30 quick recipes in 30 minutes or less

30 simple recipes to try at home

Quick doesn’t have to mean boring. Whether you need something on the table now or speed-prepping tomorrow’s lunch, these recipes show up fast, thanks to your KitchenAid appliances handling the prep, without cutting corners on flavour.

Quick recipes using food processors and choppers

Chopping mountains of veg? Not today. With your Food Processor doing the legwork, you’ll go from ingredients to lunch, brunch or dinner in no time. Whether you’re going for those golden hash browns, a zesty beet salad or maple-glazed carrots, these recipes are big on flavour, not effort.

1. Carrots with maple glaze

Some sides are just here to help. This one? It’s here to shine. Glossy, thinly sliced carrots, caramelised edges, and a maple-garlic-thyme glaze that hits the perfect sweet-meets-savoury note. It’s the kind of side that feels a little special, especially on a weeknight.

2. Tuna sandwich

Simple? Yes. Ordinary? Definitely not. This herby homemade tuna spread is smooth (but never mushy), zesty from the lemon, and packed with scallions and fresh parsley. Pop it between two slices of sourdough or rye bread, or stuff it into pita, and suddenly your lunch break’s looking very gourmet.

3. Greek feta salad

Salty olives, sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion, a zingy lemon vinaigrette, this colourful, sun-drenched feta salad is brimming with Greek goodness. Toss it together in minutes and serve it with crusty bread.

4. Beet salad

This isn’t your average green salad, it’s beetroot at its best. Diced into hearty, bite-sized cubes and dressed to impress in a creamy, punchy mix of dill and horseradish, this no-brainer side plays nice with everything from a piece of grilled meat to your favourite veggie centrepiece.

5. Tofu stir fry

Don’t let the lengthy list of veggies in this recipe throw you off. With your Food Processor handling the slicing and shredding in record time, this stir-fry is all about fast flavour and minimal fuss. Toss in your leftover rice, add some grilled tofu or pak choi, and finish with a splash of sriracha and you’ve got yourself a yummy weeknight win.

6. Hash browns

When you want potatoes, but not the usual suspects, hashbrowns step up. These golden, onion-flecked potato patties are soft and light in the middle and satisfyingly crispy on the outside. The secret? A quick dip in ice-cold water after shredding them, just ten minutes is all it takes to rinse off the starch and crank up the crunch. Top them with a dollop of sour cream or a fried egg and call it brunch.

7. Fish burger

Burgers that please the kids, the grown-ups, and your future self? Done. These herby fish burgers are quick to prep, quick to fry, and just as good straight from the freezer. Beans keep them tender, red curry paste brings the flavour, and your Food Processor makes the whole thing feel like a cheat code. Midweek dinner? Sorted.

8. Coleslaw

Crisp, tangy and just creamy enough, this coleslaw knows what it’s doing. The yoghurt twist on the classic mayo dressing keeps it silky but light, while the crunch of the finely shredded cabbage and carrots adds some bite. Bottom line? It’s a tasty, make-ahead-friendly side that works just as well at a BBQ as it does in a wrap on any regular Wednesday.

9. Vegetable gyoza

Dumplings are everybody’s best friend. It’s a versatile dish for every occasion and can be cooked in different ways: pan-fried, steamed, or boiled in a soup. You can always customize the fillings with other ingredients. To avoid them being too soggy, take out the moisture from vegetables either by stir-frying them or marinate them with salt for a few minutes before the wrapping.

10. Rainbow salad

This crunchy, feel-good salad isn’t just eye-catching, it’s also lunch in under 15 minutes. The creamy yoghurt dressing brings it all together, but if you still want to take it up a notch, add a crumble of salty feta on top.

Stand mixer recipes in 30 minutes or less

It’s called a Stand Mixer, but your countertop sidekick does way more than mix. With the right attachments, it shreds chicken, slices potatoes, and whips eggs into a frothy cloud. From pulled chicken tacos, fluffy scrambled eggs, to butternut fritters, these recipes practically make themselves.

11. Scallion pancakes

Turns out pancakes aren’t just a breakfast thing and they don’t need maple syrup either. These savoury scallion-studded beauties flip the script with punchy sesame oil and a kick of chilli. Plus, they’re made with sourdough discard, so you’re winning on flavour and food waste.

12. Pulled chicken tacos

Taco night just levelled up. Thanks to your Stand Mixer, shredding a mountain of chicken is the easiest part, leaving you more time to pile on the homemade guacamole, red onion, cilantro, and all the spicy extras. Fast, fun, and totally customisable, this is a dinner the whole table can get behind.

13. Zucchini fritters

Want to sneak more veggies into your day? These fritters don’t even try to be subtle about it. With golden crispy edges, a cheesy middle, and heaps of shredded zucchini, they strike the perfect balance between wholesome and indulgent. Serve them with yoghurt, feta or tzatziki and no one will be asking where the meat is.

14. Tortilla de patatas

This Spanish classic might look rustic, but it’s got range: brunch, lunch, tapas night, even straight from the fridge. Normally you'd be slicing potatoes for ages, but with a little help from the Slicing Disc, you’re halfway to golden, eggy glory before the pan’s even hot.

15. Beef tartare with mozzarella

You know that one dish on the menu that makes you feel fancy just by ordering it? This is it, but made at home, no tricky knife wizardry required. Your Grinder takes all the guesswork out of prepping the beef and nails that signature delicate tartare texture every time. Top it with a cloud of creamy mozzarella mousse, or follow the guac route for a dairy-free twist.

16. Butternut fritters

They might look humble, but these gorgeous fritters are pure gold, literally. The shredded butternut squash turns beautifully crisp and golden in the pan, while nutmeg and thyme take it somewhere unexpected: halfway between sweet and savoury. Dunk them in garlic yoghurt, and you’ve got yourself a snack that seriously overdelivers.

17. Lamb burger

You could grab a pack of pre-made patties from the supermarket, but why would you, when these fresh, spiced lamb burgers come together in under 30 minutes? Juicy, herb-packed, and endlessly versatile, they’re just as at home in a fluffy bun as they are in flatbread with a dollop of yogurt or a crumble of feta. Fire up the BBQ, or keep it on the stovetop, either way, you’re winning.

18. Fluffy scrambled eggs

Forget everything you know about scrambled eggs. From now on, you're whipping them until frothy first, because that’s the secret to getting them all silky and café-level fluffy. No muscle required: just let your Stand Mixer do its thing. Once cooked, pile them onto toasts, bagels or hash browns, and finish with whatever you’ve got on hand: chives, cheese or a handful of spinach.

Quick recipes using toaster and kettle

With your Toaster crisping bread to perfection and your Kettle speeding up the cooking, these recipes keep things simple, without ever feeling basic. Think brunchy bagels, mushroom toasts, and nutty couscous that’s ready before you’ve even set the table.

19. Couscous

Couscous is quick. But toasted couscous? That’s clever. A little time in the pan gives it a golden, nutty richness, and boiling water from the kettle does the rest. Serve it warm with grilled veggies or cold with herbs and feta.

20. Smoked salmon toast

You’ve had smoked salmon on avocado toast before, but not like this. The chimichurri-style spread adds a punchy, herby kick that takes this classic up a few notches. Layer it on warm toast straight from the toaster, add cool salmon, and you’ve got a brunch-worthy meal in minutes.

21. Chicken and pepper toastie

This recipe calls for focaccia, but truly, any sturdy leftover loaf will get the job done. Once it’s filled with pesto, chicken and sweet roasted peppers, and toasted to gooey glory in the sandwich rack.

22. Cream cheese and cucumber salmon toast

Who knew cucumber could be this much of a show-off? Thinly sliced into delicate ribbons and twirled on top of a reamy layer of cream cheese and smoky salmon, it adds a little drama to this classic toast. Serve it with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a flick of salt, and voilà, you’re in brunch bistro territory.

23. Egg and bacon bagel

It may start with the usual suspects—egg, bacon, bagel—but buttery avocado takes this American classic up a notch. Adding to the upgrade: popping the cheddar onto the bagel the moment it pops out of the toaster so it melts into every nook. Now that’s how you start the day.

24. Smoked salmon bagel

Crunchy toasted bagel, herby cream cheese, salty salmon, need we say more? It’s the kind of combo that just works. Add some red onion, a few capers, and a sprig of dill, and just like that this bagel has fancy brunch written all over it.

25. Mushroom toast

A crispy slice of toasted sourdough bread. Earthy, buttery mushrooms. And plenty of garlic and thyme. This isn’t just rustic toastie, it’s comfort on a plate. If you want to cook up something simple that still feels like a treat, this is just the thing.

Blender recipes

Whether it’s whipping up a nutty pancake batter, a velvety pesto, or a base for cauliflower rice, your blender takes the fuss out of flavour. These dishes are light on time, but generous on taste.

26. Buckwheat pancakes with mushroom filling

This isn't your average stack. With a nutty buckwheat base and a rich, savoury mushroom filling, they’re equal parts cosy and impressive. Dress them up with herbs or a swirl of cream and no one needs to know how easy they were to pull off.

27. Abundance bowls with curried dressing

Long ingredient list, short prep time: that’s the sweet spot. These veggie-packed bowls lean on your blender to whip up the spicy-savoury cashew dressing, then let the roasted cauliflower, sprouts, and grains do the heavy lifting on flavour and crunch. It’s the kind of meal-prep magic that makes lunch feel like a treat all week long.

28. Zucchini noodles

Hot day? Keep the cooking cool and try these chilly zucchini ribbons. They skip the stovetop and dive straight into a bold and tangy miso-lemon pesto. Toss in some diced cucumber and chopped broccoli, scatter over some hemp seeds or crushed nuts for texture, and lunch is served.

29. Cauliflower rice

Blink and you’ll miss it. That’s how fast this cauliflower rice comes together. Just toss your florets in the blender and you’ve got a light, fluffy base that’s low on carbs but big on versatility in no time. Cook it, season it, sauce it up or keep it raw. Whether it’s curry night, taco Tuesday, or a last-minute stir-fry, this base is ready for anything.

30. Pistachio pesto

This isn’t your nonna’s pest, and that’s exactly the point. This pistachio version is a tad sweeter, greener, and just a little bit more luxurious. Plus, it’s a brilliant way to use up any herb odds and ends in your fridge. Swirl it through pasta, spread it on a toastie, or drizzle it over a salad. Whatever’s on the menu, this one shows up and shows off.