5 dinners ready in under 20 minutes

When time’s tight but dinner still needs to happen, these five recipes have your back. They’re quick, easy, and full of flavour – no packet sauces, no fancy ingredients, just real dinners made fast. Whether it’s Big Mac Tacos that get the whole table talking, a silky 10-minute Alfredo, or a lightning-fast noodle stir-fry, every recipe here has a cooking time of under 20 minutes or less.

I love these recipes so much, that I featured them in my new cookbook, Simple Dinners Every Day – a collection of 100+ recipes that are made for real life: fast weeknights, picky eaters, empty fridges, and everything in between. You’ll also find meal planning tips, freezer favourites, and the pantry staples I rely on to make dinner feel doable – even when life’s full.

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I can’t wait to see it in your kitchens.

Big Mac Tacos with ground beef, cheese, and lettuce filling

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.

Not Spicy, Not Vodka Pasta served on a plate with a side fork, displaying pasta in a creamy sauce.

Not Spicy, Not Vodka Pasta

Not Spicy, Not Vodka Pasta is my family-friendly take on the viral dish. Here, a rich, creamy, garlicky tomatoey sauce is brightened with red wine vinegar instead of vodka, then topped with burrata and and basil and finally combined with pasta to create an incredibly delicious, easy and elegant meal.

Filipino Stir-fried Noodles and Chicken

You’ll be amazed by the gorgeous depth of flavour of this easy, simple, economical dish. Filipino Stir-fried Noodles and Chicken is a one-pan wonder, just as suitable for weeknight family meals or entertaining a crowd.

Korean Beef Rice Bowls

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.

Overhead shot of Sesame-Soy Dumpling Salad featuring dumplings, mixed greens, and colorful veggies.

Sesame-soy Dumpling Salad

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.

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