Cook with Zing - Recipes & Kitchen Shortcuts

Melty, tangy cheese...

Fluffy, crispy dough...

A runny egg yolk...

Topped off with Hakka-ish Chili Crisp.

Here's our take on this Georgian classic! 

What could possibly make a grilled cheese better? The answer is prosciutto, and Buzz Hot Honey and it will make what’s likely to be the best grilled cheese you’ve ever had. 

Spicy, crispy, tangy and delicious, make this Indo-Chinese takeout classic at home, Zing-ed up with a few heaping spoons of Hakka-ish Chili Crisp.

We're starting to feel the excitement of summertime just around the corner with these crispy, sticky, sweet wings with a little bit of a kick. 

If you haven't tried a kathi roll yet - run don't walk! To the kitchen we mean.

Want to impress with a really good app / snack? Make Aloo Tikki Chaat. You won’t believe how easy it is to replicate this Indian street food classic at home - pair it with a crisp, cool climate white wine or some bubbles (like Lambrusco!) and you're ready to party! 

For his first mystery box recipe, Chef Kiran payed tribute to the classic Japanese comfort food: Katsu Curry. Sweet, spicy, crispy and rich, this one always hits the spot.

Although this was a challenge recipe, the outcome was a total knockout that we will be adding to our rotation! 

This hearty salad is packed with flavour, and topped with spicy, zesty chickpeas. It’s deceivingly healthy, and can be prepared ahead, making it the perfect midweek meal. 

One pan meals! This one pan wonder only takes 20 minutes to cook, is healthy, and absurdly good. Our take on jerk-spiced pork is the perfect midweek dinner for when you want a home cooked meal, but just don't have the time to prep! 

Let's admit it, chili crisp poutine is something you need in your life. Make your own at home (and even avoid messing with a big pot of oil!)

Craving for fancy mac and cheese? This is your recipe! 

Spicy Italian sausage, sharp cheddar sauce, and the garlicky goodness of Mogambo come together as pure comfort in a bowl. Perfect for a cozy night in. 

Salad of our dreams, hello! Make it when you're feeling fancy on a weeknight, or just need a pick-me-up after a rough day. Ready in 20 mins, super healthy, but feels like a weeknight treat - name a better combo, we'll wait. 

This recipe reminds us of a crisp and cool spring evening on a patio with pals and a nice glass of wine. Takes 10 minutes and needs just 6 ingredients - so you can spend your time snacking and wine-ing instead. 

If you're looking for an easy, healthy meal or just craving some umami goodness, this is the recipe for you! Featuring our pantry hero Ooomami, this 10 minute noodle dish is a great snack, lunch, or with a little boost (see: notes), a delightful dinner. 

The day we discovered that Smoki helps make Dukkah was a very good day!

Sticky, sweet carrots, topped with crispy, smokey, nutty Dukkah. This quick, easy vegan recipe adds crunch with our take on the classic Egyptian condiment. Plus you'll have lots of Dukkah leftover and we're willing to bet you'll be putting it on everything. 

Bombay Sandwich Fans - Meet the Bombagel! Growing up, the Bombay Sandwich was on a regular street food rotation for Jannine (other faves include: ...

Fresh spiced pasta, creamy ricotta, and a rich, runny egg yolk - finished with brown butter perfumed with sage. Go ahead, feel fancy! 

This mushroom focaccia turned out outrageously good (as most things with mushrooms do), and is deceptively straightforward. Smoky, Umami and wonderfully aromatic, this dish will help bring some warmth to these cold winter days. We topped ours with a bit of Hakka-ish Chilli Crisp for that extra bit of Zing. Try it, trust us - you wont be disappointed.

Mapo Tofu is in our top five favourite foods of all time. Our version takes 30 mins - we're excited for you to try it! 

Chili crisp cheese sauce and pepperoni on nachos? Yes please. Best of all, if you're making these for the super bowl, they can be prepared ahead, and thrown together in a couple minutes at half time.

Most South Indian or Maharastrian homes (koshambir) in India make their own version of Kosambari, which is essentially a salad. Some use cucumber as a base and others use carrots, but what stays the same are the punchy, earthy undertones that come from a tadka of mustard seeds, moong dal & curry leaves. 

What's the secret ingredient, you ask? 

We'd file this recipe under: "cooking on days that feel like a week" or "cheap, healthy AND delicious eats!" 

Also, this recipe is incredibly easy to whip up, and vegan-friendly! 

Doing veganuary? Regardless, here's a fresh take on brussels sprouts. 5 ingredients, 5 minutes! Starring Zesti - a great hack to making salad dressings that pop!  

Need a new take on brunch? Our Smoki chickpea with a soft poached egg is an easy, healthy, and almost unreasonably delicious way to kickstart your weekend. P.S. also makes for an 15 minute weeknight dinner, served with your carb of choice! 

For Anush (one of our founders), growing up, big family breakfasts were never quite right if they didn’t include parathas. Flatbread stuffed with ...

Dan Dan Noodles! Enough said because it's reputation precedes it. Here's our take on the Sichuanese classic. 

This tribute to New York's iconic chopped cheese is so delicious you won’t believe it. Even better, it’s ready in 10 minutes. Treat yourself, make this sandwich.

Charcuterie boards can be whatever you make of them, so this is more of a rundown than a recipe from Kiran, our head chef at Zing. Enjoy!

Leftover Christmas dinner? Skip the sandwiches and make this delicious, smokey white focaccia-pizza (focazza??) instead. 

Winter is here, and we could all use something to warm us up. This curry is delicious, comforting, and best of all, it takes 10 minutes to cook. This will be a staple in your kitchen, guaranteed. It's now a staple in ours! 

This spicy, crispy, fresh recipe takes 5 minutes (or less) to cook, and only uses 3 ingredients. Trust us, the hype is real. 

A staple in southern India, thayir sadam or yogurt rice is a no-fuss, quick, delicious meal for the days when you just don't feel like putting in all that effort. Read on for our recipe and to learn about spices doing dance solos! 

Akuri is a delightful Parsi scrambled eggs recipe that was popularized by Parsi/Irani cafes in Bombay (now Mumbai to many people). 

Spicy, sour, sweet, sticky, crispy wings. Our take on an Indo-Chinese classic will not disappoint.

This quick and easy take on a tandoori classic is hella straightforward. If you’re looking to impress, but don't want to spend your whole weekend cooking, this is perfect for you.

 

Chana masala in a pie sounded like a great idea, so we decided to try it, and we were right on! We're willing to bet this one will be a recipe staple. 

It's deceptively simple, and almost feels like cheating. Bonus that it's vegetarian! 

 

Is anything better than freshly baked bread? This recipe is surprisingly easy, and will elevate your sandwich game to a whole new level. The comforting flavours of Focaccia, with a savoury and spicy punch, this won't disappoint.

Make this pan-seared salmon. It's easy, ready in a flash, needs only 3 ingredients (including the salmon) and tastes good even when it's cold. Make it on a busy weeknight or meal prep it for lunches. 

Fluffy, buttery basmati rice, tempered with perfumed, spicy flavours. Try our spicy take on this South Indian classic. It's not traditional - but it's an absolute banger.

The familiar, comforting flavours of cauliflower cheese, made a little bit more grown up and mature. Delicious, simple meal that ticks all the boxes.

Honestly no description will do this pork chop justice.  It’s exactly as good as it sounds, and as a bonus, it's keto-friendly. 

Bok Choy is such an underrated veggie, and we are obsessed with it! Make this version that is sweet, savoury, tangy, and a little spicy! 

Complex & gorgeous, but super easy to make. Try the Zing Roasted Cauliflower!

This <15 min wonder makes prepping brunch after that brutal hangover something you'll actually look forward to. 

Zesti, fragrant, and smoky - here's our take on oven-baked, crispy, jerk-style chicken. It makes one heck of a weeknight (or weekend) dinner! 

A spicy take on this Roman classic!