Give the Italian-American classic of pasta alla vodka a shake-up by adding fudgy roasted eggplant.
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A classic vegetarian pasta dish gets some extra va-va-voom

Fudgy roasted eggplant adds a little “something something” to this creamy Italian-American pasta dish – roasted eggplants alla vodka.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Jessica Brook
Chicken breast and vegetables in containers. Top view. Flat lay Generic images for meal prepping for Good Food online. Quinoa boiled eggs,grilled chicken etc. Ingredients to prep for the week ahead. Image downloaded via Good Food account. March 2022

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  • Adam Liaw
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Kale rolls with spicy merguez sausage and rice.

Kale rolls with spicy merguez sausage and rice

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  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Rosheen Kaul
Teriyaki salmon bowl.

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Sumac and charred lemon chicken thighs with tzatziki.

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Pan-roast a big batch of thighs,then serve it all week in different dishes (including the ultimate crisp-skinned chicken). Your future self will thank you.

  • Katrina Meynink
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Chicken schnitzel.

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  • Justine Schofield
Greek chicken and salad.

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Use the ripest tomato you can find,a little overripe is even better.

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