Some nights, dinner feels like an Olympic sport. The fridge is staring back at you, the kids are this close to raiding the snack drawer, and you’re wondering if cereal counts as a balanced meal (I mean, it has milk). We’ve all been there. But before you surrender to toast, let me introduce you to your new best friend: the 20-minute dinner.
These recipes are here to save you from dinner doom. We’re talking quick, easy, and packed with flavour—without requiring a sink full of dishes or an ingredient list longer than your arm. Whether it’s the crispy, saucy goodness of Sesame-Soy Dumpling Salad, the ultimate cozy classic that is Sausages with Homemade Onion Gravy, or the one-hand wonder that is the Nachos Beef Folded Wrap, every meal in this collection delivers maximum flavour with minimal effort.
So if you’re short on time but still want something homemade and delicious (because let’s be honest, no one actually enjoys eating sad, dry chicken for the third night in a row), this is for you. Ten dinners, all ready in 20 minutes or less, with some clever tips and tricks, because life’s too short for complicated cooking.
Glazed Miso Salmon Ramen Noodles is a super easy, minimal-fuss dinner featuring baked miso-glazed salmon, silky ramen noodles, and a no-cook sesame-spring onion sauce. A restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Nachos Beef Folded Wraps are a fun and delicious twist on traditional nachos. They combine all the flavours you love in nachos – seasoned beef, melty cheese and crunchy corn chips – wrapped up in a soft tortilla for a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
These Chicken and Leek Pies with a puff pastry lid are creamy, cheesy and comforting – without the wait! The flaky, golden pastry bakes in 15 minutes while you prepare the rich filling, making this a fast, fuss-free family favourite.
Quick, bold, and satisfying Korean Beef Rice Bowls with a creamy gochujang mayo drizzle, served with tangy kimchi and optional fresh toppings. Perfect for a flavour-packed weeknight meal. It’s also customisable.
Perfectly cooked chicken in an easy, creamy garlic sauce. All on the table in less than 20 minutes!
Transform frozen dumplings into a quick, fresh and flavourful meal with this Sesame-soy Dumpling Salad. Crispy pan-fried dumplings, crunchy veggies and a bold dressing make this the ultimate family-friendly dinner or lunch.
Sausages with Homemade Onion Gravy is the ultimate comfort meal, perfect for busy weeknights. It combines juicy sausages with a rich onion gravy and is on the table in less than 20 minutes.
The classic flavours of spring rolls … in a bowl! These quick and easy Spring Roll Bowls are packed with vegetables and come together so quickly, perfect for busy weeknights when you want to spend as little time in the kitchen as possible. Serves 4 with loads of leftovers!
A one-pan, flavour-packed weeknight hero! These Three Cup Chicken Noodles are sticky, saucy, garlicky and ridiculously easy. Juicy chicken, slurpable noodles and fresh Thai basil – this is the ultimate better-than-takeout dinner!
These fast Black Bean Burritos are packed with Tex-Mex/Mexican-inspired flavours and are made with wholesome, budget-friendly ingredients. The black bean filling is freezer-friendly, making these burritos perfect for meal prep. The tortillas are served with a creamy avocado dip for the perfect weeknight family dinner.
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Cara says:
These recipes are amazing ! Easy to cook and takes into account all taste buds from the family. Love your recipes
Nicole says:
Thanks so much for the lovely feedback, Cara! Nic x
Idalina says:
You recipes are so delicious thank you for sharing.
Nicole says:
Thanks so much, Idalina! Nic x