Mince
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
No folding, no faff: These DIY dumplings are the ideal Friday night food
You’ve got to know when to fold them – and with these deconstructed one-pan dumplings, the answer is never.
- < 30 mins
- Katrina Meynink
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
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
Give pork burgers a glow-up by adding salted apple slaw and smoky aioli
This isn’t just a burger; it’s a mouth-watering twist on a classic, designed to satisfy every craving.
- < 30 mins
- Jessica Brook
Adam Liaw’s Moroccan mince
Rich spices give this mince dish a wonderful aroma, but it’s the thick base of seasoned yoghurt that makes it a winner for me.
- < 30 mins
- Adam Liaw
These spiced lamb flatbreads aren’t just fast, they’re a flavour bomb
Rich, aromatic spiced lamb tops crispy flatbreads for a speedy lahmacun-style dinner. This Turkish tribute is your new 20-minute weeknight hero.
- < 30 mins
- Jessica Brook
DIY barbecue pork sausage banh mi
Master the flavour of home-made pork sausages to unlock the ultimate banh mi. Then add simple accoutrements for a perfect hand-held meal.
- < 30 mins
- Katrina Meynink
Sichuan’s famous dan dan noodles take a lighter turn with this speedy slaw
The popular Sichuan noodle dish is recast as a cool, crunchy slaw, perfect for warm nights.
- < 30 mins
- Jessica Brook
Spice up your meatballs with this Sri Lankan-inspired recipe from O Tama Carey
The chef and owner of celebrated Sydney eatery Lankan Filling Station shares her recipe for meatball curry from her latest cookbook.
- O Tama Carey