Meal ideas

Choose by your time, equipment and ingredients.

Compare total time rather than cooking alone. Prepare ingredients before starting. More servings may need extra batches.

No oven does not mean no cooking or waiting. Check available burners and add a cold preparation to free space on the hob.

The chickpeas are already cooked; red lentils are weighed dry. Check drained weights and the water required before starting.

For bruschetta, use fresh tomatoes and drain their juice. Canned tomatoes suit sauces where the recipe allows. Watery tomatoes need more reduction.

Prepare dishes that can wait first. Cook pancakes near serving time and top toast at the last moment. Adjust portions when combining dishes.

Mousse needs chilling and tart needs oven time. Pancakes cook in batches. Compare total time to choose a dessert that fits your meal.

How to choose

Timings are guides and include stated rests. Side dishes are prepared separately.