MAINS

The sea bass cooks brilliantly quickly and the most time-consuming part of this meal is preparing the mango salsa. So if you know you're going to be pushed for time, make the salsa in advance. 

Food in a flash is epitomised by the stir-fry. A meal in itself, it makes a fantastic work-night dish. Don't be shy about experimenting with the ingredients, substituting and adding things that might need eating up in the fridge.

A showpiece for entertaining, this ham can be served hot or cold and the remaining leftovers are wonderful teamed with leeks in a cheese sauce.

Pizza is a family favourite and the variety of toppings is only limited by one’s imagination. 

This classic Spanish dish is bursting with rich flavours and vibrant colours, making it a family favourite. Traditionally cooked in a wide, shallow pan, paella combines saffron-infused rice with a variety of ingredients like seafood, chicken, chorizo, and vegetables.

Creamy and delicious on its own, this dish can also be a delicious side. 

This easy supper can be prepared and cooked in just one dish, making it a firm mid-week favourite.

This is from Peter Hughes, AGA Demonstrator with a chef and restaurant-owner background. The Coq au Vin is chicken cooked in red wine, traditionally a male bird from Bresse and a wine from Burgundy. 

Any seasonal root vegetables can be used for this hearty stew. Serve with a bright vegetable to add colour to the plate. This is a recipe from Louise Walker’s Four Seasons cookbook.

This lovely casserole was devised by Marcia Poole, AGA Demonstrator Extraordinaire. It is truly delicious and can be cooked and served in just one pot, helping to save on the washing up!