1

Gran's cottage pie

Comfort food at its best, this old-school cottage pie is the perfect meal to eat in front of the tele.

2

Creamy tuna mornay

A creamy version of tuna mornay with plenty of vegetables.

3

This old fashioned custard slice with a passionfruit icing is bound to be a hit with the whole family. There are lots of shortcuts so it’s a breeze to make, and it tastes just as good as the bakery favourite.

4

Betty's Macaroni Cheese

This was Chelsea's first bowl of macaroni and it is now our staple comfort food. It's even more delicious reheated the next day.

5

Creamy chicken and corn pie

This easy creamy chicken and corn pie will become a new family dinner favourite.

6

Stovetop Butterscotch Custard

Little bits of rice give this sweet and creamy butterscotch pudding a wonderful texture. This is so easy to make and always gets eaten! A good way to use up leftover rice too.

7

Sausage Casserole

A low cost, but very tasty winter delight.

8

Shepherd's Pie

Just like my mum made many years ago, economical and tastes great!

9

Grandma's Orange Scones

I have very fond memories of these rather unusual scones, but they're lovely just served with lashings of butter.

10

Slow-cooker creamy potato and leek soup

This creamy potato and leek soup tastes so rich you won't believe it only took you 15 minutes of active prep time.

11

Slow Cooker Pork Stew

This hearty and warm pork stew is perfect for winter nights. Throw everything into the slow cooker and relax while it stews, then enjoy!

12

4-ingredient banana bread

Four simple ingredients are all that you need to make this delicious iced banana bread. Bake it in a fancy bundt tin to make it even more impressive!

13

Nan's apple sauce recipe

This apple sauce recipe is very easy to make, and it also goes well with ham, folded into an apple cake or muffins, or spooned over ice-cream. Whip up a sweet batch today!

14

Chicken and French Onion Casserole

This very appetising simple recipe is made with French onion soup mix, chicken pieces and baked in the oven until tender.

15

Nanna Bart's Braised Beef Cheeks and Beer Bolognese

I had to pass the test and cook this recipe to gain my husband's nanna's tick of approval and I haven't changed it ever since. The combination of beef cheeks, bacon and beer, just works so well. It's a great budget-friendly meal for a hungry family.