Pasta, slow-cooker recipes, and tray bakes: Our Top 10 Recipes from 2025
We publish a recipe almost every week to help you answer the seemingly inescapable question of 'what's for dinner?'
In 2025, easy weeknight meals were your favorite, with tray bakes, soups, and noodles among the most-loved. Read on to discover which recipe claimed the top spot and find some easy and tasty meal ideas to add to your mix.
- Easy spiced lentil and tomato soup in 30 minutes
A comforting Lebanese-inspired lentil soup infused with warming spices and a rich tomato flavor has snagged the 10th spot. It's simple to make, comes together in less than 30 minutes, and is hearty and nourishing.
- One-tray sumac chicken with vegetables
Golden and juicy spiced chicken over a bed of veggies could be the perfect midweek meal — impressive without much effort. Serve it straight from the tray and let everyone fight over the best crispy bits. Don't forget to squeeze those roasted lemons over the top.
- Set-and-forget slow-cooker bolognese
If having the time to cook a traditional bolognese sounds like a luxury, this slow-cooker version could solve your dinner problems. Just layer it up, set it to low, and let time do the work.
- Easy lemon ravioli with baby spinach and cheese
Inspired by the simple dish spaghetti al limone, this weeknight-friendly pasta is completely unfussy. Dinner served in less than 30 minutes.
- Chicken jalfrezi is an easy weeknight curry
Add this chicken jalfrezi to your weekly rotation. The sticky tomato-heavy sauce hugs each bite of tender chicken thigh. Plus, there’s warmth from the spices (such as cumin, paprika, and turmeric) and a slight crunch from the brightly colored capsicums.
- A Bite To Eat With Alice: Tandoori chicken tray bake
This flavor-packed tandoori chicken tray bake with turmeric rice involves minimal prep and washing up. Marinated chicken on a bed of golden rice could be your next family dinner or an impressive (but easy) meal to serve to summer guests.
- Whole roasted cauliflower with spices and cheese
How does a beautifully caramelized cauliflower with crispy, cheesy edges and soft, flavorful florets sound to you? This easy recipe takes a handful of simple ingredients and turns them into something delicious.
- Slow-cooker pumpkin, lentil, and coconut curry
Drawing inspiration from South Asian cuisine, this slow-cooker curry relies on hearty lentils, creamy coconut, and sweet pumpkin. Let the slow cooker do the heavy lifting, then finish with a quick tadka (sizzling ghee infused with garlic, curry leaves, mustard seeds, and fresh tomatoes).
- Simple chicken and vegetable soup
This soup recipe (with slow-cooked onions, chunky root vegetables, shredded chicken, and peas) is the perfect answer to 'what's for dinner?' Make a pot ahead of a busy week for ultimate comfort.
- Hokkien mee: Vegan Hokkien noodles with mushrooms and tofu
This saucy and satisfying take on the beloved stir-fried noodle dish Hokkien mee is ready in 30 minutes. The vegan recipe has a caramel-like flavor (thanks to the dark soy sauce and kecap manis) and plenty of veggies.
