Tear apart aromatic parmesan and garlic bread and use it to mop up main course juices. (Photography by Brett Stevens; Recipe by Valli Little)

Throw some beef in the oven and walk away - in a few hours you’ll have Jill Dupleix’s unforgettable Tuscan stew. (Photography by Jeremy Simons, Recipe by Jill Dupleix)

A rich and luscious chocolate cake filled with Marsala-soaked raisins. (Photography by Brett Stevens; Recipe by Valli Little)

Both the vibrant flavour and colour of this Indian prawn and chickpea curry, and the fact that you can have it on the table with the minimum of fuss, make it a no-brainer. (Photography by Andy Lewis; Recipe by Jessica Brook & Phoebe Wood)

Be transported to Persia with this zingy and colourful lamb pilaf. (Photography by Andy Lewis; Recipe by Jessica Brook & Phoebe Wood)

A family favourite, chicken parmigiana, has never been so easy with this easy-as-pie cheat’s method. (Photography by Andy Lewis; Recipe by Jessica Brook & Phoebe Wood)

Looking for lunch leftover ideas? Crunch into this crackling kumara, chorizo and goat’s cheese tart. (Photography by Andy Lewis; Recipe by Jessica Brook & Phoebe Wood)

Comfort food doesn’t have to take hours to prepare and create - simply impress with this speedy pork cutlet with parsnip mash and pan-fried apples. (Photography by Andy Lewis; Recipe by Jessica Brook & Phoebe Wood)

This twist on Greek spinach pie adds gnocchi for the ultimate comfort dish. (Photography by Andy Lewis; Recipe by Jessica Brook & Phoebe Wood)

You can’t go past a crispy skinned roast chicken partnered with flavoursome gravy. (Photography by Brett Stevens; Recipe by Valli Little)