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What a rush has been. Almost as big a rush as a family trying to put dinner on the table every night.
Thanks to Adam and his entertaining guests, things are now much calmer in kitchens across Australia. What's for dinner tonight? A quick skim through The Cook Up recipes and that question is finally solved. Not just what to serve for the main meal, but how to win favours by dishing up dessert, too.
Here are 101 meals that are sure to please your gang. Night after night after night.
Nail the main
1. Umami bolognese
![Umami bolognese](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/umami-bolognese.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Stop it: it's vegan. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
2. Oven-baked chicken thighs
![Oven-baked chicken thighs with olive, tomato and lemon](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/oven-baked-chicken-thighs-with0olive-tomato-and-lemon.jpg?imwidth=1280)
A simple, tasty dish of chicken with olives, cherry tomatoes and lemon. Source: Adam Liaw
3. Beef and snow peas
There's something about snow peas that are irresistible. Kids who run a mile from any other vegetable will happily dive into a bowlful of .
4. Schnitzel with kale slaw and oven chips
7. Udon with miso and Asian vegetables
![Udon with miso and Asian vegetables](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/udon-with-miso-and-asian-vegetables.jpg?imwidth=1280)
The day feels much better just looking at this dish. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
8. Atkilt alicha
![Atkilt alicha](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/kl-hokkein-mee.jpg?imwidth=1280)
This vegan stew is delicately spiced with everything nice. Source: Adam Liaw
9. Whole-spiced roasted pumpkin
![Whole spice-roasted pumpkin](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/whole-spiced-roasted-pumpkin.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Do pumpkin differently with a roasted version dressed with spices and served with a homemade buttermilk curd. Source: Adam Liaw
12. Pan-seared white fish with sautéed kale
![Pan-seared white fish with sautéed kale](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/pan-seared-white-fish-with-sauteed-kale.jpg?imwidth=1280)
'Fish and green veg are a bit of a staple in my house,' says Hayden Quinn. Source: Adam Liaw
13. Corn pakoras with chaat masala
![Corn pokoras with chaat masala](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/corn-pakoras-with-chaat-masala.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Basically an extra-super-fancy corn fritter. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
14. Jacket potato party
![Jacket potato party](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/jacket-potato-party.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Keep your potato size generous and your topping selections even bigger. Source: Adam Liaw
15. Mee goreng with spicy eggs
![Singapore noodles](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/rx031_noodles_6_of_6.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Source: Danielle Abou Karam
18. Quinoa poke bowl
![Quinoa poke bowl](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/quinoa-poke-bowl.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Particularly welcome if you have kids obsessed with sushi. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
19. All-veg tomato sauce pasta
![All-veg tomato sauce](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/all-veg-tomato-saucce.jpg?imwidth=1280)
More is more when it comes to veggies. Source: Adam Liaw
22. Sausage and brown rice minestrone
![Sausage and brown rice minestrone](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/sausage-and-brown-rice-minestrone.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Everything that's good is in this bowl. Source: Adam Liaw
23. KL hokkein mee
26. Chicken pot pie
![Chicken pot pie](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/chicken-pot-pie.jpg?imwidth=1280)
There's little more comforting, or satisfying, than sinking into a fresh, hot chicken pie. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
27. TV spaghetti
![TV spaghetti](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/tv-spaghetti.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Even the TV won't distract you from the gloriousness of this dish. Source: Adam Liaw
30. Ten-minute cheeseburgers
Another zippy favourite, zhushed by Adam to be . Is it the brioche burger bun? The Japanese mayo? Or the carefully placed dill pickle? All of the above.
33. Easy butter chicken
![Easy butter chicken](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/easy-butter-chicken.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Jessica Rowe does not muck around when it comes to easy dinners. Source: Adam Liaw
34. 'Shepherd's pie' with sweet potato mash
![Shepherd's pie with sweet potato mash](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/shepherds-pie-with-sweet-potato-mash.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Healthy food and delicious meals should be mutually exclusive things. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
35. Vegetable confit risotto
![Vegetable confit risotto](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/vegetable-confit-risotto.jpg?imwidth=1280)
With a slow-cooked vegetable confit and tender arborio rice cooked in stock and white wine, this is a deluxe vegetarian risotto. Source: Adam Liaw
38. Stuffed baby eggplants
![Sheikh el mehshi (stuffed baby eggplants)](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/sheikh-el-meshshi-stuffed-baby-eggplants.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Creamy baked eggplant stuffed with lamb and pine nuts, topped with herbs and served with Greek yoghurt. Source: Adam Liaw
39. Lizzy Hoo's silken tofu dinner
![5-ingredient tofu](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/5-ingredient-tofu.jpg?imwidth=1280)
How can just five ingredients taste so good? Source: Adam Liaw
40. Easy parmesan chicken with herb salad
41. Hokkaido salmon chanchan
![Hokkaido salmon chanchan](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/tcu-one-pan-salmon.jpg?imwidth=1280)
This is one of the easiest and fastest dinners you could imagine. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
44. Steak Diane
![Fillet steak diane](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/rx16_fillet_steak_3_of_6_edit.jpg?imwidth=1280)
With deep, rich flavours you know and love, it's time to bring back this classic. Source: Adam Liaw
45. Pork belly one-tray roast
![Pork belly one tray roast and roast potatoes](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/rx133_family_dinner_5_of_6.jpg?imwidth=1280)
PS - this dish is worth making for the crunchy roast potatoes alone. Source: SBS
48. Chase's sukiyaki
![Sukiyaki](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/rx042_japanese_4_of_6.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Sukiyaki is traditionally cooked at the table, making it both meal and entertainment in one. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
49. Roast tomato soup with rosemary cheesy flatbreads
52. Hainanese pork chops with onion gravy
Emphatically thanks to an 'enchanting' Chinese-inspired gravy.
53. Red wine and rosemary teriyaki roast lamb
![Red wine and rosemary teriyaki roast lamb](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/red-wine-and-rosemary-teriyaki-roast-lamb.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Roast lamb travels well. Source: Adam Liaw
56. Kid-friendly dhal
![Kid-friendly dhal](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/rx068_lentils_3_of_6.jpg?imwidth=1280)
This is a great base recipe that isn’t confronting for kids at all. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
57. Fried tofu with spring onion
![Fried tofu with spring onion and red chilli](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/fried-tofu-with-spring-onion-and-red-chilli.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Tuck into tofu for an easy, satisfying dinner option. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
58. Whole baby snapper with chorizo
![Whole baby snapper with chorizo, tomato and peppers](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/whole-baby-snapper-with-chorizo-tomato-and-peppers.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Another sterling dish that politely cooks itself in the oven. Source: Adam Liaw
61. Lemon chicken
![Lemon chicken](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/rx062_lemon_2_of_6.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Adam's version of the Chinese takeaway classic includes a rice wine and ginger sauce instead of the usual gluey marinade associated with the dish. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
62. Lamb mince ali nazik
63. Avocado green goddess
![Avocado green goddess](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/green-goddess-salad.jpg?imwidth=1280)
The green goddess dressing is a must in any fridge. Drizzled over this salad, slathered on jacket potatoes, or dipped onto vegetables, it's good. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
66. Baked heirloom tomatoes
![Baked heirloom tomatoes](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/baked-heirloom-tomatoes.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Take a trip to Southern France one evening soon. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
67. Trofie al pesto
![Trofie al pesto](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/trofie-al-pesto.jpg?imwidth=1280)
The Ligurian city of Genova is the home of true pesto Genovese made with basil, salt, oil, garlic and pine nuts. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
68. Beef and broccolini with oyster sauce
![Beef and broccolini with oyster sauce](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/beef-broccolini-with-oyster-sauce.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Drawing on the 'holy trinity' of Chinese cooking, Adam shares his simple steak stir-fry with ginger, onions and garlic. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
71. Peanut butter curry
72. Foul mudammas
![Foul mudammas](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/foul-mudammas.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Fava beans and chickpeas seasoned with tahini, lemon and garlic make for a light and fresh vegan meal. Source: Adam Liaw
73. Frying pan kabab khashkhash
![Frying pan kabab khashkhash](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/frying-pan-kabab-kashkhash.jpg?imwidth=1280)
This Syrian kabab is made from lamb mince and served on roasted tomatoes. Source: Adam Liaw
74. Chicken and mushroom doria
![Chicken and mushroom doria](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/chicken-and-mushroom-doria.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Think of a gratin of béchamel over rice. Source: Adam Liaw
75. American hot wings with ranch dressing
![American hot wings with ranch dressing](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/american-hot-wings-with-ranch-dressing.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Dipping wings into sauce is such a fun way to eat. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
Dish these desserts
78. Tofu doughnuts
![Tofu doughnuts](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/tofu-doughnuts.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Deep-fry your sweet tofu batter then dust with cinnamon, icing sugar or sweetened kinako powder. Done. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
79. Four-ingredient flan
Adam nails a . Five minutes of prep for an evening of 'you're the best cook ever's.
80. Crispy banana split
![Crispy banana split](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/crisp-banana-split.jpg?imwidth=1280)
As if a banana split wasn't already amazing, now there's a deep-fried version. Source: Adam Liaw
81. Hot chocolate tart
![Hot chocolate tart](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/hot-chocolate-tart.jpg?imwidth=1280)
A shortcut way to a knockout tart using everyone’s favourite ingredients. Source: Adam Liaw
84. Cherry clafoutis
![Cherry clafoutis](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/cherry-clafoutis.jpg?imwidth=1280)
This extremely simple dish from southern France is no more difficult than cherries set in a sweet base. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
85. Vietnamese coffee tiramisu
86. Super vanilla ice-cream
![Super vanilla ice-cream](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/rx11_vanilla_3_of_6.jpg?imwidth=1280)
This ice-cream is a labour of love, and very much worth the wait. Source: Adam Liaw
87. Sticky banana and white chocolate puddings
![Sticky banana and white chocolate puddings with butterscotch sauce](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/rx022_comfort_food_sweet_3_of_6.jpg?imwidth=1280)
The rich butterscotch sauce is a giveaway that this is a take on the perennially popular sticky toffee pudding. Source: Adam Liaw
90. Emergency apple crumble
![Emergency apple crumble](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/emergency-apple-crumble.jpg?imwidth=1280)
This dish is beyond easy to make and super-easy to cook. Store the leftover raw crumble in the freezer for later pressing pudding emergencies. Source: Adam Liaw
91. Whipped ricotta with charred peaches
![Whipped ricotta with charred peaches](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/whipped-ricotta-with-charred-peaches.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Sweet peaches, creamy ricotta and tangy pickled shallot come together for a beautiful (and different) dessert. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
94. Toasted marshmallows
![Toasted marshmallow](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/toasted-marhsmallows.jpg?imwidth=1280)
If you've never tried a homemade marshmallow, you've never tried a marshmallow. Source: Adam Liaw
95. Vegan black sesame and coconut ice-cream
![Vegan black sesame and coocnut ice-cream](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/vegan-black-sesame-and-coconut-ice-cream.jpg?imwidth=1280)
All you need is a blender. Source: Adam Liaw
96. Vegan snickers
![Vegan snickers](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/vegan-snickers.jpg?imwidth=1280)
This recipe is the healthy version of a Snickers bar, without the lack of flavour that comes with some 'tastes like' desserts. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
97. Strawberry, white chocolate and crème fraiche galette
![Strawberry and white chocolate and crème fraiche galette](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/rx030_strawberries_3_of_6.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Make your own pastry to really send this dessert into the taste stratosphere. It's a texture thing, too. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
100. Loukoumades with honey and cinnamon
![Loukoumades](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/rx109_honey_5_of_6_0.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Loukoumades are equal-parts savoury and sweet. Much like many yiayias. Source: Adam Liaw
101. Biscotti
![Biscotti](https://sbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/drupal/food/public/biscotti.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Biscotti or lady fingers are wildly popular in Italy and pretty much the entire world. Source: Adam Liaw