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This is a simple and tasty pasta recipe - perfect for students. Add more or less chilli to taste.

Penne with spicy tomato and mozzarella sauce

olive oil

onion, finely chopped

garlic cloves, finely chopped

red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped

tin chopped tomatoes

splash red wine vinegar

tomato purée

Tabasco sauce,

tsp sugar

basil leaves, torn

ball fresh buffalo mozzarella, crumbled

Parmesan,

salt and black pepper

These tender, juicy lamb cutlets basted in a garlic, rosemary butter are absolutely to die for. They are amazing on their own, but even better served with fries.

Pepper and rosemary butter lamb cutlets

tbs extra virgin olive oil

French-trimmed lamb cutlets

unsalted butter

garlic cloves, crushed

tsp peppercorns (we used pink), crushed

rosemary sprigs, 1 finely chopped

tsp red wine vinegar

Store-bought fries, to serve

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Pure soul food, this warming, easy chicken soup makes the most of leftover roast chicken. It's a simple soup recipe, so really relies on the quality of the stock

Each serving provides 288kcal, 28g protein, 11.5g carbohydrate (of which	7g sugars), 14g fat (of which 6.5g saturates), 3.4g fibre and 0.7g salt.

Chicken soup

butter

onions, sliced

celery,

carrots, finely diced

flour

1.2 litres/2 pints chicken stock

450 grams/1lb cooked chicken,

parsley

Looking for interesting, healthy ways to increase your vegie intake? Do it Asian-style with this bright and spicy meal.

Five-spice vegetable stir-fry

cornflour

soy sauce

Chinese rice wine (shaohsing) or dry sherry

caster sugar

five-spice powder

vegetable oil

red capsicums, thinly sliced

yellow capsicum, thinly sliced

trimmed,

fresh shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced

(275 grams) white medium grain rice, steamed, to serve

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A simple salmon pasta that’s ready in under 15 minutes. This recipe makes two generous servings or three lighter meals. It’s also very easy to double up.

Based on two servings, each serving provides 869 kcal, 37g protein, 58g carbohydrates (of which 5g sugars), 52g fat (of which 21g saturates), 7g fibre and 1.2g salt.


Salmon and broccoli pasta 

150 grams/5½oz dried pasta, any kind

150 grams/5½oz broccoli,

spring onions,

salmon

dried chilli flakes (optional)

100 milliliters/3½fl oz double cream

This fresh-tasting vegetable pasta is ready in about 15 minutes and is perfect for a quick healthy lunch or dinner.

Each serving provides 440 kcal, 14g protein, 58g carbohydrate (of which 11g sugars), 14g fat (of which 2g saturates), 13g fibre and 0.6g salt.

Quick vegetable pasta 

150 grams/5 ounces whole wheat pasta,

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

yellow pepper, deseeded and

courgette,

cherry tomatoes

spring onions, trimmed and sliced

¼ tsp dried chilli flakes

½ small lemon, finely grated zest and juice

spinach leaves (around 75 grams/2½oz)

sea salt and black pepper

grated Parmesan (or alternative vegetarian hard cheese), to serve (optional)

Okonomiyaki are traditional Japanese fritter-like pancakes that are great for using up a head of white cabbage. Serve with okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayonnaise or your favourite hot sauce.

Each serving provides 360 kcal, 17.5g protein, 35g carbohydrates (of which 17.5g sugars), 15.5g fat (of which 3.5g saturates), 5.5g fibre and 2.5g salt.


Easy okonomiyaki

tomato ketchup

Worcestershire sauce

tsp runny honey

tsp dark soy sauce

eggs

tbsp plain flour

sea salt

½ tsp dark soy sauce

½ tsp toasted sesame oil

spring onions, thinly sliced

275 grams/9¾oz white cabbage, shredded

sunflower oil

Turn a leftover cooked chicken into this fast and fabulous Asian-style salad.

Quick chicken noodle salad

dried egg noodles

shredded cooked chicken, cooled

spring onions, shredded

cucumber,

carrot,

mint and coriander leaves

kaffir lime leaves (see note), finely shredded

lime

each brown sugar, fish sauce and soy sauce

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Get the taste of Greece at home in under 10 minutes with this chicken souvlaki recipe served with classic tzatziki.

Chicken souvlaki with tzatziki

red onion,

tsp caster sugar

tbs apple cider vinegar

(280 grams) thick Greek-style yoghurt

garlic cloves, 1 grated, 2 crushed

Lebanese cucumber, grated, squeezed to remove excess liquid

barbecue chicken, meat and skin shredded

tsp dried chilli flakes

oregano,

pita breads, warmed

truss tomatoes, sliced

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Harissa gives a spicy punch to this cool tomato soup.

Chilled tomato and harissa soup

1kg vine-ripened tomatoes, peeled, seeds removed

garlic

(about 5 slices) white bread, crusts removed

harissa paste*

tomato paste

extra virgin olive oil

sherry vinegar

Natural yoghurt, paprika and coriander leaves, to serve

Pick up some salmon or trout and whip up dinner in a flash with this fast Asian fish recipe.

Fast Asian fish

x salmon trout fillets

(80 milliliters) light soy sauce

2cm piece ginger, very finely shredded

(80 milliliters) sweet chilli sauce

white long grain rice, to serve

spring onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal

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Serve these bright tomato bruschetta as an easy starter for two.

Grilled ricotta bruschetta with sweet and sour tomatoes

rye sourdough

(240 grams) ricotta

oregano

thyme

olive oil, plus extra to drizzle

mixed cherry tomatoes, quartered

garlic clove, crushed

apple cider vinegar

basil leaves, shredded

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Paella in less than ten minutes? This speedy recipe - with fish and chorizo - is perfect for busy weeknights.

Instant paella

fish

chorizo, halved lengthways, thinly sliced

red capsicum, thinly sliced

anchovy fillets, chopped

(160 grams) fresh podded peas, peas

(300 grams) instant couscous

flat-leaf parsley and lemon wedges,

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This maple-glazed salmon with pomegranate salsa is the perfect midweek meal. The salmon is coated in a sticky spiced glaze and the pomegranate salsa adds a punchy tang and sweetness to the dish.

Maple-glazed salmon with pomegranate salsa

skinless salmon fillet, pin-boned

maple syrup

11/2 tsp ras el hanout (Moroccan spice mix)

jalapeno,

red onion, finely chopped

Lebanese cucumber, finely chopped

coriander, leaves picked

pomegranate

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Learn how to cook Moreton Bay bugs with herb and garlic loaded butter thanks to this easy recipe from Matt Moran that's perfect for barbecue season.

Moreton Bay bug recipe: Matt Moran's top cooking tips

green Moreton Bay

Lemon

tbs finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves

thyme leaves

tbs finely chopped oregano leaves

This stovetop pizza is a weeknight genius. Flavoursome, family-friendly and ready in ten minutes - that's a whole lot faster than home delivery!

Pan-cooked pizza

(130 grams) tomato and basil pasta sauce

mozzarella, thinly sliced

salted capers, rinsed, drained

basil pesto

prosciutto, torn

Basil leaves, to serve

Poached chicken with baby vegetables

1L (4 cups) chicken stock

bay leaf

(about 150 grams each) skinless chicken breasts

baby carrots,

pencil leeks*,

baby peas

Here is a fresh idea for beef mince - try Valli Little's fast and fabulous Asian char siu beef with broccolini.

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