Forget takeout: you can eat fabulous home-cooked food every night, even if you’re short on time.
Our simple recipes not only look and taste great, they’ll be on the table in 15 minutes or less.
Choose from mouthwatering meat, fish, vegetarian and vegan options, and relax knowing your midweek meals are sorted.
1. Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice
Sauté shrimp in garlic butter and lemon juice, serve over microwaveable basmati or jasmine rice.
Quick tip: Use pre-cooked or defrosted shrimp for speed.
2. Chicken Pesto Pasta
Boil pasta while sautéing chopped chicken breast. Stir in ready-made basil pesto and cherry tomatoes.
Quick tip: Use fresh tagliatelle or gnocchi to cut boiling time in half.
3. Veggie Stir-Fry with Noodles
Sauté mixed vegetables in sesame oil and soy sauce, toss with cooked instant noodles or rice noodles.
Quick tip: Frozen stir-fry veg packs work perfectly.
4. Tuna Mayo Wraps
Mix canned tuna with mayo, sweetcorn, and a squeeze of lemon. Wrap in tortillas with lettuce and grated cheese.
Quick tip: Add avocado for a creamy texture boost.
5. Egg Fried Rice
Fry leftover rice with scrambled eggs, soy sauce, frozen peas, and spring onions.
Quick tip: Use microwaveable rice if you don’t have leftovers.
6. Caprese Quesadillas
Fill tortillas with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. Toast in a pan until golden, serve with balsamic drizzle.
Quick tip: Add cooked chicken or ham for extra protein.
7. Steak and Rocket Sandwich
Pan-fry thin steak slices, pile into a baguette with rocket (arugula), mustard, and caramelized onions.
Quick tip: Use minute steak or beef strips for faster cooking.
8. Chickpea Curry
Cook canned chickpeas in coconut milk, curry powder, garlic, and spinach. Serve with rice or naan.
Quick tip: Use pre-mixed curry paste to save time.
9. Zucchini and Feta Omelette
Whisk eggs with salt and pepper, pour into a pan, and top with grated zucchini and crumbled feta.
Quick tip: Add fresh herbs or chili flakes for a flavor boost.
10. BBQ Chicken Flatbreads
Top flatbreads with shredded rotisserie chicken, BBQ sauce, red onion, and cheese. Grill or toast until bubbly.
Quick tip: Use pita or naan as a quick base.
