Jessica Brook
Recipe writer
Jessica Brook is a recipe writer.
This hearty biryani will be ready before you tap for takeaway
Savoury mince, fluffy rice and tender veg are topped with golden cheese in this fast take on the Indian classic.
- < 30 mins
- Jessica Brook
Fast, fresh and very cheesy – the express Italian chicken dinner you’ll make on repeat
Golden, parmesan-crusted chook meets velvety polenta in a speedy spin on saltimbocca that skips the fuss but keeps the flavour.
- < 30 mins
- Jessica Brook
Lamb merguez sausages with sauerkraut, crushed potatoes and caraway butter
Juicy sausages served alongside buttery roasted potatoes and tangy sauerkraut make a hearty meal that’s surprisingly easy to prepare.
- < 30 mins
- Jessica Brook
Love samosas? This golden tray pie gives you all the crunch – minus the fiddly folding
A vibrant, spiced potato filling meets crisp pastry in this simple meat-free comfort bake. No deep-frying required.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Jessica Brook
Move over croutons: This hearty soup is all about the parmesan-kale crisps
Warm up with this hearty, fast-to-prepare bowl featuring tender legumes and aromatic vegetables, and finished with crispy green chips.
- < 30 mins
- Jessica Brook
Easy and under $5 a serve, this vegetarian rice dish doesn’t skimp on flavour
Experience Egypt’s iconic street food with this hearty, fragrant dish – packed with warm spices, it delivers maximum flavour and minimal fuss.
- < 30 mins
- Jessica Brook
Big aromatics, zero fuss: Dazzle the table with this one-tray coconut curry fish
Send your taste buds on a Thai holiday with this vibrant one-tray wonder. Ready in under an hour, it delivers complex, slow-cooked depth without the sweat.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Jessica Brook
The white pizza that will change your mind about cabbage
Ditch the tomato base for this salty-sweet showstopper. Charred cabbage and pancetta meet silky stracciatella – a smoky, creamy pizza made for sharing.
- < 30 mins
- Jessica Brook
Mexican spice-roasted pumpkin with warm feta pico de gallo
Elevate your next meat-free night with this smoky, chipotle-spiced pumpkin. The golden wedges and salty baked feta salsa make for a festive, share-style spread.
- < 30 mins
- Jessica Brook
Big umami energy meets weeknight speed in this soy-dressed steak with loads of greens
Tender steak meets a crunchy broccolini and edamame salad. But the rich, sticky soy dressing is the star – you’ll want to put it on everything.
- < 30 mins
- Jessica Brook