Authentic Italian spaghetti bolognese is reimagined in this hearty beef meatball soup. Sweet and sharp flavours from the tomato lift the dense beef mince while the short casarecce pasta adds bite and texture. Perfect for people of all ages, this fast soup recipe is your new favourite midweek dinner.

“Meatballs come in many different forms: fried ones, poached ones, small ones, big ones, juicy ones… and then the best ones are my ones. These are big, they are juicy and they are covered in a fresh tomato sauce with basil pesto and mountains of parmesan.” – Thomas Straker

"This salad screams long, lazy lunches in the sunny south of France. Don’t forget a good baguette and a chilled bottle of rosé." – Lucy Nunes

“This pasta is one I love to make in spring, giving all the fresh, delicious vibes. I love packing vegies into a dish, and this pasta is a great example of this. Feel free to switch up some of the vegies here for other spring produce you have on hand.” – Tom Walton

"This dish combines two all-time favourites: cheesy cauliflower and garlic bread, creating the ultimate comfort winter bake." – Lucy Nunes. You'll need an 8-cup (2L) capacity baking dish.

“Pan-to-table meals that are made in minutes and pack a flavour punch are always a winner. Saving kitchen prep time by using store-bought fresh sausages to create your meatballs doesn’t mean you’re compromising on flavour – if anything, they add more." – Tracey Pattison

This 15-minute pork ramen recipe is all about maximum flavour with minimal effort and just the right amount of heat. It's easy to make and packed with authentic Asian flavours so it's sure to become a family favourite.

A fresh ball of burrata makes every cheese lover weak at the knees, say Ellie and Sam Studd, who prove that this decadent addition can jazz up any weeknight meal.

"From start to finish, this bolognese is made in one roasting pan – the pasta cooks directly in the sauce. It may seem counterintuitive to chop dried manicotti or cannelloni, but there is a method to the madness: it’s nearly impossible to break the dried pasta in half exactly, so you end up with some shards, which become lovely and crisp, and some tubes, which hold the sauce very nicely. The kick and thick consistency of the Tunisian harissa brand Le Phare du Cap Bon is especially nice, but any kind will work – just note that the spice level and texture of the final dish will reflect the harissa you choose. Sprinkle this dish with additional cheese before serving, if you’d like." - Yotam Ottolenghi.

This vegetarian salad is filled with pumpkin and lentils.

A velvety, nourishing soup made with roasted parsnips and creamy white beans, topped with roasted kale for crunch and contrast. It's the perfect nourishing bowl for cool days.

This quick dinner is perfect for any weeknight. Any leftovers make an easy lunchbox, too. We chose chicken thigh fillets, as the meat is much more tender and tasty. Add some sliced chilli if you like some heat. 

"Prawns infused with garlic add a rich, umami depth to this soup. It’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or relaxed weekend gathering." - Dominic Smith

This dinner combines roasted vegies, a creamy sauce and juicy salmon fillets all in one pan, a simple baking tray. Play around with the vegies, using more onions or fennel if you don’t have any leeks. Swap potatoes for sweet potatoes or parsnips. Throw in some brussels sprouts… So many combinations can work to put your own name to this dish.

Kimchi soup (kimchi-jjigae) is traditionally made with pork belly and served with a bowl of steamed rice. Here we’ve added some thick chewy udon noodles to the broth and pan-fried some tasty pork mince until crispy to sprinkle over the top. It’s warm and comforting and you’ll only regret you didn’t make a bigger batch.