Quick midweek meals

In need of some midweek meal inspiration? Try these fabulous speedy recipes that will save you on busy weeknights, when you’re short on time but don’t want to compromise on flavour. Whether you want meat, veggie, fish or vegan, these dishes will  be on the table in no time.

Bring a brightening boost with our green cauliflower cheese gnocchi, a wonderful chicken caesar pasta, a vibrant Persian-inspired herb and walnut frittata, an easy and delicious chicken recipe, a warming sausage casserole, veggie chilli, broccoli and mozzarella pies and so much more.

Want more midweek inspo? Check out our quick Italian recipes, or our mega collection of more midweek meals.

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Air fryer crispy chickpea-stuffed aubergines with whipped feta

Favourite vegetarian

Air fryer crispy chickpea-stuffed aubergines with whipped feta

Air fryer crispy chickpeas are stuffed into aubergines in this easy vegetarian recipe, finished with whipped feta and crispy chilli oil.

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Chicken rice with tomato, basil and mozzarella

Mozzarella

Chicken rice with tomato, basil and mozzarella

Chicken-infused rice meets the classic trio of tomato, basil and mozzarella in this easy midweek dinner recipe. It's a winter blues beater!

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Air fryer orzo puttanesca

Air fryer

Air fryer orzo puttanesca

This easy air fryer orzo puttanesca takes is one-pot cooking at its best, using storecupboard ingredients such as tinned tomatoes and olives.

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Air fryer Singapore noodles

Quick vegetarian

Air fryer Singapore noodles

You don’t need a wok to make these easy air fryer Singapore noodles – the air fryer does all the work for you and they’re a cinch to make.

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Air fryer vegetable korma

Air fryer

Air fryer vegetable korma

Did you know you can cook vegetable korma in the air fryer? This easy potato, aubergine and cauliflower curry takes just 20 mins to prepare.

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Creamy lemon linguine

Quick pasta

Creamy lemon linguine

This creamy lemon linguine is a fragrant and filling pasta dish from Sardinia-based chef Letitia Clark. Try this simple 15-minute recipe tonight.

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Mussels in ginger, coconut and red chilli broth

Mussels

Mussels in ginger, coconut and red chilli broth

These fragrant mussels in ginger, coconut and red chilli broth, from cookbook Indian Kitchens by Roopa Gulati, make a simple but elegant dish.

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20-minute pork and radish stir-fry

Radishes

20-minute pork and radish stir-fry

Need an easy, speedy dinner for two to freshen up your midweek rotation? Make this pork and radish stir-fry with noodles in just 20 minutes.

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Guanciale, artichoke and pecorino linguine

30-minute meals

Guanciale, artichoke and pecorino linguine

Similar to carbonara and using some distinctly Roman ingredients, this five ingredient, silkily sauced guanciale linguine is easy to make.

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Mini sausage meatballs with spaghetti arrabbiata

30-minute meals

Mini sausage meatballs with spaghetti arrabbiata

This speedy, fiery version of spaghetti and meatballs made with sausages will be one you make again and again. It’s the perfect midweek meal.

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Mango and chicken salad with spicy rujak dressing

Chicken salads

Mango and chicken salad with spicy rujak dressing

This vibrant mango and chicken salad by chef Petty Elliott has a spicy Indonesian rujak-style dressing. Ideal for using up leftover chicken.

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Thai fried egg salad (Yum-kai-do)

Filling salads

Thai fried egg salad (Yum-kai-do)

Yum-kai-do is an iconic Thai egg salad. In this recipe, the crispy fried egg is complemented by a zingy lime, honey and chilli dressing.

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Bucatini with XO, butter and parmesan

Recipes that make the most of butter

Bucatini with XO, butter and parmesan

This quick pasta dish gets a huge boost of umami from XO sauce, all brought together with plenty of butter for a slick and glossy finish.

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Korean kimchi pancake (Kimchijeon)

Recipes with kimchi

Korean kimchi pancake (Kimchijeon)

Kimchijeon is a delicious Korean pancake. Chef Dana Choi shares her recipe for this much-loved dish, loaded with kimchi and pork belly.

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Calum Harris’ kinda-carbonara vegan noodles

Easy vegan

Calum Harris’ kinda-carbonara vegan noodles

Vegan noodles inspired by carbonara? Yes, please. This filling vegan dinner from Calum Harris packed with protein, fibre and flavour.

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Chorizo, prawn and butter bean stew

Chorizo

Chorizo, prawn and butter bean stew

This simple but hearty chorizo and bean stew recipe from Kate Humble is bound to become a new weeknight favourite. Serve with crusty bread. 

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