One pot

Apple-studded sausages, lentils, sweet leeks, bacon and a good glug of cider come together in this cosy one-pot. A great choice for warming up on Bonfire Night

Roasts aren’t just for the weekend – cooking the meat and potatoes in one pan keeps this mini version simple. Finish with a tangy lemon butter sauce

This dish is sweet, tangy and smoky, with sticky chicken thighs, braised sweetheart cabbage and crispy potatoes. Finished with crumbled feta, it’s the definition of low effort, high reward

All done in one pot, this is a combination of two iconic dishes: chilli con carne and mac ’n’ cheese. It’s a hearty crowd-pleaser

The sauce here is great mopped up with bread, but the dish also works served over rice with a fresh side salad, or boiled new potatoes

Meatballs aren’t just for spaghetti. Try this red wine and tomato baked rice, topped with beef meatballs, crumbled feta and a scattering of dill

Spatchcocking means you can cook a whole chicken in under an hour, and everything is roasted together in one pan, so there’s very little washing up

When cooking with minimal ingredients, flavour boosters like parmesan rinds are great for popping into soups and stews. It can make simple dishes like this one super satisfying.

A cassoulet is a slow-cooked stew from southern France with beans and pork. This speedy version uses sausages, so is much quicker to cook