Casserole

Conjure images of India with this colourful vegetarian stew. Cooked in paprika, this spicy dish will invigorate the senses from the smokey capsicum to the tiny chickpeas.

Family and friends will flock to your table for this dish.

This is a more traditional take on the popular Italian chicken dish, often seen served as a single schnitzel in Australian pubs. Tender chicken is cooked in a fragrant, hearty tomato sauce and topped with oozy, melted cheese to create a classic chicken parmigiana.

There is nothing more comforting than a hot pie on a cold winter's night. Combining the classic flavours of chicken, wine, mushrooms and bacon, this modern twist on coq au vin will win the whole family over.

Pungent aromas and big flavours are the signatures for this spicy vegetable casserole. It combines well with herb and nut-sprinkled couscous.

Add your own twist to shepherd’s pie -- try kumara mash and minted peas.

To reheat, thaw, then cover with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes (or 20-30 minutes for smaller dishes).

You can make this in advance and freeze it for later or divide it into individual takeaway portions to give away. Simply defrost and heat.

Lamb, zucchini and olives bring the flavours of the Mediterrean to your table. This slow-cook meal will delight the family and dinner guests alike.

This cheesy chicken and vegie bake can be made in individual dishes or one big one. It's a budget family meal that is packed full of flavour and goodness.

Here’s another way of making this humble family favourite even easier! I have added the grated carrot and baby spinach to the mix so you will only need a simple salad to serve. Plus my cheat’s version of a white cheese sauce make this dish as easy as possible.

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.

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

You can't go past the classics.

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

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

Family favourite, kid friendly Note

This creamy chicken, potato, leek and bacon casserole is packed full of flavoursome, hearty ingredients to create a warming family dinner for the cooler winter evenings.

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

“Frenched” is when the shanks are trimmed of all excess fat and sinew. Both ends are often trimmed as well for presentation. It is not a necessary step. Note

To prepare pappadums quickly and easily, spray with oil and arrange on the turntable of your microwave oven. Cook on high (100%) power 1 minute, until puffed and crisp. Cool before serving. Note

If you prefer, substitute 8 chicken legs or 4 chicken marylands for thigh cutlets. Smoked spanish paprika, also known as pimiento, gives this dish its characteristic Spanish flavour. Note

Chicken, asparagus and pea casserole

Save time by using store-bought barbecued chicken. You won't lose out on any flavour, and dinner will be ready much quicker.

Chicken thighs are the perfect cut for this recipe. The meat casseroles beautifully, leaving a sweet and tender family meal favourite. Serve with a generous helping of new potatoes.

From the great British repertoire of recipes with amusing names comes one of the top contenders, toad in the hole. The link between the name and a dish of sausages cooked in batter is obscure, but that doesn't stop it being a tasty, filling plate of comfort food.

This rich Spanish chicken stew is infused with saffron, a popular spice in Spanish cooking. The best saffron is the most expensive spice in the world as it must be harvested by hand.

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.

Named after the traditionally earthenware pot in which it is cooked, this lamb tagine with baby carrots is full of aromatic spice and flavour, and the meat is succulent and tender from the long cooking process.

We love the simplicity and ease of this creamy chicken casserole. It's a one pot dish containing five different types of vegetables in a delicious creamy sauce. Perfect for a mid week family meal.

This lamb and apricot tagine with citrus couscous has so many of the characteristics we love; spicy, fragrant, savoury and sweet. The traditional lengthy cooking method ensures a depth of flavour and tender, juicy meat.

Stay cosy indoors this weekend with this hearty, slow-cooked beef casserole topped with dumplings. A side order of mash and greens completes the meal.

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

Served with coriander couscous, this speedy Moroccan dish will be devoured by the whole family.

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. Recipe suitable to freeze without figs. Note

Ask the butcher to cut the beef shank into 6 equal pieces for you, or you could use 6 x 300g (10 ounce) pieces beef osso buco. Dry red wine can be used instead of port. serving suggestion Serve shanks with risotto, mashed potato or soft polenta. Note

Just a few moments preparation in the morning and into the slow-cooker with this authentic and flavourful Mexican classic. Perfect for cold winter nights when something substantial is called for but you just don't have the time. Enjoy with rice and a glass of red.

With the added flavour of bacon, leek and brussels sprouts, this lovely chicken dish is delicious served with crusty bread to mop up all the tasty juices.

Slow cooker: suitable to the end of step 3. Pressure cooker: suitable to the end of step 3. Suitable to freeze at the end of step 3. Note

Casserole bakes are so simple to prepare, and great for family meals. One dish wonders never looked so wonderful.

We used dried cannellini beans in this recipe. Note

Pancetta is an Italian unsmoked bacon prepared from pork belly, cured in salt and spices, then rolled into a sausage shape and dried for several weeks. Flavoured with sweet and savoury spices, such as black pepper, fennel and nutmeg, and with a rich layer of fat, when cooking with pancetta, a little goes a long […]

Serve with couscous. Note

Originating in southern Italy, tiella is a traditional Calabrian layered vegetable casserole.

Casserole can be made a day ahead; cover, refrigerate until required. Note

This lemon-scented lamb casserole is full of the flavours of roasted winter vegetables, and is delicious served with creamy mashed potatoes.

Chicken casserole is a classic one-pot winter warmer dish. We've elevated it to 'posh' status here, with the addition of mushrooms, celeriac and juniper berries.

Served with pistachio yoghurt, this Moroccan-inspired lamb shoulder is melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Give your regular chicken cacciatore some pizzaz by topping it with this delicious and piquant gremolata mix. Serve with crusty bread or mashed potato for a complete and hearty meal.

This recipe is suitable to make in a slow cooker and pressure cooker. Note

Best made a day ahead; can be refrigerated, covered, up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in moderately slow oven about 45 minutes or until hot. Smoked provolone is an all-purpose semi-hard Italian cheese with a firm texture wit a mild, smoky flavor. Note

As with the word casserole, tagine also has two different culinary meanings. Originally from Moroccan kitchens and now found in many of ours, a tagine is the earthenware, cone-lidded vessel in which the spicy, fragrant North African stew with the same name is cooked. The lid serves as a vent, allowing the steam to escape, […]

Traditional to North Africa, a tagine is an aromatic casseroled stew that is traditionally cooked and served in an earthenware dish also called a tagine. Note

The secret to good rabbit casserole is long and slow cooking. You may be able to source it from your local farmers' market, otherwise you can order on-line from a number of game meat specialists in Australia.

suitable to freeze at the end of step 3. Note

In the English-speaking world, the hard, slightly yellow root vegetable that slightly resembles a large dried turnip is called a swede in England and Australia, a neep in Scotland and rutabaga in the United States. Because this vegetable thrives in the cold, it has always been popular in Scandinavia, especially in Sweden, hence the name. […]

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.

Embrace the colder weather with this beautiful pork, apple and prune casserole topped with fresh sage.

You can buy chopped lamb for stewing from the butcher or supermarket to save time. Note

As long as the wine you use is good enough to drink with the meal, any dry red will suffice; however, in keeping with the Italian feel of this recipe, we used a Chianti. serving suggestion Serve with baby rocket leaves sprinkled with flaked parmesan and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired. Note

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

Our version of this classic takes its lead from the traditional versions of Languedoc and Castelnaudary, but we've given it an update to make it a simpler, quicker and healthier dish. Haricot, great northern, cannellini or navy beans can be used in this recipe.

A tomatillo is a small green fruit that is a member of the tomato family. It is a basic ingredient in Mexican cooking and adds a tart flavour to food. It is covered by a papery husk, similar to that of an onion, which should be removed, as it is not edible. Tomatillos are also […]

Add another ½ cup milk if making several hours ahead, as the sauce will thicken on standing. From cold, bake, covered, at 200°C/400°F for 30 minutes or until heated through then uncover and bake for a further 10 minutes or until browned. Note

Goulash is a soup or stew of meat and vegetables, seasoned with a variety of spices, and invariably with paprika. It has always been a popular meal in Central Europe. We've teamed it with parsley dumplings here, to make it extra hearty.

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 2. Add sour cream when reheating. Note

A classic of French rural cooking, ratatouille makes a great side for lamb and chicken dishes.

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

Some of the stems and roots of coriander are used in this recipe so buy a bunch of fresh coriander with its roots intact. Wash the coriander under cold water, removing any dirt clinging to the roots. Chop coriander roots and stems together to obtain the amount specified. Note

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.

Tender meat and tasty vegetables make this hearty rabbit stew a winter evening winner.

The piece of blade steak is also known as a “bolar of blade”, or just “bolar blade”; it is a shoulder cut. Beef silverside or rolled brisket are also suitable to use. Serve with spinach mash and steamed green beans. Not suitable to freeze. Note

Trying meatless Monday? This recipe is a great option for any vegetarian occasion and is a real crowd pleaser.

This saucy chicken casserole is fantastic served with steamed rice and a green salad.

Recipe is suitable to freeze at the end of step 3. Note