Vegetarian

Feel free to add some sliced prosciutto as your protein. — EASY

Substantial salads

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

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Oven-free dinner

Chickpea and canned tuna ‘chaat’ is a flavour explosion – no cooking required

Crunchy and fluffy textures meet chutneys, cooling yoghurt and aromatic spices in this oven-free dinner.

< 30 mins
Rosheen Kaul

Comfort food

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

Quick & easy

Japanese miso-glazed eggplant rice bowl

Nnasu dengaku makes for a quick and comforting vegetarian dinner.

30 mins - 1 hr
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

Canned foods may lack the appeal of fresh vegetables, but they have the advantage of a long shelf life and convenience.

Diet

What’s for dinner? The debate over fresh, frozen or canned veg

In a cost-of-living crisis, buying fresh vegetables can feel like a luxury. Can you get all the nutrients you need eating frozen or canned? Here’s what we found.

March 27, 2025
Cindy Yin

Recipe collection
Seasonal produce

Five things to do with romesco, the Spanish flavour bomb (and how to make the sauce at home)

Traditionally served with fish and grilled meats, this brilliant capsicum sauce enlivens everything it touches. Make extra sauce so you can freeze some for later.