This delicious zucchini and risoni cacciatore by Tom Walton is a fantastic way to freshen up your weeknight dinners. Credit: Chris Court

“Regional variations of hunter’s wife’s chicken are made throughout Italy,” says Silvia Colloca.

Bubbly, cheesy pasta bake is always a crowd-pleaser, especially when loaded with fresh herbs and tomatoes, and hearty chicken. Bonus points for tasting just as good (if not better) the next day.

This is a perfect, hearty winter dinner.

This dish is all about the stock.

Traditional one-pot chicken cacciatore is a favourite Italian recipe that's makes a quick, flavoursome dinner and is best served with pasta. Hearty enough for the hungriest of families, it's easy and quick to make and the perfect winter warmer.

This chicken cacciatore recipe is nutritious and bursts with flavour. Make it ahead and freeze it for later.

Chicken cacciatore is such a comforting classic. Serve with a simple green salad and crusty bread. 

This traditional Italian dish is the ultimate winter comfort food.

This chicken cacciatore recipe is nutritious and bursts with flavour. Make it ahead and freeze it for later.

This truly comforting one-pan supper contains three of our 5-a-day, and the chicken fulfills half of our daily vitamin B12 needs, helping us make healthy red blood cells. This recipe is an extract from Everyday Super Food by Jamie Oliver, published by Jamie Oliver Enterprises Limited (2015 Everyday Super Food).

“Serve this with sourdough bread” - Guy Grossi. This is an edited extract from Cellar Bar by Guy Grossi (Lantern, a Penguin imprint, $49.99).