The creme fraiche adds a tanginess to the sauce that cream wouldn’t provide. It’s what makes the sauce creamy, whilst still being bright and summery.

This basa fillet recipe is one of the first recipes I ever published and has been a staple in my house ever since. Whether that’s how to meal prep and reheat dishes for the best results, how to switch out appliances to save energy or the struggle of making a weekly meal plan, I really hope that this book can act as a guide to stress-free, delicious cooking that doesn’t break the bank. Don’t skip the step of browning the meatballs. This is an essential step that helps keep the meatballs juicy and tender inside when cooking. It also adds a delicious texture to the outside of the meatballs. Heat through for 2 more minutes.Divide cooked rice into 5 containers, then the curry. Seal and freeze 3 servings and pop 2 in the fridge. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in the microwave for 2 minutes (Image 8). 0 Storage/ Reheat Parsley is optional, but I think it adds an extra burst of flavour to finish with. Traditionally a Tuscan sauce would be topped with basil, so you could also sub with that!For a more flavourful dish, ensure you season the veg before putting it into the pitta. You can use the same spices as you’re using in the marinade to boost the taste. Or, keep it simple and season the veggies with salt/pepper. Cooking the basa fillets within the Tuscan sauce means that flavours infuse into the fish, and the fish also gives flavour to the sauce. A win win for the tastebuds, but also for the cleanup afterwards! Once the first batch of beef is ready, set it aside and continue with the second half of the beef. Set all the cooked beef aside once fully cooked and sprinkle salt over the top (Image 2). Alison Roman is one of my fave cooks and I’d loooove to discuss all things food with her. She’s got such strong opinions on food and is so funny – I think I’d make the Spicy Butter & Tomato White Fish with veg as it feels fancy and looks like you’ve put in loads of effort without the stress.

The same goes for the meatballs – try to keep them an equal size when rolling them into balls. If they’re too different, some may come out dry, and others may have an undercooked centre. Coconut milk is a critical ingredient for creating a creamy vegetarian curry! You can also use cashew cream for an equally decadent dish. You can use any size of prawn for this prawn rice meal. However, I prefer jumbo prawns, which are more noticeable and meatier than smaller options. Pak choi is also known as bok choy, boosts nutrients in this dish and its flavour is similar to cabbage, so it absorbs the other seasonings and sauces well.Start by seasoning the mince with salt, pepper, garlic powder and 1 tsp Italian seasoning. Use your hands to incorporate the seasoning and form into little meatballs, approx 1 tbsp per ball (Image 1). Passata– you can substitute passata with chopped tomatoes or plum tomatoes. Just blend them before adding to the pan and add an extra 2 tbsp of tomato puree. Once you’ve peeled the tates, roughly chop them into quarters and for smaller potatoes, into halves. Pop into a large saucepan with heavily salted cold water. When it starts to simmer, set a timer for 8-10 minutes, until fork tender. Start the udon beef dish by adding the beef strips into a large bowl and tossing with cornflour until well-coated (Image 1). Additional prawns can be used for recipes like Simple Red Thai Prawn Curry, Creamy Sweetcorn Orzo Pasta with Paprika Prawns, and Honey Soy Prawn Salad. Ingredients

Fresh parmesan cheese is essential for this piselli dish. It helps create the delicious, cheesy sauce that pasta and peas recipes (Italian-style) are known for. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities. How to make pasta with peasHere are some other tasty rice dishes for you to try; Creamy Coconut Rice with Loaded Greens, Cheesy Tomato Rice with Loaded Veg and Loaded Vegetable Paella How to make prawn rice Gently fry for around 3 minutes until the onions start too gain colour and become translucent. Then add the garlic, cumin and ginger to fry for a couple of minutes until fragrant (Image 2). See the recipe card for full information on all ingredients and quantities. How to cook basa fillets If you plan on freezing any leftover meatballs and rice, leave plenty of space in the containers or baggies. Having sufficient space in the container ensures the food freezes evenly. Also, it allows extra room in case the food (like the sauce) expands while freezing.