If you’ve got unexpected guests popping around or just ran out of time to get everything prepped when your loved ones come to visit, fear not – this collection of recipes is easy to make, and quick to get on the table.
But just because you’re pressed for time, it doesn’t mean you can’t plate up impressive dishes. We’ve got everything from homemade seafood tagines and Mexican-spiced lamb burritos for your enjoyment.
You’ll also find pasta dishes tossed with hearty chorizo sausages, homemade pesto sauces and creamy cheeses. Plus, oozy meat-loaded pizza recipes for the comfort-food lovers.
Flick through our recipes for inspiration when you need it most.
Looking for some quick and easy dessert recipes?
Quiche Lorraine
With bacon and gruyère cheese, what’s not to love?
Dukkah prawn skewers with labne and minty tomato salad
A Middle Eastern twist to grilled prawns with a nutty pistachio topping and creamy labne on the side.
Cauliflower and cheese pasta bake
Bake it till you make it! A creamy cauliflower and pasta bake everyone will love.
Pumpkin gnocchi with broccolini and red onion
Perfect pillows of pumpkin with brilliant broccolini.
Pepperoni pizza
Don’t order delivery when homemade tastes this good.
Fetta and olive greek meatloaves
Satisfy your tastebuds with these Greek-style mini meatloaves.
Rigatoni with arrabbiata and chorizo sauce
A classic flavour combination the whole family will love.
Crumbed chicken with spicy mayonnaise
Looking for delicious family dinner recipes?
Basic sausage rolls
Whip up a batch of these tasty sausage rolls for parties, lunch or dinner with the family.
Lamb kofta with cucumber yoghurt
Perfect for a tapas plate or light lunch, these lamb koftas go perfectly with the fresh cucumber yoghurt and warm pitta bread.
Chia and tomato guacamole with sumac crisps
Looking for delicious and easy snack? Whip up a batch of this tasty (and healthy) chia and tomato guacamole with sumac crisps.
Taco Tuesday: Mexican recipes for dinner tonight
When it comes to quick weeknight dinners, you can’t go past a homemade taco. Simply gather together all your freshly chopped fillings and some lovely soft tortillas or crunchy shells, and you’ll be on your way to a Mexican fiesta at home. Whether you prefer tender shredded chicken or spiced beef mice, there’s a taco recipe for you. We’ve also got beautiful seafood dishes with crumbed fish fillets and fresh ceviche fillings. Or, try our vegetarian option packed full of hearty kumara. Whatever you feel like, let’s make next Tuesday taco night.
Penne napoletana
A timeless combination of tasty flavours come together to create this simple weeknight pasta dish.
Grilled prawns with lemongrass and lime
Feed the family this deliciously fresh grilled prawn dish. Perfect for the weekend or an easy weeknight meal.
Tomato, tofu and chilli pilaf
Enjoy this tasty tomato, tofu and chilli pilaf for dinner tonight. It works perfectly as a side or on its own – a delicious vegetarian dish the whole family will love.
Pork and tofu rice noodles
Stir-fry your taste buds to heaven with this staple Asian noodle dish of pork, tofu and beans with chunks of capsicum and oyster mushrooms. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.
Rocket and tomato lamb burritos
A delicious light Mexican inspired meal for the whole family to enjoy putting together.
Spinach and broccolini pasta with rocket and walnut pesto
A tasty vegetarian pasta dish.
Baked pasta with ham, blue cheese and fennel
Snuggle up and enjoy a big bowl of this deliciously cheesy and creamy baked pasta with ham, blue cheese and fennel. The ultimate comfort food for the cooler winter nights.
Moroccan fish tagine with almond couscous
Get lost in the full Mediterranean flavours of this tasty seafood tagine, complete with juicy olives and tomatoes that will burst in your mouth.
Chicken penne carbonara with crispy crumbs
A delicious baked pasta dish of chicken penne carbonara with crispy crumbs to keep the whole family happy.
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