Weeknight Dinners
Comforting, flavour-forward recipes for busy evenings.

Coconut Lemongrass 'Marry Me' Chicken
Creamy, fragrant and deeply comforting, with lemongrass, coconut milk and lime brightening every spoonful.
2 to 3 | 15 mins | 20 mins

Buttery Pumpkin Miso Pasta
Silky, savoury and so cosy. Roasted pumpkin, garlic and miso turn into a glossy sauce that feels rich without being heavy.
2 to 3 | 15 mins | 40 mins

Waterless Chicken Soup
Clean, concentrated and incredibly soothing. The vegetables quietly do the work here, releasing their moisture to create a naturally sweet broth.
2 to 3 | 15 mins | 45 mins

Spicy Miso Soup Dumplings
Salty, savoury and heartwarming, with the sort of creamy chilli-spiked broth that makes a quick supper feel properly cosy.
2 | 5 mins | 10 mins

One Pot Curry Gyoza Dumplings
A fast, cosy one-pot bowl with frozen gyoza in a creamy curry-coconut broth with vegetables and lime.
2 | 10 mins | 10 mins

Mushroom Udon Carbonara with Crispy Bacon
A no-cream carbonara style bowl with chewy udon, mushrooms and crispy bacon. Rich, savoury and very easy to love.
3 | 10 mins | 20 mins

Dumpling Lasagna
Juicy, gingery and wildly comforting. Think dumplings, but layered like lasagna for a clever shortcut dinner.
2 to 3 | 15 mins | 20 mins

Umami Tinned Sardine Pasta
A fast pantry pasta that tastes brighter and cleverer than the effort suggests. Salty sardines, lemon, capers and herbs do the heavy lifting.
4 | 10 mins | 15 mins

Quick Miso Beans
A cosy, hearty bowl packed with umami and plant-forward goodness. Equally good with crusty sourdough, rice or a spoon and a blanket.
2 to 3 | 10 mins | 15 mins

Kimchi Toastie
A punchy little lunch or snack with crunch, tang and just enough comfort to make it feel properly satisfying.
1 | 10 mins | 10 to 15 mins

15-Min Lazy Laksa Prawn Rice Vermicelli
Spicy, creamy and properly fragrant, this is a fast weeknight laksa with prawns, rice noodles and a broth that still tastes deeply comforting.
2 | 10 mins | 15 mins

Lemon Garlicky High Protein Sardines
Bright, punchy and deeply savoury. A very fast rice bowl built from tinned sardines, lemon, garlic and herbs for low-effort weekday dinners.
2 | 10 mins | 10 mins

Miso Butter Chicken
A hearty weeknight dinner with rich umami flavour and vibrant vegetables.
Substack recipe

Dumpling Broth Rice Bowl
A cosy, brothy one-bowl meal that is perfect for easy weeknight comfort.
Substack recipe

One Pot Mac and Cheese
Creamy, simple and fuss-free for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Substack recipe