More than 100 easy dinner recipes for busy weeknights

Crisp and creamy, katsu is always a crowd-pleaser and comes together in 35 minutes.

Inspired by Australiana, green and gold combine in this fresh and easy midweek fish dish that’s ready in half an hour.

Prep for 15 minutes and then let the oven do the heavy lifting.

Pasta from the pantry. A quick sauce. This two-step puttanesca is a no-brainer for a midweek meal.

This is the Italian version of marry-me chicken that comes together in one pan for minimal washing and effort.

When it comes to these filled quadrilaterals, it pays to think outside the square: we use wonton wrappers for ease.

Bittersweet radicchio and porcini bring depth to this easy weeknight mushroom risotto.

A balanced meal packed with flavour, ready in 35 minutes.

Sweet and savoury with a splash of spice, this Korean cauliflower curry makes for an easy addition to the weeknight meal rotation.

A fish dish where the prep involves placing everything in one pan and letting the oven do the work.

A non-intimidating staple tomato pasta dish in Mediterranean households — and soon yours, too.

Fire up the barbecue and get sizzling with these punchy pork skewers.

This hot-smoked ocean trout recipe makes for a delicious and fresh weeknight dinner.

Steamed eggplant gives this dish the perfect hit of umami. Ready in 30 minutes.

Ready in under half an hour, this convenient and substantial frittata is for lazy just-came-home-from-work dinners.

This perfectly balanced linguine is enhanced by zesty lemon and a kick of spice.

A final stir-through of mascarpone takes this breezy one-pot midweek dish to another level.

The proper way to make this easy Italian classic.

A twist on Hainanese chicken and rice, this version is easy to prepare.

A quick and easy lamb meatballs recipe primed for weeknight dinners. Ready in 40 minutes.

A quick, satisfying meal that punches above its weight in the flavour game.

We all know someone who thinks salads are boring. Consider them converted with this simple flavour-packed number.

Our Greek-style lamb cutlets, finished with traditional feta skordalia and crushed olives, is ideal for weeknight cooking. Opa!

A comforting eggplant recipe that epitomises the big-flavoured goodness of Greek home cooking.

Garlic and saffron are the spice stars in this simple three-step seafood dish.

A comforting pan-fried barramundi recipe with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon makes for one quick and easy dinner.

This dinner-ready recipe for green peppercorn chicken proves that a roast can be perfect for midweek meals.

Fresh, fast and flavourful: this is the easy way to make prawns a midweek meal.

A scotch fillet steak recipe for dinner — with a golden, cheesy twist.

A fuss-free snapper recipe ideal for family dinners.

An impressive pasta dish that’s perfect for any day of the week.

A flavour-packed noodle dish that requires very little time and effort.

A fast, everyday salad recipe that doesn’t skimp on flavour.

This quick and easy dinner-worthy salad comes together in minutes.

Lamb doesn’t have to be a long drawn out cook. These roasted lamb racks are ready for the plate within 30 minutes, salad and all.

A comfort bowl that’s ready in a matter of minutes.

Marinate your steaks in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce for a delicate flavour and a tender flank. Ready in 35 minutes.

Quick grilled lamb chops with a side of vibrant zucchini is just the way to welcome in a lazy weeknight.

Crisp, panko-crumbed eggplants are perfectly paired with a Japanese yasai itame.

An easy, everyday Japanese-inspired soba noodle recipe that requires little time and effort.

A fast vegetarian udon noodle recipe that takes little time to make but is big on flavour.

Quick, easy and healthy. This is a chicken dish you’ll want to commit to memory.

A quick and easy steak recipe that goes beyond a charred barbecued rump.

This spiced fish recipe makes for a simple yet flavoursome dinner idea.

An everyday lamb recipe that requires little effort.

Pre-made puff pastry makes this tasty tart a weeknight winner.

A speedy steak snack that’ll transport you to a Spanish wine bar at first bite.

A quick and easy chicken dinner recipe that goes beyond a simple roast chook.

Made with a flavoursome vegetable stock and adorned with crunchy croutons and shreds of fennel, this torn pasta soup recipe makes for a quick and easy dinner.

A quick, easy and aromatic chickpea dish to have on rotation.

A Mediterranean meal that’s big on flavour and a cinch to make.

A speedy lamb dish that doesn’t skimp on flavour.

These zingy fritters make for a quick and vegetable-packed midweek meal.

Add some cooked crab or lobster meat to this weeknight favourite and transform it into a luxe dinner party entertainer.

A winning midweek meal to have on rotation.

This fragrant salad works beautifully with lamb but the fresh mint, basil and coriander will go just as well with beef, chicken or duck.

This twist on the Hawaiian bowl combines cured kingfish with the crunch of fresh salad and pickled veg, plus rice for sustenance.

Make it a meal: for a more substantial dish, stir-fry prawns in sesame oil and garlic and toss through the noodles.

A summery prawn pasta that’s a no-fuss midweek meal? Yes please.

A quick and easy dinner idea for when you can’t be bothered to cook.

Easy, quick, and vegetarian — this is the ultimate weeknight meal.

Poke bowls have had their moment. Here’s a vibrant seasonal salad that transcends trends.

A cacio e pepe sauce makes everything better.

This spanakopita is made in one pan, making it a perfect weeknight meal.

A breakfast-for-dinner winner.

Quick, easy, and chef approved, this pan-roasted snapper with tarragon gribiche is sure to become a new weeknight favourite.

The trick with this simple dish is to sauté the broccoli rabe enough so that it’s wilted and tender, without becoming soft.

With short, flaky pastry and a soft, savoury filling, you shouldn’t forget the versatile quiche for your next lazy weeknight meal.

There’s something so satisfying about cooking with clams.

Fragrant and filling, this low fuss meal is perfect for a midweek dinner.

Quick, easy, warming, and hearty, this recipe for grilled rump steak with Massaman curry is the perfect way to add intrigue to your regular Wednesday steak and chips.

Swordfish is one of the meatiest fish, and these steaks with a light honey dressing will show you why.

Need Indonesian-style fried rice in a flash? You need this super-fast recipe for nasi goreng.

This wonton soup is an express version of the recipe that cuts time, not flavour.

The lemon and asparagus prevent this dish from feeling too rich and heavy, and if you don’t have veal, chicken breast will work just as well.

Flavour and freshness with every bite.

How to improve on fresh prawns with avocado? Adding a smoky, spicy tomato dressing to the mix.

Fast, fresh and flavoursome – this lamb mince recipe is the whole package.

Chicken, boring? Things look up with the addition of harissa, the North African spice paste.

Fire up the grill and keep the good times rolling.

The fast and easy roast chook you need for the week.

A light but satiating midweek dinner, spiked with bright and spicy salsa verde.

A light midweek dinner made easy.

A little spice and sweetness equals this very worthy midweek meal.

Patties we’d happily eat any meal of the day. Make them for dinner and freeze them for lunch.

This easy, oven-baked Sichuan chicken with noodles has spice and everything nice. Plus, it’s ready in less than 60 minutes.

Pancetta-wrapped chicken and roasted, buttery Brussels sprouts. What else could you want?

This three-step light ragù is freshened up further with a herb-packed green sauce.

Chicken, mushrooms and greens. This meal is the complete package.

This mild yellow curry is incredibly easy to whip up when you’ve got a good-quality curry powder on hand. Add a generous squeeze of lime to enhance the flavour.

A fast and easy way to up your vegetable count.

For a speedy steak dinner, just choose beef flank.

Some purists believe there is no room for beans, but we think they add a rich, earthy flavour.

We’ve brightened up the haloumi with the crunch of zucchini and a fresh, vibrant mint dressing.

All flavour, no filler.

You can’t get past the classic pairing of mussels in white wine.

A simple bowl of pasta that strikes the right balance in terms of crunchy elements and tender greens.

Light, simple and deceptively easy to make.

Mix it through, slurp it up.

A multi-layered affair with chicken, rice and spice.

Our spin on the traditional Italian dish that’s vibrant, hearty and primed for midweek dinners.

The famous Japanese curry bread gets a fast makeover in this easy toastie recipe.

Beef taco rice is an Okinawan specialty that is an example of how fusion is by no means a dirty word.

With Japan’s tsukune as our culinary inspiration.

A midweek winner that’s satiating and ready in under 30 minutes.

Big pork and prosciutto meatballs with polenta recipe – Blend tomato, onion, garlic and herbs in a blender until smooth. Tip mixture into a large saucepan

A salty, golden crowd-pleaser ready in 40 minutes.

This recipe for Japchae (Korean stir-fried noodles) is simple, fragrant and delicious.

This rich rigatoni with a quick sausage ragù delivers all the satisfaction of slow-cooked tradition in under an hour.

A bright, herb-packed weeknight dinner that comes together fast.

Classic steakhouse meet luxe European flair with this quick dinner for two.

If you’re after a speedy fish dish with spice and sweetness, we have you covered.

Sweet heat meets crunch in this vibrant plant-based stir-fry.

A smoky, Spanish-style braise that’s warm, rustic and weeknight-friendly.

Roasted comfort meets vibrant spice in this share-worthy chicken dinner. Ready in under an hour.

Bold spices, golden roast veg and vibrant harissa — this dish is your new lamb signature.

A quick and easy tart recipe for an impressive vegetarian lunch.