Each vegetable is browned on its own before a short simmer in garlicky tomato sauce, so the aubergine, courgettes and peppers keep their shape and flavor. Finished with fresh basil and thyme, it is a hearty, comforting stove-top stew.
A French bistro classic turned into an oven gratin: sourdough layered with ham and nutty gruyere, soaked in a quick mustard bechamel, then baked until the top is golden and bubbling.
Potato gnocchi roast straight from the package until golden and crisp at the edges, with cherry tomatoes that burst into a garlicky basil-scented sauce. Mozzarella melts over the top at the end for a savory, not spicy, Italian-style traybake.
Sweet red bell peppers roasted until tender, filled with cumin- and cinnamon-scented lamb, bulgur and tomatoes, then finished with crumbled feta and fresh mint. A warm, hearty Mediterranean dinner straight from the oven.
Golden pan-seared cod with smoked paprika, tucked into warm tortillas with a crisp red cabbage slaw brightened with lime. A fresh, mild taco dinner that comes together fast.
A silky stovetop butternut squash soup built on cumin and curry powder toasted in oil, finished with coconut milk and a squeeze of lime. Toasted pumpkin seeds add crunch on top.
Eggs set over a warm, toasty tomato and red pepper sauce, finished with crumbled feta and fresh parsley. A comforting one-pan dinner with soft pita for scooping.
