Short, wintry days can induce a case of the "can't be bothereds" when it comes to dinner.
If this sounds like you, these tasty one-pot recipes will help you get a meal on the table fast, so you can snuggle up on the couch with a blanket and get warm.
From butter beans with jammy leaks to a quick chicken soup, there's an option here for all palates.
One-pot chicken and tomato rice
Serve one-pot chicken and tomato rice with yoghurt, pickles and salad for a delicious midweek meal. (ABC News: Lina Jebeile)
This Lebanese-style chicken and tomato rice dish comes together with minimal fuss.
Hints of cumin, paprika and cinnamon, combined with the rich taste of tomato and the fluffy texture of basmati rice, make for a tasty and satisfying meal.
Pan-fry your chicken and onion, add your tomatoes, spices and rice, simmer in stock for 15 minutes — and you're done.
Quick chicken soup
Delicious chicken soup needn't take hours to cook. (ABC News: Edwina Storie)
This recipe delivers on its promise.
Made with shredded rotisserie chicken and thin, ready-to-eat egg noodles, it also takes just 30 minutes to make.
But its tasty combo of fresh herbs and veggies will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.
Butter beans with jammy leeks and spinach
This simple meal comes from gluten-free cook and recipe developer Helen Tzouganatos. (Supplied: Ben Dearnley/Plum)
Butter beans are the star of this simple dish that ticks a lot of boxes.
You can have it on the table in 15 minutes, it's packed with protein, and it's free of gluten and dairy.
Miso and butter bean brine (from the tin) give this dish a lovely creaminess, even though it's dairy free.
Gnocchi broccoli tray bake with lemon and cheese
The store-bought gnocchi in this tasty tray bake does not need pre-boiling. (ABC Life: Hetty McKinnon)
This one uses one tray, rather than a pot, but the vibe is right.
The person who discovered store-bought gnocchi can be used in a tray bake deserves a medal. There's no pre-cooking required for gnocchi in this dish, and the whole thing is done in 30 minutes, including prep time.
The charred lemon and fennel seeds make this low-effort dish feel a little bit fancy, while a good helping of grated pecorino on top adds a delicious layer of comfort.
