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Warm up with this 'ridiculously easy' chicken and ginger congee

This cheap, filling winter warmer is the perfect alternative to porridge — and it's also delicious and nutritious.
Photo of a blue and white bowl filled with white rice congee topped with chicken, ginger and spring onion

Cut down your time in the kitchen with these four dinners that feed many

Whether you batch-cook on weekends, want leftovers for work lunches or love the idea of making one or two meals to last the week, here are four recipes to consider.
A speckled white bowl of lentil bolognese ragu topped with vegan parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Shakshuka is a comforting, satisfying meal for any time of the day

Shakshuka is a delicious dish made by poaching eggs in a spicy tomato sauce. Served with fresh herbs, crumbled feta and warm pita or crusty bread, it's an easy meal for any time of day.
Easy shakshuka with crumbled feta (poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce) in a pan served on white table with bread.

This quick and easy vegetable soup is delicious and nutritious

This recipe is flexible, so use what's in season and already in your fridge and pantry.
A pot full of vegetable soup

Just desserts: These six treats are a delicious way to warm up

Whether you're in the mood for a self-saucing pudding, or a no-chop fruit crumble, we have plenty of delicious options made from pantry ingredients.
Two bowls of lemon delicious topped with cream, with the baked lemon pudding and serving cream sitting along side them.

This loaded dal soup with sticky chicken is ready in 30 minutes

Enjoy this creamy red lentil dal with a twist. It's a quick and easy soup topped with tender, sticky chicken and a chopped salad.
A bowl of creamy red lentil soup on a table, topped with sticky chicken, chopped tomatoes , cucumber and herbs.

Celebrate citrus season with this flourless mandarin cake

There are an abundance of mandarins at this time of year, so why not give this flourless cake a try from Kathy Tsaples, the chef behind Sweet Greek. 
mandarin image for Kathy Tsaples recipe

Stay warm in winter with this lamb rogan josh

The Kashmir region in India is famous for it's mountain peaks and winter snow, it's also home to this warming lamb rogan josh recipe created by chef Pooja Dureja.
Curry on table, black table cloth, saffron rice behind it.

This Thai red curry with chicken is speedy and affordable

Chelsea Goodwin shows us how to throw a few simple ingredients together and get this dish on the table within 30 minutes.  
Three bowls full of Thai Red Curry and Rice, garnished with wedges of lime and sprigs of coriander

Kick off slow-cooker season with melt-in-your-mouth lamb shanks

With only 20 minutes of prep required, this delicious slow-cooker meal can be adjusted to suit your schedule.
Slow-cooked lamb shanks with pomegranate sauce in a pot, and also in a bowl served atop a heaping of mashed potato.

Stuck for dinner ideas? Try these three hearty vegetarian recipes

These three meal ideas are simple, delicious and packed full of vegetables.
Cast iron pot containing lentil bolognese ragu, with a bowl of spaghetti and fresh basil beside it.

This creamy pumpkin pasta is comfort in a bowl

This cosy pasta sauce uses just a handful of ingredients: pumpkin, garlic, onion and crème fraîche. It's delicious stirred through fettuccine.
Close-up of person wearing knitted jumper and holding a bowl of creamy pumpkin pasta with buttered sage leaves.

Four easy dinners that don't use olive oil

Olive oil has become a lot more expensive, which might have you rethinking how you cook. Make use of the other oils in your pantry with these easy dinner recipes.
A pan of one pot spaghetti with parsley, capers, tuna, lemon, peas and asparagus.

Warm up with this delicious apple crisp, made with pantry ingredients

This is a classic cool weather dessert. A crisp is similar to a crumble, only with a crunchier topping.
A bowl of apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a spoon. A baking tray of apple crisp sits behind it.

Shaun Christie-David's Amma's lentil dhal recipe

Restaurateur Shaun Christie-David grew up loving his mother's Sri Lankan cooking and this recipe is his personal favourite.
A bowl of lentil curry yellow in colour in a silver metal dish

Kylie Kwong's fried rice with Chinese barbecued pork recipe

Kylie Kwong shares her mother's recipe for fried rice, which is quick and easy to make — and delicious, too.
Kylie Kwong's fried rice

Fast and easy: Chorizo, spinach and feta penne is perfect for busy nights

A fast family-friendly dinner that fast to shop for and make.
Pan full of pasta sauce, made from chorizo, spinach and cherry tomatoes

You'll want to bookmark these cosy pie recipes for winter

From chicken pot pie and shepherd's pie to cheese and veggie-filled options, we have all your pie needs sorted as the weather starts to cool.  
A home-cooked chicken pie being served onto two plates with a knife and serving spoon

This lentil, lemon and potato soup is delicious — and good for you, too

Shorbat Adas bil Hamod is a traditional Lebanese lentil soup with a zesty lemon kick. 
A hand hugging a bowl of lentil soup with potato and spinach. On the table are lemons, cumin and sea salt.

Hetty Lui McKinnon's lentil bolognese is hearty and pantry-friendly

This simple vegan bolognese is an excellent example of a maximum approach to minimal ingredients.
A speckled white bowl of lentil bolognese ragu topped with vegan parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

How to cook a nutritious and delicious meal with $10

Food blogger Chelsea Goodwin shares her tips for feeding her three kids with a dinner budget of just $70.
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Cheap But Nutritious, Chelsea's Tips: Cover of a book. The title is '$10 Meals With Chelsea'.
Duration: 5 minutes 31 seconds

Three hearty soup recipes to keep you warm as temperatures drop

With the mercury starting to fall, there are few meals that provide greater comfort than a hearty bowl of soup. Here are three of our favourites. 
A person taking a spoonful of minestrone, a classic and warming soup for the cooler months.

A chicken dinner with a spice twist that takes less than half an hour to make

With only 10 minutes of prep time required and not much longer in the pan and oven, this recipe offers maximum flavour for minimal effort.
Cooked chicken breast and a halved lemon in a black skillet on a stovetop

Flicks and food: Favourite comfort meals for movie nights at home

We've got a round-up of some perfect couch dinners that are simple and tasty.
four mini pizzas on a baking tray with sauce, cheese, basil and capers on them, next to a bowl of basil and cheese

Four recipes to help you make the most of your home-grown herbs

From a garden-fresh tabouli packed with parsley and mint and a flavourful caprese salad featuring basil and thyme, to a coriander-crusted cod and pesto salad, these dishes are all elevated thanks to humble herbs. 
A wooden salad bowl with tabouli and salad servers. Tomatoes, spring onions and herbs nearby.