Everyday dishes you will return to again and again. Asma Khan’s masala omelette, Emily Scott’s kedgeree, Claudia Roden’s pan-grilled fish. All of them are easy, every one delicious. Yasmin Khan’s lentils with preserved lemon, Yotam Ottolenghi’s cheesy spinach jacket potatoes, Mandy Yin’s anchovy rice, Nigel Slater’s citrus salad. Food for the work day, the weekend, for you, for friends and family. Store this issue safely. It is a keeper.
Chetna Makan’s dahi murg – yoghurt chicken curry (pictured above)
A foolproof curry that works every single time and one of the most delicious ways to cook chicken
Roast chicken salad with croutons and green tahini dressing by Ravinder Bhogal
A sort of north African take on a caesar salad with herb-laced tahini dressing and flatbread croutons
Asma Khan’s masala omelette
A dish that requires minimum preparation and can be served with toast – it couldn’t get any easier
José Pizarro’s clams with chorizo
Add crispy chorizo for texture and fino sherry for deep flavour to sweet clams for a special yet simple supper
Cumin butter tomato sauce for noodles by Anja Dunk
A rich buttery sauce that takes minutes to prepare, after which the oven does all the work
Savoy pancakes by Joe Trivelli
Potatoes, cabbage. eggs, cheese – store-cupboard essentials combined to make a British classic with an Italian twist
Nigel Slater’s pumpkin, ricotta and rosemary tart
The parmesan filling works brilliantly with the sweetness of the squash – a light main or lunchbox dish
Fregola with bacon and peas by Rosie Sykes
A soupy dish made with the Sardinian pasta, plus peas and bacon makes this a comforting midweek supper
Chilli paneer by Tarunima Sinha
A spicy Indian dish with borrowed flavours from Chinese cuisine, and minimal cooking time
Amy Chung and Emily Chung’s hsi jet khauk swe – garlic oil noodles
You can use any leftover roast meat instead of the pork belly for this perfect midweek meal
Nigella Lawson’s spaghetti with Marmite
Salty, savoury and simplicity itself, this pasta dish will be a hit with Marmite lovers
Nigel Slater’s citrus and cashew nut salad
A crisp refreshing salad that contrasts perfectly with all the warming, carbs-n-cheese suppers of winter
Claudia Roden’s pan-grilled fish with garlic, vinegar and chilli
This simple fish dish is fabulous, and for a quick store-cupboard side serve with white cannellini beans
Kedgeree with leeks, spinach, herbs and creme fraiche by Emily Scott
A creamy fish dish that works equally well as moreish hangover cure or weekend brunch
Quick chicken, leek and chorizo pie by Rukmini Iyer
A tasty pie that can be put together in no time, this will impress guests for a low-key midweek dinner
Mandy Yin’s anchovy fried rice
A variation of the perennial favourite, fried rice, this is a take on nasi goreng kampung, or village fried rice
Selin Kiazim’s butter beans, paprika and piquillo peppers
Simple, quick and bursting with flavour, you’ll find most of this dish’s ingredients in your store cupboard
Yotam Ottolenghi’s spinach and gorgonzola-stuffed jacket potatoes
A hearty meal in itself, or a tasty side dish alongside a simple steak and fresh green salad
Meera Sodha’s moong dal with a garlic and cumin tarka
An unassuming but gorgeous dal, this is nourishing, cheap and comforting home cooking
Lentils with preserved lemons and zhoug by Yasmin Khan
Inspired by a conversation with a Yemeni refugee in Lesbos, this flavoursome dish is satisfying and comforting
