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Snacks

Tuna cakes.
EASY

The RecipeTin magic touch that lifts these tuna patties from meh to marvellous

A drizzle of garlic butter is all it takes to turn pantry staples into a surprisingly tasty meal.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Nagi Maehashi
You can use any kind of jam here, but Stephanie Alexander’s mum’s kumquat marmalade is a must try.
EASY

Almond shortbread jam (or marmalade) drops

You can use any kind of jam, but I recommend a particular kumquat marmalade for these thumbprint biscuits.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Helen Goh
Fish pakoras with turmeric yoghurt and lime.

Adam Liaw’s fish pakoras plus his beginner’s guide to deep-frying

Adam Liaw takes the fear out of frying with these Indian-inspired fritters and spiced yoghurt.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw
Chocolate, rye and espresso cookies.
EASY

Sunday baking project: Helen Goh’s chocolate, rye and espresso cookies

A mocha flavoured cookie that bakes in 10 minutes.

  • < 30 mins
  • Helen Goh
The chip butty at Glory-Us cafe is finished with homemade HP sauce.

Chip butties to Chiko rolls: Your retro favourites are back on the menu (and here’s where to find them)

Cringeworthy dishes and old faves your mum used to make are on top in the world of food right now. And apparently it’s perfectly natural to crave it.

  • Emma Breheny
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Brown cinnamon biscuits.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s simple golden cinnamon treats really take the biscuit

These butter biscuits with a hint of cinnamon are best enjoyed still warm from the oven.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw

‘Le Weekend’ loaf aka French-style pound cake with pink grapefruit

This is a lovely citrus cake to bake for snacking over a weekend.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh
The ultimate cheese toastie needs the perfect pull factor.

Pulling power: 10 melty cheeses ranked for ooze and stretch

Ellie Studd shares the golden rules for making the perfect stretchy cheese toastie — many strings attached.

  • Ellie Studd
Mushroom Flammkuchen.

Mushroom flammkuchen

A quick yeast-free flatbread topped with mushrooms instead of the traditional bacon and onion.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Helen Goh
Manoush-style pizzas with prawns and chilli.
EASY

Manoush-style pizzas with prawns and chilli

Start the timer. Dinner will be ready in 20 minutes – quicker than order-in pizza

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook