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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!

    Popular Recipes

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

    • Pak choi halves on a white serving plate
      Pak Choi (Bok Choy) with Garlic & Chilli
    • Overhead shot of green lentil daal in a bowl with a piece of ripped naan bread in the bowl
      Green Lentil Daal - An Easy Weeknight Meal
    • 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
    • Pasta bake win a casserole dish with some already served.
      Air Fryer Pasta Bake
    • Pasta tossed in blue cheese sauce in a silver skillet and garnished with parsley.
      Blue Cheese Pasta Sauce (Gorgonzola and Walnut Pasta)
    • Overhead shot of the egg white bites in a muffin tin next to a bunch of fresh herbs.
      Oven Baked Egg White Bites (Starbucks Copycat)
    • Air fryer camembert cut open.
      Air Fryer Baked Camembert
    • Overhead shot of creamy celery carrot soup in a red pot next to a bunch of fresh parsley.
      Creamy Celery and Carrot Soup

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    Easy Weeknight Meals

    When you are short on time and need to get dinner on the table in a hurry, I've got your back with these simple and delicious recipes.

    Find seafood, chicken, meat and vegetarian and vegan dishes that are ready to serve within 45 minutes or quicker.

    • A fork flaking the air fryer salmon.
      Air Fryer Honey Soy Marinated Salmon
    • Baked tortellini and vegetables in a white baking dish, garnished with fresh basil.
      Easy Tortellini Pasta Bake
    • Pesto chicken jumbo pasta shells baked with a creamy alfredo sauce in a white baking dish.
      Creamy Pesto Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells
    • Breaded chicken and vegetables in a coconut Thai curry in a skillet.
      Creamy Thai Coconut Chicken Curry
    • A stuffed mushroom with beef and vegetables on a white plate.
      Mexican Taco Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms (Keto)
    • Air fryer pork meatballs on a white serving plate, garnished with sprigs of fresh parsley.
      Air Fryer Pork Meatballs
    • Air fried salmon, vegetables and potatoes served on a white plate.
      Air fryer Salmon with Vegetables and Potatoes
    • Parsnip mash garnished with sprigs of fresh thyme.
      Mashed Parsnips with Parmesan

    See more easy weeknight recipes →

    Weekend Feasting

    A collection of recipes for laid back weekend feasting! Cook up these recipes when you have some time to spare, and preferably with a glass of wine in hand! These rich and flavorful recipes are perfect for family, holiday and celebration meals.

    • Mozzarella melted over sliced eggplant and tomato.
      Marinated Roasted Eggplant, Tomato and Mozzarella Stacks
    • Thick soup garnished with fresh green herbs.
      Roasted Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Soup
    • Goat cheese, onion and spinach pasta bake in a glass baking dish.
      Creamy Vegetarian Pasta Bake with Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions
    • Collage of six savory pumpkin recipes with text overlay.
      The Best Quick and Easy Savory Pumpkin Recipes

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    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!

    • Collage of Irish themed cocktails
      Irish Themed Cocktails for St Patrick’s Day
    • A celery cucumber apple smoothie poured into a tall glass with a straw.
      Celery, Cucumber and Apple Smoothie
    • Pinterest graphic. Spooky halloween cocktails collage with text.
      The Best Spooky Halloween Cocktail Recipes
    • Four pink vodka shots.
      Candy Cane Vodka (Peppermint Infused Vodka)

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    Recent Recipes

    Grab the newest recipes from Slow The Cook Down!

    • Taco seasoned deviled egg appetizers.
      Mexican Taco Deviled Eggs
    • Stir fried beef strips with vegetables in a silver skillet with a wooden spoon.
      Healthy Marinated Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry
    • A spoon in a bowl of blue cheese mash garnished with green onions.
      Loaded Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes with Bacon
    • Collage of six homemade pumpkin pie recipes with text overlay.
      The Best Easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipes

    Breakfast and Brunch

    Start the morning the right way with some quick and easy breakfast recipes, lots of which are perfect for meal prep! Be sure to check out my brunch recipes for those lazy Sundays!

    • Six pictures of coconut milk recipes with text overlay
      Coconut Milk Recipes
    • Overhead shot of an air fryer breakfast casserole in a baking dish and a piece served on a plate with a salad.
      Air Fryer Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
    • Close up of air fried turkey bacon rashers.
      Air Fryer Turkey Bacon
    • Mushrrom spinach goats cheese frittata in a black skillet on a wooden chopping board.
      Spinach Mushroom Goats Cheese Frittata

    See more breakfast and brunch recipes →

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      Poached Cod in Coconut Milk
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      Bison Meatballs
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      Air Fryer Tuna Steaks
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      Ginger Turmeric Lemon Tea
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      Slow Roasted Chicken with Lemon, Herbs and Garlic
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