The polenta and dressing can be made a day ahead; refrigerate, covered. Vegetables can be cooked a few hours ahead; keep wrapped in a damp cloth in the fridge. Note

Picnic noodle cake can be prepared a day ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator. Note

This is, quite possibly, the best omelette ever. It's like a breakfast burrito, gift wrapped in fluffy, eggy goodness. Serve with a tomato basil salad.

Crispy haloumi, spinach and tomato party pizzas that are great for sharing with family and friends.

Serve this colourful platter of sliced grilled beef, assorted sprouts and vegetables for a healthy, delicious meal with friends and family.

The classic combination of ricotta, spinach and tomato works beautifully in this light dish.

The Middle Eastern flavours of this fresh, crunchy salad make for something slightly different for lunch.

Add a handful of freshly grated parmesan cheese at the end of cooking these cheesy scrambled eggs with spinach if you like.

Slow-cooker meals are a blessing during the working week, especially in the colder months. Let this lamb, spinach and chickpea pilaf greet you at the end of a busy day.

This cheat's ravioli is easy, light and brimming with summery flavours.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Chicken, spinach and ricotta cannelloni makes a great weekend lunch to share. A piping bag filled with the chicken mixture will make filling the cannelloni tubes really easy.

For an easy weeknight meal, try this crispy spinach and beetroot tart topped with crumbled feta.

These tasty Greek style feta and spinach stuffed potato balls make a delicious starter, finger food or light snack.

A historically North African dish named after the earthenware pot in which it is cooked.

These individual Japanese hotpots are brimming with flavour and comfort.

Stuffing chicken breasts helps keep them moist and juicy while cooking, as well as adding a huge flavour boost to the finished dish.

Cream of spinach soup with lemon fetta toasts

A creamy, herby chicken and spinach filling is encased in golden, crispy pastry in this mouth-watering pithivier recipe.

This scrumptious pasta dish might just be the new family favourite.

These hearty cannelloni rolls give an Italian classic a more homemade touch.

Ricotta is a good, low-fat source of calcium. Patties are great for lunchboxes. Note

Loaded with veggies, ricotta and feta, these golden frittatas make a speedy and healthy mid-week meal served with salad.

Make something different tonight with this easy pasta dish with green beans and cheesy lamb pockets.

This tasty, speedy omelette can be enjoyed at any time of the day.

Creamy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon and wilted spinach make this the ideal sandwich for breakfast, brunch or lunch.

Delight your family and friends with this easy, cheesy baked gnocchi recipe.

Polenta makes a delicious substitute for the traditional mashed potato in this lovely family meal.

With the added flavour of char-grilled capsicum and toasted pine nuts, these rolled crepes are delicious and easy to make.

Light, fluffy and perfect for brunch, lunch or a light dinner with salad.

Serve this delicious vegetarian curry with rice and warmed chapatis.

Seasoned fish fillets served on a bed of spicy beans and spinach sauce.

These Italian-style pasta shells are delicious and beautifully presented.

These tasty little spinach and corn pasties are sure to be a firm favourite with young and old. Great for lunches, after-school snacks and lunchboxes.

Spinach and eggs are a fabulous combination, the earthiness of the spinach lifts the delicate flavour of scrambled eggs to new heights.

Fresh ginger dressing really brings this prawn and avocado salad to life. Perfect for a light lunch on the deck with friends, served with crusty bread and dry white wine.

The perfect starter dish, vegetable rice paper rolls with a sweet and punchy chilli dipping sauce. They also make a great platter of party food, just make sure to have napkins on hand.

Cheese and spinach tortellini baked in tomato pasta sauce with mushroom, zucchini and tomato.

Pumpkin, spinach and toasted pine nuts go together beautifully in this creamy, filling risotto.

Tasty chunks of roasted pumpkin make this couscous dish hearty enough to serve as a main at lunch, or as a light dinner.

These tasty little Greek-style cheese and spinach filo triangles are delicious served with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Great as finger food or for an after-school snack.

Chicken slathered with mustard and spiked with rosemary and browned on the barbecue. Delicious served with potatoes and spinach.

Conchiglioni is the ideal pasta for these ricotta and spinach stuffed pasta shells, but you can use cannelloni in its place.

These savory muffins with a kick make a tasty soy snack.

Eat this delicious Indian spinach and potato curry with roti, naan or rice.

There's no need to sacrifice taste for speed with this quick and easy ravioli with spinach, sage and pine nuts. Creamy, toothsome and infused with the delicate flavour of sage, it's a mid-week dinner winner.

This is one retro recipe that never goes out of style, a cob loaf filled with spinach dip is always a huge party hit.

Giant shells stuffed with ricotta, spinach and parmesan then drenched in tomato passata and baked, this baked stuffed conchiglioni recipe is perfect winter comfort food.

Savoury and deeply satisfying, this vegetable curry is great as part of a banquet or as a meal on its own.

A rich beef lasagne with the added flavour of garlic, mushrooms and wilted spinach, this classic family dish is sure to be a hit. Serve with garlic bread and a green salad for the full retro experience.

With only five ingredients, all purchased easily from a supermarket, this sophisticated version of the classic bacon and egg pie is the perfect fuss-free midweek dinner. Note

Spinach, capsicum and feta pizza

A healthy and delicious spinach and chorizo salad that is packed full of flavour.

You could use beef sirloin or rib eye (scotch fillet) instead of the rump steak. Sukiyaki beef is available fresh and frozen from Asian grocery stores and selected supermarkets. A traditional sukiyaki pan is available from Japanese stores. Note

Make the filling for the snail a day ahead. The recipe is best baked just before serving. Note

Crispy Middle Eastern-style potato and spinach frittatas packed full of za'atar, a blend of roasted dry spices.

The chilli paste made in this recipe also tastes great rubbed over a whole chicken or fish before being roasted. Note

An authentic Italian pasta bake with spinach, prosciutto and gnocchi, little potato dumplings.

Crispy and delicious spinach and feta triangles for sharing with family and friends.

This damper is best eaten on the day it is made ­even better eaten warm. Note

Flat-leaf parsley can be substituted for the basil. A simple covered cooking method replaces the usual labour-intensive non-stop stirring required in more traditional risottos. Best results will be achieved by using arborio rice, but you can use any medium-grain rice, such as calrose. Note

Helpful hint Pizza cheese is a commercial blend of processed grated mozzarella, parmesan and cheddar cheeses. Use plain cheddar cheese if you like, or use a tasty or mature cheddar for extra bite. Note

There's no need to miss out on delicious pastry dishes because of allergies. This tasty chicken, semi-dried tomato and spinach tart is gluten-free, and beautiful enjoyed warm from the oven or served cool as a lunch-box snack.

You will need to buy one bunch of spinach (300g) to make this recipe. Note

Soufflé can be made ahead through the end of step 4. Just before you intend to fold in the egg whites and bake the soufflé, warm the prepared egg yolk and spinach base by standing the bowl in warm water a few minutes. Note

Use frozen spinach, which has been cooked and cooled, for this recipe. Note

Don’t drain the spinach until it’s completely dry, the excess water steams and wilts the spinach during cooking, without having to add extra oil or butter. Note

Kalonji seeds are also known as nigella or black onion seeds. Tiny, angular seeds, black on the outside and creamy within, with a sharp nutty flavour that can be enhanced by frying briefly in a dry hot pan before use. Kalonji can be found in most Asian and Middle-Eastern food shops. Note

A delicious filo pastry pie that will fill the bellies of your entire family (and more!)