Ratatouille Calzones

Chunky vegetables in a tomato sauce fills these tasty calzones, which even meat eaters will enjoy. Whole wheat pizza dough boosts fibre and protein. The ratatouille sauce is also great served over pasta for a quick vegetarian dinner.

Pork Roast in Onion Gravy

Tender pork simmered in a rich onion gravy is a perfect match for mashed potatoes any night of the week. You can easily substitute a boneless pork loin roast if you like; just reduce the cooking time to five hours.

Stout-Glazed Beef Ribs

Beer and ribs are such a match that you'll have everyone asking for more. Pork ribs would make a delicious alternative – just cut them into two-rib portions and add one hour to the braising time.

Two-Mushroom Barley Soup

Mexican-Style Chicken Soup with Tortilla Chips

Mushroom Bourguignon

This hearty vegetarian meal tastes delicious served with a side of mashed potatoes.

Cavatelli with Tomato Compote

Tomato and Feta Baked Eggs

In this Middle Eastern take on baked eggs, also called shakshuka, the eggs are poached in a zesty spiced tomato sauce for an all-in-one meal. Serve alongside warmed wedges of pita or crusty bread to soak up all of the rich sauce.

Beef and Green Bean Stew

Choose an outside or inside round oven roast or shoulder pot roast. Starting with one piece of meat rather than precut stewing beef means that all the chunks will be similar in size and texture and will require the same cooking time.

Greek Lamb Stew with Artichokes

This hearty stew combines classic Greek flavours, such as oregano, lemon, cinnamon, artichokes and feta cheese, and makes company fare out of lamb shoulder. Best of all, it can be made ahead of time and leave you to fuss-free entertaining.