One pot meal

For a variation, try this with pork or veal steaks – the cooking time will reduce to 5-10 minutes. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. If you’re organised enough, marinate for several hours or overnight. Note

Turkey meat, or even firm-flesh fish, can be substituted for chicken. With fish, reduce cooking time to 3-4 minutes. Corn and broccoli can be replaced with same amount of frozen vegetables. Note

Always ensure that your leek is washed well before cooking. A bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs tied together with string, used to prepare soup, stock, and various stews. It is cooked with the other ingredients, but removed prior to consumption. Note

If you have parsley, sprinkle liberally over the dish at the end of cooking. Note

If preferred, use 1 cup dried Italian soup bean mix (available from supermarkets and greengrocers) in place of canned beans and lentils. Soak a day ahead. Note

Sliced fresh chilli could be added to this. Add more stock or water if soup is too thick. Note

If using frozen smoked cod, thaw first. Equipment: You will need 4, 1-cup ramekins. Note

For a seafood lover’s stew, add fresh scrubbed mussels and peeled prawns with the fish in step 3. Marinara mix can be used. Note

When you come home after a demanding day, that distinctive aroma from the slow cooker makes everything seem easier.

Tamari is a type of soy sauce usually made without wheat. Note

Tortellini can be used in place of ravioli, if preferred. Add a few sliced black olives and a little shaved parmesan, if desired. Note

Chinese rice wine is available from Asian supermarkets. If unavailable, you can use dry sherry. Add a sliced chilli, if liked. Note

This is a one-pot wonder, and the flavour will improve if you make it the day before. Bouquet garni is a mixture of aromatic herbs tied together which are used for flavour and removed towards the end of cooking. A mixture of thyme, parsley stalks and bay leaves is most common. Note

If you don’t have a 20cm square cake pan, a 20cm pie plate could also be used to bake the frittata. Note

Soft pears are stirred through warm honey and cinnamon-infused oats for this delightful porridge recipe

For a really flavoursome stock, heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a pot on high. Fry prawn heads and shells for 3-4 minutes. Pour in stock. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 15 minutes. Strain through a large sieve. Note

Prepare couscous following packet instructions. Ask your butcher to “french” your shanks – this means to trim the bones of all excess fat and tendon. Ras el Hanout, available in supermarkets, means “top of the shop” in Arabic. It is a traditional Moroccan spice mix that can contain up to 30 spices, which are toasted […]

This curry is delicious served with a big dollop of natural yoghurt. Note

This is yummy with fried eggs! To make your own aioli, add 1 crushed garlic clove, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon zest to 1 cup whole egg mayonnaise. Note

If necessary, add a little water when cooking sauce to thin consistency. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

To give added flavour and texture, toss in a handful of Ligurian (mini black) olives. Note

Creamy and delicious roast pumpkin risotto is a great dinner party dish for friends and family. With its beautiful colours this risotto is perfectly warming when it�s cold outside.

Fresh and crisp pan-fried snapper drizzled with balsamic vinegar makes the perfect light and healthy dinner when paired with a refreshing tomato, barley and chickpea salad.

This hearty soup is full of delicious Moroccan spices, lamb, pumpkin and chickpeas to create the perfect warming winter dish. Serve with a sprinkling of coriander and with plenty of flatbread

Delicious and quick vegetarian stir-fry with crisp tofu, eggplant and mushroom cooked in a garlic and ginger-infused sauce, served over egg noodles and sprinkled with cashews.

Prepare couscous following packet instructions usually 1 cup couscous to 1 cup hot water or stock. Note

Turkey mince is learner than regular beef or pork mince. To hide added vegetables from the kids, grate vegies rather than chopping them. Add chopped basil for green goodness and flavour. Note

You can use your family's favourite sausages to make this Hungarian-style hearty winter stew. As the meal is made in one pot, there is less washing up afterwards!

Substitute beef for lamb leg or mince, celery with frozen peas or green beans (add at the end of cooking time). Note

Light, fresh and packed full of flavour, indulge your tastebuds while keeping your body happy with this divine Asian steamed fish served with a fragrant soy dressing and mushrooms.

Bouillabaisse hails from the south coast of france. The original marseilles boasts a variety of mediterranean fish, with the dish’s regional variations dependant on the local fish. Note

Making a curry doesn�t need to be complicated. Follow these simple instructions and you�ll be cooking up an incredibly delicious curry that is far tastier and healthier than a takeaway.

Mozzarella is rather delightfully known as 'fior di latte', literally meaning 'flower of the milk'. It provides a wonderfully creamy and mild balance to the spice in this rosemary and tomato barley risotto.

There is nothing quite like the aroma of this beef and vegetable curry simmering on the stove, except perhaps the satisfaction of having made it yourself from scratch.

Typically, caponata is an Italian side dish traditionally served with fish. While the capers add to its spectacular flavour and compliment seafood beautifully, it is also delicious simply served with crusty bread.

This tandoori salmon pilaf is a healthy and delicious Indian inspired family meal. The fragrant spices of the tandoori are perfectly balanced alongside the fresh and creamy raita.

This is a hearty and warm meal. As with all spicy dishes, the chilli heat can be adjusted by adding or reducing chilli powder.

Unbaked spanakopita suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

This rich and hearty soup can be whipped up in about half an hour. Evaporated milk (not to be confused with condensed milk) is canned unsweetened milk from which some of the water has been evaporated.

Deliciously saucy and packed full of authentic Asian flavours, these char siu and orange spiced beef ribs are perfect to serve your family or friends at a dinner party. Plus, they're made in the pressure-cooker to save you lots of time!

Warm up on a cold winter's evening with this melt-in-your-mouth stew.

For a lower-fat version, use low-fat dairy-free spread instead of the butter, low-fat mayonnaise, light sour cream and light cream. (per serving) 31.1g fat; 2196kJ (525 cal) We used whole-egg mayonnaise. You can also use pink-eye or sebago potatoes for this recipe. Note

A slow-cooked butter chicken topped with ricotta and coriander leaves. Serve with steamed basmati rice and warm naan bread, if you like

Rich with the distinctive flavours of paprika and sour cream, this Hungarian goulash makes for a hearty and delicious meal.

Don't be put off by the amount of garlic in this recipe. It infuses the chicken with a wonderful, yet not overpowering flavour. You can always discard it after cooking, if you don't want the full garlic experience!

Enjoy this rich, wine-infused beef casserole recipe with mashed potatoes and a sprinkling of fresh parsley

This deliciously hearty lamb and white bean soup is full of iron, protein and all the goodness of fresh vegetables. It's a meal in itself and perfect for cold winter nights.

To freeze; complete recipe to the end of step 3. Transfer to an airtight container. Label, date and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in a large saucepan until hot. Stoba, a popular stew eaten throughout the Caribbean, is usually made with goat, but we’ve used lamb because it’s […]

Slow cookers allow a better distribution of flavors through your meal. This casserole is particularly tender and tasty when cooked in this manner.

Freeze any remaining casserole, covered, for up to 3 months. Note

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Food referred to as “à la bourguignon” is food cooked in the style of the famous French wine region of Burgundy, and is instantly recognisable by its red wine sauce containing mushrooms, bacon and onions. While most of us are familiar with the classic boeuf (beef ) bourguignon, lamb […]

Fragrant, fresh and packed with crunch, heat and flavour, pho makes an excellent healthy lunch.

This tasty Asian style dish can be on the table within half an hour of arriving home in the evening. It's a perfectly balanced meal and full of flavour.

This is warming comfort food at its best. Don’t let the long cooking time put you off. You’ll spend very little time at the stove before the pan goes in the oven.

Green olive and lemon makes for a tender and tasty roast chicken. You can use natural string to tie the legs in place of small steel skewers.

This easy one-pot meal is completely delicious and makes for a lovely family dinner.

The mainstay sauce of southern Italy, the great and hearty napoletana, is the classic go-to pasta sauce when there is no meat to be had and the cupboard is almost bare. Made well, it is fit for a king.

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. If you’d prefer a vegetarian option of this soup. Microwave rice is fine to use here. Note

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. If clams aren’t available, replace them with pipis. Fish stock can be used instead of vegetable stock. Note

It’s a lot easier to slice the steak into wafer-thin strips if you partially freeze it first. Accompany with rice, if desired. Note

You can make the dumplings up to 3 hours ahead. Keep covered in the fridge until ready to use. Replace the prawns with pork or chicken mince, if you like. Note

Take a trip to the fish markets for the freshest produce you can find for these individual seafood mornay pots topped with crispy gratin from Everyday Food. They are absolutely delicious.

Serve with crusty bread. Note