Woman's Day
Summer has finally arrived so we’re making the most of seasonal vegies and alfreso dining weather with this collection of delicious, low-fuss recipes. From finger-lickin’ good chicken wings to mini pavs, we’ve rounded up the best recipes of the season (that won’t require hours spent in the kitchen).
While winter dishes are all about comfort and warming you up from the inside, we don’t have that problem in summer. It’s already hot enough outside that we’re leaning more towards fresh salads, lighter meals that don’t leave you overly full and you don’t have to wait an hour before a post meal dip in the pool or ocean (even if mum told you growing up it would give you a stitch).
Scroll through our collection and find some inspiration for your midweek meals, weekend dinners and entertaining worthy dishes too.
Looking for more pasta dishes for the warmer months or more spring salads?
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Pork and veal san choy bow
Fresh and flavour-packed, try this on for a midweek dinner or easy workday lunch.
02
Smoked paprika chicken with tomato and chickpeas
Smoked paprika chicken with tomato and chickpeas
Enjoy this smokey paprika spiced chicken with fresh juicy tomatoes and chickpeas – a comforting, nutritious dinner meal the whole family will enjoy!
Serve this delicious weeknight wonder with creamy mashed potato.
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Spiced lentils and beetroot with dill yoghurt
Spiced lentils and beetroot with dill yoghurt
Spiced lentils, spinach , beetroot and goat’s cheese come together in a delightful combination of flavours. Great as a side dish or main event
A family favourite.
These tasty fish cakes have been a firm family favourite through the decades.
06
Quinoa salad with zucchini and fetta
Quinoa salad with zucchini and fetta
This healthy quinoa salad is great for weekday lunches. You’ll love the added crunch thanks to roasted hazelnuts.
07
Grilled fish with mango salsa and coconut rice
Grilled fish with mango salsa and coconut rice
Looking for fresh, flavoursome dinner ideas?
08
Pea and barley risotto with garlic prawns
Pea and barley risotto with garlic prawns
This simple pea and barley risotto with garlic prawns will delight the family.
09
Miso salmon with soba noodles
Marinated and roasted salmon and green onions with snow peas on a bed of delicately dressed soba noodles for a delicious midweek meal.
10
Cavolo nero fritters with pickled beetroot
Cavolo nero fritters with pickled beetroot
Packed full of healthy ingredients, these tasty fritters make for a super tasty way to up your vegetable intake.
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Miso eggplant and noodle salad
Miso eggplant and noodle salad
This delicious noodle salad recipe is served with light Japanese udon noodles, grilled miso eggplant and healthy edamame for a quick lunch or dinner.
12
Fetta and olive greek meatloaves
Fetta and olive Greek meatloaves
Satisfy your tastebuds with these Greek-style mini meatloaves.
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Miso chicken with broccolini and asparagus
Miso chicken with broccolini and asparagus
This tasty chicken and rice salad is good for your gut (and your taste buds).
14
Prawn and mango salad
This prawn and mango salad is the ideal summer dish with fresh tropical flavours.
15
Asparagus and fetta frittata
Breakfast, lunch or dinner – a fresh frittata is sure to deliver.
16
Peanut & sesame tofu with stir-fried greens
Peanut & sesame tofu with stir-fried greens
Crispy fried tofu lighted-coated in a peanut and nori mixture that gives texture and flavour providing a lovely contrast to fresh noodles and greens.
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Quiche primavera
This fresh quiche is made with a whole heap of seasonal vegetables including beans, asparagus, peas and zucchini and finished with a hint of mint.
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Spicy buttermilk chicken
Succulent, spicy chicken marylands are teamed with tender asparagus spears for a family dinner that’s bound to please.
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Pasta primavera with poached salmon
Pasta primavera with poached salmon
Bust this spring pasta out for the ideal light meal that really satisfies.
20
Sesame chicken katsu salad
Crunchy crumbed chicken makes a perfect addition to this fresh salad with Japanese flavours
21
Spring greens fetta bruschetta
Spring greens fetta bruschetta
Get your five a day in the tastiest way possible. Packed full of fresh greens and salty fetta for a healthy and delicious bruschetta snack.
22
Chicken, asparagus and kale caesar
Chicken, asparagus and kale caesar
This Kale caesar salad recipe has been given an extra health boost with chicken, kale, asparagus and green goddess dressing for your workday lunch.
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Fennel, lemon, pea and prawn risotto
Fennel, lemon, pea and prawn risotto
This classic risotto boasts light spring flavours for a hearty dish that won’t make you feel weighed down.
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Garlic and chilli prawn linguine
Garlic and chilli prawn linguine
Recreate this restaurant classic at home with our garlic prawn linguine recipe, complete with marinated prawns tossed through beautifully light pasta.
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Prawn and vegetable Japanese hash browns
Prawn and vegetable Japanese hash browns
A delicious sweet potato, butternut pumpkin and cabbage hash browns inspired by Japanese flavours (like an okonomiyaki) and topped with tender prawns.
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Asparagus and salmon pasta salad
Asparagus and salmon pasta salad
Take one tin of salmon and a few fresh ingredients for this tasty pasta salad. It’s an easy packed lunch that you’ll actually look forward to!
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Balsamic-glazed chicken breasts with tomato and basil couscous
Balsamic-glazed chicken breasts with tomato and basil couscous
The sweet and acidic flavour of a balsamic glaze pairs deliciously with the soft, mild flash of a properly cooked chicken breast.
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Chicken and sage tray bake
This simple one-pan chicken bake borrows flavours from the Italian classic veal saltimbocca.
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kale and quinoa frittata
This kale and quinoa frittata recipe is an excellent way to load up on healthy green veggies, loaded with Vitamin A and caretenoids for eye health.
30
French salad nicoise
Discover this classic French salad nicoise —it’s delicious, filling and packed with fresh vegies and egg.
31
Oregano lamb stew with gnocchi
Oregano lamb stew with gnocchi
With the unmistakeable flavour of fresh oregano this succulent lamb stew served on a bed of pillowy gnocchi is a classic winter warmer.
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Asparagus & ricotta galette
Spring is here, time to lighten up your meals. Buttery pastry encases a creamy centre with hints of lemon and chilli and topped with fresh asparagus.
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ealthy Buddha bowl
Packed full of kale, chicken, almonds & avocado, this healthy Buddha bowl recipe is a perfect idea for a nutritious & easy lunch. Our recipe for a healthy pesto included!
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[Vietnamese lemongrass and chicken bowl
Fragrant, flavoursome and so delicious! You can’t go wrong with this quick and easy Vietnamese lemongrass and chicken bowl for dinner tonight!
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Thai beef salad
Light, fresh and packed with tangy flavours, this classic Asian beef salad is great for a healthy, hearty lunch or a simple low-carb dinner.
36
vegetarian mushroom burger buns
This vegetarian mushroom burger buns recipe is an easy way to slash carbs in one of the most popular dishes on our planet.
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Fish tacos with slaw and avocado cream
Fish tacos with slaw and avocado cream
Spiced fish in a soft flour tortilla with fresh slaw and a dollop of avocado cream for a lighter take on the classic taco. Adjust the spice to taste.
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Spaghetti with chilli garlic prawns
This prawn, chilli and garlic spaghetti gets loads of flavour from a simple stock made using heads and tails of the prawns.
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green chicken masala recipe
This green chicken masala recipe is an authentic and healthy curry recipe with a hearty kick of chilli.
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almond-crusted chicken schnitzel
This almond-crusted chicken schnitzel recipe is perfect for a simple midweek dinner. It’s gluten-free and grain-free, so sensitive tummies can enjoy!
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Prawn, rosemary and corn risotto
Prawn, rosemary and corn risotto
This classic risotto with sweet corn and fragrant rosemary boasts light spring flavours for a hearty dish that won’t make you feel weighed down.
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Miso chicken and stir-fried greens
Miso chicken and stir-fried greens
Fresh stir-fried greens add a beautiful contrast to the miso-flavoured chicken mince for a delicious weeknight meal.
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Lemon tuna couscous salad
Salad ingredients can easily be added and substituted – use your imagination!
44
zucchini and black bean enchiladas
These zucchini and black bean enchiladas contain all the protein goodness veg can give, while not compromising on the delicious spicy taste of Mexico.
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Easy chicken parmigiana
Spruce up your schnitzel and recreate this pub classic with a simple tomato pasta sauce, melted cheese and fresh basil.
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Salmon yakitori with sweet rice miso sauce
Salmon yakitori with sweet rice miso sauce
Marinated in a classic yakitori glaze and served with sweet rice miso sauce, these salmon yakitori make a delicious weeknight meal.
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classic roast chicken with gravy
This classic roast chicken with gravy is served with a homemade gravy, potatoes and roast vegetables for a hearty family Sunday dinner idea.
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Healthy kumara and turkey burgers
Healthy kumara and turkey burgers
These tasty burgers will be a hit come barbecue season. Free-range mince patties and fresh salad toppings are sandwiched between roasted kumara slices, which serve as a healthy and delicious alternative to buns.
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Pineapple huli huli chicken wings
Pineapple huli huli chicken wings
Tangy, sweet and sticky, these share-friendly beauties will pair perfectly with fruity summer salads. Napkins, essential.
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Zucchini ‘spaghetti’ with tomato and fetta
Zucchini ‘spaghetti’ with tomato and fetta
Ditch the carbs and look to this rustic-style, gluten-free ‘pasta’ dish. Spiralled zucchini noodles are tossed with oven-roasted tomatoes, fetta, garlic, basil and olive oil for a vibrant Mediterranean-style main.
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[Spiced vegetable, chickpea and ricotta salad
Spiced vegetable, chickpea and ricotta salad
Vegetarians and meat-lovers alike will love this caramelised vegie salad. Tossed with baked ricotta, chickpeas and walnuts, it’s best served warm. Leftovers? Take extras to work for a fancy al desko lunch.
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Tomato, prosciutto and mozzarella tar
Tomato, prosciutto and mozzarella tart
This 35-minute meal makes a great alternative to pizza. Layered puff pastry is topped with a green olive sauce, tomato medley, mozzarella and prosciutto. Magnifico!
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Prawn cutlets
Prawns are an Aussie summer staple, and these crispy, battered cutlets are a guaranteed winner. Served as a party starter or light bite (with a side of tartare sauce, of course!) these prawn dippers will disappear in minutes.
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Teriyaki salmon with edamame and cucumber rice salad
Teriyaki salmon with edamame and cucumber rice salad
This quick and light Japanese-style plate makes the perfect midweek dinner. The recipe includes a homemade teriyaki marinade that can be used to jazz up other dish favourites, too.
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Baked paella
This Spanish favourite is perfect for an easy after-work fix. It’s packed with veg, chicken, salami and fragrant spices, and works as a main or tapas-style plate.
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Lamb and bean nachos with salsa fresca
Lamb and bean nachos with salsa fresca
Topped with a lemony salsa, this lamb and bean nachos will be a crowd-pleaser. Bonus: you can easily swap the beef mince for extra beans if you’re looking for a quick vegetarian option.
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Mushroom and spinach tarts with tomato salad]
