Hungry but in a hurry? Need something soon, Speedy Gonzales? Put that ready-meal down and back away from the microwave as we guide you through our top 10 quick suppers. From pasta recipes to salad ideas, you can make a meal from scratch and still have time to catch the last 10 minutes of EastEnders. Crispy chicken with oriental salad can be whipped up in minutes or try quick frittata with mozzarella and see how easy good fast food can be...
Oriental flavours of ginger, spring onion and soy sauce add oomph to a healthy braise of comforting chick peas with seared tuna steaks
From Tamasin Day-Lewis, an appetising salad of peppery leaves, pears, blue cheese and toasted sesame seeds
These easy sweetcorn cakes from Bill Granger are a favourite at his Sydney cafe, Bill's, a breakfast institution!
For a quick but tasty supper try Ken Hom's noodle dish, it's big on flavour but ready in a flash!
Try this dressy Mexican sandwich from Rachel Allen next time you fancy a spicy substantial snack to keep you going
For a fantastically quick and easy meal try Gioconda Scott's recipe for penne tossed with crumbled goat's cheese and olives
Nigella Lawson creates a deliciously herby salad mixing tender chicken with crunchy almonds
Merrilees Parker blitzes up a quick and tasty asparagus pesto that's perfect with a bowl of penne pasta
This easy, cheesy, parsley-flecked frittata from Valentina Harris is lovely for lunch, super at supper - and perfect for picnics too!
For a special Chinese treat, try Ching He-Huang's crispy fried chicken with a spicy oriental salad
