Whether you’re cooking a simple breakfast or something more exotic, here are five pantry food staples you should have on hand to cook plenty of delicious meals in the comfort of your own home.

Whole grains can be a nourishing food for the fibre they offer but also their rich nutrient profiles. The challenge can be how to get those grains into your diet in delicious ways. In this article we look at grains such as quinoa, oats, whole wheat, buckwheat, rye, brown rice, barley and bulgar wheat to see how you can make them part of your recipe roundup.

Wrapping the salmon in foil allows the juices to infuse beautifully in the salmon, resulting in the salmon literally melting in your mouth. A little bit of honey provides a subtle natural sweetness to the dish but it is equally delicious without. Feel free to exchange the butter with olive oil as a lighter alternative.

Nothing screams summer more than mangos and prawns in Australia. A simple lime dressing in this salad lets the prawns and mango shine. If prepping the salad in advance, drizzle a little lime juice on the avocado to slow the browning process. Citrus fruits naturally contain citric acid, which works against oxygen to slow down the browning process.

Let the seafood shine in this simple spaghetti marinara. Try to buy local sustainable seafood at your local fishmonger/market wherever possible. I love adding a chili kick in my marinara mix with the addition of some chili flakes or paste.

If you need your sugar fix but want to start improving your eating, it might be time to take control of your cravings. Lisa Holmes shares one of her favorite treats and shares tips to beat the cravings.

Discover the history, smoke points, flavours and uses of four favourite cooking oils: olive, avocado, sesame and safflower.

These fish burgers are best used with a firm white fish like ling or whiting so they keep their integrity and don’t fall apart. Kewpie mayonnaise adds a nice spice kick to these burgers but they can also be used with tartare sauce if you’re looking for something milder.

This vegan rice noodle bowl uses a vegan fish sauce to make the Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Sauce). You can find this at your local grocer — it’s usually made from fermented coconut blossom nectar.

This is a vegan version of pho may not be traditional, but it tastes delicious with a beautiful spicy broth complemented nicely with a savoury umami from the shiitake mushrooms.

This leek and lentil soup is not only delicious but packed full of nutrients. Stir through some cream or crème fraiche after puréeing for a richer taste. For a leaner version, leave out the cream at the end.

Leeks pair perfectly with roasted chicken to create these delicious pot pies. To save time, this recipe uses frozen puff pastr. But if you’re feeling game and have the time, you can make your own pastry from scratch. To avoid a melted pastry, ensure the chicken and leek mixture is cooled before placing the puff pastry on top.