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    Easy and Quick Recipes, and Indulgent Treats

    Great tasting food doesn't have to take hours to prepare. Browse hundreds of delicious and easy recipes for weeknights, or enjoy an indulgent meal to share with friends and family on the weekend. We got you!

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    These tried and tested recipes are always super popular! Explore readers' favorite easy weeknight meals and dishes for all occasions.

    • Overhead shot of the egg white bites in a muffin tin next to a bunch of fresh herbs.
      Oven Baked Egg White Bites Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)
    • Pak choi halves on a white serving plate
      Pak Choi (Bok Choy) with Garlic & Chilli
    • Pasta tossed in blue cheese sauce in a silver skillet and garnished with parsley.
      Blue Cheese Pasta Sauce (Gorgonzola and Walnut Pasta)
    • This onion gravy is a perfect accompaniment to bangers and mash, toad in the hole or a Sunday roast. Made from scratch and full of flavour. Vegetarian.
      Red Onion Gravy From Scratch
    • Bacon and cheese puff pastry pinwheels stacked on a white plate
      Puff Pastry Pinwheels with Bacon & Cheese
    • Two air fryer tuna steaks garnished with sesame seed and chives.
      Air Fryer Tuna Steaks
    • Creamy pesto beef pasta served in a bowl with a fork.
      Creamy Pesto Beef Pasta
    • Overhead shot of poached fish in a skillet with fresh cilantro garnish
      Poached Cod in Coconut Milk

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    Easy Weeknight Meals

    When you need to get dinner on the table without the fuss, these easy weeknight recipes have you covered. From quick skillet meals and simple pasta dishes to air fryer favorites and comforting casseroles, there are plenty of flavorful options for busy evenings.

    Find dinners that are ready in 30 minutes or less, along with low-effort meals that can cook while you get on with your evening.

    • Crispy Sweet Chili Shrimp
    • Four chicken chorizo kebobs on metal skewers.
      Chicken and Chorizo Skewers
    • A skillet of beef, mushroom and spinach pasta.
      Creamy Beef, Mushroom and Spinach Pasta
    • Cooked salmon fillet on a plate next to fresh thyme sprigs and lemon slices.
      Lemon and Thyme Baked Salmon
    • Three meatballs served on a plate with red sauce.
      Air Fryer Stuffed Meatballs
    • Pasta bake served on a white plate with a fork.
      Chicken and Orzo Pasta Bake
    • Salmon and vegetable skewers on a wooden chopping board.
      Air Fryer Salmon Skewers
    • Four salmon skewers on a white plate garnished with green onions.
      Honey Salmon Kebabs

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    Air Fryer Recipes

    Browse the latest air fryer recipes on the blog! Find quick and easy family weeknight dinners, delicious party appetizers, tasty breakfasts and a whole lot more!

    • A breakfast waffle with toppings.
      Air Fryer Frozen Waffles (Eggos)
    • A breaded mozzarella ball being pulled apart.
      Air Fryer Breaded Mozzarella Balls
    • Seven koftas served on a long plate on a bed of fresh parsley next to a bowl of tahini.
      Air Fryer Kofta Recipe
    • Four whole roasted jalapenos on a white plate.
      Air Fryer Roasted Jalapenos

    See more air fryer recipes →

    Soup Recipes

    From comforting classics to flavorful soups inspired by cuisines from around the world, these recipes are perfect for cozy lunches and satisfying dinners. Find creamy soups, hearty meat and vegetable options, and plenty of easy recipes to warm you up.

    Browse the latest soup recipes below, or explore the full collection for more ideas.

    • Soup in a red stock pot with some served into a white bowl.
      Creamy Garlic Mushroom Soup
    • Two bowls of tomato and vegetable soup topped with fresh basil leaves and black pepper.
      Air Fryer Soup
    • Thick soup garnished with fresh green herbs.
      Roasted Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Soup
    • A wooden spoon in a pot of Thai meatball soup.
      Thai Meatball Soup with Rice Noodles

    See more soup recipes →

    Drinks Recipes

    Feeling thirsty? Be sure to check out my drinks recipes! From cocktails to smoothies and wine to healthy warm drinks. There's something for you here, no matter what time of the day!

    • A pink drink in two tall glasses next to fresh mint, blueberries and a halved lime.
      Blueberry Limeade with Mint
    • Halloween punch with eyeballs served in a glass decorated with a silver snake.
      Halloween Punch Recipe (Blueberry, Apple and Cranberry Mocktail)
    • A tall bottle of blueberry simple syrup.
      Blueberry Simple Syrup
    • A metal straw in a tall glass of purple milkshake.
      Blueberry Milkshake Recipe

    See more drinks recipes →

    Recent Recipes

    Grab the newest recipes from Slow The Cook Down!

    • Onion gravy in a ladle in a slow cooker.
      Slow Cooker Onion Gravy
    • Chocolate cookies on a pink and white checked plate next to white flowers.
      No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
    • Curry served with rice on two plates.
      Slow Cooker Chicken Panang Curry
    • Mushrooms stuffed with blue cheese served on a plate.
      Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

    Pasta Recipes

    From quick weeknight dinners to comforting pasta bakes, these pasta recipes are full of flavor and easy to make at home. Find creamy sauces, hearty meat dishes, vegetarian favorites and plenty of ideas for family dinners.

    Browse the latest pasta recipes below, or explore the full collection for more inspiration.

    • Stuffed bell peppers served on a plate.
      Beef and Orzo Stuffed Peppers
    • A pasta bake in a glass dish and some served onto a plate.
      Blue Cheese Pasta Bake
    • A serving of spaghetti gratin on a spatula.
      Spaghetti Bolognese Bake (Spaghetti Gratin)
    • A bowl of chicken pea pasta next to two forks.
      Chicken Pesto Pasta with Peas

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    • A chicken frittata in a skillet on a wooden chopping board.
      Chicken Frittata
    • Overhead shot of two bowls of mushroom leek soup next to a dutch oven with the rest of the soup in.
      Creamy Mushroom and Leek Soup
    • Overhead shot of green lentil daal in a bowl with a piece of ripped naan bread in the bowl
      Easy Green Lentil Daal Recipe (Vegan, One Pot, 45 minutes)
    • A blue bowl with chocolate balls.
      Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls
    • Two bowls of roasted cauliflower soup topped with bacon and herbs
      Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Blue Cheese
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      Marinated Flank Steak (Carne Asada) Tacos

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    Slow The Cook Down is all about taking life down a notch - stopping to enjoy the smell from the roast chicken you just pulled from the oven. Here, there's no reason to hurry or stress; dinner will get done, and it will be delicious! Pour a glass of wine and settle in to try something new.

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      Creamy Mushroom and Leek Soup
    • Overhead shot of green lentil daal in a bowl with a piece of ripped naan bread in the bowl
      Easy Green Lentil Daal Recipe (Vegan, One Pot, 45 minutes)
    • A blue bowl with chocolate balls.
      Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls
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      Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Blue Cheese
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      Marinated Flank Steak (Carne Asada) Tacos

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