Easy Recipe Collection – Starters, Mains, Desserts & More

Easy Recipe Collection – Starters, Mains, Desserts & More

A curated collection of easy-to-follow recipes from quick starters to indulgent desserts. All tested and loved by me.

Collection of easy homemade recipes - cooking inspiration for all skill levels

Below you’ll find a selection of my favourite easy recipes organised by course. I’m constantly adding to this collection, so keep checking back for fresh ideas. All these recipes have been tested in my own kitchen and are ready for you to try.

Last Updated: August 22, 2026 | Latest Recipe: Kerala Egg Puffs

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Starters, Sides & Snacks

Quick bites, appetizers, and side dishes perfect for entertaining or adding something special to your meal. From crispy popcorn to savoury fritters, these recipes are simple to make and packed with flavour.

Easy Naan Bread
A quick simple naan bread with only 3 ingredients.

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Twisted Cheese and Basil Sticks
These quick and easy bread sticks are packed with flavour.

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Easy Garlic Bread
Mega fast and mega tasty for when you want quick garlic bread

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Breakfast Cupcakes
Kinda looks like a cupcake but has all your breakfast needs.

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Buttery Popcorn
Lovely buttery popcorn that will make you want more and more.

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Sweet Popcorn
The perfectly balanced soft and sweet popcorn.

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Butter Soya Popcorn
My amazing popcorn recipe with a Soya twist.

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Asparagus with Hamada Soya
Quick, easy and tasty

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Fried Sardines With Hamada Soy Sauce
Great flavour and moreish

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Hamsi
Romanian/Turkish fried anchovies

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Salt & Pepper Sweet Potato Cubes
with garlic & lemon Mayo

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Crabstick Crackers
nice and crunchy

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Vegan Roasted Channa (Chickpea) Bites
A lovely light snack

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Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Spreads
Mega addictive

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Cheesy Tikka Sweet Corn
Quick Easy and super tasty

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Kerala Egg Puffs Recipe
Quick and easy

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Main Courses

Hearty and satisfying main dishes ranging from quick weeknight meals to impressive dinner party fare. Featuring international cuisines with flavours from Asia, Europe, and beyond.

Luther Burger (AKA Doughnut Burger)
Hamburger or cheeseburger with one or more glazed doughnuts in place of the bun.

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Chorizo and Cheese Omelette
A quick and tasty snack for lunch or dinner.

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Korean Street Toast (GILGEORI)
A quick and easy and very tasty snack, that is very popular on street food stalls in Korea.

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Cheesy Chicken Fritters Patties
A quick and easy recipe for a snack or part of your main meal

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Japanese Beef Bowl
A quick and easy recipe using Dai Aso Gyudon Sauce

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Easy Chicken Teriyaki
This recipe is quick, super easy and very delicious.

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Lemon Chicken
Better than a Chinese takeaway.

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Crispy Chilli Chicken
A lovely dish that’s not too spicy

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Spaghetti alla Carbonara
The classic way with no cream

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Munro’s Club Sandwich
A lovely club sandwich with my own special sauce.

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Inside-Out Grilled Cheese Sandwich
An amazing cheesy sandwich

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Vietnamese Chilli Meatball Lettuce Wraps
Juicy meatballs that have a lovely small kick.

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Vietnamese Caramelised Chilli Shrimp (Tom Rim)
Lovely caramelised chilli shrimp, just the perfect kick.

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Garlic Butter Soya Fried Rice
Great for left over rice and leave you will wanting more.

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Soya Sauce Yummy Noodles
Great flavour and mega moreish!

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Honey Soya Chicken Breasts
Sweet and savoury glazed chicken

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Salmon Teriyaki
Salmon glazed in a mix of sake, soya and rice wine

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Salt & Pepper Chicken
with KMC Seasoning

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Doritos Fried Chicken Strips
Crunchy, tasty and mega moreish

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Paneer Tikka Sashlik and Dip
super easy recipe and unbelievably delicious

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Honey Butter Chicken
Tender, yummy and very moreish!

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Baked Penne with Calabrian Sausage
A delicious Sausage and Mozzarella Pasta Bake

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Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak with Roast Potatoes
Ribeye steaks with flavorful garlic butter and crispy roast potatoes

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Easy Asian-Inspired Flat Iron Steak
An Asian twist for a Flat Iron Steak

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Desserts

Indulgent sweet treats and desserts from quick mug cakes to elegant mousses. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing dinner guests.

Double Chocolate Mousse Pots
A lovely and easy chocolate mousse

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Strawberry Cheesecake in a Glass
A quick and easy strawberry cheesecake, even the kids will love.

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Biscoff Mug Cake
This mug cake is so easy to put together, and cooks in less than 2 minutes!

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Dutch Baby (Dutch Pancake)
A fluffy, dramatic pancake that impresses every time

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White Chocolate Mint Mousse
Creamy with a lovely mint flavour.

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Bicerin (Coffee & Chocolate Drink)
A luxurious coffee-and-chocolate drink topped with cream

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Barfi (Plain & Chocolate)
Traditional Indian fudge-like sweet

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Steamed Egg Custard with Cheese
Simple and tasty

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Easy Classic Poached Pear Recipe
Very moreish and elegant

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Sauces

Homemade sauces and condiments to elevate any dish. Simple recipes that add big flavour to your meals.

Sweet Chilli Sauce
Great for any dish or a dip and yummy

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Drinks

Refreshing beverages from traditional lassi to creative coffee drinks. Perfect for any occasion.

Mango Lassi
A yogurt based mango milkshake or smoothie.

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All recipes have been tested and enjoyed by me. For detailed step-by-step instructions and ingredient lists, click “View Recipe” to see the full write-up.