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Some nights call for comfort food. Other nights call for takeaway. And then there are the nights where you want something that tastes a little like takeaway, but without the delivery fee, mystery wait time, or discovering your food is apparently touring three suburbs before reaching your front door. This Sticky Soy Chicken & Winter Greens Tray Bake delivers exactly that. Tender chicken glazed…

When winter arrives, there are two types of people. The first group starts making giant pots of soup and stew. The second group starts putting absolutely everything between two slices of bread and adding cheese. If you’re reading Plan4One, there’s a good chance you’re in the second group. And honestly? That’s not a bad place to be. A great toastie isn’t just a sandwich. It’s comfort food.…

Some recipes sound a little unusual when you first read them. Sausages and apples? Trust me. This is one of those combinations that’s been making cold-weather dinners better for generations. As the apples roast, they soften and caramelise, bringing natural sweetness that perfectly balances the smoky, savoury flavour of the sausages. Add sweet roasted onion, a little rosemary, and some hearty…

Some dinners manage to feel both comforting and healthy at the same time. This is one of those dinners. The combination of juicy chicken, sweet roasted pumpkin, crispy-edged chickpeas, garlic, lemon, and Mediterranean herbs creates a meal that feels hearty enough for a cold winter evening while still being packed with nutritious ingredients. It’s the kind of recipe that smells incredible while…

Some dinners look impressive enough to serve to guests. Others are designed specifically for those nights when you’re tired, hungry, and would strongly prefer the oven to do most of the work. Fortunately, this recipe manages to be both. This Garlic Butter Salmon with Sweet Potato & Broccoli Tray Bake delivers flaky salmon, caramelised sweet potato, tender broccoli, and a rich garlic butter…

There are some evenings when cooking feels like a lovely hobby. And there are other evenings when cooking feels like an administrative task that somehow keeps appearing on your to-do list every single day. This recipe is for the second type of evening. This Honey Mustard Chicken & Autumn Vegetables Tray Bake delivers everything we want from a winter dinner: juicy chicken, caramelised…

Some toasties are all about comfort. Some are all about indulgence. And some somehow manage to be both. This Apple, Brie & Walnut Toastie combines creamy melted Brie, crisp sweet apple, crunchy walnuts, and golden toasted bread into a sandwich that feels like something you’d discover in a charming little café and immediately attempt to recreate at home. The combination might sound slightly…

Before you scroll past because the word sardine appeared in the title, hear me out. Sardines may not have the glamour of smoked salmon or the trendy social media appeal of smashed avocado, but they are one of the most underrated ingredients in the supermarket. They’re affordable, packed with nutrition, require absolutely no cooking, and when paired with fresh lemon, cracked pepper, and crispy…

There are certain flavour combinations that instantly feel comforting. Turkey and cranberry is one of them. Maybe it’s the sweet-and-savoury balance. Maybe it’s the association with festive meals and gathering around the table. Or maybe it’s simply because melted Brie makes almost everything feel slightly more luxurious than it actually is. Whatever the reason, this Turkey, Cranberry & Brie…

If a chicken parma and a toastie had a very successful winter collaboration, this would be the result. This Garlic Chicken Parma Toastie takes everything Australians love about a classic pub parma — juicy chicken, rich tomato sauce, melted cheese, and plenty of flavour — and transforms it into a crispy, golden, ridiculously satisfying sandwich that you can make at home without deep-frying…

Some flavour combinations sound slightly chaotic on paper but somehow become absolute magic the second they hit a hot frying pan. Kimchi and melted cheese are firmly in that category. This Kimchi Cheese Toastie is crispy, gooey, spicy, tangy, buttery comfort food at its absolute finest. The sharp fermented kick of kimchi cuts perfectly through rich melted cheese, creating a toastie that feels…

Some sandwiches feel heavy in the best possible way. Others manage to feel comforting and fresh at the same time. This Roast Pumpkin, Feta & Rocket Grill lands beautifully in the second category. Sweet roasted pumpkin, salty feta, peppery rocket, and crispy toasted bread come together in a warm sandwich that somehow tastes like a cosy café lunch and a responsible life decision…

There are few foods more comforting than a hot jaffle on a cold evening. Something about the crispy sealed edges, molten filling, and inevitable first bite that’s approximately the temperature of lava just feels deeply Australian in the best possible way. This Smoky Bean & Cheese Jaffle takes that nostalgic comfort-food energy and gives it a slightly more grown-up, healthier twist. Smoky beans,…

There’s something deeply comforting about a hot sandwich that feels like an actual meal instead of just emergency bread management. This Chicken Pesto & Mozzarella Panini is warm, crispy, cheesy, herby, and packed with enough protein to keep you full long after the “I might just snack all evening instead” thoughts usually kick in. Using a few clever supermarket shortcuts, this recipe delivers…

There’s a very specific kind of confidence that comes from making a café-style toastie at home and realising it tastes better than the $19 version served with three rocket leaves and an identity crisis. This Hot Honey Halloumi & Avocado Toastie is crispy, salty, creamy, sweet, spicy, and wildly satisfying for something that comes together in under 20 minutes. Golden halloumi brings the salty…

Some meals feel far fancier than the amount of effort required to make them. This is one of those meals. Golden toasted sourdough piled with buttery garlic mushrooms, wilted spinach, bubbling mozzarella, and just enough crispy edges to make you feel like you accidentally wandered into a very expensive café and somehow ended up behind the counter. It’s warm, earthy, cheesy, deeply comforting,…

There are two kinds of tuna sandwiches in this world. The first is the sad desk lunch wrapped in cling film since 7am that somehow tastes both soggy and dry at the same time. The second is this. Golden toasted bread. Crispy buttery edges. Creamy tuna filling. Sharp Dijon mustard. Tangy pickles cutting through all the richness. Proper melted cheese holding everything together like a warm edible…