamed rice and lentil cakes from South India, made with a naturally fermented batter. Serve them hot with coconut chutney and sambar for an easy, filling breakfast.

55 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 crisp golden masala dosa filled with spiced potato, served with coconut chutney and sambar on a steel plateIndian

Masala Dosa

Thin, crisp fermented rice and lentil crepes wrapped around a turmeric potato and onion filling. Start the batter a day ahead, and you'll have a weekend breakfast that's worth the wait.

1 h 30 minServes 4
Vada pav with golden potato fritters in toasted buns, green chutney and fried green chilliesIndian

Vada Pav with Garlic Chutney

Spiced potato patties in a crisp gram-flour coating, tucked into soft buns with a fiery dry garlic chutney and green chutney. A classic Mumbai street snack you can make at home.

1 hServes 6
A bowl of buttery red pav bhaji topped with onion and coriander, served with toasted pav and lemon wedgesIndian

Pav Bhaji

A thick, buttery mash of spiced vegetables served with soft, pan-toasted buns. It's a filling street-food favourite that's easy to make at home and feeds a crowd.

1 hServes 4