Featured Casual Recipes

Fisherman’s Curry
A light version of a classic Keralan fish curry using tomatoes, instead of coconut cream, and firm white fish like cod
Author:John Torode
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 6
Cook: 25 mins Prep: 20 mins

Thai Coconut & Veg Broth
Get a taste of Thai with this quick and easy noodle soup cooked all in one pan
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 10 mins Prep: 15 mins

Smoked Aubergine Purée
This is great served with grilled meat or chicken and also makes a simple lunch for vegetarians
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 30 mins Prep: 5 mins

Mango Chicken, Bean & Rice Bake
Drumsticks are ideal for an all-in-one traybake - the rice, beans and spicy seasoning make it a little like Caribbean jerk chicken
Author:Cassie Best
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 1 hr, 10 mins Prep: 20 mins

Gunpowder Chicken With Dried Red Chillies & Peanuts
This classic dish from the Chinese province of Sichuan isn't as spicy if you remove the chilli seeds - complete with a sticky, sweet and rich sauce
Author:Jennifer Joyce
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 6-8 as part of a buffet
Cook: 10 mins Prep: 15 mins

Spiced Lamb & Feta Gozleme With Special Tomato Sauce
A savoury Turkish pastry that's actually made with bread. Stuff with lamb, feta, raisins and pine nuts and serve with pomegranate dip
Author:Sarah Cook
Difficulty:Medium
Serves:Makes 4
Cook: 45 mins Prep: 50 mins

Scampi With Tartare Sauce
Crispy beer battered langoustine or prawn tails with a mayo-based dip of gherkins, capers and herbs
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Medium
Serves:Serves 2
Cook: 20 mins Prep: 30 mins

Chicken Wings With Cumin, Lemon & Garlic
Pick up a few extras from the deli and turn this into a Middle Eastern mezze spread to share with friends
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 6
Cook: 50 mins Prep: 10 mins

Spanish Chicken Pie
Roasted peppers, olives and paprika give this bake tons of flavour. It's a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken too
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 30 mins Prep: 10 mins

Goat Curry
Cheap cuts like goat and mutton require slow-cooking in strong spices to tenderise - this Jamaican classic is a taste sensation
Author:John Torode
Difficulty:Medium
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 3 hrs Prep: 25 mins