Everyday dishes you will return to again and again. Asma Khan’s masala omelette, Emily Scott’s kedgeree, Claudia Roden’s pan-grilled fish. All of them are easy, every one delicious. Yasmin Khan’s lentils with preserved lemon, Yotam Ottolenghi’s cheesy spinach jacket potatoes, Mandy Yin’s anchovy rice, Nigel Slater’s citrus salad. Food for the work day, the weekend, for you, for friends and family. Store this issue safely. It is a keeper. Chetna Makan’s dahi murg – yoghurt chicken curry (pictured above) A foolproof curry that works every single time and one of the most delicious ways to cook chicken Roast chicken salad with croutons and green tahini dressing by Ravinder Bhogal A sort of north African take on a caesar salad with herb-laced tahini dressing and flatbread croutons Roast chicken salad with croutons and green tahini dressing. Roast chicken salad with croutons and green tahini dressing. Photograph: Kristin Perers Asma Khan’s masala omelette A dish that requires minimum preparation and can be served with toast – it couldn’t get any easier Masala omelette. Masala omelette. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer José Pizarro’s clams with chorizo Add crispy chorizo for texture and fino sherry for deep flavour to sweet clams for a special yet simple supper Clams with chorizo. Clams with chorizo. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer Cumin butter tomato sauce for noodles by Anja Dunk A rich buttery sauce that takes minutes to prepare, after which the oven does all the work Cumin butter tomato sauce for noodles. Cumin butter tomato sauce for noodles. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer Savoy pancakes by Joe Trivelli Potatoes, cabbage. eggs, cheese – store-cupboard essentials combined to make a British classic with an Italian twist Savoy pancakes. Savoy pancakes. Photograph: Romas Foord/The Observer Nigel Slater’s pumpkin, ricotta and rosemary tart The parmesan filling works brilliantly with the sweetness of the squash – a light main or lunchbox dish Pumpkin, ricotta and rosemary tart. Pumpkin, ricotta and rosemary tart. Photograph: Jonathan Lovekin/The Observer Fregola with bacon and peas by Rosie Sykes A soupy dish made with the Sardinian pasta, plus peas and bacon makes this a comforting midweek supper Fregola with bacon and peas. Fregola with bacon and peas. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer Chilli paneer by Tarunima Sinha A spicy Indian dish with borrowed flavours from Chinese cuisine, and minimal cooking time Chilli paneer. Chilli paneer. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer Amy Chung and Emily Chung’s hsi jet khauk swe – garlic oil noodles You can use any leftover roast meat instead of the pork belly for this perfect midweek meal Hsi jet khauk swe – garlic oil noodles. Hsi jet khauk swe – garlic oil noodles. Photograph: Martin Poole Nigella Lawson’s spaghetti with Marmite Salty, savoury and simplicity itself, this pasta dish will be a hit with Marmite lovers Nigella Lawson’s spaghetti with Marmite Nigella Lawson’s spaghetti with Marmite Photograph: Lis Parsons Nigel Slater’s citrus and cashew nut salad A crisp refreshing salad that contrasts perfectly with all the warming, carbs-n-cheese suppers of winter Citrus and cashew nut salad. Citrus and cashew nut salad. Photograph: Jonathan Lovekin/The Observer Claudia Roden’s pan-grilled fish with garlic, vinegar and chilli This simple fish dish is fabulous, and for a quick store-cupboard side serve with white cannellini beans Pan-grilled fish with garlic, vinegar and chilli. Pan-grilled fish with garlic, vinegar and chilli. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer Kedgeree with leeks, spinach, herbs and creme fraiche by Emily Scott A creamy fish dish that works equally well as moreish hangover cure or weekend brunch Kedgeree with leeks, spinach, herbs and creme fraiche. Kedgeree with leeks, spinach, herbs and creme fraiche. Photograph: Romas Foord/The Observer Quick chicken, leek and chorizo pie by Rukmini Iyer A tasty pie that can be put together in no time, this will impress guests for a low-key midweek dinner Quick chicken, leek and chorizo pie. Quick chicken, leek and chorizo pie. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer Mandy Yin’s anchovy fried rice A variation of the perennial favourite, fried rice, this is a take on nasi goreng kampung, or village fried rice Anchovy fried rice. Anchovy fried rice. Photograph: Louise Hagger Selin Kiazim’s butter beans, paprika and piquillo peppers Simple, quick and bursting with flavour, you’ll find most of this dish’s ingredients in your store cupboard Butter beans, paprika and piquillo peppers. Butter beans, paprika and piquillo peppers. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer Yotam Ottolenghi’s spinach and gorgonzola-stuffed jacket potatoes A hearty meal in itself, or a tasty side dish alongside a simple steak and fresh green salad Spinach and gorgonzola-stuffed jacket potatoes. Spinach and gorgonzola-stuffed jacket potatoes. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer Meera Sodha’s moong dal with a garlic and cumin tarka An unassuming but gorgeous dal, this is nourishing, cheap and comforting home cooking Moong dal with a garlic and cumin tarka. Moong dal with a garlic and cumin tarka. Photograph: David Loftus Lentils with preserved lemons and zhoug by Yasmin Khan Inspired by a conversation with a Yemeni refugee in Lesbos, this flavoursome dish is satisfying and comforting