Who has the time (or the energy) to spend whiling away an evening over a stove? Not us! The following fast dishes provide plenty of ideas for what can be done when you are low on time but high on hunger.

Honey-glazed miso chicken meatball subs with rainbow slaw

This will soon become a family favourite and it's not hard to see why.

Asian omelette

A vibrant, fresh meal made in a flash.

Gnocchi, wild mushrooms, broccolini and breadcrumbs

Add crunch with rustic torn breadcrumbs to this comfort food classic with mushrooms and broccolini for a vegie boost.

Quick rigatoni bake with ricotta, spinach and pancetta

You'll be amazed at how quickly you can turn this pasta dish around. Just add lemon to give it an extra lift and bag up the leftovers for tomorrow's lunch.

One-pan chicken and prosciutto with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil

Enjoy these classic flavours from Italy in this easy go-to midweek meal.

Spicy lamb larb with vermicelli and herb salad

You can prepare this in under 30 minutes.

Linguine with Sicilian pesto

Ready in a matter of minutes, this comforting pasta dish is perfect for those time-poor midweek meals.

Lamb cutlets with rice tabbouleh and tahini sauce

This recipe is ready and on the table in a manner of minutes. Be sure to save leftover salad for work lunches.

Quick risoni “risotto” with prawns and zucchini flowers

“This pretty dish is sure to win hearts,” says Silvia Colloca. Besides being pretty, it's also as tasty and gratifying as a risotto, with only a fraction of the hard work.

Colin Fassnidge's ham hock and cheddar pie

Ham hock and cheddar pie

With a cider in hand, this is the perfect way to end a long day at work. You'll want to make two of these...they have a habit of disappearing very quickly.

Sticky miso pork with soba noodles

A quick and nutritious, asian-fusion noodle dish that will have the whole family going back for seconds.

Chorizo and egg brekkie dogs with green salsa

Looking for a summer brunch that will satisfy during the silly season? Try these chorizo brekkie dogs made with green salsa for something tasty and quick.