The beloved weeknight classic, with a slight makeover. Swap the sausages for pork, beef or chicken mince – whatever you have will work. Use gluten-free sausages and corn tortillas to make it gluten-free
Recipe by Spencer Lengsfield
Swap out the prawn dumplings for any flavour you like in this easy, shortcut laksa soup that comes together in under 30 minutes
Quick, easy and also good enough for entertaining if you double up – just add crusty bread to serve
Don’t spend money on expensive vinegars when making pickles. White distilled malt vinegar works well with spices, and it won’t cloud the colour if you’re using a heavily pigmented vegetable
Recipe by Nadine Brown
Smoked oysters are overlooked – but these little tins are flavour-packed. Their meaty texture and umami taste are a great addition to pasta
Butter beans stand in for potatoes as a healthier, high-fibre side in this easy weeknight dinner. Cannellini beans work just as well if you have those to hand
Recipe by Abigail Spooner
For fried rice that doesn’t clump together, use microwave rice, which is drier and will take on flavour without getting mushy
Using kimchi (a spicy fermented cabbage) raw maintains more of its probiotic properties
Use this aromatic sauce with anything from fish to chicken to fried eggs. We love it with flaky cod, pak choi and noodles, but use steamed rice if you prefer
