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Everyone loves a one-pot midweek meal. It means less washing-up and taking up less counter/hob/oven space! From curries to stews, we have everyone's tastes covered.

If you're looking for a meal with low prep time, we recommend our vegetable tagine – which takes just 20 mins to prep. Or if you need a showstopper, how about a Persian-inspired lamb stew?

Chicken, Chorizo and Bean Stew

The chorizo adds great flavour here, but if you are not a fan use 100g smoked bacon lardons instead.

Recipe: Chicken, Chorizo and Bean Stew

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Baked Courgette and Feta Risotto

No standing around stirring for this oven-baked risotto. The fried courgettes add freshness and texture.

Recipe: Baked Courgette and Feta Risotto

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Meatball Gnocchi Bake

The sauce here is cooked in the pan with the meatballs, which makes this comfort-food supper even easier. Use pork mince, if you prefer.

Recipe: Meatball Gnocchi Bake

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One-pan Puttanesca

We've made this tasty pasta dish even simpler, by cooking everything in one pan- and there's less washing up too!

Recipe: One-pan Puttanesca

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Preserved Lemon Chicken

This lemon chicken Mediterranean dish uses Orzo for a gorgeous one-pot

Recipe: Preserved Lemon Chicken

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Vegetable Tagine

Warming, cheap and nutritious, try this easy tagine recipe for your Meat Free Monday meal

Recipe: Vegetable Tagine

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Chicken Tarragon

This signature dish is a true one-pan wonder. Good enough to serve at a dinner party!

Recipe: Chicken Tarragon

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Sausage, Bean and Kale One-Pot

Using one pan for this saves on washing up, plus all the delicious meaty flavours from frying the sausages help flavour the broth in this light-but-hearty stew.

Recipe: Sausage, Bean and Kale One-Pot

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Spiced Lamb Pilaf

Leftover lamb from your Sunday roast will also work well here. Simply shred and add with peas and tomatoes.

Recipe: Spiced Lamb Pilaf

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Vietnamese Lamb Cups

Using lettuce leaves rather than wraps makes these low-carb, but if you like, add some cooked rice noodles to the lamb mixture. The flavours pack a punch.

Recipe: Vietnamese Lamb Cups

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Sausage and Gnocchi One Pan

You can still enjoy higher-fat ingredients, like sausages, but make them go further by bulking the dish up with healthier alternatives.

Recipe: Sausage and Gnocchi One Pan

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Moroccan Chicken Casserole

This Moroccan chicken casserole is delicious and gluten free

Recipe: Moroccan Chicken Casserole

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Shakshuka

We’ve added pulses to bulk up this Middle Eastern breakfast dish. Make sure your eggs are the freshest possible to poach neatly

Recipe: Shakshuka

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One Pan Sausage Carbonara

A simple twist on a classic pasta recipe, made even easier by just using one pan! Pasta water is the key here to making the carbonara sauce delicious and glossy.

Recipe: One Pan Sausage Carbonara

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Turkey biryani

This biryani is a real showstopper. Bring it to the table in its casserole dish for a centrepiece.

Recipe: Turkey biryani

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Beef Enchilada Rice

This enchiladas dish has been given a twist using rice and beef for a tasty one-pot recipe.

Recipe: Beef Enchilada Rice

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Sicilian All-In-One Pasta

No need to boil your pasta first - this recipe is cooked all in one pan, as the starch released when cooking the pasta mixes with the other ingredients to make a velvety sauce.

Recipe: Sicilian All-In-One Pasta

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Jamaican Goat Curry

Tasting like lamb but with a firmer texture, goat is low in fat and high in protein and iron. Give it a try in this delicious curry recipe.

Recipe: Jamaican goat curry

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Chicken Chasseur

Warm up cold days with this traditional chicken stew. If you aren’t a fan of mushrooms, swap them out for your favourite vegetable.

Recipe: Chicken Chasseur

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Greek-inspired Lamb Stew

This hearty and warming stew flavoured with cinnamon is packed with slow-cooked vegetables and just the thing for a cold day.

Recipe: Greek-inspired lamb stew

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Persian-inspired Lamb Stew

This rich and warming lamb stew is full of spices and perfect to slow cook on a chilly weekend.

Recipe: Persian-inspired lamb stew

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Zesty Green Chicken Stew

If you can’t find fresh tarragon, use 1tsp dried instead

Recipe: Zesty Green Chicken Stew

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Kris Kirkham - Hearst Owned

Pesto Chicken Stew

This stew can be enjoyed as is, or is great for batch cooking and freezing so you always have a home-cooked meal to hand. This stew is wonderful as the base for a mash- or pastry-topped pie or finished with homemade dumplings.

Recipe: Pesto Chicken Stew

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Coconut Lamb Curry

We’ve used lamb neck fillet, a cheap but flavourful cut that benefits from longer cooking, plus coconut yogurt to add texture as well as flavour to this curry recipe.

Recipe: Coconut lamb curry

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Beef Pilaf

This beef rice dish is simple to make and is a one pot meal wonder.

Recipe: Beef pilaf

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One Pot Chicken Jambalaya

This spicy chicken recipe is a quick and easy option for a midweek family dinner.

Recipe: One pot chicken jambalaya

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Smoky Chorizo One-Pot

This one pot meal is full of flavour. Use tinned butterbeans or cannellini beans, if you prefer.

Recipe: Smoky chorizo one-pot

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Beef and Ale Stew with Dumplings

Tender chunks of stew with cheesy dumplings makes this the ultimate in winter comfort food.

Recipe: Beef and ale stew with dumplings

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