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.
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Pumpkin and eggplant massaman curry recipe
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Chicken penne carbonara with crispy crumbs recipe
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Spinach and broccolini pasta with rocket and walnut pesto recipe
Spinach and broccolini pasta with rocket and walnut pesto recipe
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Chicken tacos with spicy cucumber salsa recipe
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Rigatoni with arrabbiata and chorizo sauce recipe
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Pumpkin gnocchi with broccolini and red onion recipe
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Basic sausage rolls recipe
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Moroccan fish tagine with almond couscous recipe
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Lamb kofta with cucumber yoghurt recipe
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Grilled prawns with lemon grass and lime recipe
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Crumbed chicken with spicy mayonnaise recipe
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Pork and tofu rice noodles recipe
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Tomato, tofu and chilli pilaf recipe
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Quiche lorraine recipe
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Feta and olive greek meatloaves recipe
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Cauliflower and cheese pasta bake recipe
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Penne Napoletana recipe
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Spiced tomato and onion with grilled sausages recipe
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Pepperoni pizza recipe
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Swordfish skewers with coriander pilaf recipe
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Dukkah prawn skewers recipe
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Chia and tomato guacamole with sumac crisps recipe
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Rocket and tomato lamb burritos recipe
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