Kimchi soup (kimchi-jjigae) is traditionally made with pork belly and served with a bowl of steamed rice. Here we’ve added some thick chewy udon noodles to the broth and pan-fried some tasty pork mince until crispy to sprinkle over the top. It’s warm and comforting and you’ll only regret you didn’t make a bigger batch.
30-minute immune-boosting recipes for busy weeknights
When life gets busy, healthy eating is often the first thing to fall off the schedule. So we’ve gathered our favourite 30-minute immune-boosting recipes that are designed to help you get a nutritious, flavour-packed meal on the table fast. From cosy soups, hearty curries to colourful grain bowls, these simple meals make eating well during cold and flu season.
The 25-minute healthy barbecue chicken and avocado grain bowl you’ll actually want to eat
Shop smart and choose clever supermarket products to achieve delicious, healthy meals that are on the table in under 30 minutes. Here we’ve grabbed some instant grains, a barbecue chook and some pre-made coleslaw, which leaves you plenty of time to cook the perfect soft-yolk eggs and put together an amazing parsley dressing.
Immunity-boosting cauliflower and turmeric soup
A simple pick-me-up soup to bring a little sunshine to your life and a boost to your immune system. On the table in 30 minutes with little prep time, it’s perfect for a busy day. Keep it simple, jazz it up with sliced chilli and fried shallots, or bulk it up with shredded chicken and canned chickpeas.
Ginger and garlic mushrooms
“This works as a simple but delicious side dish, or turn it into a super-quick main with a bowl of rice and a fried egg.” – Lucy Nunes
One-pan green shakshuka with lentils, herbs and feta
"I call this a ‘statement dish’. Serve it up at brunch in the middle of the table and everyone will be blown away! If you don’t have a pan that can go in the oven, after cooking the greens and lentils, transfer to a baking dish and crack the eggs to bake. Alternatively, poach the eggs and lay them over the greens, then complete the recipe." – Tom Walton
Make this quinoa salad once for a week of easy lunches
This quinoa salad is quick and easy, delicious and filling, and the beauty of it is that you can enjoy it just as it is or use it to create several different meals. It lasts for a week in the fridge, and can be the base for a super-speedy tuna or chicken salad. Ideas for the week: Leftover roasted vegetables, feta and toasted seed mix Canned tuna in olive oil and olives Leftover roast chicken, avocado and roasted almonds
Crispy pork with miso and ginger noodles
Name a better midweek cure than miso, ginger and crispy pork - we'll wait.
Mexican-style chicken and corn wraps
Quick to put on the table and fun for everyone to assemble, this dinner will soon be on repeat for your busy midweek nights. Mexican street-corn salad is also known as esquites – it’s an off-the-cob version of elotes, which are the popular grilled corn cobs sold on the streets of Mexico. We used cucumber and salad to bulk up the wraps, but use whichever veg you have on hand… tomatoes, grated carrots and shredded cabbage are all great additions.
Spring greens risotto
"This risotto is as nourishing as it is delicious, with its vivid greens so inviting! It’s the perfect one-pan recipe for an easy weeknight dinner, or when you want to impress on a special occasion. If you want to go all out, sear some scallops and serve them with the risotto." – Tom Walton
Garlic prawn and vegetable stir fry soup
"Prawns infused with garlic add a rich, umami depth to this soup. It’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or relaxed weekend gathering." - Dominic Smith
Eggs scrambled with winter greens and feta
"A hearty breakfast is a great way to start a cool winter’s day. This recipe utilises various winter greens (kale, silverbeet and spinach) to create an iron-rich green paste. It’s folded through buttery garlic scrambled eggs, and finished with crumbled feta." - Kane Pollard
Cavolo nero and cannellini bean soup with parsley salsa
Nourishing, warming, and full of flavour – Georgie Esdaile’s supergreens and bean soup is everything comfort cooking should be.
Citrus salad with candied pistachios and burrata
This creamy and tart salad is simply the zest. Perfect for any summer spread.
Ginger chicken rice
Roast a chicken and give it a twist of Asian flavour for an easy dinner.
Fennel and lemon risotto
If you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner option, look no further than this fennel and lemon risotto. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick risotto is the perfect dinner or lunch option for any day of the week, and it's also easy to multiply if you're entertaining. The fresh flavour of fennel lifts the hearty texture of the risotto, while smooth and silky leek gives a touch of sweetness. Family-friendly and simple to make, you can't go wrong with this risotto. "Sweet fennel, umami parmesan and a splash of zesty lemon make a great combination," says creator Lucy Nunes. "Finish with toasted pine nuts for crunch."