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Chook gets a second look in rice paper wrappers for the prefect leftovers to lunch box meal.

Kecap manis chicken wraps

Lilydale Free Range Whole Chicken

(80 milliliters) kecap manis

rice paper wrappers

carrot, shredded

(80 grams) shredded purple cabbage

coriander leaves

Lebanese cucumber, sliced

snow pea sprouts

Sweet chilli sauce

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A pasta dish that easily becomes a kid-friendly slice.

Carbonara slice

dried spaghetti

tbs extra virgin olive oil

streaky smoked bacon, chopped

garlic, crushed

eggs

(80 grams) grated parmesan, plus extra to serve

parsley,

zucchini,

(120 grams) ricotta

cherry tomatoes

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The classic combination of cauliflower and cheese gets a bit of a gourmet upgrade.

Creamy cauliflower and blue cheese pappardelle

tbs olive oil, plus extra to drizzle

red onion,

garlic cloves, crushed

(60 grams) chopped hazelnuts

dried pappardelle pasta

thickened cream

gorgonzola dolce, crumbled

Finely grated zest of ½ a lemon

baby rocket

black pepper,

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Asian eggs

(300 grams) long-grain rice

(75 grams) unsalted peanuts

milliliters sunflower or peanut oil

coriander

Bean sprouts, chopped birdseye chilli & lime wedges to serve

tsp chilli flakes

tbs each chilli oil, olive oil, soy sauce

garlic clove, crushed

tsp grated ginger

tsp fish sauce

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Just when you thought parmigiana couldn't get any better, we turn it into a tasty pasta bake with spicy chorizo.

Chorizo parmigiana pasta bake

(80 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil

eggplants, 1 thinly sliced lengthways, 2 chopped

chorizo,

onion, chopped

(95 grams) tomato paste

cherry tomatoes, halved

jar tomato passata

large rigatoni or other short pasta

(60 grams) grated parmesan

mozzarella, grated

balls buffalo mozzarella, torn

Red vein sorrel leaves (or rocket) to serve

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“A great way to use up surplus tomatoes,” says chef and recipe author Paul West. Celebrate the end of the working week with this tasty pasta bake.

Paul West's easy pork meatball and rigatoni pasta bake

rigatoni pasta

pork sausages

garlic cloves, chopped

thyme, leaves picked

tsp fennel seeds,

tomato paste

truss tomatoes, chopped

buffalo mozzarella (or mozzarella)

(40 grams) grated parmesan

Micro basil or basil leaves

Ready in a matter of minutes, this comforting pasta dish is perfect for those time-poor midweek meals.

Linguine with Sicilian pesto

blanched almonds

roma tomatoes

garlic

linguine

A perfect ‘schnitty’ is the best dinner. Panko crumbs guarantee a crisp crust but you can use rough sourdough crumbs, says Matt Moran.

This is an edited extract from Matt Moran’s Australian Food: Coast + Country, Murdoch Books, $45, out October 25.

Matt Moran's chicken schnitzel with parmesan crust

chicken breast

plain flour

paprika

eggs, lightly beaten

panko breadcrumbs

finely grated parmesan

olive oil

butter

tbs sage leaves

garlic clove, thinly sliced

Finely grated zest of ½ lemon

of 1 lemon,

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The combination of smoky, barbecued quail and a fresh cucumber and fennel salad makes for a midweek meal that's hard to beat.

Barbecue quail with green chilli, lemon and fennel

quails

tsp each cumin, coriander and fennel seeds, toasted

½ long green chilli, chopped

tsp ginger

Lebanese cucumbers, thinly sliced

baby fennel, thinly sliced

¼ cup each mint and coriander leaves

(140 grams) thick Greek-style yoghurt

½ long green chilli, thinly sliced, to serve

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Nothing says 'wow-factor' quite like this roast rib of beef for dinner.

Beef rib with grilled lettuce and citrus butter

3kg rib-eye roast (or other beef roast)

tbs olive oil,

garlic cloves, halved

unsalted butter, chopped

thyme

of ½ a lemon

baby gem lettuce, halved lengthways

¼ cup each flat-leaf parsley leaves and chives, chopped

cornichons, thinly sliced

mustard,

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A lovely combination of fresh and filling, this warm rice salad will quickly become a go-to recipe in your household.

Eggplant kasundi warm rice salad

tsp each cumin seeds, caraway seeds, fennel seeds & nigella seeds

tbs brown mustard seeds

curry leaves

onion, finely chopped

tbs ginger

eggplant,

tbs each curry powder, brown sugar & white vinegar

can chickpeas, rinsed, drained

Lebanese cucumber,

Mint leaves, to serve

basmati rice

cardamom pods

star anise

This may not be the quickest recipe out there, but we can guarantee it is definitely worth the wait.

Welcome the weekend with Darren Robertson’s orange-glazed lamb

tbs cumin seeds

coriander seeds

fennel seeds

x 1kg lamb ribs (or pork ribs)

tbs honey

cinnamon

radicchio (or gem lettuce)

parsley leaves

orange,

oranges

(115 grams) honey

These Indian-style koftas are not only tasty but also packed full of nutritious goodness. A perfect weeknight meal.

Indian-style koftas

lamb mince

(70 grams) gluten-free breadcrumbs

tsp garam masala,

tsp turmeric

cauliflower head,

okra, tops trimmed

spring onions, sliced

green chillies, finely chopped

(45 grams) desiccated coconut

coriander, leaves

lime

(280 grams) thick Greek-style yoghurt

coriander (optional)

We call this ‘Garage Chicken’ as it is based on Tetsuya Wakuda’s karaage chicken, says Matt Preston.

This recipe is an edited extract from Yummy Easy Quick by Matt Preston, $39.99, Pan Macmillan, out 31 October.

Japanese garage chicken

soy sauce,

tbs cooking sake

(20 grams) ginger, finely grated

tsp caster sugar

chicken thigh fillets,

potato flour

lemon

vegetable oil

baby bok choy, halved lengthways, rinsed

soy sauce

This vegetarian moussaka is so tasty and comforting that even the most devoted of meat-eaters will love it.

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Creamy cauliflower and blue cheese ...

Asian eggs

Chorizo parmigiana pasta bake

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Linguine with Sicilian pesto

Matt Moran's chicken schnitzel with...

Barbecue quail with green chilli, l...

Beef rib with grilled lettuce and c...

Eggplant kasundi warm rice salad

Welcome the weekend with Darren Rob...

Indian-style koftas

Japanese garage chicken

Lentil moussaka bake

Pork belly with apples and pears

Pot-roasted chicken with strawberri...

Pumpkin, chickpea and tomato curry

Leek and smoked trout tagliatelle w...

Matt Moran's Indian fish, cauliflow...

Green Thai fish curry

Ricotta and spinach cannelloni reci...

Beetroot rissoles

Paul West's eggplant and soba noodl...

Tuscan beans with sausage and marjo...

Tomato soup with herbed cream chees...

Hanoi-style eggs

Stuffed portobello mushrooms with t...

Colin Fassnidge's skirt steak with ...

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