30 quick and easy recipes (2024)

We would all love to spend a few hours in the kitchen everyday, making deliciously intricate recipes that we can show-off to our friends and family, but that isn’t always the day-to-day reality. To make life that little easier, we’ve curated our go-to recipes that can be on the table in a flash.

From simple pasta dishes packed with healthy veg and mushrooms, simple chicken skewers, marvellous mac and cheese or grilled haloumi burgers there’s a quick and easy meal idea to suit your fancy.

Looking for 30 meals that can be made in under 30 minutes or more dinner ideas?

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Tamarind beef stir fry with kohlrabi salad

The punchy flavours of our tamarind beef stir fry with kohlrabi salad makes a refreshing quick dinner.

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Roasted mushroom with baked eggs

A quick breakfast or simple dinner, roasted mushrooms with baked eggs are good any time.

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Nasi goreng with chicken and shrimp

Our nasi goreng with chicken and shrimp is the just-a-lot-better version of a classic fried rice.

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Meatball subs

Meatballs subs is how you can have your favourite dish on the go.

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Karaage chicken with Sriracha mayonnaise

The Japanese know how do crispy chicken right – Karaage chicken with Sriracha mayonnaise

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Ginger and chilli chicken rice paper rolls

With light and fresh flavours, you need to try your hands at our ginger and chilli chicken rice paper rolls.

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Tuna mac ‘n’ cheese

Our tuna mac ‘n’ cheese is a classic dish with a fishy twist!

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Sashimi tuna poke bowl

Looking for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner? Then our sashimi tuna poke bowls are what you’re looking for.

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Grilled saganaki cheese with grilled peaches & honey

Grilled saganaki cheese with grilled peaches and honey may seem like an odd combination but trust us, it’s divine.

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Chilli barbecued haloumi recipe with zucchini salad

Spice up your next outing with some chilli barbecued haloumi with zucchini salad.

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Vegetarian bolognese

We’ve taken out the meat for our vegetarian bolognese but not those classic tastes.

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Croque monsieur

Croque monsieur is the classic delicious French gruyère cheese melt.

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Crispy Thai tofu with pomelo slaw

Marinated in Thai spices and chargrilled, you need to try this crispy Thai tofy with pomelo slaw.

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Chia and tomato guacamole with sumac crisps

For a snack or lazy dinner, our chia and tomato guacamole with sumac crisps are an anytime food.

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Lamb kebabs on rosemary skewers

Our lamb kebabs on rosemary skewers bring that perfect herb-y punch.

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Vegetable and chickpea fritters

Our vegetable and chickpea fritters are happily at home as part of your dinner or lunch.

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Grilled haloumi, white nectarine and kohlrabi salad

With crispy kohlrabi and sweet nectarines, our grilled haloumi, white nectarine and kohlrabi salad will go down a treat.

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Chorizo and tomato omelette with chilli beans

Why not start your day (or end it) with our chorizo and tomato omelette with chilli beans?

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Asian noodle soup in a jar

Asian noodle soup in a jar, it’s a whole-lot of flavour right in your hand.

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Pasta with spinach, mushrooms and almonds

Our pasta with spinach, mushrooms and almonds is simply a big bowl of deliciousness.

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Harissa haloumi burgers with mint mayonnaise

Ditch the beef patty and get your hands around our harissa haloumi burger with mint mayonnaise.

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Pasta with radishes and their tops

You’ll get a kick our of our pasta with radishes and their tops.

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Chicken skewers with peach caprese salad

Our chicken skewers with a peach caprese salsa are a step-above store bought and just as easy.

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Creamy bacon pumpkin spaghetti

With fresh vegies noodles, our creamy bacon pumpkin spaghetti has a delightfully healthy twist.

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Blackberry parfait

Looking for something sweet and simple? Then try our creamy blackberry parfait.

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Crisp-skin barramundi with mandarin salsa

With fresh citrus piece and zingy ginger dressing, our crispy-skin barramundi with mandarin salsa makes the ideal light meal.

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Mexican mac and cheese

Our Mexican mac and cheese brings together creamy pasta with the distinctive spices of Mexico.

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Prawn and vegetable japanese hash browns

Plain hash browns are great, but these prawn and vegetable Japanese hash browns are better.

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Scrambled tofu wraps

Delicious, portable and full of protein, everything our scrambled tofu wraps are and so much more.

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Hoisin beef stir-fry

You’ll make our hoisin beef stir-fry your go-to quick meal once you try it.

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30 quick and easy recipes? ›

5 Cuisines, 10 Full Meals, 30 Total Ingredients!

What meal can I make for $30? ›

30 dinners under under $30 the whole family will love
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  • Risotto carbonara. ...
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  • Matt Preston's French onion soup. ...
  • Spaghetti in cherry tomato sauce. ...
  • Roasted sweet potatoes with chilli and seeds. ...
  • Quick and delicious mushroom and thyme soup. ...
  • Cauliflower soup.

What can you cook in 30 mins? ›

30-minute meal recipes
  • Mustard-stuffed chicken. A star rating of 4.6 out of 5. ...
  • Air-fryer fish tacos. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users. ...
  • Coconut fish curry. ...
  • Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) ...
  • Air-fryer sweetcorn fritters. ...
  • 30 minute chicken & tarragon pasta. ...
  • Thai prawn noodles. ...
  • Pork noodle stir-fry.

How can I spend $30 on groceries for a week? ›

Here's how I keep my grocery bill under $30 a week
  1. Breakfast: Cheerios with milk and a banana, plus the free coffee I get from my office.
  2. Mid-morning snack: Granola bar or orange.
  3. Lunch: Whole wheat pasta dressed up with butter and salt.
  4. Dinner: Fried eggs, a side of rice, and a glass of milk.
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What is a 5 10 30 meal? ›

5 Cuisines, 10 Full Meals, 30 Total Ingredients!

What is quick to eat? ›

Quick dinner recipes
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  • Speedy sausage stroganoff tagliatelle. ...
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  • Soy-baked potatoes with tuna sriracha mayo. ...
  • Chicken, leek & brown rice stir-fry. ...
  • Tahini noodles with red cabbage & Sichuan peppercorn slaw. ...
  • Quick honey & garlic pork chops. ...
  • App onlyCavolo nero pasta.

What to make when you have no time to cook? ›

13 Emergency Dinners for When You Don't Have Time to Cook
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  4. 04 of 14. Sicilian Spaghetti. ...
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  6. 06 of 14. Shrimp and Peanut Butter Noodles. ...
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What to cook on a lazy night? ›

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How many meals can you make with $30? ›

With $30 in groceries, I was able to come up with 7 dinner options and 2 to 3 breakfast options. These recipes are easily modified depending on what you have on hand. If you don't have butter or oil, use water to cook with instead, if needed. If you have extra spices on hand, add those to any recipe to add more flavor.

How to eat for $20 dollars a week? ›

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  4. 1 head Iceberg lettuce, $1.
  5. 2 Roma tomatoes, $1.
  6. 1 lb ground beef, $3.
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