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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.

    • 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
    • Thai green curry served with sticky rice.
      Vegetable and Chickpea Thai Green Curry
    • Baked carrot and onion beef meatballs on a white plate.
      Carrot Meatballs
    • Creamy pesto beef pasta served in a bowl with a fork.
      Creamy Pesto Beef Pasta
    • A hand holding a quesadilla filled with ground beef and cheese.
      Cheeseburger Quesadillas
    • Seven koftas served on a long plate on a bed of fresh parsley next to a bowl of tahini.
      Air Fryer Kofta Recipe
    • Four air fryer zucchini boats with beef and cheese served on a plate with fresh parsley.
      Air Fryer Stuffed Zucchini Boats

    See more easy weeknight recipes →

    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
    • Four whole roasted jalapenos on a white plate.
      Air Fryer Roasted Jalapenos
    • Air fryer chicken nuggets served with a dipping sauce.
      Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets

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    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.

    • Chicken satay noodles in a large pot with some served into two bowls.
      Chicken Satay Noodles
    • Chili beef nachos served on a white platter with toppings.
      Chilli Beef Nachos
    • Satay chicken skewers served with peanut dipping sauce.
      Crispy Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce
    • A pasta bake in a glass dish and some served onto a plate.
      Blue Cheese Pasta Bake

    See more weekend 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!

    • An apple avocado smoothie served in a tall glass with a silver straw.
      Apple Avocado Smoothie
    • 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

    See more drinks recipes →

    Recent Recipes

    Grab the newest recipes from Slow The Cook Down!

    • Two plates with scrambled eggs and toast.
      Cheesy Scrambled Eggs
    • Bite sized cheesecakes with frosting, pistachio nuts and sprinkles.
      Pistachio Cheesecake Bites
    • Baked mini cheesecake with pink and white frosting.
      Baked Mini Cheesecakes with Cream Cheese Frosting (Valentine's Day Dessert)
    • A cut garlic cheese tortilla on a chopping board next to a pizza cutter.
      Cheesy Garlic Bread Tortilla

    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!

    • Collage of jalapeno recipes with text overlay
      The Best Easy Jalapeno Recipes
    • Four egg bites with text overlay.
      The Best Easy Egg Bite Recipes
    • Three mini egg cups stacked on top of each other.
      Mini Egg Bites
    • Two bowls of air fryer oatmeal topped with fresh berries, next to two spoons.
      Air Fryer Oatmeal

    See more breakfast and brunch recipes →

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      Poached Cod in Coconut Milk
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      Air Fryer Tuna Steaks
    • Two bowls of tomato and vegetable soup topped with fresh basil leaves and black pepper.
      Air Fryer Soup
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      Gin Shots With Lime
    • Five reverse seared lamb chops in a skillet with fresh mint leaves and next to a bowl of mint sauce.
      Reverse Seared Lamb Chops (Mint Marinated)
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      Chicken Frittata

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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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    • Overhead shot of poached fish in a skillet with fresh cilantro garnish
      Poached Cod in Coconut Milk
    • Two air fryer tuna steaks garnished with sesame seed and chives.
      Air Fryer Tuna Steaks
    • Two bowls of tomato and vegetable soup topped with fresh basil leaves and black pepper.
      Air Fryer Soup
    • A gin shot in front of a gold cocktail shaker
      Gin Shots With Lime
    • Five reverse seared lamb chops in a skillet with fresh mint leaves and next to a bowl of mint sauce.
      Reverse Seared Lamb Chops (Mint Marinated)
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      Chicken Frittata

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