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Useful Advice

CROCKERY

While many of these dishes can be made in a regular pot, some of them do require that your pot is also ovenproof. For this reason, I tend to do my hungerpots in a cast-iron pot or pan, though you can always decant the finished dish into something ovenproof before putting in the oven if need be. It means a second dish to clean, but is still a quick-and-easy meal to make! If you are in the market for a cast-iron pot, I would suggest asking around for a used one before buying new. It is quite likely a friend or relative has a disused one they would be willing to part with! Otherwise, there are a few grocery stores and department stores that sell cast-iron crockery and they often come on sale.

PERSONALISATION

These recipes are very easily adapted, so if you prefer broccoli to asparagus, or beef to chicken, or want to substitute vegan cheese, go for it. Though when swapping veg, do make sure they have a similar cooking time. Similarly, in most recipes I have suggested several ways to garnish the finished dish but there’s no need to feel bound by this – just choose whatever you like or have to hand.

SLOW COOKER AND INSTANT POT

Because these are all one-pot meals, they are also easy to cook in the slow cooker and Instant Pot. Just be sure that any ‘Finishing Touches’ (that go in after an initial cook) are accounted for and added later. That being said, nearly all of these dishes cook in about 20 minutes, so you may be better off just prepping everything ahead of time (keeping the liquid separate) and heating it all up together when you’re ready to eat!