Susan Cooks collections

20-minute dinners

Straightforward small-portion meals for evenings when both time and washing-up are limited.

16 ideas to explore

20-minute dinners · 20 mins

Creamy tomato and spinach pasta for two

A small pan of tomato pasta finished with spinach and cream cheese for an unfussy weeknight meal.

20-minute dinners · 20 mins

Lemony chickpea and spinach skillet

Chickpeas, wilted spinach and softened onion brightened with lemon in one frying pan.

20-minute dinners · 20 mins

Garlic butter prawn pasta for two

Pasta and prawns tossed in a light garlic-butter pan sauce sized for two bowls.

20-minute dinners · 20 mins

Chicken and pepper fajitas for two

Sliced chicken and pepper cooked quickly in a hot pan and divided between warm tortillas.

20-minute dinners · 20 mins

Mushroom and pea risotto for two

A compact mushroom risotto with peas, made in a wide saucepan for two portions.

20-minute dinners · 20 mins

Halloumi and couscous bowls

Golden halloumi, vegetables and fluffy couscous assembled into two warm bowls.

20-minute dinners · 20 mins

Tuna and sweetcorn pasta for two

A cupboard-led pasta with tuna, sweetcorn and a lightly creamy coating.

20-minute dinners · 20 mins

Quick coconut chickpea curry

Chickpeas simmered with coconut milk, tomato and curry powder for two generous bowls.

20-minute dinners · 20 mins

Honey-soy salmon bowls for two

Glazed salmon, rice and green vegetables portioned into two balanced bowls.

20-minute dinners · 17 mins

Tomato and white bean toast

Herby white beans and tomatoes spooned over crisp toast for a fast pantry supper.

20-minute dinners · 20 mins

Beef and broccoli noodles for two

Tender beef strips, broccoli and noodles in a savoury soy pan sauce.

20-minute dinners · 20 mins

Pesto chicken pasta for two

Chicken, pasta and pesto brought together with a little pasta water rather than a heavy sauce.

Air fryer · 15 mins

Air-fryer salmon fillets

Two salmon fillets cooked with lemon and herbs in a small air-fryer basket.

Air fryer · 20 mins

Air-fryer crispy chickpeas

A small batch of seasoned chickpeas for topping bowls or eating as a warm snack.

Air fryer · 20 mins

Air-fryer Parmesan courgette

Courgette rounds with Parmesan and crumbs, cooked until tender at the centre.

Use what you have · 18 mins

Leftover vegetable fried rice

Cold cooked rice and leftover vegetables turned into two hot portions in a frying pan.