Cook with Zing - Recipes & Kitchen Shortcuts

Delicious, easy, ready in under 10 minutes, and under 5 dollars? Sound too good to be true? You have to try this recipe, it’s soon to be a staple in your kitchen.

Perfect for a hot summer day, and best of all, it’s ready in under 10 minutes!

Looking for a healthy alternative to baked beans? Look no further, this quick and easy vegan recipe takes 5 minutes to cook, and is the perfect weekday breakfast. 

Tired of the regular potato salad that is at every BBQ ever? This healthier, vegan alternative is a refreshing change, tastes even better, and is almost no effort.

This healthy, delicious dish is a great example of why vegan dishes don’t have to be an afterthought at your next BBQ.

This recipe makes for more sauce than you'll need, which is a good thing because you'll be coming up with excuses to try and put it on everything.

Brighten up any picnic or BBQ with this delicious salad! 

Everyone loves a good burger, and this one is definitely drool-worthy! It's packed with flavour and a little bit of heat, perfect for a hot summer's day! 

Sweet, salty, spicy ribs that are fall-off-the-bone tender. This fool proof recipe is going to really impress everyone at your next BBQ. So much so, you'll be stuck making it for years to come at every summer gathering. Don't say we didn't warn you!

Sweet, salty, crispy, refreshing and delicious. This salad screams summer time and takes just 10 minutes to whip up! 

If you work in the corporate world, or went to literally any event in the "before" days, you'll know that veggie platter (with ranch dip) that frequently made an appearance at the buffet table. Now imagine that, but in a salad version you actually WANT to eat, not feel like you HAVE to eat because you're trying to be #healthy.

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.

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! 

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. 

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! 

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! 

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!

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! 

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