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Katrina Meynink

Katrina Meynink

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Katrina Meynink is a cookbook author and Good Food recipe columnist.Connect via Twitter.

Creamy marry me chickpeas has the big flavours of the original, minus the meat.

Say ‘I do’ to marry me chickpeas (plus two other meat-free meals)

Grab a can and a pan. Dinner will be ready in less than 30 minutes.

  • Katrina Meynink
The “fast and loose” mince base stars in these four beef bowls.

Turn one mighty batch of beef mince into four midweek dinners (including that TikTok bowl)

Cook a big pot of mince then choose your own adventure with these four healthy and economical beef bowls.

  • Katrina Meynink
Pork burgers with red curry and coriander mayo.

‘A love letter to your future self’: Make-ahead meals you’ll be excited to eat

When life is busy, prepping ahead creates order out of chaos. These four dishes combine flavour, diversity and convenience in one neat package.

  • Katrina Meynink
Serve the slow-roasted lamb shoulder with an almond and pomegranate crust.

Overnight spiced lamb shoulder with an almond pomegranate crust

This make-ahead slow-cooked roast is crowned with a crust of buttery almonds, herbs and pomegranate arils.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Katrina Meynink
With its filling of kataifi pastry and pistachios, the Dubai chocolate bar became a worldwide hit.
EASY

Dubai chocolate bar with Turkish delight Easter eggs

Turkish delight Easter eggs add a touch of gooey magic to this version of the TikTok-famous Dubai chocolate bar.

  • < 30 mins
  • Katrina Meynink
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NYC-style Easter egg-loaded cookies.
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NYC-style Easter egg-loaded cookies

Grab a bite of the Big Apple with these fudgy New York City-style cookies, laden with molten chocolate.

  • < 30 mins
  • Katrina Meynink
Filled with kataifi pastry and pistachios, the Dubai chocolate bar has became a worldwide hit.

Heard about the Dubai chocolate bar? Here’s how to make it at home

Make the internet-busting Dubai chocolate bar and NYC-style loaded cookies better by adding in leftover Easter eggs.

  • Katrina Meynink
Tip: tear the burrata straight onto the platter.
EASY

Burrata with cucumber and cumin herb oil

This side dish achieves the winning formula of plenty of oomph for little effort.

  • < 30 mins
  • Katrina Meynink
Cold green bean salad.
EASY

Green bean salad with toasted almonds and spiced preserved lemon dressing

This make-ahead cold bean salad with a zingy dressing is simple, but special enough for big occasions.

  • < 30 mins
  • Katrina Meynink
Sumac and charred lemon chicken thighs with tzatziki.

One magic marinade for chicken thighs, plus multiple great meals to make from them

Pan-roast a big batch of thighs, then serve it all week in different dishes (including the ultimate crisp-skinned chicken). Your future self will thank you.

  • Katrina Meynink

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