Keep salt, pepper, olive oil, and butter in your pantry, and just six or fewer extra ingredients deliver flavorful weeknight meals ready in no time.
Lightning-Fast Dishes Under 30 Minutes
- Easy sesame noodles: A simple stir-fry favorite.
- Braised chickpeas with chorizo and greens: Hearty and satisfying.
- Crispy pork noodles with peanut-chili dressing: Bold fakeaway option.
- Hoisin and lemongrass pork noodles: Crispy and aromatic.
- Old Bay noodles: Spicy seafood-inspired twist.
- Sticky gochujang barbecue chicken: Sweet-heat perfection.
- Barbecued halloumi with dukkah, honey, and pomegranate: Cheesy grill delight.
- Caramelised carrot and goat’s cheese frittata: Veggie-packed egg bake.
- Adam Liaw’s golden brown chicken cutlets: Crispy and juicy.
- Broccoli and anchovy penne: Umami-packed pasta.
- Fast four-ingredient pizza with sopressa and tomato: Speedy pie.
- Potato rosti: Golden shredded potato pancakes.
- Simple garlic prawns with capers and butter: Luxe seafood quickie.
- One-tray cheesy baked polenta with pancetta and sage: Comforting bake.
- Five-ingredient smoky eggplant, broccolini, and ‘nduja pizza: Fiery flatbread.
- Adam Liaw’s lemony pork chops: Zesty and tender.
- Foil-baked field mushrooms with garlic, butter, and thyme: Earthy side.
Meals Ready in 30-60 Minutes
- Creamy garam masala chicken drumsticks: Spiced and saucy.
- Roasted chicken Marylands with chilli and honey: Sticky roasted thighs.
- Jamie Oliver’s five-ingredient sausage and apple bake: Cozy one-pan wonder.
Dishes Taking 1-2 Hours
- Tiropita: Greek cheesy pie: Flaky feta-filled pastry.
- Pasta with shallot, chorizo, and tinned tomato sauce: Rustic comfort.
- Six-ingredient tomato and bean soup: Warming and nutritious.
- Six-ingredient Greek lamb meatloaf: Flavorful loaf.
- Filipino-inspired lemongrass and Sprite sticky chicken: Unique sweet glaze.
- Garlic butter roast chicken: Classic juicy roast.
These versatile recipes emphasize fresh flavors with minimal shopping, perfect for streamlined cooking.
