20 creative ways with tinned tomatoes

This Moroccan inspired chickpea shakshuka dish has a spicy kick to it. Shakshuka is traditionally served at breakfast and perfect for dinner too. Serve with baked mountain bread and chili oil

For an exciting variation on classic fish and chips, try fresh Tasmanian mussels simmered in a spicy tomato and white wine broth. They work just as well with crunchy bread.

Take your taste-buds to Mexico with these cheesy lamb and bean nachos and zesty salsa fresca – easy to make and insansely delicious!

This dish takes advantage of summer’s bounty of tomatoes, courgettes, capsicums and eggplants. My dad makes a mean ratatouille, and he’s taught Mum and I that exact quantities aren’t essential. The trick is to take your time sautéing each ingredient and layering them to bake.

When you want to skip the béchamel sauce step, using cottage cheese and grated mozzarella can speed up the process. Enjoy the combination in this quick version of lasagne. Brett Stevens/ bauersyndication.com.au

Packed with bold flavour, this deliciously hearty peppered pork curry is perfect for any night of the week.

Chorizo is a sausage made of coarsely ground pork and highly seasoned with garlic and chilli.

This traditional Spanish rice and seafood dish is packed full of flavour, and is beautiful enjoyed straight from the pan with a side of wine for a delicious weekend dinner.

Spice up dinner tonight with these delicious, nourishing chilli beans with chimichurri – a great option for a quick and tasty vegetarian meal!

It doesn’t get better than this traditional Hungarian favourite when it comes to battling the winter chills, especially when beef goulash includes homemade herb dumplings

Forget pre-made sauces, this recipe makes it a cinch to create creamy, comforting butter chicken from scratch. Serve with plenty of steamed rice, pappadums, cashews and refreshing raita

Packed full of flavour, this hearty meat dish is delicious served up for the family on a cool Winter’s evening. Tender Italian sausages go beautifully with this flavoursome capsicum ragu, to create a hearty, warming dish.

Osso buco is a dish made with slow-braised veal shanks teamed with wine and vegetables. Originally from Italy, this makes a hearty winter dinner, or long, lazy Sunday lunch with friends.

The delicious combination of tender shredded chicken and slow cooked beans makes this slow cooker Mexican dish absolutely delicious. Enjoy it warm for a family weeknight dinner.

Splurge a little with this hearty Italian classic. Succulent chicken baked in a rich white wine and tomato sauce with salty kalamata olives and herbs.

A family favourite – serve it with hot sauce for adults and leave as is for the children. Photography by John Paul Urizar/Bauersyndication.com.au.

Rich tomato sauce is a great source of licopene – a powerful antioxidant which protects against free radicals.

Winter is perfect for a hearty moussaka, but sometimes you’re just not in the mood for all those steps and dishes. This quick recipe has all the key elements and flavours, but without the fuss.

This is an economical mid-week meal at just $3 per serve. Chicken drumsticks are baked in the oven alongside delicious Moroccan spices. Photo by Rob Shaw/Bauersyndication.com.au. Styling by Kirsty Cassidy.

Pan-fried in a hearty, sweet tomato sauce, these homemade baked beans are perfect served atop a piece of golden, crunchy toast. Top with crispy bacon to create a cafe-style breakfast or brunch at home.