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Potato, cheddar & red onion pasties

Cram shortcrust pastry parcels with oozing cheese and sweet onion chutney - versatile bites with a professional finish

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Muffin topped winter beef stew

Muffin on stew? You'd better believe it - think of it as a lighter alternative to suet dumplings

Author: Lesley Waters

Curry coconut fish parcels

Steam sustainable fish like tilapia in foil parcels with curry paste, coconut and lime then serve with rice for a healthy supper

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Speedy pork with spring greens

This tempting dish will satisfy the whole family

Author: Good Food team

Chicken with lemon & courgette couscous

Add a touch of zest to your midweek meal with this low-fat family supper

Author: Good Food team

Chicken schnitzel with coleslaw

Chicken breasts are tenderised, covered in breadcrumbs and fried until golden and crispy. A dinner that kids will love cooking and eating.

Author: Good Food team

Brown butter poached halibut with celeriac purée & caper crumbs

This elegant seafood dish will really wow someone special with its delicate flavour and texture - pollock or plaice also work well

Author: Good Food team

Toad in the hole in 4 easy steps

A British classic. Meaty sausages enveloped in crispy batter, plus, a special onion gravy to really top it off. We think it's better than mum's!

Author: Good Food team

Slow roast pork rolls with apple chilli chutney

Don't stint on the cooking time - it really is the key to meltingly soft, full-flavoured meat

Author: Sarah Cook

Slow roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus

For lamb that will melt in your mouth and surprise your palate, follow Sarah Cook's easy recipe

Author: Sarah Cook

Sausage & broccoli carbonara

A spin on the Italian classic using sausage meatballs, spaghetti and greens - on the table in half an hour

Author: Good Food team

French bean & duck Thai curry

Traditionally, this is made with Asian snake beans, which taste very similar to French beans - but are about a foot long

Author: Barney Desmazery

Sticky pork with cranberries

Use up leftover Christmas cranberry sauce in this quick pork braise, lovely with a dollop of mash

Author: Good Food team

Auvergnese Seven Hour Leg Of Lamb

This dish, brought to The Times by Patricia Wells in 1988, came from a cheesemaker near Salers, France. The lamb is cooked long and slow alongside vegetables for several hours. While the dish is called...

Author: Patricia Wells

Spicy cheese & tomato bake

A super-simple pasta bake that uses sundried tomato pesto, paprika and two cheeses - Parmesan and goat's cheese

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Family meals: Easy fish pie recipe

A simple fish pie recipe that's quick and easy to prepare. Portion into ramekins and freeze for quick toddler meals or cook in a big dish for the perfect family supper

Author: Caroline Hire - Food writer

Boiled bacon with cabbage & carrots

A classic. Boiled bacon is always well received, whatever the occasion, but we especially love the leftover sandwiches the next day!

Author: Barney Desmazery

Lincolnshire sausage & lentil simmer

A one-pot hearty stew to share with friends and family - you can make ahead and freeze it if you prefer

Author: Silvana Franco

Lincolnshire sausage & lentil simmer

A one-pot hearty stew to share with friends and family - you can make ahead and freeze it if you prefer

Author: Silvana Franco

Moroccan spiced mince with couscous

Adding dried fruit, fresh mint and warm spices to savoury dishes is typical of North African cooking. Quorn replaces meat in this recipe

Author: Good Food team

A good steak & kidney pie

An old favourite - a traditional steak and kidney pie, comfort food at its best.

Author: Ruth Watson

Paprika pork

This superhealthy pork one-pot is a midweek miracle. Serve with rice or noodles for an everyday favourite

Author: Good Food team

Creamy mustard pork

A delicious recipe to add new dimensions of flavour to pork - also works well served with noodles

Author: Phil Vickery

Cheese & spinach penne with walnut crumble

A twist on macaroni cheese, with added veg and a crunchy topping of bread and nuts - make in batches and freeze

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Duck Meatloaf

Author: Sam Sifton

One pot chicken chasseur

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

Author: James Martin

Sausage & bean one pot

Warm yourself up on a chilly night with this comforting one-pot, and avoid the washing-up too

Author: Good Food team

Caesar turkey burgers

Give burgers a superhealthy twist with this wholesome, low-fat family recipe

Author: Good Food team

No fuss shepherd's pie

We've got some lovely twists on shepherd's pie on the site, but we were missing a definitive version of this classic family recipe - here it is!

Author: Good Food team

Roasted vegetable & feta tostada

A Mexican-inspired crispy, oven-toasted tortilla with roasted vegetables and a zingy tomato and avocado salsa

Author: Good Food team

The ultimate makeover: Macaroni cheese

A lighter version of this favourite comfort food dish, that doesn't compromise on flavour

Author: Angela Nilsen

Turkey Singapore noodles

Turkey curry is a traditional leftovers dish, but this stir-fry brings the dish bang up to date

Author: Barney Desmazery

Ricotta & spinach gnudi

Try these light ricotta and herb dumplings from Lina Stores for a classic Italian main. Serve your gnudi with plenty of sauce and parmesan

Author: Lina Stores

Enchilada pie

Give your midweek meal a Mexican twist with our easy enchilada pie. Packed with nutritious veggies, it provides a whopping four of your 5-a-day

Author: Cassie Best

Easy beef hotpot

Stretch a pack of mince to make this hearty dish. It's perfect eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon and some crusty bread on a cold winter's night

Author: Good Food team

Thai pork & peanut curry

Use fragrant hot red curry paste as the base to this coconut curry dish with baby sweetcorn, coriander and soy

Author: Cassie Best

Paprika pork

This superhealthy pork one-pot is a midweek miracle. Serve with rice or noodles for an everyday favourite

Author: Good Food team

Beef & vegetable casserole

A traditional braised beef stew with thick, rich gravy - an ideal recipe for cheap cuts, as slow-cooking guarantees a tender dish

Author: Sarah Cook

Thai pork & peanut curry

Use fragrant hot red curry paste as the base to this coconut curry dish with baby sweetcorn, coriander and soy

Author: Cassie Best

Beef & vegetable casserole

A traditional braised beef stew with thick, rich gravy - an ideal recipe for cheap cuts, as slow-cooking guarantees a tender dish

Author: Sarah Cook

Lentil lasagne

Vegan cooking made easy - this Italian bake uses cauliflower and soya milk for a white sauce and canned lentils as filling

Author: Good Food team

Baked turkey meatballs with broccoli & crispy potatoes

Turkey mince is the leanest of its kind and is great rolled up into balls and served with tomato sauce and veg

Author: Lucy Netherton

Tomato & anchovy risotto with crispy crumbs

Use up budget storecupboard groceries in this simple Italian rice pot with basil and breadcrumb topping

Author: Cassie Best

Thai pork & peanut curry

Use fragrant hot red curry paste as the base to this coconut curry dish with baby sweetcorn, coriander and soy

Author: Cassie Best

Slow roast pork with apples & peppers

This is a no-effort dish with only 20 minutes prep - just serve straight from the oven

Author: James Martin

Sea bass with sizzled ginger, chilli & spring onions

The aromas released while cooking this dish will have everyone licking their lips in anticipation

Author: Jane Hornby

Somerset stew with cheddar & parsley mash

This family winter warmer is full of flavour and goodness. Adapt for meat lovers by adding sausages

Author: Good Food team

Slow roast pork with apples & peppers

This is a no-effort dish with only 20 minutes prep - just serve straight from the oven

Author: James Martin