Sarah Butler: A double-bill of quick and easy weeknight dinners

These two dishes—tomato, spinach and basil fusilli and crispy chicken salad—tick every box for busy weeknight meals. They're both packed with flavour, made from fresh ingredients, and can be on the table in under 30 minutes.
Sarah Butler: A double-bill of quick and easy weeknight dinners

This crispy chicken salad brings something light yet satisfying to the table. Crisp golden chicken, tossed with fresh greens, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy pine nuts, all topped with a sweet balsamic dressing—it’s summer in a bowl.

When time is tight and family appetites are big, having a few go-to dinner recipes that are quick, wholesome, and loved by all ages is a lifesaver. 

These two dishes—tomato, spinach and basil fusilli and crispy chicken salad—tick every box for busy weeknight meals. They're both packed with flavour, made from fresh ingredients, and can be on the table in under 30 minutes.

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