Food Blog: What to cook this weekend

Saturday, October 4, 2025

What to cook this weekend

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What To Cook This Weekend

Golden Turmeric Noodle Broth

The nights are drawing in here in the UK, and this is the season when we all start craving bowls of something comforting and full of warming flavours.

Last year we began creating more noodle and pasta recipes simmered in rich broths for the app, and they quickly became some of your favourites.

This golden turmeric noodle broth has just passed 100 five-star reviews from members, so we thought it was the perfect one to share for your weekend cooking.

It's everything you want from a cosy dinner: ready in 25 minutes, full of warming spices, silky noodles and plenty of veg to soak up all that saucy goodness. The kind of recipe that feels tailor-made for Sunday night - nourishing, colourful, and (though we may be biased) guaranteed to make Monday a little easier. Enjoy!

Team DE x

SERVES: 3

TIME: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 shallots, thinly sliced

1 carrot, finely diced

2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced/grated

Small chunk of ginger (about 20g) grated

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 x 400ml tin coconut milk

500ml vegetable stock

1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained

1 lemon, zested & juiced

100g frozen peas, defrosted

3 servings of noodles (about 150g / 5.3 oz)

Handful of coriander (to garnish, optional)

1–2 red chillies, thinly sliced (to garnish, optional)

Pinch of sea salt & black pepper

METHOD

1. Warm the oil in a shallow casserole dish or medium saucepan, set over medium heat. Then add the shallots, carrot, garlic, ginger and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables have softened.

2. Stir in the turmeric, black pepper, coconut milk, stock, chickpeas and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer then cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes.

3. Add the peas and noodles; put the lid back on and cook for 3–4 minutes, until the noodles are just cooked.

4. Stir in the lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide the broth between bowls and top with a sprinkling of coriander and sliced chilli (if using).

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Week Feel Easier

We've all heard the saying "fail to plan, plan to fail" - and while it might sound a bit cliché, there's truth in it when it comes to cooking.

Taking ten minutes on a Sunday to get inspired (and jot down a quick shopping list) can make the week ahead feel calmer, with meals you're actually excited to eat. Perfect browsing material with your morning coffee in hand!