The classic ragout lends itself to a range of uses and benefits. If you make a large enough batch, you could pair it with a fresh pasta and parmesan for a classic first round, then allow it to reinvent itself in any number of ways, from brunch with fried eggs to a toasted sandwich or cottage pie.

Starting with one simple method, create two delicious weeknight dinners from poached chicken to form the base of a soothing Asian noodle soup with minimal extra effort.

A poached whole chicken, gently simmered with aromatic
ingredients, can serve as the foundation for multiple meals.
This approach provides tender, flavourful meat and a fragrant
broth for both risotto and soup.

This vegan matcha chia pudding is a perfect way to start the day or enjoy as a healthy snack. Matcha is packed with antioxidants and helps enhance concentration and mental clarity. Chia seeds provide plant-based omega-3s, fibre for gut health and protein to keep you feeling satisfied.

The secret ingredients here are the unpasteurised miso and the umeboshi salt plum, which combine as a final seasoning to give an otherwise humble vegetable-coconut soup an umami lift. What’s more, the chicken stock, seaweed and the raw egg dropped in at the end provide a real power boost to keep you energised.

This beautifully simple tray bake is full of sweet and salty flavours and chock-full of veggies. The chicken can be marinated for as little as 15 minutes or ideally overnight to really let the flavours intensify.

This fresh and light salad is a quick summer reset meal with wholesome chickpeas, flaky
salmon and simple ingredients. It delivers fast nourishment and satisfaction for warm-day energy.

This wholesome frittata is a nutrient-packed, protein-rich meal ideal for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner. Mushrooms support immunity and gut health, eggs provide quality protein for brain function, and feta adds calcium for strong bones.

This pumpkin salad is full of nutrition and nourishment. The caramelised pumpkin combines beautifully with the creaminess of the yoghurt and dill dressing. Don’t miss the nuts and seeds for an extra boost of protein, texture and crunch.

End-of-summer heirloom tomato, an amazing soft cheese and a collection of bitter leaves offers the opportunity for simple redemptive happiness and the transition to more balanced eating.

This quick and easy dal recipe is a nourishing, meat-free meal. Filled with vegetables, plant-based protein and fibre, it’s great to serve with rice or quinoa and a big leafy salad.

This is a good foundational start to the day through all of autumn and winter but works any time of year. If you’re in the process of cleansing or fasting, or if you just need a simple kick start, this is a perfect way to help support your digestive system with simple nourishment.