With a slow cooker sweet potato hotpot, a fiery Mexican meatball traybake and a hearty Italian chicken and orzo bake, these are the meals to make when you’re short on time but still want something warming, filling and – crucially – delicious.
There’s a slow cooker sweet potato hotpot, a comforting take on the British classic with lentils, onion chutney and thyme-laced layers of golden sweet potato.
Grate 100g of the sweet potatoes and put in a slow cooker pot with the frozen veg, tomato puree, thyme, chutney, stock and flour.
Cut remaining sweet potatoes into ½ cm thick slices, add to the lined tray with the oil and some seasoning, toss to coat then spread potatoes into a single layer.
And for the pasta lovers, an all-in-one Italian chicken and orzo bake, where tender chicken and roasted veg come together with butter beans, olives and a bubbling tomato sauce.
