Recipe for Chilli Beef Casserole - Serves 4 - Great with some crusty bread to mop up the juices. If it's still on the runny side when cooked, stir in some cornflour mixed with a little water, and continue cooking for another 10 minutes or so.

Recipe for Sausagemeat & potato Pie - Makes 4 very hearty portions or 6 smaller ones.

Recipe for Vegetable Soup with Rice - Serves 4 and very filling. If you want you can add some diced bacon when you're frying the onions. Also, if you prefer a more tomatoee taste, squirt in some tomato puree and stir in towards the end.

Recipe for Vegetarian Minestrone Soup - Serves 4 and nice if accompanied by a bowl of grated cheese to be handed around.

Recipe for Tomato Soup - Serves 4 - Make it into a meal on its own by serving with toast or croutons and passing a bowl of grated cheese around.

Recipe for Chicken Liver Risotto - Serves 4.

Recipe for Spaghetti Carbonara - Serves 4.

Recipe for Cheese, Tomato and Potato Bake - This can be varied according to taste - an extra tin of tomatoes to make it 'wetter', more or less cheese etc.

Recipe for Rabbit Casserole with Bacon and Mushrooms - Serves 4.

Recipe for Courgette Frittata - Serves 4. Makes a good lunch or supper dish served in wedges. Or a full meal with a good size salad.

Recipe for Sweet Pepper & Spinach Frittata - Serves 4. Makes a good lunch or supper dish served in wedges. Or a full meal with a good size salad.

Recipe for Chickpea Soup - Serves 4 - Mop up with some crusty bread or toast to make a filling meal on its own.

Recipe for Macaroni and Bacon Casserole - Serves 4.

Recipe for Penne in a Hot Pepper Sauce - Serves 4.

Recipe for Cheese Pudding - Nice served with green beans.

Recipe for Macaroni Cheese - Nice served with a green salad. Very filling.

Recipe for Kidney Plan - Serves 4. Best eaten warm.

Recipe for Toad-Iin-the Hole - Small chops can be substituted for the sausages as a variation. Serve with either mashed potatoes and onion gravy or baked beans.

Recipe for Meat Loaf - When the loaf is cold, turn out and garnish with parsley. Serve sliced with salad.

Recipe for Meat Patties - Can be served hot or cold. Makes about 15 patties.