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10 Weeknight Dinners in Under 30 Minutes

When the week gets hectic, finding time to cook a delicious, homemade meal can feel impossible. But with these 10 weeknight dinners, you can have a tasty, satisfying meal on the table in under 30 minutes—no stress, no fuss! From the zesty flavours of One Pot Paprika Chicken and Red Rice to the comforting Creamy Lemon Tortellini, these recipes are designed to make your life easier without sacrificing flavour. Whether you’re craving Beef Chow Mein, Big Mac Tacos, or Chicken Thai Basil Noodles, these dishes are perfect for busy nights when time is tight but dinner still needs to impress.

Creamy Lemon Tortellini

Creamy Lemon Tortellini

This Creamy Lemon Tortellini with Zucchini is on the table in less than 20 minutes—prep time included! This is the perfect weeknight dinner for those days when you need an effortless, delicious family meal in a hurry. The cheese filling in the pasta instantly makes it feel more filling and substantial, it’s comforting, and although

Juicy Beef Rissoles

Juicy Beef Rissoles

Delicious Beef Rissoles are the perfect quick and easy family dinner. Make a big batch to freeze, ready for a rainy day!

Big Mac Tacos

Big Mac Tacos

These Big Mac Tacos are quick and easy to make and are a family favourite! Load them up with loads of salad for a fun, quick and easy dinner.

One Pot Crispy Chicken and Red Rice Recipe

One Pot Paprika Chicken and Red Rice

Perfectly cooked, juicy chicken and fluffy, garlicky tomato rice all in the one pan? Yes, it is absolutely possible! This One Pot Paprika Chicken and Red Rice is so simple and delicious, perfect for busy weeknights. I make it at least once every two weeks because of how very little effort it requires. One pan

Chicken and Thai basil stir-fry with noodles

Chicken and Thai basil stir-fry with noodles

Minced (ground) chicken, broccolini (tender-stem broccoli), Thai basil and a few pantry staples come together in this Chicken and Thai Basil Noodle Stir-fry to create a delicious, quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Pad Thai

Pad Thai

As much as I love making my stir-fry sauces, sometimes it makes sense to purchase good quality, ready-made sauces and pastes. Not only is it economical (saving you from buying specialty ingredients that end up half opened in the fridge), but they also have a beautiful depth of flavour. I am always on the hunt

Beef Quesadillas

Beef Quesadillas

Beef Quesadillas are a quick and easy meal option that are perfect for using up the leftover veggies in your crisper – Customise the toppings to suit your family’s tastes and serve with creamy avocado dip or plain yoghurt to keep this an extra fuss-free and easy family dinner!

Chicken Satay Skewers Recipe

Chicken Satay Skewers

In this recipe, I’ll show you how to make my chicken satay skewers with a delicious peanut sauce that is sure to impress your guests. It’s also quick and easy to prepare for a mid-week family meal. You can prep the chicken and sauce ahead of time and simply cook the skewers just before serving. I love to serve my chicken satay with the traditional accompaniments of crunchy cucumber and red onion slices and steamed rice, just like I enjoyed it at the hawker stalls in Singapore.

Beef Chow Mein

Beef Chow Mein

This is what I make at home to mimic takeaway when I don’t have a load of time (or desire!) to spend hours in the kitchen, but want to eat a delicious, flavour-packed, quick and easy bowl of stir-fried noodles. This Beef Chow Mein is made with beef mince, a whole heap of vegetables (which

Pork Tonkatsu

Pork Tonkatsu

It’s hard not to love crispy breaded pork with a deliciously sweet and tangy sauce. That’s why this Japanese-inspired Pork Tonkatsu is a family favourite! What’s more, it comes together quickly using budget-friendly pork and regular pantry ingredients. Much of the work can be done in advance, so that all you have to do when

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