
Chicken and Cheese Pasta Bake
A hearty pasta casserole featuring tender chicken, vegetables, and melted cheese in a savory tomato sauce
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A hearty pasta casserole featuring tender chicken, vegetables, and melted cheese in a savory tomato sauce

A fast and delicious pasta dish with tender chicken pieces in a creamy sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese

A hearty one-pot dish featuring tender chicken pieces braised with colorful vegetables in a savory broth

All the flavors of arayes but in taco form — crispy meat pressed right into the tortilla, topped with tangy sumac salad.

Crispy pizza base topped with spiced lamb and fresh kebab sauce. We totally get why this is Haaland's favorite.

Sweet and savory combo that works surprisingly well — crispy pan-fried gnocchi with a glossy strawberry sauce.

Soft, fluffy no-knead rolls with grated carrot that add sweetness and moisture. Perfect when you want fresh bread without the work.

Classic Saturday morning comfort food — creamy, simple, and only four ingredients. Tuck a blanched almond in the pot at Christmas and give a little prize to whoever finds it.

Mild, balanced flavors from the Filipino kitchen — a proper weeknight stew that comes together fast and goes great over jasmine rice.

Got leftover pinnekjøtt from Christmas dinner? This is exactly what you do with it. The pepper glaze against the salty lamb is something else.

Soft, fluffy flatbreads that are a lunchbox staple for kids and adults alike. Make a big batch and freeze them — future you will be very grateful.

Everything goes in one pot — chicken, pasta, tomatoes, done. Big hit with kids and adults alike, and barely any washing up.

Juicy lamb patties ready in under 40 minutes — proper weeknight dinner with real flavour.

Dead simple breakfast that actually keeps you full. Four ingredients, done in under ten minutes.

Weeknight lifesaver. Meat, veg, potatoes — all in one pot and done in 40 minutes.

Weeknight dinner that basically makes itself. Chicken thighs baked in a creamy mushroom sauce — just throw it together and let the oven do the work.

Probably the fastest hot meal you can make. Crispy edges, soft inside, and a filling of sautéed mushrooms, spring onion, and shrimp.

Ready in 20 minutes and the kids go crazy for them. Taco-spiced pork meatballs with a creamy vegetable mash — serve with salsa and dinner is done.

Dead simple summer dinner — ready-smoked ham with tender braised cabbage and a sharp mustard dressing. Barely any cooking required.

Ready in 20 minutes and way better than anything from a packet. Top it with crispy bacon and you've got a proper weeknight dinner.

Juicy cod baked right in the tomato sauce — dead simple and ready in 40 minutes. Serve with potatoes, rice, or bulgur.

Crispy Turkish flatbread stuffed with salty feta, leek, and tomato — golden and crunchy straight from the pan. Makes 4–5 pieces from one batch of dough.

Freshly baked and stuffed with ham and cheese — these are brilliant straight from the oven, but they also freeze beautifully. Make a double batch while you're at it.

Honey, dried fruit, and cinnamon give these pork meatballs a warm, slightly exotic twist. Ready in under 20 minutes on a weeknight.

Soft, fluffy rolls that freeze beautifully — make a double batch and you'll thank yourself later. About 20 rolls per batch.

Juicy, tender lamb loin with oat risotto and pan-roasted Brussels sprouts — a proper dinner using simple Norwegian ingredients.

One bowl, no fuss — this is the chocolate cake you make when you need something reliably delicious for a birthday or school event. The frosting alone is worth it.

Boiled before they're baked — that's the trick that makes these chewy inside and crispy outside. Top them with seeds or keep them plain, up to you.

Ready in under half an hour and tastes nothing like the store-bought stuff. Great on bread, next to cheese, or spooned over dessert.

Hearty savory muffins with Norwegian brown cheese — great for lunchboxes and works for kids and adults alike.

Cod and salmon in a creamy broth — ready in under 40 minutes and the whole family eats it.

Just three ingredients and half an hour of resting — and you've got dough ready for gözleme, kebab wraps, or whatever Turkish-inspired dish you're making.

Perfect finger food for kids and adults alike — crispy little taco cups baked right in a muffin tin. Great for parties or a fun Friday night.

Looks and tastes almost like the classic Norwegian schoolbread — but made with pancake mix and baked in a donut pan. Fun to make with kids and gone in minutes.

More chew than regular porridge, almost like a creamy risotto texture. Worth the extra time on the stove.

Hearty, seeded spelt loaves that stay moist for days — great for lunchboxes and keeps you full all morning.

Nutty, hearty oat bread baked in small loaf tins — perfect if you're avoiding gluten. Bakes up two loaves that freeze beautifully.

Grilled bratwurst wrapped in lompe with homemade guacamole and quick-pickled red onion — way better than ketchup from a bottle.

Ready in 20 minutes and made with vegetables you can find year-round. Hearty enough for a proper dinner, simple enough for any weeknight.

Soft, fluffy rolls with oats baked right in — perfect for a weekend breakfast spread with cheese or jam on top.

Warming, spiced lentil stew paired with juicy grilled chicken — ready in under 40 minutes using pre-cooked lentils and store-bought grilled chicken.

Sweet, tangy plums with roast beef and a honey-lime dressing — a salad that actually feels like a proper meal.

Ready in half an hour and seriously warming. The tomato-fennel base blends into something silky, then the cod just gently poaches right in it.

Perfect for a cold autumn or winter evening — salted lamb and root vegetables make a broth that warms you right through.

Classic Norwegian stew that comes together in under 40 minutes. Hearty, filling, and the kids always go back for seconds.

Zero dishes, totally customizable — everyone gets exactly the omelette they want. Great trick when you're feeding a crowd.

Silky blended fish soup topped with pickled red onion and chives — a surprisingly elegant way to serve cod on a weeknight.

Solid weeknight pie — works hot from the oven, cold in a lunchbox, or sliced up on a party spread.

Thinly sliced lamb from the freezer section meets a warmly spiced chickpea curry — proper weeknight comfort food that comes together in under an hour.

Classic Norwegian beef patties — crispy on the outside, juicy inside. Great for dinner with potatoes or piled onto bread for a proper open-faced sandwich.

Got leftover pinnekjøtt after Christmas? This hearty stew is exactly what to do with it — simple, warming, and ready in under an hour.

Creamy, warming curry soup topped with shredded chicken, peas, and spring onion. The whole family goes back for seconds.

Perfect for Halloween — glossy black candy apples that look like they came straight from a witch's kitchen. Dead simple once you get the sugar syrup right.

Leftover pancakes? Stack them up with a meaty tomato sauce and a cheesy white sauce, bake until golden — the kids will go crazy for it.

Homemade tortillas with barley flour — so much better than store-bought, and dead simple to make. Great for taco night.

Steel cut oats give this loaf a chewy bite and real depth of flavour. Makes four small loaves — perfect for breakfast or alongside soup.
Taco night meets pizza night — crispy homemade base topped with taco-spiced beef, black beans, and fresh veg. The best of both worlds.

Three fruity layers — kiwi, mango, and raspberry — frozen into the prettiest homemade popsicles. Kids go absolutely wild for these.

Hot and sour soup done right — warming, a little spicy, and packed with chicken and vegetables. Perfect for a rainy evening when you want something proper.

Classic British-Indian rice dish with smoked fish and hard-boiled eggs — warm spices, flaky fish, and fluffy rice all in one pan. Surprisingly good for dinner too.

Hearty wholegrain rolls that keep you full — best eaten warm with freshly made jam.

Crispy salmon with garlicky broccoli and rice cooked in coconut milk — ready in under 40 minutes and the whole family goes back for seconds.

Worth every hour of waiting — crispy sesame crust, chewy sourdough crumb. Perfect for a slow weekend breakfast.