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Garlic-butter and white-wine prawns over wilted spinach.
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Garlic-butter and white-wine prawns over wilted spinach

One pan, 10 minutes and a delicious dinner that everyone will love is on the table.

  • < 30 mins
  • Danielle Alvarez
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
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
Koshari-style rice with spice-roasted tomatoes.
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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
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Old Bay noodles.
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Old Bay noodles

Old Bay and smoked garlic provide a gourmet shortcut in this flavour-packed dish. It’s a one-two punch of savoury oomph for a truly addictive noodle bowl.

  • < 30 mins
  • Katrina Meynink
Garam masala chicken drumsticks.
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Creamy garam masala chicken drumsticks

Patience is key to perfectly crisp skin in this creamy garam masala chicken dish. Use the best spices you can find for a one-pan wonder that truly rewards.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Katrina Meynink
Adam Liaw's easy roast chicken with butter and thyme.
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Adam Liaw’s easy roast chicken with butter, garlic and thyme

Butterflying a chicken when roasting is a no-brainer. It cooks faster, is juicier and the skin browns more evenly.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Adam Liaw
20-minute crispy barramundi with chilli and tomato butter pasta.
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20-minute crispy barramundi with chilli and tomato butter pasta

Elevate your midweek rotation with this masterclass in texture and heat. It’s fast, fiery and guaranteed to become your new favourite way to do “fast food” at home.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
The Palomar’s cucumber salad, with pickled cucumbers, green tahini and crispy chilli oil.
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Not a cucumber fan? Palomar’s must-try salad will change your mind

The herbaceous cucumber, green tahini and chilli crisp salad has become an international hit – and with some cheeky cheats, you can serve it in less than 30 minutes.

  • < 30 mins
  • The Palomar