Main course

Creamy pandan rice, spicy sambal and crispy anchovies: with nasi lemak, the components are served side by side, so every bite tastes different. Add cucumber, peanuts and egg, and you have a complete meal.

Pasta alla Norma brings Sicilian flavors together in a simple dish: tomato sauce with garlic, golden-fried eggplant, basil, and salty ricotta salata. Fry the eggplant separately so it browns and remains a firm contrast to the sauce.

A hearty bowl of noodles is on the table in fifteen minutes, with fresh, crunchy savoy cabbage, ginger and a fried egg. The cabbage and sauce come together in one pan.

Oven-roasted celeriac turns soft inside with golden-brown edges. Serve it with warm lentils and a fresh salsa verde for a hearty meal with very little fuss.

Crisp puff pastry, tender leek and creamy goat cheese make this sheet-pan tart a lovely dinner. Serve it with a fresh green salad for an easy meal that’s full of flavor.

Baked endive with ham and cheese makes a lovely meal for a weeknight. Serve it with boiled potatoes for a complete, hearty meal without any complicated steps.

Tender braised red cabbage with apple, spiced meatballs and creamy mashed potatoes: a lovely, warming meal for a crisp autumn evening. You can make the cabbage ahead and gently reheat it later.

A tender, savoury chicken stew with apple and a creamy mustard sauce: just right for a chilly evening. Serve it with bread or potatoes to mop up the sauce.

Golden-brown Brussels sprouts, pan-fried tofu and a smooth peanut sauce turn plain rice into a lovely weeknight meal. The oven or air fryer does most of the work.

A quick weeknight pasta with tender leeks, creamy white beans and a savory mustard sauce. You’ll use one pan for the sauce and another for the pasta, so there won’t be too much washing up.

A hearty mash with tender potatoes, kale and warm smoked sausage. A splash of warm milk and a knob of butter make it deliciously creamy.

A warm, easy meal for a crisp autumn day. While the pumpkin roasts in the oven with cumin, cook the pearl couscous. Lemon, feta and fresh herbs give the dish a lovely freshness.

Soft gnocchi, tomato sauce and melted mozzarella: this Italian bake is simple and on the table in no time. Using ready-made gnocchi keeps the trip to the oven nice and short.

This lentil dal is on the table in about half an hour, with a simple base of onion, garlic and spices adding plenty of flavor. Everything for the dal cooks together in one pan; serve with rice if you like.

A complete weeknight meal on one sheet pan: golden baby potatoes, crisp green beans, and salmon with lemon and a thin layer of mustard. By adding the ingredients at different times, you give everything exactly the time it needs.

Golden-brown zucchini fritters with a fresh yogurt dip: delicious as a light evening meal or for sharing. Squeeze the zucchini well so the fritters hold together in the pan and turn a lovely golden brown.

This creamy risotto gets a fresh spring twist from sweet peas, lemon zest and a generous spoonful of Parmesan. A lovely meal for a weeknight when you want something warm to eat but are also in the mood for lighter flavors.

Eggs gently cook in a spiced tomato sauce, making shakshuka a relaxed meal for an evening or a late weekend brunch. Serve it with flatbread and scoop the sauce straight from the pan.

A simple spring meal with tender white asparagus, new potatoes and a soft-boiled egg. A spoonful of warm butter sauce completes the plate.

A lovely pasta for a weeknight dinner. Sautéed mushrooms, tender spinach and a little Parmesan: that’s all you need.