One pot

Pillowy dumplings soak up the cider-spiked sauce in this comforting one-pot dinner. Use your favourite type of sausages, such as Cumberland or Lincolnshire

In this one-pot dish, the chicken’s savoury juices flavour the rice as it cooks, contrasting with the jammy baked figs

‘This comforting one-pot dish is one of the great French classics from the south-west of France, combining just a handful of ingredients, including creamy cannellini beans and smoky bacon lardons. Make the cassoulet up to 2 days ahead, then chill and gently reheat before stirring in the fresh herbs.’

Gumbo is one of Louisiana’s defining dishes: a one-pot stew that sums up the state’s mixed heritage. French technique, Spanish influence, Native American spice and European smoked sausage all play a part – even the name ‘gumbo’ derives from the West African name for okra, a key ingredient. There are many variations, but two broad styles: Creole, which is lighter with a tomato base, and Cajun, which is darker, smokier and centred around a ‘dark roux’

Bashing radishes with a rolling pin helps them to soak up the delicious dressing, which is made with gluten-free tamari in place of the usual soy sauce

Quick, easy and also good enough for entertaining if you double up – just add crusty bread to serve

This recipe has three secret flavour-boosting ingredients – coffee, soy sauce and cocoa. Rich and tasty, it’s even better the next day

Cooked all in one pan that then goes straight into the oven, this Tex-Mex inspired recipe gives you minimal washing up with maximum flavour

Apple cider vinegar works hard here, tenderising the meat and lending a clean tangy flavour that cuts through the rich pork shoulder