https://nobscooking.com Simple, no-nonsense recipes that actually work. Skip the life stories, get straight to cooking. en-us Wed, 20 May 2026 10:04:45 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/nyonya-pongteh-chicken https://nobscooking.com/recipes/nyonya-pongteh-chicken A Peranakan chicken and potato stew with fermented soybean paste, gula Melaka, garlic, and shallots. Salty, sweet, deeply savory, and built for rice. Mains Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/tandoori-chicken https://nobscooking.com/recipes/tandoori-chicken Juicy oven tandoori chicken with smoky charred edges and a yogurt spice marinade. No tandoor, no grill, no dry chicken. Mains Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/creme-brulee https://nobscooking.com/recipes/creme-brulee Silky vanilla custard beneath a crackling caramelized sugar crust. Looks impressive, tastes obscene. Easier than anyone gives it credit for. Desserts Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/crispy-chicken-tenders https://nobscooking.com/recipes/crispy-chicken-tenders Double-dredged chicken tenders with a shatteringly crispy crust. No buttermilk marinade needed. Ready in 30 minutes and better than anything from a drive-through. Mains Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/beef-stew https://nobscooking.com/recipes/beef-stew A no-fuss beef stew built in the pressure cooker with brisket cubes, potatoes, carrots, onions, bay leaves, and thyme. Mains Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/smash-burgers https://nobscooking.com/recipes/smash-burgers Thin, crispy-edged patties with melted American cheese on a toasted bun. 15 minutes flat and better than most burger joints. Mains Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/chicken-quesadilla https://nobscooking.com/recipes/chicken-quesadilla Crispy tortillas stuffed with seasoned chicken and melted cheese, ready in 15 minutes. Better than takeout and uses one pan. Mexican Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/beef-chili https://nobscooking.com/recipes/beef-chili One-pot beef chili with kidney and black beans. Gets better the next day. Perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly. Mains Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/mac-and-cheese https://nobscooking.com/recipes/mac-and-cheese Real cheese sauce, no baking, ready in 20 minutes. Sharp cheddar, proper béchamel, starchy pasta water. The boxed stuff can't compete. Mains Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/thai-basil-chicken https://nobscooking.com/recipes/thai-basil-chicken 15 minutes, one wok, and your kitchen smells like a Thai street stall. Sticky, spicy, and served over jasmine rice. Beats ordering in. Mains Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/french-onion-soup https://nobscooking.com/recipes/french-onion-soup Deeply caramelized onions, rich broth, and a thick layer of melted Gruyère. You need patience for the onions, but not much skill. Soups Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/korean-cucumber-kimchi https://nobscooking.com/recipes/korean-cucumber-kimchi Quick cucumber side dish with gochugaru, garlic, and toasted sesame. Ready in 15 minutes and makes plain rice feel like a proper meal. Sides Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/black-bean-tacos https://nobscooking.com/recipes/black-bean-tacos Smashed, pan-fried black beans with all the fixings. Crispy, cheap, and fast. Nobody will ask where the meat is. Mains Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/garlic-butter-pasta https://nobscooking.com/recipes/garlic-butter-pasta Butter, garlic, parmesan, and a splash of starchy pasta water. That's basically it. Fifteen minutes and better than most pasta restaurants. Mains Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/overnight-oats https://nobscooking.com/recipes/overnight-oats Make-ahead overnight oats with chia seeds. Prep 5 jars on Sunday for breakfast all week. Zero morning effort. Breakfast Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/butter-chicken https://nobscooking.com/recipes/butter-chicken Restaurant-quality butter chicken in 40 minutes with tender chicken thighs and creamy tomato sauce. No tandoor needed. Mains Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/roasted-tomato-soup https://nobscooking.com/recipes/roasted-tomato-soup Roasting the tomatoes first is the difference between this and sad tinned soup. Rich, slightly sweet, and best served with grilled cheese. Soups Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/sesame-soy-edamame https://nobscooking.com/recipes/sesame-soy-edamame Boil, toss in soy sauce and toasted sesame, eat straight from the bowl. Gone before you realise how many you've had. Snacks Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/crispy-chicken-thighs https://nobscooking.com/recipes/crispy-chicken-thighs Shatteringly crispy skin with juicy meat in 40 minutes. The secret: patience and a cold start. Better than any rotisserie. Mains Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/greek-salad https://nobscooking.com/recipes/greek-salad No lettuce. That's not a Greek salad. Chunky tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and good feta with a proper olive oil dressing. Sides Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/banana-bread https://nobscooking.com/recipes/banana-bread The uglier the bananas, the better the bread. One bowl, no mixer, no fuss. It's usually gone before it has a chance to cool down. Desserts Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/pad-thai https://nobscooking.com/recipes/pad-thai Authentic pad thai with tamarind paste and fish sauce, not ketchup. Better than takeout and ready in 25 minutes. Mains Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/chicken-tortilla-soup https://nobscooking.com/recipes/chicken-tortilla-soup Smoky broth, shredded chicken, black beans, and a pile of crunchy toppings. Hearty, warming, and more filling than it looks. Soups Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/honey-garlic-shrimp https://nobscooking.com/recipes/honey-garlic-shrimp Prawns tossed in a sticky honey-garlic glaze over high heat. Done in 10 minutes and looks like you put in way more effort than you did. Mains Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/smashed-cucumber-salad https://nobscooking.com/recipes/smashed-cucumber-salad Smash cucumbers so the dressing soaks in, then toss in a soy-sesame sauce. Done in 10 minutes and goes with just about everything. Sides Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/spicy-peanut-noodles https://nobscooking.com/recipes/spicy-peanut-noodles Creamy peanut sauce clinging to every strand, with a good kick of chili. Serve it cold or hot. It works brilliantly either way. Mains Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/one-pan-shakshuka https://nobscooking.com/recipes/one-pan-shakshuka Eggs poached directly in a spiced tomato sauce, all in one pan. Works for breakfast, brunch, or an easy weeknight dinner. Breakfast Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/indonesian-smashed-fried-fish-with-sambal https://nobscooking.com/recipes/indonesian-smashed-fried-fish-with-sambal Indonesian smashed fried fish, or ikan penyet, with crispy wolf herring or pomfret covered in smoky chili sambal. Mains Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/miso-glazed-salmon https://nobscooking.com/recipes/miso-glazed-salmon Miso, mirin, and soy on salmon, then under the broiler for 10 minutes. Looks like a restaurant dish, tastes even better. Mains Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nobscooking.com/recipes/chocolate-mug-cake https://nobscooking.com/recipes/chocolate-mug-cake Warm, fudgy chocolate cake made in a mug in under 2 minutes. Ready before your patience runs out. No oven, no dishes. Desserts Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT