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This $10 lemony chicken one-tray wonder is your new go-to family dinner

The Greek-style drumstick tray bake with potatoes pairs perfectly with a bowl of spanakorizo (AKA spinach rice).

  • Chelsea Goodwin
Zucchetti with grilled artichokes and rocket and mint.
EASY

Zucchetti with grilled artichokes and rocket and mint pesto

Spaghetti tangles with zucchini spirals (“zucchetti”) in this meat-free pasta dish, which can be served hot or cold.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Pea, chilli and dill pasta.
EASY

Break out the frozen peas for this perfect meat-free Monday pasta

Those unsung heroes of the busy kitchen, frozen peas, get their moment to shine in this simple but smashing pasta dish.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
One-pan sausage and vegetables with gravy.
EASY

RecipeTin Eats’ easy-peasy sausage and vegie one-tray wonder (with hands-off gravy)

This stonking all-in-one dinner will fill your belly without emptying your wallet.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Nagi Maehashi
Alice Zaslavsky has learnt to quickly scan a menu and choose the best dishes.

‘Eat around the mains’: How to order better (and save money) at restaurants

Throw out the rule book and prepare to share if you want to get the best value out of a menu.

  • Alice Zaslavsky
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Sriracha, butter and roasted tomato noodles.
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Sriracha, butter and roasted tomato noodles

Take your pasta to flavour town with this bold combination of sriracha hot sauce, ginger and cherry tomatoes.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Jessica Brook
Barbecued cevapi skewers with herb and quinoa tabbouleh.
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Barbecued cevapi skewers with herb and quinoa tabbouleh

This dish delivers big flavours, and all the thrill of the grill, in a hurry.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Adam Liaw’s shepherds’ pie.

Oldies but goodies: 10 of your favourite childhood recipes to cook next week

No twists, no fancy flourishes, just the retro favourites that bring extra comfort as the nights get nippier.

The muffuletta ($14) at Cafe Morris.

Surry Hills fine diner closes after just six months, but it’s better news for cash-strapped diners

In an effort to keep customers spending, restaurants are dropping their prices. From $10 dry-aged burgers and cocktails, to pasta and wine for $30, here are some deals worth seeking out.

  • Scott Bolles
Nutritionist, dietitian and writer Sarah Pound.

This nutritionist’s fuss-free meals made her a social media star. She’s now our new recipe writer

Let Sarah Pound help ease your midweek cooking stress with her practical advice and family-friendly recipes that we know you’ll love.

  • Megan Johnston