Weeknight dinners with a polished finish
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June 3, 2026
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Duck Confit
Duck legs from the previous duck dinner cook slowly in duck fat and land with a glossy cherry sauce made from red wine and duck stock. It is leftovers with a restaurant feel, with very little active work.
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Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce
A classic plate where the sweet cherry sauce fits rich duck breast beautifully. The whole duck is used well with stock from the carcass, duck fat for the potatoes, and legs saved for later confit.
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Kadai Chicken
Spiced North Indian chicken curry with a freshly toasted kadai masala, ripe tomatoes, and bell pepper. Ready in under 45 minutes, no coconut milk or cream required.
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Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs
Beef short ribs braised low and slow in red wine and beef stock until the meat falls from the bone. Served with creamy mashed potatoes and the braising sauce.
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Paella
Valencian-style paella on a charcoal grill with chicken thighs and chorizo instead of rabbit, finished with Norwegian shrimp. Not traditional, but very good.
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Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Pasta
Smoky chorizo, juicy chicken, and sweet roasted pepper in a creamy sauce — a weeknight pasta with the confidence of something you would order at a restaurant.
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Chicken Saltimbocca
Classic Italian pan dish with chicken breast, prosciutto, and sage. Ready in under 30 minutes with a sauce built directly in the pan from white wine and butter.
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Grilled Salmon with Asparagus and Easy Béarnaise
Crispy salmon, peak-season asparagus and quick béarnaise. On the table in 40 minutes.
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Rømmegrøt (Norwegian Sour Cream Porridge)
Classic Norwegian sour cream porridge made from scratch with full-fat cultured sour cream and wheat flour — the butter that sweats out during cooking is the whole point. Ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for a Saturday.
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Tikka Masala
Creamy BIR-style tikka masala built from spiced pre-cooked chicken and a mild curry base. This version is tree-nut-free while keeping the sauce round and gently sweet.
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Braised beef
Slow-braised beef with onions, carrots, and a red wine gravy, served over soft mashed potatoes. This is a Sunday dinner that rewards proper browning and patient oven time.
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Focaccia
Large, oil-rich focaccia with rosemary, chili flakes, and a dark crust. It stays airy inside, crisp on top, and properly juicy from the olive oil.
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Grilled Skewers and Salad
Juicy pork tenderloin skewers with bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms, served with a simple salad, grilled croutons, and a creamy dressing. This is a clean, practical grill dinner that still feels complete.
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Conchiglie alla Salsiccia
Colorful shell pasta with salsiccia, mushrooms, bell pepper, and zucchini in a spiced tomato sauce. Rich enough to work as a vegetarian pasta too if you skip the sausage.
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Moroccan Chicken with Apple Salad and Couscous
Chicken breast does not have to be boring. Ras el hanout, orange pan juices, and a sharp apple salad give this plate proper contrast and lift.
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Shepherd's Pie
A deep, savoury shepherd's pie with lamb shanks, minced lamb, mushrooms, and peas under a fluffy mustard mash topping. This is a Sunday dinner that rewards proper browning and a well-reduced sauce.
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Enchiladas
Enchiladas with chicken plus a potato-and-black-bean filling. The smoky chipotle sauce ties it all together, and the dish wants fresh salsa and avocado on the side.
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General Tso's Chicken
Crisp chicken, sticky sauce, and vegetables with a little heat. The homemade stock from skin and bones gives the sauce real depth.
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Turkey Pie
Flaky puff pastry, juicy turkey, and a rich sauce with bacon, mushrooms, and shallots. Inspired by Claridge's, as recreated by the lads at Fallow.
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Chow Mein
A classic, easy Chinese dinner recipe that gets an authentic feel from a special tenderizing technique.
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Zebra steak with garlic mashed potatoes, onions, and mushrooms
A rich steak dinner with soft garlic mash, pan juices from the steak, and crisp garlic chips on top. This is a proper Sunday plate for anyone who likes gamey meat, butter in the pan, and a bit of contrast on the fork.
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Sakura Nabe with zebra
A warming pot of miso, noodles, cabbage, mushrooms, and thin slices of marinated zebra. This is a Japanese-inspired dinner that rewards quick heat and sharp timing.
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Kangaroo Fillet with Pommes Anna, Wild Mushrooms, and Blackberry Sauce
Kangaroo fillet does not forgive overcooking, so this version goes for a hard sear, a pink center, and a dark sauce built on blackberries, raspberry balsamic, juniper, and game stock.
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Beef Wellington
A proper celebration dish: tender beef fillet wrapped in crisp puff pastry with duxelles, serrano ham, and Hasselback potatoes on the side.
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Biffsnadder (Norwegian Steak Skillet)
Retro steak dinner with bell pepper, mushrooms, and onion, lifted with truffle salt, smoked paprika, and curly parsley.
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Gnocchi with Chorizo
This works as either an easy dinner or a small starter for a larger meal. Store-bought gnocchi, chorizo, and passata deliver big flavor in little time.
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Wagyu Steak with Quick Sides
With top-quality ingredients you do not need much to impress. This is best cooked quickly at the table for great atmosphere.
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Lamb kofta
Easter is around the corner, so we are starting early with a quick Greek-style lamb dinner. Juicy kofta, warm pita, and fresh salad make this an easy Friday meal.
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Lapskaus with pork knuckle
This pork knuckle lapskaus is proper comfort food with very little fuss. A pressure cooker gets the knuckle tender in about 40 minutes, and the rest of the pot finishes itself.
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Chicken schnitzel
Crispy, seasoned chicken schnitzel cooked over medium heat for a juicy center and golden crust. Serve with fries and a sharp, tangy sauce.
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Pommes frites
Crisp outside, fluffy inside, and full control with double frying. Perfect as a side for steak, burgers, or chicken.
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French onion soup
Onion soup is simple luxury when the ingredients are good. This version leans on patient browning, proper stock, and sharp cheese melted over toasted baguette.
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Lasagne
This is the restaurant version: homemade pasta, long-simmered ragu, and cheese sauce from scratch. It takes time, but the result earns every pan and every break along the way.
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Butter Chicken
Creamy Indian chicken built on a proper base sauce and layered warm spices.
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Chorizo and Spinach Pasta
A very simple pasta with raw chorizo, spinach, and a light cream sauce, ready in about 14 minutes.
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Chicken Chili with Rice, Lime, and Chips
A rich chicken chili with beans, corn, and warm spices, served with rice, cheese, sour cream, and lime. It is generous enough for dinner and even better the next day.
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Nachos
Fast, spicy nachos for a cozy Friday night. Black beans do the heavy lifting, and chorizo is optional for extra kick.
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Ragù bolognese
A classic meat ragù built from soffritto, red wine, and passata — slow and cozy, but easy to make from scratch.
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Norwegian Meatballs with Creamed Cabbage and Pea Puree
Homemade meatballs in brown gravy with classic creamed cabbage and a quick pea puree. A proper Norwegian weeknight dinner with Sunday-level comfort.
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Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin stuffed with herbs and cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, and served with honey-roasted root vegetables.
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Rigatoni with Salsiccia and Mushrooms
Great ingredients elevate a simple pasta with salsiccia and mushrooms. Tomato paste and creme fraiche turn it into a silky, weeknight-friendly sauce.
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Steak with Sweet Potato and Mushrooms
Steak with roasted sweet potato, browned mushrooms, and béarnaise.
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Steak with Fondant Potatoes and Pickled Shallots
Steak with fondant potatoes, pepper sauce, and pickled shallots.
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Beef Stew and Polenta
Oven-braised beef stew with red wine, served over creamy polenta.
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Ramen
Store-bought shoyu broth, noodles, and crispy pork from the air fryer — a proper bowl in 20 minutes.
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English Muffins
Light, tender muffins with a buttery, griddled crust.
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Cinnamon Knots
Norwegian kanelsnurr: soft, buttery buns with cinnamon and cardamom.
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Pizza Dough (Calculator-Friendly)
Scalable pizza dough with baker’s percentages; 240 g per pizza is perfect for a pizza stone.
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Spanish tortilla
Potatoes, onions, and eggs cooked slowly in “a bit too much” olive oil, then flipped with a plate like a proper kitchen rite.
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Lamb Shank
With root mash, roasted roots, and a from-scratch red wine sauce.
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Salsiccia
Rigatoni in tomato sauce with salsiccia, boosted with onion, carrots, and fennel.
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