Spaghetti Carbonara
Guanciale, egg yolk and pecorino emulsified with pasta water into a glossy sauce, with no cream anywhere near it.
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Quick Dinners
Weeknight dinners that land on the table in 30 minutes or less, with short ingredient lists, one pan where possible and nothing that needs a special trip to the shops.
12 recipes
Average 24 min
Fastest 15 min
These are the recipes we reach for at 7pm on a Tuesday. Every one has been timed from a cold start, including the chopping, and none of them asks you to babysit a pan for an hour. Most use a single skillet, and several are built from things that live in the cupboard.
Crispy Taco Rice Bowls
Spiced chicken, black beans and crisped rice layered into a loaded taco bowl with avocado and lime.
Honey Soy Chicken Skillet
Tender chicken and crisp vegetables glazed in a sweet-savoury honey soy sauce that reduces to a lacquer.
Lemon Herb Shrimp
Juicy shrimp in a bright lemon and white wine pan sauce that comes together in under ten minutes.
Thai Green Curry
Green curry paste fried in cracked coconut cream, with chicken, Thai aubergine and basil, balanced with fish sauce and lime.
Garlic Butter Salmon
A quick salmon dinner with bright lemon and a silky butter pan sauce, ready in under 20 minutes.
Smoky Tomato Pasta
A pantry pasta built on slow-blistered tomatoes, smoked paprika and a silky, emulsified finish.
Pesto Chicken Tortellini
Cheesy tortellini, tender chicken and basil pesto tossed into a cozy weeknight bowl in 20 minutes.
Mediterranean Flatbread
Warm flatbread layered with herbed ricotta, olives, blistered tomatoes and feta, on the table in 20 minutes.
Cheesy Broccoli Quesadillas
Crisp golden tortillas filled with charred broccoli, melted cheddar and a little smoky heat.
Miso Noodle Stir-Fry
A fast noodle skillet with crisp snap peas, golden tofu and a glossy miso sauce that clings to every strand.
Spinach Ricotta Toasts
Thick toasted sourdough topped with whipped lemon ricotta and garlicky wilted spinach.
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