Osso Bucco
Dust off your slow cooker to make this hearty casserole. The meat is mouth-wateringly tender in its rich sauce so easy for little mouths to cope with and lovely with a mound of creamy mash
Zucchini Fries | Hidden Veggies
These baked zucchini fries make a change from the potato version, and theyre a lot healthier as well. You might even be able to convince the kids that theyre regular chips!
Simple spanish omelette
Here's what you make when you've got leftover boiled spuds and fresh veggies to use up - Spanish omelette! Serve on its own as a tasty lunch dish or with salad and crusty bread for a more substantial dinner.
Chilli con carne
Chilli con carne is an easy Mexican recipe you can whip up in no time at all - and served with all the trimmings, you can enjoy a delicious Mexican feast with next to no effort at all.
Spaghetti with creamy ham sauce
This easy peasy pasta dish uses evaporated milk as the basis of a creamy sauce with ham and parsley to make a budget-friendly, kid-pleasing simple family meal.
Meatballs with couscous
These meatballs with couscous is a great budget-friendly dinner. The sweet-spicy couscous is a nice contrast to the meatballs. You may like to make the meatballs quite plain so that the kids will eat them.
Cheesy chicken pot pies
Making pot pies instead of the regular kind cuts down on your pastry consumption, as you only use a circle to top each ceramic dish.
Pork chops with feta and beetroot salad
Hearty pork chops grilled or barbecued with a tangy make-ahead salad on the side - this is midweek dining at its best. If you're feeling extra lazy, buy the feta already marinated from the deli.
Easy zucchini slice
This is great for lunch with a side salad or great for entertaining. Just cut it into bite size pieces and garnish, if you are vegetarian simply leave out the ham.
Quick glazed salmon
You can have this quick glazed salmon on the table in 20 minutes. Its simple Asian flavours are healthy and fresh and we could all do with more fish in our diet.
Chorizo and white beans with feta
This spicy, Spanish-inspired one-pot meal is hearty, nutritious and warming. Serve it in individual ramekins or a large casserole - either way, it is sure to satisfy even the hungriest dinner guests.
White anchovy fennel and pine nut salad
This deliciously simple salad is made with white anchovies, fennel and toasted pine nuts. It's perfect with a crusty baguette and a glass of wine or as a delicious tapas plate.
Meatloaf with tangy tomato sauce
Meatloaf is true comfort food and this recipe is no exception. It is easy to make and comes with its own great tangy tomato sauce that will have the family coming back for more.
Steak with creamy mushroom sauce
This recipe for steak with a creamy mushroom sauce is really easy to prepare and tastes amazing. Serve with potato wedges and green vegetables or with a salad.
Barbecue chicken and mushroom pizza
This pizza just disappears when it hits my dinner table. A combination of chicken and smoky barbecue sauce is something that my kids really love. Give it a try!
Ham frittata
This frittata recipe includes lots of yummy ham along with the potato, onion and egg. The kids will love this! Serve with a green salad and some crusty bread.
Beef, ale and barley stew
Nothing says winter like a hearty beef stew. This one uses beer instead of wine, and the addition of the barley makes it a complete and satisfying meal.
Beef and glass noodle stir fry
This stir fry is a quick and tasty meal you can get on the table in under half an hour. The glass noodles are softened in boiling water for five minutes before being added to the beef and vegetables in the wok - a great alternative to boiled rice.
Tomato and bacon soup
Roasting the tomatoes first in this easy soup recipe really adds to the flavour. Adding bacon to the soup adds a lovely smokey hint too. Serve with plenty of crusty bread and some vintage cheddar. Yummo!
Slow Cooker French Beef Bourguignon
This classic French beef bourguignon is a wonderful winter warmer. It's worth taking the extra time to prepare and brown the ingredients before adding them to the slow cooker, but once it's bubbling away, you can forget about it and look forward to dinner time.
Popcorn chicken
This recipe is surprisingly easy to make and gives moist little chicken bites with little effort
Gnocchi with pesto cream
This delicious gnocchi with pesto cream recipe is super easy to make and a great way to use up leftover mashed potato.
Honeyed chipolatas with tomato and ginger jam
These glazed chipolata sausages are super-tasty and perfectly complemented by this tomato and ginger jam. The jam lends a beautiful warm sweetness to pretty much anything cooked on the barbecue, from butterflied chicken to lamb chops.
Healthy chicken parmigiana
This healthy chicken parmigiana has half the saturated fat of a traditional chicken 'parma' and is very easy to make. Your taste buds (and your hips!) will thank you for this recipe
30 minutes or less beef stroganoff
I love a quick meal, even better when it's yummy and looks (and tastes) like you spent hours labouring over it!
Tomato and ricotta tartlets with thyme oil
Late summer is all about tomatoes. Slow-roast them to intensify their flavour, then pop them on some cheesy puff pastry for a delicious meal.
Roasted pumpkin, garlic and ricotta lasagne
The flavour in this vegetable lasagne is really gorgeous and it's a fantastic option for Meatless Monday.
BBQ chicken salad for the exhausted shopper
Get dinner on the table in 20 minutes with this super-easy chicken salad. Grab a BBQ chicken from the supermarket, some baby spinach, an avocado and tomatoes. Make up the simple dressing and you're done!
Spring frittata
Make the most of spring vegetables with this lovely frittata for lunch or dinner. Low on fat and big on taste, this will soon become a family favourite.
Quinoa Cheeseburger with Barbecue Onions
These quinoa cheeseburgers are perfect for when youve got a craving but want to go light on the meat. They are oh-so-tasty and really, really healthy.