One-pot recipes

Take ‘sausages and beans’ from its modest midweek meal status and elevate it to an elegant one-pot casserole that’s special enough for entertaining

This French bistro classic is easy to make at home and fabulous with creamy mash or crusty bread

Freeze the dhal base of this curry for busy weeknights. It's cheap, easy and really versatile – simply defrost and add prawns, veg or meat

Reinvent this classic comfort food with our one-pan version that is enrichened with peanut butter, espresso powder and dark chocolate. You won't look back

Feel free to swap the cavolo nero for curly kale in this chicken dish, if you like. It comes with a light parsley, lemon zest and olive oil dressing

Use butter beans to soak up the flavour of spicy sausages in this comforting stew. It's ideal for winter evenings and it takes less than an hour to cook

Serve tender chicken in a creamy wine sauce alongside rice or potatoes and your favourite veg – a perfect midweek meal for the whole family

Try this creamy one-pan Thai green salmon when you're next entertaining. The fresh flavours are enhanced with the sweet roasted shallots and potatoes

Make a crowd-pleasing pasta dish for dinner. We’ve taken inspiration from creamy alfredo sauce with Cajun-style seasoning to add a bit of punch.

Enjoy a relaxed weekend supper with this comforting one-pot chicken and rice dish. Top with sesame seeds, spring onions, chilli oil and crispy onions

Get the best results for steaks by removing them from the fridge to come up to room temperature about 30 minutes before cooking. Serve with chips or creamy mash

Cook the sauce for this pasta in a roasting tin to add a charred, caramelised edge to the pumpkin and sausages - it delivers so much extra flavour

Enjoy comfort food at its best with this chicken cacciatore. The orzo soaks up the flavours of chicken and tomatoes as it cooks, making a wonderfully rich pasta bake

Make the most of asparagus in season in early British summertime with this delicious creamy salmon and asparagus one-pot topped with crunchy breadcrumbs

Stew chunks of cod with wild red shrimp to make a moreish, low-fat dinner. White fish is an important source of iodine, which is needed for a healthy metabolism

Start with ½ tsp of five-spice in this spiced rice as it’s quite a strong flavour, but you may want to add more. It makes a filling and healthy veggie main

Combine the best of two comfort foods in one dish – perfect for a Friday night treat. Top with pickles and jalapeños to serve

Make the most of a classic combination of chicken and chorizo in this easy one-pot. Serve in large bowls with soured cream and a scattering of parsley.