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Rotolo alla vodka offers all the saucy energy of a lasagne – but without the bechamel fuss.
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Rotolo alla vodka

The cosy, saucy energy of lasagne – without the fuss. These easy pasta spirals are packed with mortadella and ricotta, then baked in a rich, creamy sauce.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Katrina Meynk
All the flavours of your favourite Indian snack food in pie form.
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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
All the golden, lacy crunch of a pan-fried dumpling with none of the folding.
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Ridiculously delicious fold-free dumplings

Ditch the fiddly pleating for this clever pan-flip wonder. A punchy pork filling meets a lacey golden base – did someone say “weeknight showstopper”?

  • < 30 mins
  • Katrina Meynink
Mamasita's signature fish tacos, a long-time crowd favourite.

The pro secret that gives Mamasita’s famous fish tacos their crunch

The Melbourne Mexican restaurant shares its signature recipe for beer-battered snapper.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Jimmy Garside
This autumnal chermoula, carrot and chickpea salad is delicious alongside grilled meats.
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Chermoula, carrot and chickpea salad

This vibrant, smoky autumnal side – with its fresh crunch and sweet dates – is tumbled with a glorious herb paste.

  • < 30 mins
  • Katrina Meynink
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Sticky ginger beef bowls with smashed cucumber salad.
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Sticky ginger beef bowls with smashed cucumber salad

Quick, tasty and family-approved. This fuss-free weeknight meal packs 10g of fibre into every serve, making it easy to eat well on even the busiest evening.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound
Warm winter slaw with honey and juniper dressing.
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Warm winter slaw with honey and juniper dressing

Everything you love about slaw, only hot. The juniper dressing adds a botanical zing – like a G&T for your roast veg.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Alice Zaslavsky
Yellow curry fish with fragrant lemongrass and coconut rice salad.
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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
Get hands-on with this Mexican spice-roasted pumpkin with warm feta pico de gallo.
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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
Hoisin and lemongrass kinda crispy pork noodles.
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Hoisin and lemongrass kind-of-crispy pork noodles

Maximum flavour meets minimum effort in these hoisin and lemongrass noodles. Top with crispy sausage, fresh herbs and peanuts for a fast, texture-packed dinner.

  • < 30 mins
  • Katrina Meynink