This is an edited extract from Every Night of the Week by Lucy Tweed. Photography by Lucy Tweed. (Murdoch Books, $35).

The flavours in this easy pasta salad are simply summer and spring on a plate.

Make use of every little bit of Christmas ham with this tasty minimal waste recipe.

Packed with green vegies, this hearty chicken soup has added quinoa, ginger and lemon to nourish and warm you from the inside out

Miso chicken and soba noodles are the perfect salad combination.

Full of aromatic spices, this curry is definitely one you'll be making again and again.

It’s worth sourcing fresh lime leaves for this fragrant soup – the flavour and perfume is incredible. If you’re feeling under the weather, a bowl of this is sure to revive you, but it’s equally wonderful any night of the week, says Jamie.

Make three separate meals at once with this brilliant midweek meal option.

Use up any leftover chicken with this fantastic banh mi recipe, courtesy of Colin Fassnidge.

Take your summer barbecue on a trip to India with these spiced skewers.

Your choice of cheese is crucial for this recipe. Go with manchego, Gouda or Gruyere and turn an average cheese toastie into something special.

Silvia Colloca brings her recipes to life with a creative flair for cooking and a little touch of amore. Lasagna sheets give this ragu a twist you'll love.

Matt Moran's quick and easy pasta recipe will satisfy both adults and kids. If cooking for one or two, the leftovers will make a great workday lunch.

Ditalini is a very short, macaroni-style pasta that's perfect for that last-minute, feed-the-family meal that'll have everyone hooked.

You won't need to fill your shopping trolley to create this quick and easy recipe. Take the stress out of a last-minute home-cooked meal with this tasty pasta.