Give new meaning to the term ‘fast food’ with these quick, healthy and satisfying recipes that the whole family will love.
From light and tasty pastas, super soups and hearty curries, one-pan wonders that make great use of pantry staples and midweek heroes, these 30-minute meals will give you back some well-deserved ‘you’ time.
Prawn and pork rice paper rolls
“Rice paper rolls are all about the herbs. I don’t think people use enough herbs when making them at home. I sometimes get lazy, and instead of cooking prawns and pork, I’ll buy a supermarket roast chook, shred it and sub that in instead. I also like to let people roll their own rolls at the table.” – Khanh Ong
Mussels with fermented chilli sugo
“Classic flavours with a little twist of fermented chilli will make this dish a hit at any dinner table. People need to eat more shellfish in general. Oysters, shellfish, clams: all of those are filters of the sea and such a great source of protein. And the farmers, they’re amazing at what they do, and take care of the area they’re in.” – Jason Staudt
Gochujang minute steak skewers with charred broccolini and lime
These fast skewers are KBBQ on a stick.
Steamed silken tofu with herbs and chilli
“This recipe combines the delicate silkiness of tofu with a medley of herbs and chillies.” You’ll need a large wok.
Pumpkin soup
Warm up this winter with our easy, creamy pumpkin soup. All you need are five ingredients, and it’s ready to eat in around 30 minutes.
Vegetarian cold noodles
This easy summer noodle dish is best topped with a runny sunny side up egg!
Chipotle prawn tacos
Take taco night outside with these pool party-friendly prawn tacos!
Chin Chin's poached chicken salad
This salad from the legendary Chin Chin restaurant is sure to impress.
Massaman tofu curry
“This mellow classic is made meat-free here, but it loses no richness of flavour,” says Phoebe Wood.
Japanese style ginger chicken and udon noodles
Discover the authentic taste of Japan with our Japanese-Style Ginger Chicken & Udon Noodles. In just 15 minutes of preparation and cooking time, relish the delightful fusion of tender chicken, udon noodles, and the aromatic notes of fresh ginger.
Grilled octopus with tomato, wild oregano, red wine vinegar and anchovies
“We grow about 10 or 15 different varieties (of heirloom tomatoes), but the one I would use most is the Santorini. It’s a lovely deep red tomato that has a really nice, sweet flavour.”
Roasted lamb rump with sweet pea salad and mint salsa
“I grew up on a farm where we raised sheep, so I’ve cooked and eaten nearly every cut of lamb there is. Rump has a stronger flavour than rack or fillet, and a slightly chewier texture. Paired with a sweet pea salad and mint salsa, it really shines.” – Matt Moran.
Smoked kingfish salad with tamarind dressing
“I love the way the Thai flavours marry with the smoky rich kingfish in this dish. They complement each other beautifully.” – Adam D'Sylva.
Tuna sashimi with charred peppers and dashi dressing
“I’ve worked in Fiji on and off for many years, and can’t get past my love for a buttery slab of yellowfin tuna. We have access to great seafood in the Northern Rivers, and this dish works well with a variety of fish.”
Vietnamese rare beef salad (bo tai chanh)
“Bo tai chanh is a super-vibrant and deliciously simple beef salad that’s cooked using the acidity in limes. The meat changes from red to light pink in the fridge as the garlic and fresh lime begin to coat the fillet. Combined with lightly pickled veg and a herbaceous salad, and finished with peanuts and nutty shallots on top of a prawn cracker, it’s a playground of texture and flavour. We usually serve this with different types of prawn crackers or cassava crackers. Grab some salad and place it on the cracker and have a bite.” – Khanh Ong.
Baby squid and ruby grapefruit salad with red chilli dressing
Start off your summer soiree with this sensational seafood salad.
Barramundi lettuce cups with finger lime
Think san choy bow, but with ingredients a little closer to home!
Fish kebabs with Caspian olive and walnut sauce
"You can use any firm-fleshed, chunky white fish for these kebabs, but my first choice would be Murray cod. It’s been an iconic Australian fish for a long time, but only in recent years has the farmed variety given it a more regular spot at the table. Its fat content and structure hold up particularly well on the barbecue, and its sustainability credentials are championed by its new farmers. I’ve paired it here with an olive and walnut sauce, which has its origins in the mountainous region of northern Iran on the southern coast of the Caspian Sea."
Matt Preston's chicken wings with homemade chicken salt, corn and pickled celery
Matt shares a healthier homemade take on fried chicken wings.
Pork mince salad (larb) in roti
“Talk about a party in your mouth! Larb has always been a fave for me, but partnered with my favourite flat bread, fresh herbs, a good schmear of hoisin and some pork crackle to finish things off… well, I could call this one of my favourite bites of food. Feel free to sub in crumbled tofu, chicken, turkey or beef mince or even some firm white fish. It’s an everything sort of recipe; all proteins allowed.” – Sam Parish
Speedy Singapore noodles
Warren Mendes makes a fast and fresh version of the popular noodle dish.
Creamy greens pasta with lemon and cavolo nero pangrattato (breadcrumbs)
This herby green pasta combines creamy sauce and a delectable crunchy crumb for a delightful textural take on classic Italian food.
Korean mushroom japchae (noodles)
Lucy Nunes shares her take on the classic Korean dish.
Sesame-crusted tuna with green tea noodle salad
Level up your tuna lunch with this fancy Asian-inspired salad.
Speck caesar salad
Forget bacon. This speck caesar salad reigns supreme. Chef Sebastien Lutaud puts a fresh spin on a classic favourite.
Grilled haloumi and tomato bruschetta with za'atar caper salsa
Warren Mendes gives new meaning to grilled cheese with this open haloumi bruschetta.
Sesame beef with gochujang udon noodles
Move over, 2-minute noodles. This beef and udon dish will make your evening.
Turmeric and coconut fish curry
Whiting is a delicate fish that requires minimal cooking. It's the perfect match for the gently spiced flavours of this easy weeknight dish. If you love the flavours of Indian and Sri Lankan cuisines, this family-friendly curry recipe will become a firm dinner favourite.
Quick and easy chicken cacciatore
Traditional one-pot chicken cacciatore is a favourite Italian recipe that's makes a quick, flavoursome dinner and is best served with pasta. Hearty enough for the hungriest of families, it's easy and quick to make and the perfect winter warmer.
Pappardelle al sugo tonnato (tuna sauce pasta)
“This fresh egg pasta is made like a traditional carbonara, rich, creamy and very luxe but with a unique twist of tonnato sauce and finished with chives.” – Danny Corbett
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