When the days are cold and the evenings are dark and chilly, it can be more difficult than usual to motivate yourself to cook. We’ve collated some low-effort and deliciously hearty meals you’ll enjoy whipping up - and look forward to devouring even more!
These recipes are also easy to batch cook, leaving you free to spend time with your loved ones.
One-pan Mexican Chicken and Rice Bake
Total Time: 1 hr
Boasting less than ten minutes of prep time, this one-pot wonder will be a lifesaver for busy mid-week dinners. Keep it mild or turn up the heat with extra chilli for those who like their spice, and consider adding homemade guacamole to utilise seasonal avocados.
This hearty meal also provides convenient leftovers (if it lasts long enough!). Find the recipe here.
Homemade Tomato Soup
Total Time: 1.5 hrs
When it comes to winter meals, nothing beats a classic homemade tomato soup. With only a handful of ingredients and simple instructions, it’s the meal that keeps on giving.
Batch cook this delicious tomato soup for a quick and easy meal sure to warm you through. Click here for the recipe.
Thai Red Curry
Total Time: 35 mins
Quick, simple and packed with flavour - you can’t go wrong with a Thai curry! Our favourite thing about curry is its versatility to adapt to what you have in the house. Add seasonal ingredients like mushrooms and zucchini to boost the nutrition of your dinner.
Make extra and store some in the freezer for a cheap and convenient alternative to getting takeout. Read the recipe here.
Fidget Pie
Total Time: 1hr
This old-fashioned pie is packed with delicious ingredients - from bacon to potatoes and even sliced apple. Using a puff pastry sheet, this recipe has minimal prep time and is also easy on the wallet.
Find the recipe here.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Total Time: 1.40hr
Whether you’re vegetarian or looking to cut down on your meat intake, you’re bound to love this dish. It requires a little more work, so we recommend putting this on your to-do list when you have some time on your hands.
Trust us, it will be worth the effort! Click here for the recipe.