Perfect pasta choices for minestrone are a small, short-cut tubular type such as ditali or the rice look-alike risoni.

The homemade chicken stock in this recipe contains more nutrients and less salt than even the salt-reduced store varieties.

At less than $4 per serve, this beetroot and ginger soup will warm you up without breaking the bank.

This soup will warm you up this winter with the fresh Asian flavours of ginger, chilli and coriander.

The homemade beef stock used to make this soup is well worth the effort as it tastes so much better than store-bought.

This sweet potato soup is a lighter alternative to the classic potato and leek soup.

Layer the pieces between waxed paper in an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Layer unfilled biscuits between waxed paper in an airtight container. Store for up to 2 days, filling biscuits as required. Or, freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and fill as required.

To toast nuts, arrange in a single layer in a baking tray. Toast in oven preheated to 160°C (fan-forced) for 8-10 minutes, stirring once, or until light brown and aromatic.

This cranberry and pistachio tart keeps in the fridge in an airtight container or on a plate covered loosely with plastic wrap for up to 4 days.

These apple and peanut crunch balls store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

You can keep this hazelnut mocha torte in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

High in fibre and low-GI, lentils are a healthy addition to any dish. You can change up the flavours in this recipe by using fresh basil rather than parsley and replacing the lamb with lean chicken.

For a different flavour, replace the dill sprigs and chopped dill with tarragon.

You can make this classic Asian dish with veal mince or chicken breast mince if you prefer.

Try this delicious sweet potato mash for something a little different to accompany a juicy fillet of beef. Plus you can get dinner on the table in around 20 minutes.

Ratatouille is a traditional French dish made from simmered vegetables. It is a lot easier to make than it sounds and makes a perfect accompaniment to grilled swordfish.

Curl up with a bowl of this filling vegetarian pasta which is packed with flavour.

You can't go wrong with a chicken and pesto combo and this speedy recipe is just the ticket for big flavours without the fuss.

Sauce on the side? No thank you with this healthy alternative mushroom sauce that is diabetic friendly.