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Danielle Alvarez's beef short rib ragu with pappardelle.
EASY

Danielle Alvarez’s beef and tomato ragu with pappardelle is pure autumn comfort

An ultra-comforting dish to keep on standby for when you just need a hug in a bowl.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Danielle Alvarez
Chicken provencal.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s chicken provencal

The olive oil-rich food of Provence is often reminiscent of Spanish or Italian flavours. This crowd-pleasing one-pan chicken couldn’t be simpler.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Adam Liaw
Get hands-on with this Mexican spice-roasted pumpkin with warm feta pico de gallo.
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Mexican spice-roasted pumpkin with warm feta pico de gallo

Elevate your next meat-free night with this smoky, chipotle-spiced pumpkin. The golden wedges and salty baked feta salsa make for a festive, share-style spread.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Adam Liaw’s spanakopita.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s golden rules for making a showstopping (and sog-free) spanakopita

A soggy base and bland filling are the enemies of this classic Greek pie. Adam Liaw shares his foolproof techniques to beating both for a flaky, crisp result.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Adam Liaw
Creamy salmon linguine.
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Adam Liaw’s creamy salmon linguine

This pasta dish can be made even simpler by using tinned salmon.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw
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Hoisin and lemongrass kinda crispy pork noodles.
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Hoisin and lemongrass kind-of-crispy pork noodles

Maximum flavour meets minimum effort in these hoisin and lemongrass noodles. Top with crispy sausage, fresh herbs and peanuts for a fast, texture-packed dinner.

  • < 30 mins
  • Katrina Meynink
Old Bay noodles.
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Old Bay noodles

Old Bay and smoked garlic provide a gourmet shortcut in this flavour-packed dish. It’s a one-two punch of savoury oomph for a truly addictive noodle bowl.

  • < 30 mins
  • Katrina Meynink
Easy peasy sesame noodles.
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Easy-peasy sesame noodles

Lunch, snack or dinner, these sesame noodles taste like pure effort. For more heft, add boiled edamame, shredded chicken or pan-fried tofu cubes.

  • < 30 mins
  • Katrina Meynink
Garam masala chicken drumsticks.
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Creamy garam masala chicken drumsticks

Patience is key to perfectly crisp skin in this creamy garam masala chicken dish. Use the best spices you can find for a one-pan wonder that truly rewards.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Katrina Meynink
Serve these slurpy chickpeas with hunks of bread.
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Braised chickpeas with chorizo and greens

This effortless, heart-warming dish packs a punch with smoky chorizo and tender chickpeas. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

  • < 30 mins
  • Katrina Meynink