Quick Dinner Recipes
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Tomato Basil Pasta
Tomato Basil Pasta recipe with pasta, tomatoes, and garlic. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta recipe with pasta, mushrooms, and garlic. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet
Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet recipe with chicken, rice, and onion. A simple 35-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice recipe with rice, chicken, and eggs. A simple 20-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles
Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles recipe with noodles, chicken, and garlic. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Chicken Tomato Pasta
Chicken Tomato Pasta recipe with pasta, chicken, and tomatoes. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Chickpea Coconut Curry
Chickpea Coconut Curry recipe with chickpeas, coconut milk, and tomatoes. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Lentil Tomato Curry
Lentil Tomato Curry recipe with lentils, tomatoes, and onion. A simple 35-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Crispy Potato Tacos
Crispy Potato Tacos recipe with potatoes, tortillas, and smoked paprika. A simple 35-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Cheesy Baked Potatoes
Cheesy Baked Potatoes recipe with potatoes, cheddar, and sour cream. A simple 55-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Black Bean Chilli
Black Bean Chilli recipe with black beans, tomatoes, and red pepper. A simple 35-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta recipe with pasta, shrimp, and butter. A simple 20-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Salmon Rice Bowls
Salmon Rice Bowls recipe with salmon, rice, and cucumber. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Honey Soy Salmon
Honey Soy Salmon recipe with salmon, soy sauce, and honey. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Vegetable Fried Noodles
Vegetable Fried Noodles recipe with noodles, carrot, and red pepper. A simple 20-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Tomato Bean Rice Skillet
Tomato Bean Rice Skillet recipe with rice, beans, and tomatoes. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls
Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls recipe with chicken, rice, and red pepper. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Chicken Pesto Rice Skillet
Chicken Pesto Rice Skillet recipe with chicken, rice, and zucchini. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Chicken Shawarma Flatbreads
Chicken Shawarma Flatbreads recipe with chicken, flatbreads, and cumin. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Coconut Vegetable Noodle Curry
Coconut Vegetable Noodle Curry recipe with noodles, coconut milk, and vegetable stock. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta
Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta recipe with pasta, salmon, and olive oil. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Creamy Mushroom Orzo
Creamy Mushroom Orzo recipe with orzo, mushrooms, and garlic. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Creamy Pesto Tortellini
Creamy Pesto Tortellini recipe with tortellini, pasta, and pesto. A simple 20-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Creamy Tomato Chickpea Pasta
Creamy Tomato Chickpea Pasta recipe with pasta, chickpeas, and tomatoes. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Creamy Tomato Gnocchi
Creamy Tomato Gnocchi recipe with gnocchi, potatoes, and tomatoes. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta recipe with pasta, chicken, and garlic. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Crispy Tofu Sesame Rice Bowls
Crispy Tofu Sesame Rice Bowls recipe with tofu, rice, and soy sauce. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Garlic Butter Chicken Rice
Garlic Butter Chicken Rice recipe with chicken, rice, and butter. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Garlic Butter Paneer Rice
Garlic Butter Paneer Rice recipe with paneer, cheese, and rice. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Garlic Herb Potato & Green Bean Skillet
Garlic Herb Potato & Green Bean Skillet recipe with potatoes, green beans, and garlic. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Garlic Prawn Tomato Orzo
Garlic Prawn Tomato Orzo recipe with orzo, prawns, and shrimp. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Halloumi Couscous Bowls
Halloumi Couscous Bowls recipe with couscous, halloumi, and cheese. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta
Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta recipe with pasta, chicken, and garlic. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Lemon Garlic Chicken Pita Plates
Lemon Garlic Chicken Pita Plates recipe with chicken, pita, and garlic. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Lemon Herb Fish Tray Bake
Lemon Herb Fish Tray Bake recipe with fish, potatoes, and zucchini. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Lemon Spinach Rice Skillet
Lemon Spinach Rice Skillet recipe with rice, spinach, and lemon. A simple 20-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Mushroom Pepper Stroganoff
Mushroom Pepper Stroganoff recipe with mushrooms, onion, and red pepper. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Roasted Vegetable Feta Pasta
Roasted Vegetable Feta Pasta recipe with pasta, zucchini, and red pepper. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Salmon Lemon Couscous
Salmon Lemon Couscous recipe with salmon, couscous, and cucumber. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls
Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls recipe with chicken, rice, and soy sauce. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Thai Red Curry Chicken
Quick Thai red curry with chicken, peppers and green beans in coconut milk. A 30-minute dinner for 4.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Homemade sweet and sour chicken with pineapple, peppers and a glossy tangy sauce. A 30-minute dinner for 4.
Fish Tacos
Spiced hake fish tacos with crunchy cabbage, avocado and lime yogurt. A fresh 25-minute dinner for 4.
Teriyaki Salmon Noodles
Pan-fried salmon in a sticky honey-soy teriyaki glaze with egg noodles and broccoli. A 25-minute dinner for 2.
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Takeaway-style beef and broccoli stir-fry with seared steak strips in a glossy soy and ginger sauce. A 25-minute dinner for 4.
Homemade Beef Burgers
Juicy homemade beef burgers with cheddar, lettuce and tomato. Makes 4 in 30 minutes, in a pan or on the braai.
Chicken Fajitas
Spiced chicken fajitas with charred peppers and onions. Serves 4 in 30 minutes.
Creamy Chicken Pasta
Creamy chicken, mushroom and spinach pasta with Parmesan. Serves 4 in 30 minutes.
Pilchard Fish Cakes
Budget-friendly pilchard fish cakes with potato and parsley. Makes 8 in 30 minutes.
Pilchard Curry
Quick pilchard curry made with a tin of pilchards in tomato sauce, onion and curry spices. A cheap, filling dinner in 30 minutes. Serves 4.
Pan-Fried Hake with Lemon Butter
Golden pan-fried hake fillets with lemon butter, ready in 20 minutes. Serve with chips, rice or salad. Serves 4.
Steak with Monkey Gland Sauce
Pan-fried rump steak with South Africa’s favourite steakhouse sauce: a tangy, sweet onion sauce with chutney and tomato. Serves 4.
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