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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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Cauliflower
Easy cauliflower curry
This filling and fragrant cauliflower curry needs just 15 minutes prep before you leave it to simmer. An easy vegan dish for busy nights.
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Carbonaras
Pigs in blankets carbonara
Carbonara gets a Christmas makeover by adding pigs in blankets. What’s not to like about this fun festive dinner recipe?
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Beetroot
Beetroot, miso and tuna potato salad
This vibrant beetroot and potato salad is super tasty, super quick and one of our go-to lunches. It’s also a fantastic side dish for a crowd.
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Rice
Clam and lemongrass fried rice
This fragrant fried rice is ready in 20 mins. Lemongrass, chilli and garlic pack a flavour punch, while clams make a simple meal feel special.
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Spicy recipes
Crispy chipotle chicken with cheesy polenta and jalapeño jam
Crispy chipotle chicken sits atop a rich bed of sumptuous cheesy polenta flecked with fresh coriander. Top with the speedy jalapeño jam.
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Ricotta cheese
Spinach and ricotta stuffed mushrooms with rosemary potatoes
Looking for a new vegetarian dinner idea? Try stuffed mushrooms filled with creamy ricotta and spinach, with rosemary potatoes on the side.
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