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Four dinners for busy weeknights that make use of store-bought shortcuts

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Dickson, J. (2026, September 28). Four dinners for busy weeknights that make use of store-bought shortcuts. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-28/four-recipes-using-supermarket-shortcuts-flavour/107163216

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-09-28 · by Julie Dickson

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The article provides four quick and flavorful recipes that utilize store-bought ingredients for busy weeknights or lunch breaks. These include a ramen noodle stir-fry with instant noodles and frozen vegetables ready in 15 minutes, no-cook rice paper rolls using pre-cooked chicken, sausage meatballs pasta, and a gnocchi salad upgraded to a main meal with just three steps. Each dish emphasizes convenience while maintaining good taste and nutritional value.
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Cooking can often be time-consuming, but Just In offers four recipes that use supermarket shortcuts for quick and flavorful meals. One recipe involves instant ramen noodles and frozen vegetables, taking just 15 minutes to prepare a hearty meal suitable for lunch or dinner. Another suggestion is no-cook rice paper rolls using pre-cooked chicken, which saves on kitchen prep time during warmer weather. For those craving pasta, the article recommends making meatballs from sausages instead of ground beef, delivering maximum flavor with minimal effort. Finally, adding store-bought gnocchi to a salad transforms it into an easy main meal in under 30 minutes. These recipes aim to provide busy individuals with quick and tasty options for weeknight meals.

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🔮 It will give you a hearty meal that you can easily make for lunch in your lunch break or for dinner after a long day.
2026-09-28 · assertive framing · Four dinners for busy weeknights that make use of store-bought shortcuts
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Making meatballs out of sausages instead of minced meat is the time-saver in this pasta dish, which delivers maximum flavour for minimum effort.
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🔮 It will give you a hearty meal that you can easily make for lunch in your lunch break or for dinner after a long day.
2026-09-28 · ABC News (AU)
Four dinners for busy weeknights that make use of store-bought shortcuts · assertive framing

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Cooking can often be quite time consuming, but it doesn't have to be. asserted
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We've rounded up four recipes that take supermarket shortcuts but still pack plenty of flavour. asserted
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Super quick and easy, they can be whipped up during your lunch break or after a long day. asserted
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Using instant ramen noodles and frozen vegetables, this fry-up only takes 15 minutes to cook. asserted
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It will give you a hearty meal that you can easily make for lunch in your lunch break or for dinner after a long day. asserted
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Now that the weather's warming up, give these no-cook rice paper rolls a try. asserted
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Using pre-cooked chicken saves you from having to use the oven or stove. asserted
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If you can't find fresh mangoes, use tinned or frozen or leave them out. asserted
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Making meatballs out of sausages instead of minced meat is the time-saver in this pasta dish, which delivers maximum flavour for minimum effort. asserted
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Adding store-bought gnocchi to this salad elevates it from a side to a main meal. asserted
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With only three steps, it's easy to whip up this dish in less than 30 minutes. asserted
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