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Main course

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
This lemony, garlicky calamari spaghetti is perfect for a quick and easy summer dinner.
EASY

Grilled calamari pasta with zucchini and green chilli butter

Grilled calamari, lemony garlic butter and zucchini noodles come together in this bright and easy pasta dish, which can be on the table in 30 minutes.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Ginger braised pork.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s ginger braised pork

The simmering liquid for this pork dish can be frozen and reheated multiple times, making it a perfect go-to dish for home cooking.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Adam Liaw
EASY

Torn fig and mozzarella salad with almonds and balsamic dressing

A seasonal autumn salad that celebrates figs, and can be given more “main-course energy” with the addition of sliced prosciutto.

  • < 30 mins
  • Danielle Alvarez
The classic schnitzel gets a Japanese twist with this sushi vinegar powder and panko crumb, plus wasabi mash.
EASY

Surprising ingredient adds crunch and zing to this midweek chicken schnitz

Looking for a feel-good recipe with an adventurous twist? Click this way.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Jessica Brook
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Super-green pasta rotolo.
EASY

Fancy enough for a dinner party, easy enough for weeknights

Store-bought lasagne sheets are the secret shortcut behind this vegetarian pasta bake. Just add a salad.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Jessica Brook
Spice up taco Tuesdays with fried squid and a quick and easy jalapeno slaw.
EASY

Taco Tuesday just got interesting again with this simple crispy squid twist

Lift your taco game with this filling combo of crispy fried squid, quick jalapeno pickle slaw and sour cream.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Tom yum fried rice.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s tom yum fried rice is a real Friday night banger

This dish captures the flavours of the classic Thai soup, but as a crowd-pleasing main course.

  • < 30 mins
  • Adam Liaw
Romesco pasta with ricotta.
EASY

Romesco pasta with ricotta

This big-flavoured sauce comes together in minutes, bringing a burst of sunshine to a simple pasta dish.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Salmon and lettuce miang.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s salmon and lettuce miang

This platter of flavourful ingredients in lettuce is a great way to graze. Thai miang is usually wrapped in betel leaves but these can be hard to find, so I’ve used cos.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw

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