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Quick chickpea and vegetable curry
Keep this in the fridge to 'enhance' and add to other meals during the week. The flavours develop over time, so by day three it’s fantastic!
Salmon risotto
Don’t shy away from this wonderful dish; risotto is not hard to make. It’ll be on your plate in 30 minutes and in your tummy in 5!
Chive and cherry tomato omelette
The humble omelette is often forgotten in a sea of posh stuff. Never underestimate the goodness of a well-made omelette.
Lemon-grilled chicken tenderloins with baked kumara slices
It's amazing how chicken can be transformed with lemon and a tangy relish - it's so easy, too.
Vanilla and peach quinoa pudding
Get to grips with quinoa now and lead the fashion towards very healthy gluten-free cooking.
Green bean and mushroom salad
This salad is super-easy and quick, and looks very appealing, especially on a white platter.
Roasted vegetable tart
This would be a great dish to make early in the week for dinner, and then take the leftovers to work; it’s equally good hot or cold.
How to cook: Steak
A tender grilled steak with salad and vegetables is a quick and nutritious meal for everybody.
Risotto with pumpkin and bacon
Arborio rice has short, plump grains that absorb flavour while releasing starch, resulting in a flavourful, creamy risotto.
Cowboy casserole
This is a simple main meal that cooks quickly and can help develop budding culinary talent in your kids.
Savoury pork en croute
In culinary terms, 'en croute' just means 'wrapped in pastry'. Use the leanest pork mince you can get, even if it means paying a little extra.
Pasta with crumbled sausage and lemon
The quality of the sausages is all-important; don’t attempt to cook this dish with barbecue sausages or sizzlers.
Linda's chicken couscous
Grip the chicken skin with a kitchen towel and pull it off like a stocking, then drizzle the pan contents with a little olive oil; healthier than fat from chicken skin.
