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Weeknight Dinners

Comforting, flavour-forward recipes for busy evenings.

Coconut Lemongrass 'Marry Me' Chicken

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 with Purple Sweet Potato, Leeks + Kimchi

Miso Butter Chicken

A hearty weeknight dinner with rich umami flavour and vibrant vegetables.

Substack recipe

Dumpling Broth Rice Bowl

Dumpling Broth Rice Bowl

A cosy, brothy one-bowl meal that is perfect for easy weeknight comfort.

Substack recipe

One Pot Mac and Cheese

One Pot Mac and Cheese

Creamy, simple and fuss-free for a quick and satisfying dinner.

Substack recipe