30-minute recipes
61 recipes that are on the table in 30 minutes or less.
Most of these take about 25 min from start to finish, and the quickest is Overnight Oats at 5 min. 60 of the 61 are rated easy, and 18 are vegetarian. Newest additions: Avocado Toast with Poached Egg, Bananas Foster and Beef in Black Bean Sauce.
Avocado Toast with Poached Egg
Creamy smashed avocado with lemon and chilli on toasted sourdough, topped with a soft poached egg. A brunch classic in 10 minutes.
Bananas Foster
Bananas cooked in butter, brown sugar and rum, flambéed and served over vanilla ice cream.
Beef in Black Bean Sauce
Tender strips of beef stir-fried with peppers and onions in a rich, savoury black bean sauce.
BLT Sandwich
Crisp bacon, juicy tomato and crunchy lettuce with garlicky mayo on toasted bread. A simple sandwich that's all about good ingredients.
Bresaola with Rocket and Parmesan
Thin slices of air-dried beef with peppery rocket, Parmesan shavings, lemon and olive oil.
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Spicy Cajun-seasoned chicken in a creamy, peppery sauce with penne. A restaurant favourite.
Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry
Chicken and mushrooms stir-fried in a light oyster and garlic sauce. Simple, quick and satisfying.
Chicken Chop Suey
A light stir-fry of chicken, beansprouts, onion and mixed vegetables in a simple savoury sauce.
Chicken Foo Yung
A Chinese-style omelette filled with chicken, beansprouts and onions. A takeaway classic.
Chicken in Black Bean Sauce
Chicken, peppers and onions stir-fried in a savoury black bean sauce. Quicker than ordering a takeaway.
Chicken with Cashew Nuts
Chicken stir-fried with toasted cashews, peppers and onions in a savoury oyster sauce.
Chinese Curry Sauce
The smooth, mild and slightly sweet curry sauce from the takeaway. Perfect with chips.
Chinese Satay Chicken
Chicken, onions and peppers in the rich, peanutty satay sauce found on British Chinese takeaway menus.
Club Sandwich
A towering triple-decker of chicken, bacon, egg, tomato and lettuce on toasted bread. A café classic that's great for sharing.
Cod alla Livornese
Cod fillets simmered in a tomato sauce with olives, capers and garlic. Light, quick and full of flavour.
Coronation Chicken Sandwich
Creamy, lightly spiced coronation chicken with mango chutney and sultanas, piled into soft bread. A British lunchtime classic.
Cotoletta alla Milanese
Thin breaded escalopes fried in butter until golden and crisp, served with lemon and rocket.
Crab and Sweetcorn Soup
A thick, silky soup of sweetcorn and crab meat with ribbons of egg. A takeaway starter favourite.
Dry-Fried Green Beans
Green beans fried until blistered, then tossed with garlic, chilli and soy. A Sichuan favourite.
Egg Drop Soup
A simple, soothing soup of chicken broth with delicate ribbons of egg.
Egg Mayo Sandwich
Creamy, perfectly seasoned egg mayonnaise with chives, piled into soft bread. A simple lunchbox classic that's hard to beat.
Eggs Benedict
Soft poached eggs and ham on toasted English muffins, draped in a rich, lemony hollandaise. The king of brunch dishes.
Eton Mess
Crushed meringue, juicy strawberries and softly whipped cream folded together. The easiest, prettiest British summer pudding.
French Toast
Golden, crisp-edged French toast with a soft, custardy middle. A quick weekend breakfast that's lovely with berries and maple syrup.
Garlic Pak Choi
Tender pak choi stir-fried with garlic and a splash of soy. A quick side for any Chinese meal.
General Tso's Chicken
Crispy chicken in a sweet, tangy and slightly spicy sauce with dried chillies.
Ginger and Spring Onion Chicken
Tender chicken stir-fried with plenty of ginger and spring onions in a light, savoury sauce.
Herring in Oatmeal
Fresh herring fillets coated in oatmeal and fried until crisp. A traditional Scottish breakfast.
Hoisin Pork Stir-Fry
Tender pork strips stir-fried with vegetables in a sweet, sticky hoisin sauce.
Honey Chilli Chicken
Crispy strips of chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet and spicy honey chilli sauce.
Mackerel with Gooseberry Sauce
Crisp-skinned mackerel fillets with a sharp, buttery gooseberry sauce that cuts through the rich fish.
Mongolian Lamb
Tender lamb strips stir-fried with spring onions in a sticky, sweet soy and hoisin sauce.
Mushroom Fried Rice
Egg fried rice with plenty of golden mushrooms, peas and spring onions.
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli
Little ear-shaped pasta with crumbled sausage, tender broccoli, garlic and chilli. A classic from Puglia.
Overnight Oats
Creamy, no-cook overnight oats that you make in 5 minutes the night before. Endlessly adaptable and perfect for busy mornings.
Penne alla Vodka
Penne in a silky, rosy tomato and cream sauce with a splash of vodka and plenty of Parmesan.
Pepper Beef
Strips of beef stir-fried with green peppers and onions in a peppery oyster and soy sauce.
Perfect Scrambled Eggs
Soft, creamy scrambled eggs cooked low and slow in butter. The simple technique that turns breakfast into something special.
Piadina
Thin Italian flatbreads cooked in a dry pan and filled with ham, cheese and rocket.
Pineapple Chicken
Chicken and juicy pineapple stir-fried with peppers in a light, tangy sauce.
Rigatoni alla Gricia
Rigatoni with crisp guanciale, pecorino and lots of black pepper. The ancestor of carbonara and amatriciana.
Sesame Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces in a sticky honey and soy glaze, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.
Singin' Hinnies
Northumbrian griddle scones studded with currants, cooked in a pan until they sizzle. Best split and buttered while warm.
Sloppy Joes
Minced beef in a sweet and tangy tomato sauce, piled into soft toasted buns. Messy and delicious.
Smash Burgers
Thin, crispy-edged beef patties smashed onto a hot pan, topped with melted cheese in a soft bun.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Spaghetti tossed with garlic gently fried in olive oil, chilli and parsley. A classic late-night Italian supper.
Spaghetti al Limone
Spaghetti in a bright, silky sauce of lemon, butter and Parmesan. Ready in the time it takes to cook the pasta.
Special Chow Mein
Egg noodles stir-fried with chicken, prawns, char siu pork and vegetables in a savoury sauce.
Special Fried Rice
Fried rice loaded with chicken, prawns, char siu or ham, egg and peas. A complete meal in a wok.
Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger
Delicate sea bass fillets steamed with ginger, then topped with sizzling oil, soy and spring onions.
Stracciatella Soup
A Roman egg-drop soup: beaten egg and Parmesan swirled into hot broth to form delicate ribbons.
Sweet and Sour King Prawns
Juicy king prawns with peppers, onion and pineapple in a glossy sweet and sour sauce.
Szechuan Beef
Beef strips stir-fried with peppers, onion and chilli in a hot and spicy Szechuan-style sauce.
Thin British Pancakes
Thin, lacy British pancakes with crisp edges, perfect rolled up with lemon and sugar. Just three ingredients and a quick rest.
Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry
Soft scrambled eggs and juicy tomatoes in a light, sweet and savoury sauce. Chinese home cooking at its simplest.
Vegetable Chow Mein
Egg noodles stir-fried with crunchy vegetables in a savoury soy sauce. A quick vegetarian takeaway favourite.
Fruit Scones with Jam & Clotted Cream
Light, high-rising scones studded with sultanas — perfect warm from the oven with jam and cream.
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Tall, tender pancakes with crisp golden edges — the Saturday-morning classic, made in one bowl.
Lemon & Herb Chicken Skewers
Juicy chicken thighs in a garlicky lemon-herb marinade, charred on the grill or griddle.
Roast Salmon with Herby Couscous & Green Beans
A bright, 25-minute dinner: flaky roast salmon, lemony couscous, green beans and burst cherry tomatoes.
Creamy Garlic Prawn Pasta
Juicy prawns in a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce with lemon and parsley. On the table in 25 minutes.