These individual Japanese hotpots are brimming with flavour and comfort.

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Note

You will need to order goat from a specialist continental butcher. This casserole is equally delicious made using lamb. Ask the butcher to butterfly the leg for you. Note

Use 3kg (6 pounds) turkey marylands if you can’t get drumsticks. Note

Delight in this warming, hearty Italian inspired hotpot with juicy chicken, delicious vegies and plenty of filling, fibre-filled beans. The fennel adds a nice aniseed flavour, but is not overpowering.

This cheesy kumara bacon and egg bake is one of those easy one-dish recipes that you really need to have to hand for mid-week dinners and lazy weekends.

If breadcrumbs are not brown, place dish under hot grill for a few seconds, until crisp. We used cannellini beans, but you can use any white bean if you like. Duck marylands have the leg and thigh still connected in a single piece; the bones and skin remain intact. Note

Low kJ, low fat, 4 of 5-a-day Note

Nothing beats an old family recipe for good comfort food.

Always a crowd-pleaser, this satisfying Greek dish is delicious served with crusty bread and a green salad.

This classic French dish is rich and comforting; perfect for a cosy night in.

Served on a bed of creamy polenta, this tasty chicken casserole is a hearty dish to warm you up on a winter night.

These hearty cannelloni rolls give an Italian classic a more homemade touch.

Brown beef in batches. This will ensure that the meat doesn’t become tough, and will add extra flavour and colour to the dish. Note

A rich tomato sauce is topped with golden semolina gnocchi in this popular Italian dish.

Both the kids and adults will love this tasty, quick Mexican meal.

Serve bowls of this hearty casserole with crusty bread for a warming, delicious family meal.

Nothings beats a classic beef lasagne; dish this family favourite up tonight for a dinner that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Prepare couscous following packet instructions-combine 1 cup couscous and 1 cup just-boiled water in a heatproof bowl. If liked. add 1/4 cup Currants, 1 teaspoon each ground coriander and cumin and a knob of butter. Season to taste. Fluff with a fork. Note

Like a pie without the pastry, this meatloaf pie by Woman's Day is meaty and crispy on the outside, and filled with creamy vegetable flavour, vitamins and goodness on the inside.

This is the classic osso buco dish, Osso Buco Milanese is a ragu of tender veal on the bone, served on a bed of saffron risotto and topped with herby, garlicky gremolata.

Osso buco is another term that butchers use for veal shin, usually cut into 3cm to 5cm thick slices. Serve this osso buco with artichoke and lemon on a pile of creamy polenta for a comforting winter meal.

Labne is a soft cheese originating from the Middle-East. It’s made from strained yogurt, and is available from major supermarkets and Middle-Eastern food shops. Note

A rich, warming and filling slowcooked Italian beef casserole from Australian Women's Weekly.

Preserved lemon is available at delicatessens and some supermarkets. Note

A Western-influenced Japanese rice dish with prawn and fish in a creamy sauce.

A rich and warming casserole that is perfect for cold winter nights.

Japanese breadcrumbs are also known as panko breadcrumbs. They are found with packaged breadcrumbs in most supermarkets. Note

A simple slowcooked version of the classic beef and vegetable casserole.

Tasty Moroccan-spiced flavours make this chicken casserole unique and a great option for a hearty dinner.

You can use gravy beef for this recipe, if you prefer. Note

Recipe can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Note

A crispy and delicious mashed potato casserole is the perfect accompaniment to roast dinners.

To freeze, pack into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm space to allow for expansion. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a 180°C/350°F oven for 30 minutes or microwave on medium power (50%) until heated through. Note

This is a great recipe for entertaining in the cooler months. Lamb shoulder chops and chump chops are also suitable for this recipe. Note

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. This dish is traditionally German or Eastern European, but France adopted it when it annexed the Alsace region in the mid 17th century. It […]

This is a complete meal in a dish, but, it doesn’t reheat or freeze well, as the breadcrumbs absorb the moisture as it stands. Packaged japanese breadcrumbs (panko) can be bought from supermarkets which stock Japanese ingredients, they’re an excellent substitute for stale breadcrumbs. Note

A healthy and filling vegetarian casserole packed full of flavour.

You can quickly peel the capsicum with a vegetable peeler if you don’t like the skin peeling off when it’s cooked. To freeze, complete the recipe to the end of step 2. Pack into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight […]