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    Easy and Quick Recipes, and Indulgent Treats

    Great tasting food doesn't have to take hours to prepare. Browse hundreds of delicious and easy recipes for weeknights, or enjoy an indulgent meal to share with friends and family on the weekend. We got you!

    Popular Recipes

    These tried and tested recipes are always super popular! Explore readers' favorite easy weeknight meals and dishes for all occasions.

    • Pak choi halves on a white serving plate
      Pak Choi (Bok Choy) with Garlic & Chilli
    • Overhead shot of green lentil daal in a bowl with a piece of ripped naan bread in the bowl
      Easy Green Lentil Daal Recipe (Vegan, One Pot, 45 minutes)
    • This onion gravy is a perfect accompaniment to bangers and mash, toad in the hole or a Sunday roast. Made from scratch and full of flavour. Vegetarian.
      Red Onion Gravy From Scratch
    • Pasta bake win a casserole dish with some already served.
      Air Fryer Pasta Bake
    • Pasta tossed in blue cheese sauce in a silver skillet and garnished with parsley.
      Blue Cheese Pasta Sauce (Gorgonzola and Walnut Pasta)
    • Overhead shot of the egg white bites in a muffin tin next to a bunch of fresh herbs.
      Oven Baked Egg White Bites Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)
    • Air fryer camembert cut open.
      Air Fryer Baked Camembert
    • Overhead shot of creamy celery carrot soup in a red pot next to a bunch of fresh parsley.
      Creamy Celery and Carrot Soup

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    Easy Weeknight Meals

    When you are short on time and need to get dinner on the table in a hurry, I've got your back with these simple and delicious recipes.

    Find seafood, chicken, meat and vegetarian and vegan dishes that are ready to serve within 45 minutes or quicker.

    • Pasta bake served on a white plate with a fork.
      Chicken and Orzo Pasta Bake
    • Four tandoori chicken kabobs on metal skewers.
      Chicken Tandoori Skewers
    • Salmon and vegetable skewers on a wooden chopping board.
      Air Fryer Salmon Skewers
    • Four salmon skewers on a white plate garnished with green onions.
      Honey Salmon Kebabs
    • Thai green curry served with sticky rice.
      Vegetable and Chickpea Thai Green Curry
    • Baked carrot and onion beef meatballs on a white plate.
      Carrot Meatballs
    • Creamy pesto beef pasta served in a bowl with a fork.
      Creamy Pesto Beef Pasta
    • A hand holding a quesadilla filled with ground beef and cheese.
      Cheeseburger Quesadillas

    See more easy weeknight recipes →

    Air Fryer Recipes

    Browse the latest air fryer recipes on the blog! Find quick and easy family weeknight dinners, delicious party appetizers, tasty breakfasts and a whole lot more!

    • A breakfast waffle with toppings.
      Air Fryer Frozen Waffles (Eggos)
    • A breaded mozzarella ball being pulled apart.
      Air Fryer Breaded Mozzarella Balls
    • Seven koftas served on a long plate on a bed of fresh parsley next to a bowl of tahini.
      Air Fryer Kofta Recipe
    • Four whole roasted jalapenos on a white plate.
      Air Fryer Roasted Jalapenos

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    Weekend Feasting

    A collection of recipes for laid back weekend feasting! Cook up these recipes when you have some time to spare, and preferably with a glass of wine in hand! These rich and flavorful recipes are perfect for family, holiday and celebration meals.

    • Chicken satay noodles in a large pot with some served into two bowls.
      Chicken Satay Noodles
    • Chili beef nachos served on a white platter with toppings.
      Chilli Beef Nachos
    • Satay chicken skewers served with peanut dipping sauce.
      Crispy Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce
    • A pasta bake in a glass dish and some served onto a plate.
      Blue Cheese Pasta Bake

    See more weekend recipes →

    Drinks Recipes

    Feeling thirsty? Be sure to check out my drinks recipes! From cocktails to smoothies and wine to healthy warm drinks. There's something for you here, no matter what time of the day!

    • Halloween punch with eyeballs served in a glass decorated with a silver snake.
      Halloween Punch Recipe (Blueberry, Apple and Cranberry Mocktail)
    • A tall bottle of blueberry simple syrup.
      Blueberry Simple Syrup
    • A metal straw in a tall glass of purple milkshake.
      Blueberry Milkshake Recipe
    • An apple avocado smoothie served in a tall glass with a silver straw.
      Apple Avocado Smoothie

    See more drinks recipes →

    Recent Recipes

    Grab the newest recipes from Slow The Cook Down!

    • Chocolate cupcakes decorated for Halloween. A skull, spiders web, pumpkin, mummy and Frankenstein.
      Halloween Chocolate Cupcakes
    • Baked muffins piled on a plate.
      Mini Pumpkin Muffins (No Added Sugar)
    • Three mini muffins stacked on top of each other
      Blueberry Banana Mini Muffins (No Added Sugar)
    • A two layered cake served on a glass cake stand.
      Layered Peach Coffee Cake

    Breakfast and Brunch

    Start the morning the right way with some quick and easy breakfast recipes, lots of which are perfect for meal prep! Be sure to check out my brunch recipes for those lazy Sundays!

    • A berry oat smoothie garnished with a lemon slice and strawberry
      Breakfast Berry Oat Smoothie with Coconut Milk
    • A top shot of two caesar drinks with lemon and lime garnish
      Caesar Drink Recipe (Canadian Brunch Cocktail)
    • Two plates with scrambled eggs and toast.
      Cheesy Scrambled Eggs
    • Collage of jalapeno recipes with text overlay
      The Best Easy Jalapeno Recipes

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      Poached Cod in Coconut Milk
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      Air Fryer Tuna Steaks
    • Two bowls of tomato and vegetable soup topped with fresh basil leaves and black pepper.
      Air Fryer Soup
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      Gin Shots With Lime
    • Five reverse seared lamb chops in a skillet with fresh mint leaves and next to a bowl of mint sauce.
      Reverse Seared Lamb Chops (Mint Marinated)
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    Slow The Cook Down is all about taking life down a notch - stopping to enjoy the smell from the roast chicken you just pulled from the oven. Here, there's no reason to hurry or stress; dinner will get done, and it will be delicious! Pour a glass of wine and settle in to try something new.

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    • Overhead shot of poached fish in a skillet with fresh cilantro garnish
      Poached Cod in Coconut Milk
    • Two air fryer tuna steaks garnished with sesame seed and chives.
      Air Fryer Tuna Steaks
    • Two bowls of tomato and vegetable soup topped with fresh basil leaves and black pepper.
      Air Fryer Soup
    • A gin shot in front of a gold cocktail shaker
      Gin Shots With Lime
    • Five reverse seared lamb chops in a skillet with fresh mint leaves and next to a bowl of mint sauce.
      Reverse Seared Lamb Chops (Mint Marinated)
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      Chicken Frittata

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