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Instant noodles

Pimp up instant noodles with leftovers for a quick-fix dinner that hits the spot.

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Korean style grilled salmon with cucumber pickle An average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings 1 star 2 stars 3 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4.5 | 2 ratings

This dinner is quick and simple to make but packed with Asian flavours, from the spicy salmon to the ginger bok choi and cucumber pickle.

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Lemon and ginger prawns

Marinade and grill prawns to make quick and flavourful finger food. Alternatively, serve them with salad as an easy starter.

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Lentil salad with beetroot and goats cheese

This lentil salad is healthy, luxurious, but best of all, it’s quick. Use any mustard you have to hand and feel free to add fried bacon instead of goats’ cheese.

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Microwave egg fried rice

A quick and easy way to make this takeaway favourite in the microwave.

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Microwave jacket sweet potato

Microwave jacket sweet potatoes make a wonderfully quick and easy meal. Take your pick of these three delicious fillings, or make all of them! The veggie chilli makes enough for four portions, great for lunch tomorrow. The smoked mackerel and pea fillings each make enough for two portions.

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Microwave soy salmon noodles

A seriously quick and healthy salmon noodle dinner made in the microwave. Perfect for speedy suppers.

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Muhammara roasted red pepper dip

Muhammara is a vibrant Levantine dip that's sweet, nutty and tangy. it's really quick to whip up with roasted peppers from a jar, but tastes absolutely amazing if you roast fresh peppers on a barbecue or even a gas hob. Serve as part of a mezze with bread or as a sauce for kebabs, grilled meats and fish. Best eaten at room temperature.

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Mushroom velouté with sundried tomatoes and spinach

Silky smooth mushroom soup is brought to life with quick pickled mushrooms, sundried tomatoes and spinach. Creamy, sweet, sharp and ready in no time – this velouté has it all!

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Mussels with Bayonne ham and shallots

Mussels in a buttery white wine and herb sauce make for a quick, easy and impressive starter. Serve with crusty bread.

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Onion bhajis

These mini onion bhajis are quick to make and such a treat fresh from the pan. Try them as a snack or alongside a curry. Any extras can be frozen and reheated in the oven.

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Quick & Easy Sautéed Broccolini

Broccolini, with its long thin stems and small florets, is a cross between broccoli and gai lan or Chinese broccoli. This simple crisp-tender sautéed broccolini has zip from lemon and garlic and just a hint of heat from crushed red pepper. Serve alongside anything from roasted chicken to fish or steak.

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Balsamic Broccoli & Cauliflower

Reaching for a frozen broccoli & cauliflower blend to make this flavor-packed side dish helps save time on chopping, plus the frozen veggies cook quicker than fresh!

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Sauteed Broccoli with Peanut Sauce

Peanut butter, balanced with a little soy sauce and vinegar, makes a delicious and kid-friendly sauce for broccoli and other vegetables. Giving the broccoli a head start by steaming it before sautéing it with the other vegetables ensures that all the vegetables are nicely cooked at the same time.

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Easy Creamed Spinach

This creamed spinach with cream cheese and Parmesan is reminiscent of the crowd-pleaser you'd get at an old-school steakhouse but saves you about 70 calories, 8 grams of saturated fat and up to 1,000 milligrams sodium over restaurant versions.

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Bang Bang Broccoli Salad

This bang bang broccoli salad features the classic creamy, sweet and spicy bang bang sauce—made with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and Sriracha—for a bold flavor that balances heat with a hint of sweetness. It’s typically used as a dipping sauce; here we use it as a dressing instead to coat crispy veggies, delivering a satisfying kick.