Fattoush with Toasted Pitta and Sumac
◷ 31 mineasy
A bright, herb-filled bread salad with crisp vegetables, lemon–sumac dressing and golden toasted pitta. Add the cooled bread just before serving so it keeps some crunch.
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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
◷ 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
◷ 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
◷ 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
◷ 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.
Chicken quesadillas with fresh tomato salsa
◷ 34 mineasy
Crisp, pan-toasted flour tortillas filled with juicy shredded chicken and melted Monterey Jack, served with fresh tomato, lime and coriander salsa. Ready in about 35 minutes using ready-cooked chicken and a pan large enough for two quesadillas per batch.
Lemony courgette pasta with ricotta and basil
◷ 31 mineasy
Linguine with tender courgettes, a loosely coating ricotta sauce, fresh lemon and basil. Starchy pasta water brings the sauce together; adding the ricotta off the heat keeps it creamy.
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
◷ 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
◷ 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
◷ 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.