Budget

• Pasta

Pea, green chilli and dill pasta

Those unsung heroes of the busy kitchen, frozen peas, get their moment to shine in this simple but smashing pasta dish.

• < 30 mins
• Jessica Brook

• The SOS Series

RecipeTin Eats’ easy-peasy sausage and vegie one-tray wonder (with hands-off gravy)

This stonking all-in-one dinner will fill your belly without emptying your wallet.

• 30 mins - 1 hr
• Nagi Maehashi

• Ask Alice

‘Eat around the mains’: How to order better (and save money) at restaurants

Throw out the rule book and prepare to share if you want to get the best value out of a menu.

• May 7, 2024
• Alice Zaslavsky

• Quick & easy

Sriracha, butter and roasted tomato noodles

Take your pasta to flavour town with this bold combination of sriracha hot sauce, ginger and cherry tomatoes.

• 30 mins - 1 hr
• Jessica Brook

• Fresh herbs

Barbecued cevapi skewers with herb and quinoa tabbouleh

This dish delivers big flavours, and all the thrill of the grill, in a hurry.

• < 30 mins
• Jessica Brook

• Recipe collection
• Best of

Oldies but goodies: 10 of your favourite childhood recipes to cook next week

No twists, no fancy flourishes, just the retro favourites that bring extra comfort as the nights get nippier.

• Restaurant news

Surry Hills fine diner closes after just six months, but it’s better news for cash-strapped diners

In an effort to keep customers spending, restaurants are dropping their prices. From $10 dry-aged burgers and cocktails, to pasta and wine for $30, here are some deals worth seeking out.

• April 29, 2024
• Scott Bolles

• Healthy eating

This nutritionist’s fuss-free meals made her a social media star. She’s now our new recipe writer

Let Sarah Pound help ease your midweek cooking stress with her practical advice and family-friendly recipes that we know you’ll love.

• April 28, 2024
• Megan Johnston

• Cookbook extracts

These cheesy one-tray chicken tenders from Sarah Pound will feed the whole fam

Plus three other quick dishes by our new columnist and recipe writer, including a shortcut to easy meatballs.

• April 28, 2024
• Sarah Pound

• Winter warmer

One of the easiest ways to simplify your cooking is with soup, says Adam Liaw

Beat the chill with a comforting bowl of spiced roast vegetable soup.

• 1-2 hrs
• Adam Liaw