Simple 8 Minute Recipes That Taste Delicious

Apple and turkey quesadillas

When making quesadillas, you can fill the tortillas with all sorts of meat and vegetables and they're also a great way to use up leftover chicken or pork.

Satay noodle stir-fry

Here it transforms udon noodles as the signature ingredient in a simple satay sauce. Use straight-to-wok noodles to keep things really speedy and add long-stem broccoli and sugar-snap peas for a fantastic crunch.

Steak with garlic butter

Cooking a great steak is surprisingly quick and not too difficult if you follow a few simple rules: oil the steak, not the pan; buy a great-quality steak to begin with; and make sure your pan is really hot.

Cheese, ham and fig crêpes

A savoury, wafer-thin pancake makes for an easy, speedy supper. This crêpe is filled with soft goats' cheese, ham, grated cheese and fig jam.

Miso ramen bowl

It's not too often you find a recipe for comfort food that's both speedy and healthy, but miso ramen bowls are exactly that.

Huevos rancheros

This Mexican classic is traditionally a breakfast dish, but it works just as well for a quick dinner. There are many variations, but all should include eggs and some kind of tomato.

Cheat's chicken curry

There's no need to order in when you can rustle up a chicken curry in no time. Buy a good-quality curry paste.

Gnocchi with tomato and basil

Having a pack of gnocchi in the fridge is a real bonus when you're pushed for time. It cooks very quickly and makes a nice change from pasta.

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