Ready in 20 minutes or less, these quick and easy recipes will brighten your weekday meals without breaking a sweat.
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17 easy recipes you can make in 20 minutes
Lazy Cheeseburgers With Carrot Slaw
These freestyle cheeseburgers come together in a snap! Rather than forming the beef into patties, we cook it in a pan with sweet and sticky sauces to make a thick filling for crisp kaiser buns, then top them off with creamy Cheddar. To make this meal even quicker, prepare your slaw the night before.
17 easy recipes you can make in 20 minutes
Scallop, Sweet Pepper and Zucchini Salad
This colourful salad, topped with sweet, plump scallops, is perfect for a casual alfresco dinner. For a succulent, golden crust, pat the scallops dry before searing. Serve with flatbread, pita wedges or a crusty baguette.
17 easy recipes you can make in 20 minutes
Honey Balsamic Chicken and Goat Cheese Salad
When time is of the essence, a filling dinner salad can be a real life-saver. We've jazzed this one up by cooking the chicken in a tasty mix of sweet honey and tangy balsamic vinegar. Serve with crusty bread for a satisfying light meal.
17 easy recipes you can make in 20 minutes
Steak Sandwiches With Grilled Onions
Serve these hearty supper sandwiches with tangy coleslaw, a crisp green salad or grilled corn on the cob.
17 easy recipes you can make in 20 minutes
Seared Scallops with Bacony Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts and crispy bacon are a real match made in heaven – and a lovely side dish to complement simple seared scallops.
17 easy recipes you can make in 20 minutes
Chorizo and Asparagus Pasta
A simple mix of olive oil, garlic, hot pepper flakes and oregano makes for a light, zesty - and speedy -springtime pasta sauce. Make sure to snap off and discard the woody ends of the asparagus stalks.
17 easy recipes you can make in 20 minutes
Sautéed Mushroom Linguine
This indulgent pasta can be thrown together even on the busiest weeknight. Mushrooms cook faster when spread over a large surface, so choose your largest nonstick skillet. Top with an extra sprinkling of Parmesan, if desired.
17 easy recipes you can make in 20 minutes
Scallops With Zucchini Couscous and Tarragon Butter Sauce
Couscous is a great secret weapon for busy nights because it needs only a 5-minute soak to be ready for the table. If you don't like scallops, peeled deveined jumbo shrimp make a tasty substitute.
17 easy recipes you can make in 20 minutes
Seared Salmon with Buttery Couscous and Mango Salsa
Bursting with fresh flavours and bright colours, this summery main is a shoo-in for weeknight entertaining. Toast the couscous before cooking for a nice nutty flavour.
17 easy recipes you can make in 20 minutes
Egg and Avocado Muffins
Sweet hot mustard adds flavour that complements the creamy avocado and salty pancetta. These muffins are great for any morning meal and even for a breakfast for-dinner.
17 easy recipes you can make in 20 minutes
Creamy Scrambled Eggs With Mushrooms
Herb-and-garlic cheese adds a touch of creaminess to this breakfast-for-dinner staple. Accompany the eggs with focaccia bread and serve with a simple baby spinach salad.
17 easy recipes you can make in 20 minutes
Easy Ginger Beef and Snap Peas
Freshly grated ginger gives a little punch to this five-ingredient stir-fry. Serve with steamed rice to soak up all the sauce.
17 easy recipes you can make in 20 minutes
Sausage and Pesto Orecchiette
Orecchiette, which means "little ears" in Italian, is the ideal vehicle to hold a chunky sauce. If you can't find orecchiette, try small shell pasta.
17 easy recipes you can make in 20 minutes
Lemony Angel Hair Pasta With Pan-Fried Chicken
Seasonal sweet cherry tomatoes add the perfect dose of freshness to this simple lemony pasta.
17 easy recipes you can make in 20 minutes
Pan-Fried Halibut With Lemon-Dill Pesto
A quick herby sauce transforms ordinary pan-fried fish into something summery. Serve with steamed asparagus and lightly buttered brown rice for a simple, fresh meal.
17 easy recipes you can make in 20 minutes
Pistachio-Crusted Salmon With Garlic Rapini
A handful of stellar ingredients pack a lot of flavour into this heart-healthy weeknight meal. Serve the dish alongside steamed mini potatoes tossed with olive oil and fresh garden herbs.
17 easy recipes you can make in 20 minutes
Soy-Lime Soba Noodle and Edamame Salad
These cold Japanese buckwheat noodles (soba noodles) are incredibly refreshing on a warm summer day. Once cooked, toss them with a little oil to prevent them from sticking. Add the dressing just before serving so that the noodles don't absorb it all.
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