Casserole

There couldn’t be an easier way to make a fun, tasty family dinner. And it makes a little chicken go a long way. Try this with pork or beef too.

Everyone loves lasagne! Try my nourishing twist on a family fave.

These slowly cooked beef cheeks have been flashed up with a dollop of good balsamic vinegar.

Turkey doesn't just have to be for Christmas. Used in this hearty. vegetable-packed casserole it makes a nice change from chicken.

This hearty feast is so simple to make but with melted cheese, ravioli pasta and tomato sauce it's the perfect savoury comfort food.

Also known as beef bourguignon, this hearty beef and vegetable casserole recipe was developed in the town of Burgundy, in France. Simmered in a fragrant red wine sauce, it is perfect served on a bed of creamy mash for a warming Winter meal.

Juicy steak cooked slow in red wine with mash potatoes. Take a moment to savour the flavour.

Nuts can be used to thicken sauces or cooking juices as in the following recipe

This meatless moussaka should be on the ‘to try’ list of everyone, not just vegetarians, because it really is sensational – rich, oily, creamy, filling, tasty and absolutely moreish.

Serve this delicious saucy dish with flavourful rice and a crisp green salad.

Fragrant Morrocan spiced chicken is baked to tender perfection with caramelised dates, potatoes olives and fresh green beans. Serve your tagine with fluffy couscous for a tasty, warming dinner.

Replace pistachio kernels with peanuts. Use curry powder instead of curry paste. You’ll need 1 1/2 teaspoons. Note

Chuck steak is cooked low and slow until tender for this simple beef bourguignon recipe

For a tender result, scone dough should be kneaded for 1-2 minutes. Note

For a quick and easy dinner, try this cheesy macaroni bake.

Feel free to add chilli, smoked paprika or herbs to suit the intended dish. Double the recipe and freeze in batches. Basic tomato sauce: • Substitute tinned tomatoes for vine-ripened ones in summer. • Try adding a pinch or two of herbs and spices depending on your desired recipe. • Sugar cuts the acid from […]

This hearty casserole combines tender chicken, salty olives and a rich tomato sauce to create this warming family dinner dish - perfect for a cool Winter's evening.

This is a homemade lasagne with a twist. Treat the family to a mouth-watering Italian favourite that uses rice noodle sheets for a lighter dish than traditional lasagne.

Cut chicken and pumpkin into similar-sized cubes. Scrape seeds from pumpkin with a spoon, remembering to remove all membrane. Note

If your casserole dish does not have a lid, cover tightly with foil. Note

Classic beef bourguignon that is ready in less than 30 minutes! Enjoy this sumptuous, step-by-step recipe for beef bourguignon from Australian Table.

If desired, use a flameproof saucepan to prepare casserole. Note

Seasoned flour is plain flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Note

If desired, add some quartered mushrooms and a dash of chilli sauce. Note

This is excellent as a filling in a warm taco shells or enchiladas. The chilli is in the taco seasoning. Note

Use the cheaper cuts of beef for this recipe, such as chuck and blade. The slow cooking will make the meat wonderfully tender. Note

This golden creamy and cheesy pasta bake recipe is sure to satisfy the fussiest members of the family. Serve with a fresh tossed salad for a balanced and delicious midweek feast.

health tip: Processed foods are a source of excess salt, so choose low-salt versions of your favourites when shopping. Note

Add sliced celery with the carrot and a little paprika with the tomato paste. Note

This rich beef casserole dish is a perfectly comforting and hearty meal for cold winter nights. The addition of potatoes means it’s a complete meal, serve some green beans or any of your favourite green vegetables on the side. What cut of beef should be used for this dish? Chuck, braising and stewing beef all […]

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. The lamb can be marinated overnight for extra flavour. If you like a bit of sweetness in your curries, you can also add currants to the rice. Note

Suitable to freeze (without mustard, cream, peas and parsley). Not suitable to microwave. Note

Poach eggs in a frying pan of simmering water with a dash of vinegar 2-3 minutes. Note

This dish is also delicious topped with a mixture of 1/2 cup grated parmesan, 2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons shredded basil leaves before baking. Note

Eleanor Ozich takes dishes that usually contain gluten and reworks them with alternative grains and nuts

If you don’t like spicy sausages, use your favourite sausages or frankfurts. You can cook the sausages before cutting them into chunks. Add some chopped red capsicum in step 4, if you like. White rice or a combination rice could be used in place of brown. Note

This chicken cacciatore recipe is nutritious and bursting with flavour! This beautiful chicken cacciatore simply bubbles away in the oven, making it perfect for gatherings.

Family favourite, kid friendly Note

Big-flavoured, soul-satisfying food has been the basis of European country cooking for generations. Here, Julie Biuso’s rustic recipe continue the tradition. When the mercury drops there’s nowhere better than the sanctuary of a warm kitchen with pots and pans bubbling away on the stovetop, emitting tempting wafts of spices and herbs, garlic, red wine and onions. But don’t have a fit when you see the cooking times of these dishes and think that there’s not enough hours in a day to make them. Most of the preparation times are short and they just cook along happily while you do other things. Even better, prepare or part-prepare them the day before serving.

Parsnip is the ultimate winter vegetable – its flavour doesn’t fully develop until it feels the chill in its roots. We've created a warming, flavourful dish with mashed parsnip and salty chorizo.

Big-flavoured, soul-satisfying food has been the basis of European country cooking for generations. Here, Julie Biuso’s rustic recipe continue the tradition. When the mercury drops there’s nowhere better than the sanctuary of a warm kitchen with pots and pans bubbling away on the stovetop, emitting tempting wafts of spices and herbs, garlic, red wine and onions. But don’t have a fit when you see the cooking times of these dishes and think that there’s not enough hours in a day to make them. Most of the preparation times are short and they just cook along happily while you do other things. Even better, prepare or part-prepare them the day before serving.

This beef bourguignon recipe is full of flavour and cabernet melot - the ultimate winter dish!

You could use any firm fleshed white fish for this recipe, such as cod or haddock. Note

Classic and cheesy chicken parmigiana doesn�t have to take hours in the kitchen. This chicken parmigiana with a rich tomato sauce and crisp salad creates a quick and tasty family meal.

Pour any leftover polenta into a small, oiled cake pan. Cut into pieces and serve with another meal. Note

Make this with any flavour of sausage you like. You can use ham instead of bacon. Note

You can add 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest instead of capers. Note

To freeze: Cool casserole. Spoon into airtight containers. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in fridge overnight. Choose cheap meat cuts: These have a higher percentage of marbled fat, so won’t toughen during long cooking times. Beef cuts include casserole steak, gravy beef, chuck and blade. Sear meat and chicken first: This locks in […]

Turn up the heat this winter with this spicy, warming dish by Julie Biuso

The combination of salty ham, oozy cheese, hearty eggplant and crumbed chicken is absolutely delicious. Enjoy it hot out of the oven with a fresh rocket salad for a tasty family dinner.

This cosy and gorgeously tender beef in red wine is packed with loads of fresh vegetables, topped with smooth mashed potato, creating a beautiful and comforting midweek family meal

If you don’t have a flameproof dish, brown chicken onion and garlic in a frying pan, then transfer to an ovenproof dish. Note

Bubbling hot shoulder chops are one of the most flavoursome cuts of lamb – and friendly on the budget.

This pork dish is meltingly tender after 90 minutes in the oven. The crisp freshness of the red pepper salsa, scattered over the finished pork, takes this from a good dish to a great one.

To prepare couscous, soak 1 cup couscous in 1 cup boiling water or stock for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, fluff grains with a fork to separate. Note

This is not shepherd’s pie in the strictest sense as it uses rabbit rather than lamb but it does have the golden potato topping of a shepherd’s pie.

This delicious bolognese pasta bake is a fun take on the classic Italian lasagne. Serve your family up a big slice of this tasty dish for a warming Winter dinner.

You’ll need 3 slices day-old bread for crumbs. For extra fibre, use mixed grain bread. You could also use gluten-free bread to make crumbs; you might need 4 slices. Note

Use lamb instead of chicken. Make ahead: Marinate chicken in curry paste a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Note

Make ahead: Cook meatloaf a day before serving. Reheat in an oven preheated to 180°C/ 160°C fan forced for 20 minutes. Salsa is best made close to serving. Chilli seasoning mix too spicy? Use taco seasoning. Note

You can use brown onion instead of red. This recipe is gluten free. Note

Served on a bed of steamed rice, this delicious sweet and sour pork is the perfect quick midweek meal. To get a crisp coating on the pork, coat it in cornflour just before frying.

Make polenta just before serving. Try goulash served with cooked rice or crusty bread instead of polenta. Make ahead: Cook goulash a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Note

Use chicken drumsticks instead of chicken thigh cutlets. For a low fat option, use extra stock instead of cream and remove the skin from chicken. Note

Use frozen peas or broccoli instead of broad beans. To peel frozen broad beans, soak them in boiling water 1-2 minutes. Drain, then peel. Use brown rice instead. Tagine is best made close to serving time. Note

Pizza cheese is a combination of grated mozzarella and cheddar cheese, sometimes with parmesan for extra bite. Note

Replace white wine with extra chicken stock. Brown chicken well before cooking casserole, as this adds colour and flavour to the dish. If chat (baby) red-skinned potatoes are unavailable, use medium potatoes, cut into 3cm pieces. Note

The classic Italian dish of chicken cacciatore resulting in a rustic braise of chicken, aromatic vegetables and tomatoes, makes this the perfect dish to serve with risoni.

Use a whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces. Make ahead: Cook up to 3 months ahead. Label, date and freeze. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Note

Cut potatoes and kumara into 3mm-thick slices or use a mandolin. Note

Nourish your insides with this warm and hearty chicken casserole, simmered with a fragrant tomato and olive sauce. Serve it up for a family dinner with a side of mashed potato or pasta.

The addition of creamy ricotta in this traditional Italian pasta bake adds an exceptional flavour and texture element to this lasagne. The whole family will love it!

Risoni is small rice-shaped pasta available from the pasta aisle. Note

Use chicken thigh fillets instead of breast fillets. You can use brown onion instead of leek. Note