Here’s an idea: make a double serve of Matt Wilkinson’s salami dip to slather onto pizzas packed with leftover cured meats from party platters.
77 recipes that'll make you forget about takeaway
We get it – sometimes cooking dinner is the last thing on your mind. But we’re here to prove that it’s possible to get something delicious on the table without spending hours in the kitchen. So put in your orders below and dig in to these flavour-packed recipes that are even better than your local takeaway shop.
Pizza with peperonata
Make the pizza dough (or use store bought bases) and peperonata in advance to have a quick and delicious dinner ready in minutes.
Battered amritsari fish
Bring the taste of the sea to your summer menu and up your fish and chips game with Rick Stein's gourmet version with added Indian spices.
Jamie Oliver's Aussie-style burger
There is nothing more satisfying than biting into a burger. Jamie Oliver's version is enhanced with in-season beetroots, delivered two-ways.
Braised beef cheek lasagne
What's better than lasagne? Three hour slow-cooked beef cheek lasagne, that's what.
Potato, taleggio and zucchini pizzas
Who'd have thought zucchini, potato and pizza would go this well together?
Gluten-free zesty chicken and broccolini lasagne
Comforting but different, this zesty lasagne is sure to impress – and intrigue!
Jamie Oliver's epic bean burger
This is a very good vegie burger. Some beans are whizzed together and some left whole, so you get a lovely texture. For a vegan option, just leave out the feta and yoghurt, says Jamie Oliver.
Jamie Oliver's spicy miso pork ramen
There's nothing this easy, spicy pork ramen recipe with noodles can't fix.
Quick-fire burgers
Give your snags a makeover by turning them into burger patties in minutes.
This butter chicken recipe is the easiest you'll ever make
The world’s most-loved Indian culinary export gets a mod makeover. The result? An easy, fresh butter chicken recipe with (almost) no washing up.
Porcini and prosciutto macaroni cheese
Take your mac n' cheese game to the next level with this recipe.
Chicken katsu with curry sauce
This recipe is Japan’s take on the schnitzel.
Gluten-free eggplant parmigiana lasagne recipe
Gluten-free, vegetarian friendly, and utterly, utterly delicious.
Cath's slow-roasted lamb shoulder toasted pita
"My wife, Cath, makes an amazing slow-roasted lamb. We cook a decent-sized one at the weekend and have it as leftovers in various dishes during the next few days. Pulled lamb in this kebab-style toastie is the way to go, though." – Darren Purchese This is an edited recipe from Chefs Eat Toasties Too by Darren Purchese (Hardie Grant, RRP $29.99).