There’s no need to dance between the stove, oven and air-fryer with these dinner dishes.
Simply park up by your stovetop (maybe with a glass of something special) and enjoy the leisure of bringing together a tasty meal.
There’s a wide range of flavours and combinations in the
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Though this banh mi can be cooked on the barbecue, you could also substitute the outdoor grilling for a cast iron pan. For tang, try adding fresh lime dressing.
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Thin slices of well-cooked beef will bring a great depth of flavour to this broth, which is also packed with mushrooms, bok choy, broccolini and bean sprouts.
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Advertise with NZME.This flavourful chilli recipe can be made a few days in advance, as the spices sink into the aromatic bean mixture. Top with cooked silverbeet for a hearty brown rice bowl.
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Picking up fresh noodles can result in a chewy and more satisfying finish for your stir-fry.
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Izy Hossack shares this recipe for easy vegetarian tacos, which brings in sharpness thanks to homemade quick-pickle red onions.
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This rich and warming one-pot meal draws flavour from heavy spices and a delicious homemade pickle.
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This noodle dish takes advantage of the fruits of the season, with a bright marinade made of orange and lemon juice.
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Frying the eggplant until you get a nice brown colour is essential for a flavourful pasta.
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A crispy fried egg makes a luscious topping to this delicious miso soup, which melds the flavours of bok choy, spring onions and chilli flakes.
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This smoked fish pasta is creamy and indulgent, cooked with white wine and stock. You could add capers for an extra salty punch.
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This recipe allows you to throw all of the ingredients in a pot, and take some time out while you’re waiting for it to cook. A few leaves of coriander and mint will help to add freshness to the tasty broth.
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This light potato salad is dressed with coconut yoghurt, gherkins, chopped dill and lemon. It’s accompanied by a hearty beef steak (cooked to your preference).
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Shards of parmesan and sprigs complete this simple vegetarian pasta.
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A sprinkling of curry powder and hearty chicken stock bring out the comforting flavours of this wintertime soup.
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A vibrant couscous salad is the bed for these skewers, which are dressed with garlic, ginger, chilli oil and spices.
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Pan-fried breadcrumbs create a crunchy topping for this garlicky, lemony dinner dish. The addition of lemon zest keeps the bowl feeling fresh.
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Hearty prawns supply plenty of sumptuous seafood flavour to this pasta, while olives and feta provide some funk to cut the richness.
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While this deep, umami-flavoured bowl makes a lovely and comforting dinner, it’s also versatile enough to work for brunch or lunch — making it a staple recipe.