There are few things more delicious that crispy skinned chicken, especially when it's perfectly spiced. This paprika blend is beautiful paired with crunchy golden roast potatoes for a warming dinner.

This smoked chicken salad is seriously delicious. It's a meal in itself with baby potatoes, green beans and asparagus tossed in a tangy mustard dressing. Serve for a criminally tasty lunch or dinner

If using an electric wok, cook food in smaller batches. An electric wok won’t reach the same temperature as a gas or an electric stove top. Note

Buy ham from the deli. Eggs must be at room temperature or shells will crack during cooking. Note

If you use leftover mashed potato, you may need to reduce the quantity of milk. Note

Luca Villari guarantees it will be you when you wrap your laughing gear around this tantalising pastry creation

Let the bewitching aroma of baking bread fill your kitchen with this delicious, easy recipe from Alexa Johnston

You can cook beef on the barbecue; cooking time may vary. You can use dijon mustard instead of wholegrain mustard. Note

Serve with warm pita bread instead of potato if you like. Note

No flameproof pan? Cover handle with foil to prevent it burning under the grill. Note

You can use beef or veal instead of pork if preferred. Try using cumin seeds or crushed peppercorn mix instead of fennel seeds. Note

Try this mince recipe on pasta. Note

Replace mustard with 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce if liked. Note

You could use this filling to stuff beef or pork steaks. For a spicy touch, sprinkle some dried chilli flakes over filling before folding steak in half. Note

Lamb and potato slice

Replace cajun seasoning with taco seasoning. You can use topside or round steak, or chicken thigh fillets. Note

Potato flour is in the health food aisle or health food shops. Passata is an Italian tomato cooking sauce; you can use pasta sauce instead. Use floury potatoes as they have lower moisture content. Add frozen peas. Note

You can replace salami with a can of tuna in oil, drained and flaked. Try a combination of potato, pumpkin and kumara. If frying pan handle isn’t flameproof, wrap in foil before placing under grill so if doesn’t burn. Note

Packed full of goodness, this light and healthy roasted potato salad is beautiful tossed with fresh tuna and hard-boiled eggs to create a delicious lunch or post workout meal.

Drain; rinse under cold water. Note

Try this mince mixture spooned over baked jacket potatoes or in toasted sandwiches. Note

For a milder ginger flavour, add a 4cm piece of peeled ginger to water when boiling potato; discard before mashing. Mirin seasoning is in the Asian foods aisle. Note

Budget tip: Use celery instead of leeks. Floury potatoes will give the best results. Note

Turn up the heat this winter with this spicy, warming dish by Julie Biuso

Buy sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes and olives from the deli counter. Note

Serve with grilled fish fillets Note

You can use shredded barbecued chicken instead of tuna. If broccoli florets are too large, cut in half. Note

Meal ideas Frozen potatoes are great in salads, casseroles, soups and you can mash them. Health bite Baking frozen chips lowers the fat content. Lower cholesterol look for products that are fat reduced. Vegetarian Replace bacon with char-grilled vegetables. Note

Use a baking tray with a small lip to catch beef juices. Ready-marinated beef roasts are in most supermarkets. Note

Use smoked cheese instead of cheddar. Replace ham with bacon or spinach. Note

Use equal weight of carrot or pumpkin instead of potato if you like. Try adding 1 can asparagus spears, drained. Batter burns easily when cooking ham soldiers; adding the oil helps prevent burning. Note

For a higher protein meal, add a can of rinsed and drained butter beans to the tomato salsa. Use leftover cooked potato to make potato cakes or vegetable sausage rolls. Note

To reheat: Thaw rolls, then bake at 180°C (160°C fan-forced) for 15-20 minutes or until heated, or cook from frozen for 25-30 minutes. Note

Make sure cooking liquid for corned beef is simmering gently, as boiling liquid will make beef tough. Note

Serve fritters sprinkled with a little sea salt. Note

With a golden cheese topping, crispy filo pastry and tender eggplant mingling with cinnamon spiced lamb, this delicious and hearty moussaka is a joy to behold when baked to perfection.

Omit wine – use extra stock. For best result, place oven shell so top of roasting pan is at centre of oven. Use white balsamic instead lemon juice. Note

Instead of buying char- grilled capsicum, roast your own with the potatoes. Use leftover mayonnaise with grilled chicken or prawns. Freeze egg whites in ice-cube trays for Eater use. Note

You can use any flavour of gravy mix in this recipe. Note

Use cooked thin pork sausages instead of chorizo. Use bought frozen sheets of shortcrust pastry, instead of making your own. Note

Use chopped regular tomato instead of cherry tomatoes. Note

Saltimbocca is Italian for ‘jump in the mouth’; the combination of lemon, herbs and capers in this recipe ensures this happens. Heating oil and butter together adds flavour and prevents butter burning. Note

Vegetarian: Try cooked soy bacon rashers instead of bacon. You can use 2 large cans of potato instead of frozen potato; drain well. Note

Try using your favourite vegetabtes, such as button mushrooms, green onions, cherry tomatoes or eggplant, on the skewers. Note

Sprinkle naan with caraway seeds or cumin, if liked. Note

Use beef silverside or brisket. Use leftover corned beef on sandwiches. Note

Cruise through the mellow months with this easy autumnal vegetable meal by Julie Biuso

Cruise through the mellow months with this easy autumnal vegetable meal by Julie Biuso

Intensify the flavour of your meat with these simple marinades and accompaniments by Sarah Bowman

This is not shepherd’s pie in the strictest sense as it uses rabbit rather than lamb but it does have the golden potato topping of a shepherd’s pie.

Use a potato variety suitable for roasting. You can use kumara instead; cooking time will vary. Use 250g packet frozen chopped spinach. Note

Use any flavoured coating mix. Freeze croquettes for up to 3 months. Note

Use low-fat cream, ricotta and feta. Recipe is best mode just before serving. Process soft bread removed from rolls to make crumbs; freeze for another use. Note

Replace green curry paste with mild curry powder. Use a vegetable peeler to slice carrot lengthwise into ribbons. Serve with steamed greens instead of rolls and salad. Note

Try a combination of potato and kumara for crust. Salmon bones are a great source of calcium. Note

Replace pizza cheese with grated cheddar, if desired. Pizza cheese contains grated cheddar, mozzarella and parmesan. Add a little butter and milk to scooped-out cooked potato; mash. Cover and refrigerate. Use the next day. Make salsa just before serving to prevent avocado discolouring. Note

Kumara is orange sweet potato. Note

Buy char-grilled capsicum from the deli counter. Make ahead: Microwave potato and make salsa a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Crisp potato in batter just before serving. Bring salsa to room temperature. Note

You can use chopped regular tomatoes instead of cherry and teardrop, if you prefer. If you want to make your own gnocchi, use floury potatoes, or even try kumara, ricotta or polenta. Steam, don’t boil, vegies to prevent waterlogging. Note

Marsala is a sweet fortified wine. You can use beef stock instead of the marsala. Note

Makes 12 To shallow-fry, add oil to a depth of 2cm. To keep cooked hash browns warm between batches, transfer to a baking tray lined with baking paper. Keep warm in an oven preheated to 120°C/100°C fan-forced. Note

Use canned pink salmon instead of red. To make this a main meal for 4, shape mixture into 8 patties and serve with steamed vegetables. To shallow-fry, pour oil into frying pan to 4cm deep. Note

Use bamboo skewers instead of rosemary. Make ahead: You can prepare an hour ahead; keep, covered, in the fridge. Cook just before serving. Add different vegetables, such as zucchini and capsicum. Note

Kumara is orange sweet potato. Cook patties the day before. Cover, then refrigerate. Note

Use frozen potato wedges; cook as packet directs. Cooking time and price will vary. Note

Uncooked gnocchi suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Julie Biuso shares her crafty, clever ways to turn out fabulous meals night after night

Luca Villari presents an exciting seafood dish that will definitely float your boat

Deal with the dinner rush with this tasty and filling meal from Sophie Gray

Salmon in filo pastry looks a lot more complicated than it really is. The filo is stuffed with rich salmon, cherry tomatoes and a fusion of herbs.

Vegetarian: Use bought lentil patties instead of beef. Note

To make chicken mince, finely chop breast fillets, then process in a food processor until minced. To shallow-fry nuggets, add oil to 4cm deep. Note

Tasty and filling crispy chicken schnitzel burgers with bacon and iceberg lettuce drizzled with sweet chilli mayonnaise and served with golden kumara chips - ready in just minutes.

These pies are a delicious mix of beef and vegetables, cooked in individual ramekins and topped with creamy, pea-filled potatoes.

Vegetarian: Use 300g chopped haloumi instead of fish. Cooking time will vary. Add 1/3 cap toasted almonds to potato salad. Kumara is orange sweet potato. Use diced lamb, beef or chicken instead of fish. Cooking time will vary. Try Middle Eastern or Cajun seasoning instead of Moroccan. Note

Use beef or chicken mince instead of lamb. Price will vary. Note

Make ahead: Prepare rissoles a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Kumara is orange sweet potato. Note