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Nasi goreng with a fried egg plated and ready to serve
Rice dishes

Nasi goreng with a fried egg

◷ 30 mineasy

Chilled rice is fried with shallots, garlic, chilli, shrimp paste and kecap manis until savoury and lightly caramelised, then topped with a crisp-edged fried egg and served with cucumber.

Teriyaki salmon with a glossy soy–mirin glaze plated and ready to serve
Fish & seafood

Teriyaki salmon with a glossy soy–mirin glaze

◷ 24 mineasy

Pan-seared salmon finished in a thin, glossy Japanese soy, mirin and sake glaze. Gentle simmering keeps the fish moist, while a separate final reduction prevents overcooking.

Greek salad with feta and oregano plated and ready to serve
Salads

Greek salad with feta and oregano

◷ 15 mineasy

Chunky ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, green pepper and Kalamata olives, gently dressed with olive oil and red wine vinegar and topped with a thick slab of oregano-sprinkled feta.

Smoky butter beans with chorizo and spinach plated and ready to serve
Comfort food

Smoky butter beans with chorizo and spinach

◷ 30 mineasy

Render cured Spanish chorizo, then simmer butter beans in its paprika-rich oil for a glossy, lightly thickened sauce. Tender spinach and a splash of sherry vinegar balance the creamy beans and smoky, savoury chorizo.

Miso-glazed salmon with sesame greens plated and ready to serve
Fish & seafood

Miso-glazed salmon with sesame greens

◷ 30 mineasy

Moist, gently flaking salmon with a thin, glossy miso glaze, served with tender sesame spinach. Adding the glaze towards the end of roasting gives light caramelisation without scorching the miso.

Tamagoyaki in a Round Pan plated and ready to serve
Breakfast

Tamagoyaki in a Round Pan

◷ 23 minmedium

A gently sweet-savoury Japanese rolled omelette with tender, fully cooked folds. Four thin layers are cooked and rolled in a regular nonstick frying pan, then cut into thick slices.

Fork-Mashed Guacamole plated and ready to serve
Sides

Fork-Mashed Guacamole

◷ 10 mineasy

Ripe avocado, lime, white onion, jalapeño and fresh coriander make a creamy, chunky Mexican guacamole. Mash by hand to keep small avocado pieces and adjust the chilli to taste.

Spaghetti carbonara plated and ready to serve
Pasta

Spaghetti carbonara

◷ 30 minmedium

Make spaghetti carbonara in about 30 minutes with crisp-edged guanciale, eggs, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. Toss the hot spaghetti with the egg-and-cheese mixture off the heat, adding a little starchy pasta water for a glossy sauce without cream.

Egg fried rice plated and ready to serve
Rice dishes

Egg fried rice

◷ 15 mineasy

Stir-fry cooked, chilled rice with eggs, spring onions, a little soy sauce and neutral oil for separate grains and tender pieces of egg. A wok or large frying pan works well. Ready in about 15 minutes when the rice is already cooked and chilled.

Peruvian Tallarín Saltado with Steamed Vegetables plated and ready to serve
Stir-Fry

Peruvian Tallarín Saltado with Steamed Vegetables

◷ 30 minmedium

A vibrant Peruvian stir-fry featuring tender strips of beef sautéed with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, served alongside a medley of steamed seasonal vegetables. This dish celebrates traditional flavors through a quick stir-frying technique complemented by gentle steaming to preserve the freshness and nutrients of the produce.

Jamaican Pepperpot Stir-Fry with Callaloo and Pork plated and ready to serve
Skillet Supper

Jamaican Pepperpot Stir-Fry with Callaloo and Pork

◷ 30 minmedium

A vibrant stir-fried Jamaican pepperpot featuring tender pork pieces and seasonal callaloo greens, seasoned with traditional Caribbean spices for a hearty weeknight skillet supper. This dish highlights indigenous flavors through a familiar cooking technique, perfect for a quick and wholesome meal.

Ethiopian-Inspired Stir-Fried Chicken with Seasonal Vegetables plated and ready to serve
Stir-Fry

Ethiopian-Inspired Stir-Fried Chicken with Seasonal Vegetables

◷ 30 mineasy

A vibrant and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken pieces quickly cooked with a medley of fresh, seasonal vegetables, inspired by traditional Ethiopian spices and flavors. This recipe offers a quick weeknight meal that showcases the rich spice heritage of Ethiopian cuisine while embracing the convenience of stir-frying.

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