Date night in, coming up? There’s no better way to impress than with a home-cooked meal and with rising cost of living a night in to Netflix and chill after a good meal is ideal.
We’ve pulled together a selection of our favourite savoury recipes which are easy to cook, packed full of flavour and suitable for sharing between two people. From our favourite meat dishes such as a juicy steak served with crispy roasted potatoes and a fresh salsa verde, to lighter pasta dishes with an authentic Italian-style tomato sauce. And to finish off? Our flourless cakes of course. Just add whipped cream!
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Roast chicken for two
Roast chicken for two
There’s no need to wait for a family gathering or until you get a group of friends together before you can enjoy a roast meal. Sit down together to our roast chicken for two and enjoy!
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Sticky chicken with noodles
Sticky chicken with noodles
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Za’atar chicken schnitzel and salad
Za’atar chicken schnitzel and salad
Spice up dinner with this deliciously succulent za’atar chicken schnitzel and salad recipe – quick and easy and oh-so-tatsy!
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Lamb mini roast
Lamb mini roast
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Spanish pork cutlets
Spanish pork cutlets
This delicious Spanish inspired dish combines tender grilled pork cutlets and slow-roasted vegetables to create a delicious meal the whole family will love.
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Kaffir lime and red curry fish parcels
Kaffir lime and red curry fish parcels
These delicious kaffir lime and curry fish parcels are a light and healthy meal, perfect for the warmer weather. And they are suitable for diabetics.
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Greek pork skewers with crushed white beans
Greek pork skewers with crushed white beans
Cook up a storm in the kitchen tonight with these glorious Greek pork skewers with crushed white beans! Loaded with bags of flavour and texture – these are sure to be a hit!
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Jerk salmon with yoghurt potatoes
Jerk salmon with yoghurt potatoes
This tender, flaky jerk salmon with zingy flavoursome yoghurt potatoes really hits the spot! The perfect dish for dinner tonight – quick, easy, and so delicious!
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Prawns with risoni and peas
Prawns with risoni and peas
Serve our quick garlic prawns with mushy peas and risoni for a light meal that’s perfect for summer. Find more recipes like this in The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Fast Favourite Dinners’ cookbook.
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Super-simple chicken parmigiana
Super-simple chicken parmigiana
Classic pub grub in the comfort of your home.
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Beef rib eye for two
Beef rib eye for two
This romantic steak dinner is absolutely delicious topped with pats of melting anchovy butter, sautéed mushrooms and steamed green beans.
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Baked chicken with maple parsnips
Baked chicken with maple parsnips
Pan baked chicken with sweet caramelised onion and golden maple parsnips – simple, delicious and ready in under an hour. And suitable for diabetics too!
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Pork and fennel ragu with kumara and goat’s cheese gnocchi
Warm, hearty and utterly delicious, this flavour packed pork and fennel ragu is cooked to tender perfection and served atop homemade kumara and goat’s cheese gnocchi. It makes the ultimate Winter dinner dish.
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Gruyere souffle
Golden, fluffy and infused with the glorious flavour of creamy gruyere cheese, this divine French savoury souffle is beautiful served on it’s own with a simple side salad, or accompanied by fresh slices of smoked salmon to create a beautiful gourmet dinner spread.
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Red wine duck with Jerusalem artichoke puree
Rich duck cooked in wine and tomatoes makes for a perfect winter dish.
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Feta and sage stuffed chicken breast with tomato chilli jam
Feta and sage stuffed chicken breast with tomato chilli jam
The thoughtfully prepared sides make this simple chicken dish extra special.
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Artichoke tarte tatin with red onion and hazelnut dressing
My artichoke tart packs a flavourful punch that the whole family will love.
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Almond cheesecake with twilight syrup
Almond cheesecake with twilight syrup
A crisp base and sweet citrus syrup make this almond cheesecake a divine dessert for all.
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Mezze platter with salmon gravlax
Mezze platter with salmon gravlax
Rich, opulent European dishes put an international spin on any occasion. This platter works as an entree, paired with hearty breads.
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Lamb racks and pancetta with baked kumara orzo
Lamb racks and pancetta with baked kumara orzo
A great meal to make when entertaining, this is all cooked in the oven, leaving you more time to mingle.
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Coq au vin with parsnip mash
Coq au vin with parsnip mash
These seasonal favourites are perfect for cosy autumnal evenings. As the recipes cook, your home will be filled with beautiful aromas that the whole family will thank you for.
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Lemon ricotta cannoli
Lemon ricotta cannoli
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Slow-cooked lamb shank pie
Slow-cooked lamb shank pie
Make the tender lamb filling a day early for an easier cook. The combination of juicy lamb and a buttery pastry makes for a meal so memorable, it’ll be worth all the effort you put in.
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Potato gnocchi with mushrooms & thyme
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Seafood paella
It doesn’t get much more romantic than this homemade seafood Spanish paella recipe.
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Barbecued squid and cracked wheat risotto
This barbecued squid and cracked wheat risotto recipe is the perfect dish to make for your lover.
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How to make crème brûlée
Translated literally, “crème brûlée]” simply means “burned cream”. And while that might be technically what’s happening, we can’t help but think this humble dessert benefited greatly from having a name with a little French flair.
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Baked pasta with ham, blue cheese and fennel
This [baked pasta recipe with ham, blue cheese and fennel] is the ultimate comfort food for cool, winter evenings in.
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Spinach and broccolini pasta with rocket and walnut pesto
Spinach and broccolini pasta with homemade rocket and walnut pesto… say no more.
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Oysters with chilli and ginger dressing
Buy some fresh oysters, and serve with this homemade chilli and ginger dressing.
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Pumpkin and goat’s cheese lasagne with rocket and pepitas
Appeal to vegetarian tastebuds with this hearty pumpkin and goat’s cheese lasagne with rocket and pepitas.
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Steak and spuds with salsa verde
Put simply, this steak and spuds recipe with homemade salsa verde makes a brilliant dish for hungry hubbies.
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Pasta puttanesca
You can’t beat this simple combination of tomatoes, anchovies and capers in this pasta puttanesca sauce recipe.
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Chicken, pork and veal terrine
It doesn’t get much more fancy than this rustic French-style chicken, pork and veal terrine.
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Baked salmon fillets with tahini sauce and tabbouleh
Jazz up your seafood meal with this baked sumac salmon recipe, paired with a creamy tahini sauce and homemade tabbouleh.
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Potato and pumpkin gnocchi with rocket pesto
Impress your dinner date with this homemade potato and pumpkin gnocchi with rocket pesto.
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Kumara, prosciutto and smoked mozzarella flatbreads
Embrace finger food with these kumara, prosciutto and smoked mozzarella flatbreads.
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Slow-cooker beef, mushroom and red wine stew 5 Rate this recipe
You can’t really go wrong with this hearty slow-cooker beef, mushroom and red wine stew – simply pop all the ingredients in the slow-cooker, sit back, and let the magic happen.
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Bacon, cider and fennel mussels
Serve up a pot of pure comfort food with these bacon, cider and fennel mussels
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Roasted cauliflower and brussels sprouts
This tasty roasted cauliflower and brussels sprouts recipe makes a brilliant side dish, or add some rice or meat as a filling main.
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Lamb, kumara and almond curry
This hearty lamb, kumara and almond curry can be made in your slow-cooker for ultimate flavour and tender meat.
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Asparagus and goat’s cheese tart
This savoury asparagus and goat’s cheese tart makes a tasty starter or light meal.
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