Every dinner in Chef Gaston.
All 178 recipes from the app — the same library Gaston plans your week from. Every one is a weeknight dinner: four servings, real ingredients, and never more than an hour.
AsianAsian-Style Ground Pork Tacos with Bok Choy & Sriracha Mayo
Ground pork stir-fried with leek and a savory Asian wok sauce, piled into warm tortillas with thin bok choy ribbons, julienned carrot, and a citrus-spiked sriracha mayo.
AmericanBBQ Sloppy Joes with Gouda & Cabbage Slaw
BBQ-spiced ground beef and onion simmered into a tangy-sweet sauce with tomato paste, BBQ sauce, and Worcestershire, piled onto toasted brioche buns with melting gouda and cool cucumber slices. Served with a crisp red and pointed cabbage slaw on the side.
AsianBeef & Miso Spaghetti with Mushrooms & Scallions
Ground beef seared with garlic and tossed with spaghetti in a creamy miso-Worcestershire sauce, sliced mushrooms folded in, and scallions scattered on top. A 15-minute weeknight pasta with deep umami flavor.
MexicanChicken Fajita Bowl with Charred Corn Bulgur, Avocado Mash & Tortilla Chips
Taco-spiced chicken thighs and bell peppers seared in lime water, served over fluffy bulgur tossed with dry-charred corn, with a creamy garlic-lime avocado mash, fresh jalapeño rounds, and crispy tortilla chips on the side.
AsianJapanese Miso-Caramelized Beef Udon with Bok Choy & Carrot
Ground beef simmered in a sweet miso-soy glaze, layered over chewy udon noodles with sauteed bok choy, grated carrot, and onion. A 15-minute Japanese-style weeknight bowl with deep umami flavor.
AsianMongolian-Style Beef Udon Wok with Bok Choy & Peanuts
Ground beef stir-fried with onion, bok choy, and carrot, tossed with fresh udon noodles in a sweet-chili soy glaze. Finished with crunchy peanuts, scallion, and a squeeze of lime.
AsianPork and Mushroom Udon Stir-Fry with Sesame Slaw
Ground pork and mushrooms browned in a sweet-savory soy glaze, tossed with udon noodles. A crisp sesame-ginger cabbage slaw on the side. On the table in 15 minutes flat.
AsianQuick Japanese Pork Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
Ground pork tossed with a hoisin-soy glaze, leek, and ginger, wrapped in warm flour tortillas with a crisp cabbage-carrot slaw. Finished with a swipe of lime-mayo and fresh jalapeno.
AsianChinese Honey-Soy Beef Udon with Bok Choy & Broccolini
Stir-fried ground beef with bok choy, broccolini, and onion in a sweet-savory honey-soy glaze, tossed with chewy udon noodles and finished with toasted sesame seeds, fresh scallions, and a pinch of chili flakes.
AsianEgg Fried Rice with Vegetables
The fifteen-minute dinner. Cold rice, hot pan, egg scrambled through, and whatever vegetables are in the drawer.
LatinLoaded Beef Nachos
Everything good piled on one tray — spiced beef, melted cheddar, cool sour cream. Dinner disguised as a party.
MexicanMexican Chicken Bulgur Bowl with Avocado and Tortilla Chips
Seared chicken with Tex-Mex spice over fluffy bulgur, topped with fresh tomato, sliced avocado, and a zippy lime-mayo drizzle. Tortilla chips on the side for crunch.
ItalianSpaghetti with Pork Ragu and Pangrattato
Ground pork simmered in a thick tomato sauce with sauteed onions and peppers, tossed with spaghetti. Crowned with pangrattato — golden, smoky breadcrumbs tossed with parmesan.
AsianThai Yellow Chicken Curry with Jasmine Rice & Peanuts
Chicken cubes simmered in a Thai yellow curry sauce with shallot, diced carrot, garam masala, and creamy coconut milk, served over jasmine rice with fresh spinach folded through and chopped peanuts and scallion greens scattered on top.
AsianShrimp and Snap Pea Fried Rice
Better-than-takeout fried rice with plump shrimp, crunchy snap peas, and egg. Use day-old rice for best results.
AsianAsian Beef Bowls with Mango & Garlic Rice
Sweet-savory ground beef simmered in a chili-lime-ginger sauce, served over fragrant garlic basmati rice with a fresh salad of mango, kohlrabi, and carrot. Finished with chopped mint and cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
AmericanAustrian Chicken Schnitzel with Creamy Potato Salad
Pounded chicken breast in a crisp golden panko crust, served with a cool creamy potato salad dressed in sour cream, mayo, and fresh chives. Lemon wedges to squeeze over at the table.
MexicanBaja-Style Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
Flaky white fish in charred tortillas, topped with a bright cabbage-lime slaw and creamy cilantro sauce.
AsianBeef and Broccoli
Velveted beef and blistered broccoli in a glossy garlic-ginger sauce. Faster than ordering it.
MexicanBlack Bean Quesadillas
Crushed spiced beans and cheese pressed between tortillas and griddled until the outside shatters.
LatinBrazilian Shrimp and Coconut Stew
A bright coconut-tomato stew with shrimp stirred in at the last second so they stay snappy, never rubbery.
IndianBuild-Your-Own Indian Chicken Naan
Spiced chicken, warm naan, and bowls of toppings in the middle of the table. Everyone builds their own.
DanishBurning Love — Bacon and Onion Mash
Denmark's most-loved cheap dinner. Buttery mash under a hot pile of crisp bacon and sweet fried onion.
MexicanChicken Quesadillas with Charred Corn Salsa
Crisp tortillas, molten cheddar, and a charred corn salsa that keeps the whole thing from being one-note.
ItalianCreamy Bacon Tortelloni
Crisp bacon, filled pasta, and a cream sauce loosened with pasta water. Fifteen minutes of actual work.
MediterraneanCrisp Halloumi with Lemon Couscous
Halloumi fried until it squeaks and browns, over couscous with cucumber, tomato and a lot of lemon. Twenty-five minutes, no oven.
ItalianCrisp Prosciutto Rigatoni with Spinach
Prosciutto crisped like bacon, tossed through rigatoni with blistered tomatoes and melting goat cheese.
MexicanGlazed Pork Tacos with Apple Slaw
Sweet-spiced pork in warm tortillas, cooled by a crisp apple slaw and a garlicky mayo.
ItalianGnocchi with Tomato and Mozzarella
Gnocchi crisped in the pan rather than boiled, folded through a quick tomato sauce with mozzarella melting into it.
MediterraneanGreek Souvlaki Beef Bowls with Tzatziki & Tomato Salad
Ground beef seasoned with souvlaki and harissa spices, served over fluffy basmati rice with a creamy cucumber-dill tzatziki and a quick-marinated red onion and cherry tomato salad. Bright, fresh, and Mediterranean.
AsianJapanese Teriyaki Pork Bowls with Red Cabbage Slaw
Pork tenderloin strips glazed in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce, served over garlic jasmine rice with a crisp red cabbage slaw and avocado. Finished with sesame mayo, sesame seeds, and green leek tops.
AsianSalmon with Chili-Sesame Crunch over Jasmine Rice & Pear Slaw
Pan-seared salmon over jasmine rice with a crisp red cabbage and pear slaw, finished with a sweet-spicy chili-sesame-peanut crunch caramelized in the same pan and a drizzle of vegan Asian mayo.
AsianShrimp Chow Mein
Noodles crisped against the pan, shrimp added last, and a sauce that coats without pooling.
ItalianShrimp Scampi Linguine
Garlicky, buttery shrimp with white wine and lemon over linguine. Ready before the oven would even preheat.
ItalianSpaghetti Carbonara
The real thing: eggs and pecorino whipped into a glossy sauce by the pasta water alone, with crisp bacon and a lot of black pepper.
Middle EasternSpiced Trout with Tabbouleh
Crisp-skinned trout on a herb-heavy bulgur salad. Fast, light, and far more interesting than it sounds.
AsianSweet and Savory Ground Pork Rice Bowls
Caramelized ground pork over rice with crunchy cucumber and pickled carrot. Five-ingredient sauce, huge flavor.
AsianTeriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice
Glossy sweet-savory chicken with peppers and snap peas over jasmine rice. Faster than delivery.
LatinTexMex Mac with Ground Beef
One pan, twenty-five minutes, zero leftovers. The pasta cooks in the sauce so it soaks up everything.
AsianThai Basil Chicken
Fifteen minutes of high heat, a fistful of basil thrown in off the heat, and a fried egg on top if you want one.
MediterraneanLemon-Herb Chicken with Couscous and Zucchini
Mediterranean-inspired chicken with oregano, lemon, and garlic over fluffy couscous. Hands-off, fast, bright.
AsianSoy-Ginger Salmon with Bok Choy and Rice
Glazed salmon baked alongside tender bok choy. Ten minutes active, big-dinner flavor.
AsianAsian Chicken with Garlic Rice and Peanuts
Chicken strips in a ginger-soy-honey marinade, tossed with carrots and zucchini, served over buttery garlic jasmine rice. Topped with crushed peanuts and a squeeze of lime.
BBQBBQ Sausage and Pepper Skillet
Smoked sausage, sweet peppers, and charred corn in one pan with rice. Thirty minutes, one thing to wash.
MediterraneanBaked Cod with Tomato-Olive Orzo
Flaky cod baked over briny tomato-olive orzo. A 30-minute dinner that feels coastal and bright.
AmericanBaked Tilapia with Lemon Rice and Green Beans
Mild, flaky tilapia baked with lemon and herbs over fluffy rice. Green beans on the side add crunch and color.
IndianBeef Keema with Peas and Rice
Spiced ground beef simmered down with peas. Cheap, fast, freezes well, and tastes better the next day.
Middle EasternBeef Shawarma Wraps
Thin-sliced spiced beef crisped in the pan, wrapped with tahini sauce and quick-soured onion.
LatinCaribbean Pork with Coconut Rice
Warm-spiced pork tenderloin over coconut rice, with mango and lime cutting straight through the richness.
ItalianChicken Alfredo
Seared chicken through a parmesan sauce that comes together from pasta water and cheese rather than a tub of cream.
MexicanChicken Fajita Bowls
Charred peppers, onions, and smoky chicken over rice. A full plate in one skillet. No tortillas needed.
Middle EasternChicken Fattoush with Crisp Pita
Fried pita shards, herb-heavy salad and warm chicken, dressed sharp enough to stand up to all of it.
AsianChicken Pad Thai
Sweet, sour and salty in equal measure, with egg scrambled through the noodles and peanuts on top.
ItalianChicken Piccata with Orzo and Asparagus
Tender pan-seared chicken in a lemon-caper butter sauce over orzo. Bright, punchy, ready in 30.
Middle EasternChicken Shawarma Bowls with Garlic Yogurt
All the shawarma spice on chicken thighs that crisp in a hot pan, with a garlic yogurt worth double-dipping.
MediterraneanCitrus-Butter Salmon with Roasted Vegetables, Herb Sauce & Aioli
Pan-seared salmon finished in a bright lemon-herb butter sauce, served over crispy roasted potatoes and caramelized bell pepper, onion, and tomato. With a generous spoonful of garlicky aioli and lemon wedges on the side.
ItalianCreamy Chicken Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes & Pecorino
Chicken thigh cubes simmered with cherry tomatoes, onion, and grated carrot in an Italian-spiced butter base, finished with crème fraîche and tossed with penne. Topped with finely grated pecorino romano and fresh basil leaves.
ItalianCreamy Pesto Chicken Spaghetti
Pesto loosened with cream and pasta water into a sauce that actually clings. Spinach and zucchini disappear into it.
AsianCrisp Tofu with Broccoli and Noodles
Tofu pressed, cornstarched and fried until it actually crisps, tossed with broccoli in a garlic-ginger sauce.
LatinCuban Mojo Pork Bowl
Citrus-and-garlic marinated pork over rice and black beans. Big flavor from a marinade that takes two minutes.
MediterraneanGreek-Style Baked Salmon with Citrus Potatoes, Tzatziki & Feta-Herb Crumble
Salmon fillets baked under a Mediterranean-spiced feta crumble, served with citrus-roasted potatoes, a chunky tomato-balsamic salad, and a cool cucumber-garlic tzatziki on the side.
MexicanGround Beef Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Rice
Seasoned ground beef in warm tortillas, piled with crunchy lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Side of lime-bright rice.
MediterraneanHarissa-Crusted Cod with Roasted Paprika Vegetables & Basil Mayo
Cod fillets coated in a panko-harissa crust and pan-fried until golden, served over smoked-paprika-roasted potatoes, parsnip, and onion. Finished with a tomato-arugula salad and a bright basil-garlic mayonnaise on the side.
AmericanHoney-Garlic Pork Chops with Roasted Broccoli
Seared pork chops glazed in a sticky honey-garlic pan sauce. Broccoli roasts alongside while you cook.
IndianIndian Beef & Coconut Curry with Apricot Chutney
Ground beef and grated carrot simmered in a coconut-tomato curry with curry powder and garam masala, served over basmati rice with quick-marinated cucumber, fresh spinach folded through, and a sweet-spicy apricot-chili chutney drizzle.
IndianKerala Coconut Fish Curry
South Indian coconut curry with mustard-seed warmth and a sharp lime finish. Fish goes in last so it stays whole.
AsianKorean Beef Bibimbap with Ginger-Sauteed Vegetables
Ground beef seared crispy, tossed with ginger-sauteed mushrooms, carrots, and bok choy in a sweet-spicy sauce. Served over jasmine rice with a vinegared scallion on top.
AsianKorean Beef Bulgogi
Thin beef marinated in soy, pear and sesame, then seared hard so the sugars catch and char.
Middle EasternLamb Kofta with Flatbread
Cumin-heavy lamb koftas charred in the pan, piled onto warm flatbread with tahini yogurt and a sharp tomato salad.
IndianLamb Seekh Kebabs with Naan
Spiced lamb pressed into fat fingers and charred hard, with mint yogurt and warm naan to wrap them in.
DanishNordic Beef Stroganoff with Rice
Fast strips of beef, mushrooms, and a paprika cream sauce. A Scandinavian weeknight fixture for good reason.
DanishPan-Fried Fish in Chive Cream
Crisp-edged white fish, a loose chive cream, green beans, and mash left deliberately rough.
MexicanPork Al Pastor Tacos
Chipotle and pineapple marinated pork charred at the edges, with more pineapple on top for the sweet-sharp hit.
DanishPotato-Leek Soup with Crispy Bacon
Silky, cheap, and on the table in half an hour. The bacon goes on at the very end so it stays loud and crisp.
ItalianSage Pork Chop with Linguine
Pork chops fried with sage in butter, served over linguine in a quick garlic tomato sauce.
AsianSesame-Crusted Salmon with Pan-Seared Bok Choy & Asian Mayo
Salmon fillets coated in toasted sesame seeds and pan-fried golden, served over crispy roasted potatoes with seared bok choy and wilted spinach. Finished with a sprinkle of chili flakes and a creamy Asian-style mayo on the side.
Middle EasternShakshuka with Feta
Eggs poached straight into a smoky tomato and pepper sauce, with feta crumbled over and bread for scooping. One pan, start to finish.
IndianShrimp Masala
Fast masala built while the rice cooks, with the shrimp going in for the last three minutes so they stay snappy.
Middle EasternSpiced Beef Flatbreads with Yogurt
Thin flatbreads under a layer of cumin-spiced beef, finished with lemon, herbs, and cold yogurt.
MexicanStreet Corn Chicken Bowl
Everything good about elote — charred corn, lime, chili and salty cheese — turned into a bowl with spiced chicken.
AsianVietnamese-Style Ground Pork Wraps with Cabbage Slaw & Chili Fries
Caramelized ginger-soy ground pork rolled in soft tortillas with cucumber and carrot ribbons and a bright cabbage slaw tossed with mint, cilantro, and lime. Served with chili-spiced potato fries and a creamy vegan Asian mayo for dipping.
AmericanWarm Chicken Caesar with Garlic Croutons
Croutons fried in garlic oil, chicken still warm from the pan, and a dressing sharp enough to hold it all together.
Middle EasternWarm-Spiced Chicken with Ginger Rice
Gently spiced chicken over rice cooked with fresh ginger, plus a sharp slaw to wake the whole plate up.
BBQBBQ Beef Burgers with Apple Slaw
Grated onion and carrot go straight into the patty — juicier burgers, and vegetables nobody argues about.
BBQBBQ Chicken with Corn Rice
Sticky glazed chicken over rice studded with charred corn, and a cool ranch to cut it.
BBQBBQ Pork Chops with Corn Slaw
Thick pork chops with a bbq crust, garlicky roast potatoes, and a sweet-sharp corn slaw to cut through.
BBQBBQ Pulled Pork Bowl with Cheesy Fries
Sticky pulled pork over cheese-covered oven fries with a cold creamy slaw. Unapologetic and universally loved.
BBQBBQ-Glazed Salmon with Potato Salad
Salmon lacquered under high heat, with a warm mustard potato salad and charred corn.
AmericanBacon and Broccoli Mac and Cheese
A proper stovetop cheese sauce — no packet, no roux lumps — with bacon and broccoli so it stands up as dinner.
IndianBombay Chicken Sandwich with Mint Yogurt
Spiced chicken in a crusty roll with mint yogurt, and roasted root vegetables on the side doing the heavy lifting.
MexicanCarne Asada Bowls
Lime and cumin marinated steak charred hard, sliced thin against the grain, over rice with avocado and charred corn.
IndianChana Masala
Chickpeas simmered down in a dark, spiced tomato sauce. Cheap, filling, and better on the second day.
IndianChicken Jalfrezi
Drier and sharper than a curry — peppers and onion kept with some bite, chicken seared hard, sauce that clings rather than pools.
Middle EasternChicken Shish Taouk
Lebanese garlic-and-lemon marinated chicken, charred hard and served over rice with a garlic sauce worth making properly.
MexicanChicken Tinga Tostadas
Shredded chicken in a smoky chipotle tomato sauce, piled on crisp tortillas with cool cream.
ItalianChicken Tortelloni Bake
Filled pasta, chicken and creamy tomato baked under parmesan in one dish. Twenty minutes of work, then the oven does it.
MediterraneanCod in Lemon-Butter with Crushed Potatoes
Cod pan-fried until it just flakes, under a lemon-butter sauce made in the same pan while it rests.
BBQCrispy BBQ Chicken with Radish Slaw
Chicken thighs lacquered with bbq sauce in the last minutes so they glaze instead of burn. Peppery radish slaw alongside.
AmericanCrispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Craggy buttermilk-style crust, soft bun, sharp slaw. Worth the frying pan you have to wash afterwards.
LatinCuban Picadillo with Rice
Beef simmered with cumin, olives and raisins — savoury and faintly sweet at once. A weeknight staple across the Caribbean.
DanishDanish Pork Meatballs with Creamy Potato Salad
The meatball every Danish kitchen makes on a Tuesday. Fried deep golden in butter, served with cool dill potato salad.
MediterraneanHaddock Meunière with Green Beans
Flour-dusted haddock in nut-brown butter with capers and lemon. Four ingredients doing something far above their pay grade.
Middle EasternHarissa Chicken and Couscous Bowl
Chicken and vegetables roasted hard on one pan with harissa, then piled onto couscous with cooling yogurt.
ItalianItalian Sausage and Peppers over Polenta
Blistered sweet peppers and onion with juicy sausage, piled over creamy polenta. Rustic and fast.
DanishMillionbøf with Mashed Potatoes
Danish weeknight shorthand for minced beef in a deep onion gravy, ladled over buttery mash. Cheap, fast, and endlessly repeatable.
DanishPan-Fried Fish with Parsley Sauce
A Danish Friday standard. Crisp white fish, boiled potatoes, and a proper parsley sauce built from a real roux.
DanishPork Tenderloin in Chive Cream
Medallions seared hard, then a chive cream sauce built on the fond while they rest. Carrot mash underneath.
IndianRed Lentil Dal with Spinach
Lentils cooked down until they collapse, finished with a pan of spices bloomed in butter and poured over at the table.
AsianSingapore-Style Beef Noodles with Sweet Potato Curry Sauce
Ramen-style noodles tossed in a creamy sweet potato curry sauce — blended smooth from sauteed onion, garlic, ginger, and curry powder — topped with browned beef and soy-glazed bok choy. Served with quick-marinated cucumber on the side.
DanishSmoked Salmon with Dill Potatoes
Barely cooking at all — warm dill potatoes, cold smoked salmon, sharp crème-style cream and quick-soured onion.
MediterraneanSpanish Paprika Cod with Aioli
Smoked paprika glaze on cod, a warm potato and pepper salad underneath, and garlic aioli over the top.
Middle EasternSpiced Fish with Rice and Tahini
Cumin-crusted white fish over onion rice with a lemon tahini sauce poured over the top. Sayadieh, shortened for a weeknight.
AsianSweet and Sour Pork
Crisp cornstarch-coated pork with peppers and pineapple in a sauce that is properly sharp, not just sweet.
AmericanWeeknight Turkey Chili
Lean, cozy chili with turkey, two kinds of beans, and enough warmth to carry a Tuesday. Ready in under 40 minutes.
BBQBBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese
Glazed chicken folded through a proper stovetop mac, with a sharp raw slaw cutting straight through it.
BBQBBQ Chicken Thighs with Baked Beans and Corn
Sticky-glazed chicken thighs with smoky beans and buttery corn. All the plate you need for a Tuesday cookout.
BBQBBQ Steak Tips with Roast Potatoes
Cubed steak seared hard and glazed, with garlic roast potatoes and a crisp green salad.
BBQBBQ Turkey Burgers with Sweet Potato Wedges
Juicy turkey burgers with smoky BBQ glaze and crispy oven wedges. Leaner than beef, just as satisfying.
Middle EasternBaked Falafel Bowls with Garlic Yogurt
Chickpea falafel baked rather than fried, with a sharp cabbage salad and garlic yogurt. Cheap, filling, and it reheats.
DanishBaked Sausages in Onion Gravy
Sausages roasted until burnished, then drowned in sweet onion gravy over garlic mash. The definition of a Tuesday.
Middle EasternBeef Kofta with Tomato Rice and Yogurt Sauce
Spiced beef kebabs seared crisp, served over tomato-kissed rice with cool yogurt-cucumber sauce.
LatinBrazilian Beef with Rice and Beans
Garlicky beef over rice with slow-simmered black beans and a sharp tomato salsa. The everyday plate of Brazil.
AmericanCaesar Burger with Crispy Cheese
A burger built on caesar logic — anchovy-free garlic-parmesan dressing, crisp lettuce, and a lacy parmesan crust on the patty.
IndianChicken Korma with Almond Rice
Mild, fragrant and thickened with ground almonds rather than heat. The curry for the people who say they don't like curry.
MexicanClassic Chili con Carne
Beef, beans and warm spice simmered until it thickens and darkens. Better the next day, if it lasts.
AmericanCreamy Chicken Paprikash with Rice
Sweet paprika bloomed in fat until it turns the sauce deep red, finished with soured cream. Comfort food that tastes like it took longer.
DanishCrispy Pork with Broccoli and Mash
Pork roasted hard until the edges shatter, against soft mash and blistered broccoli. Texture is the whole point.
MediterraneanGreek Pork Meatballs with Tzatziki
Oregano-heavy pork meatballs with oven fries and a thick cucumber tzatziki to drag everything through.
DanishHakkebøf with Soft Onions and Cucumber Salad
A thick beef patty with a hard sear, buried under onions cooked down to jam. Cucumber salad keeps it honest.
ItalianItalian Meatball Sub
Meatballs simmered in tomato, packed into a roll and blistered under melted mozzarella. Messy on purpose.
MediterraneanItalian Sausage and White Bean Stew
Sausage browned hard, beans simmered until creamy, spinach wilted in at the end. Bread on the side for the bowl.
DanishKrebinetter with Dill Potatoes
Breaded pork patties fried golden, served with dill-tossed potatoes and roasted vegetables. Danish canteen food, done properly.
MexicanLoaded Beef Burritos
Spiced beef, rice and beans rolled tight, then toasted in a dry pan until the outside goes crisp and golden.
ItalianMeatballs in Cream Sauce with Rigatoni
Browned meatballs in a tomato-cream sauce that coats every tube of rigatoni. The one that empties the pan.
MexicanMexican-Style Beef and Pasta Bake
Chili-spiced beef, pasta, and melted gouda baked into one dish. The tray everyone goes back to.
ItalianMushroom Risotto
Mushrooms browned hard first, then stirred through a proper risotto. Twenty minutes of standing at the stove, and worth it.
AmericanPanko Fish with Ranch and Parsley Potatoes
Crunchy white fish, herby potatoes, and a cool dill-ranch to drag it all through. Fish for people who claim not to like fish.
AmericanParmesan-Crusted Chicken
A salty parmesan crust straight on the chicken, with honey-mustard vegetables roasting on the same pan.
MediterraneanRoasted Vegetable and Feta Orzo
Courgette, pepper and tomato roasted hard, tossed through orzo with feta melting into the edges.
DanishRoot Vegetable and Meatball Soup
Small pork meatballs poached straight in the broth with potato, leek and carrot. One pot, and better on day two.
ItalianSausage Risotto with Roasted Tomatoes
Creamy risotto studded with browned Italian sausage, topped with tomatoes roasted until they burst.
AmericanSmash Burger Bowls with Roasted Fries
Two crispy-edged beef patties, special sauce, pickles, and oven fries. No bun needed. Classic flavor, weeknight speed.
MexicanSweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
Sweet potato roasted with cumin and chilli, piled into tortillas with black beans, lime slaw and yogurt.
IndianTandoori-Style Chicken with Cucumber Raita
Yogurt-and-spice marinated chicken roasted hard, with a cooling cucumber raita and basmati underneath.
LatinVegetarian Chilli with Beans
Two kinds of bean simmered with smoked paprika and cumin until it darkens and thickens. No one misses the beef.
AmericanAlmond-Crusted Chicken
Toasted almond and panko crust with a garlic dressing to dip into. Quietly one of the best ways to cook a chicken breast.
IndianButter Chicken with Basmati
Yogurt-marinated chicken in a tomato and butter sauce finished with cream. The one everybody orders, made on a Tuesday.
MexicanChicken Enchiladas Verde
Rolled tortillas under tangy green salsa and melted cheese, baked until the edges go dark and chewy.
AsianChicken Katsu Curry
Panko-crusted chicken sliced over rice and flooded with a mellow Japanese curry sauce. The crunch against the sauce is the whole thing.
AmericanChicken Noodle Soup
The one you want when someone is under the weather — built properly from thighs and a lot of vegetables in forty-five minutes.
ItalianChicken Parmesan
Crisp breaded chicken under bubbling mozzarella and tomato sauce, with spaghetti to catch what escapes.
MediterraneanGreek Chicken Gyros with Fries
Oregano-and-lemon chicken carved into warm flatbread with tzatziki, tomato salad and a pile of oven fries.
ItalianItalian Meatballs with Pepperoni Tomato Sauce
Beef meatballs browned hard, then simmered in a tomato sauce with sliced pepperoni for smoky depth. Served over spaghetti.
Middle EasternPersian Herb Chicken with Rice
Enormous quantities of parsley and mint cooked down with chicken and lemon until the sauce turns dark and savoury.
AmericanSheet-Pan Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
Juicy chicken thighs and crispy potatoes with bright lemon and garlic, all on one pan. Dinner and cleanup, sorted.
ItalianSkillet Lasagna
All of lasagna's layers, built in one pan on the hob in forty-five minutes instead of two hours in the oven.
ItalianSpinach and Ricotta Pasta Bake
Pasta folded through ricotta and spinach, baked under mozzarella until the top blisters. The one everyone eats without complaint.
DanishVegetable Frikadeller with Potatoes
The Danish weeknight patty, made with grated root vegetables and oats instead of pork. Fried the same way, eaten the same way.
IndianWeeknight Chicken Tikka Masala
Creamy tomato-spiced chicken in a rich, gingery sauce. Serve over basmati and rival any takeout you know.
ItalianWeeknight Spaghetti Bolognese
A quick take on the Italian classic. Deeply savory beef ragu served over spaghetti with plenty of parmesan.
LatinArgentine Steak with Chimichurri
Steak seared hard and rested, with a raw parsley-garlic-vinegar sauce, crisp roast potatoes and a simple salad.
MexicanChicken Pozole Rojo
A red chili broth with hominy and shredded chicken, finished at the table with raw cabbage, radish and lime.
AmericanClassic Cottage Pie
Savoury beef and vegetables under a cheese-browned mash lid. The dish everyone goes back to the oven for.
LatinColombian Chicken and Potato Stew
Chicken simmered with potato and corn until the broth turns thick and golden, with rice and avocado alongside.
DanishDanish Chicken Fricassée
Poached chicken and root vegetables in a light cream sauce, with the poaching broth doing all the work.
MediterraneanGreek Lemon-Oregano Chicken and Potatoes
Chicken and potatoes roasted in one tray with lemon, oregano and enough garlic to matter. The tray goes on the table.
Middle EasternMoroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots
Warm-spiced chicken braised with apricots until the sauce goes sticky and sweet against the salt. Couscous underneath.
LatinPeruvian Chicken with Green Sauce
Cumin and paprika roasted chicken with a sharp herb-and-garlic green sauce, rice, and a bright tomato salad.
AmericanSkillet Chicken Pot Pie
The whole filling built in one pan, a pastry lid dropped on top, and straight into the oven until it puffs.
MediterraneanSpanish Chicken and Chorizo Rice
One pan: chicken browned in chorizo fat, rice cooked in the same pot until it takes on all the paprika.
BBQBBQ Meatloaf with Mash
A glazed meatloaf baked thin so it cooks in half the usual time, over buttery mash with blistered green beans.
DanishBacon-Wrapped Meatloaf with Potatoes
The Danish Sunday loaf — pork and beef under a bacon lattice, with boiled potatoes and a cream gravy from the pan.
AmericanHearty Beef Stew
Beef braised with carrot and potato until the sauce turns glossy. Cut the meat small and it fits a weeknight.
MediterraneanMediterranean Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers filled with seasoned beef, rice, tomato, and feta, then baked until tender. Meal-in-a-vessel.
MexicanPork Carnitas Tacos
Pork simmered in orange and cumin, then crisped under high heat so the edges shatter. Onion and cilantro, nothing else.
IndianWeeknight Chicken Biryani
A one-pot shortcut at the real thing — spiced chicken and rice steamed together so the grains take on all of it.
IndianLamb Rogan Josh
Kashmiri-style lamb braised with warm spice until the sauce turns deep red and clings. Worth the extra simmer.
AmericanSteak with Baked Potato and Creamed Spinach
The steakhouse plate at home — a hard-seared steak, a properly crisp-skinned baked potato, and garlicky creamed spinach.