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13 heart-warming meals you can give away

Easy to make and transport.
chicken soup with carrot and green herbs in a ceramic white oval dish with a light blue lid next to it.

You’re probably familiar with the kind-hearted next door neighbour who is always cooking meals to give away. A generous soul who shows up at your door on a cold winter day with a steaming bowl of soup, or trays of pasta bake covered in foil.

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Cooking is one of the most loving – and delicious – ways to help those who may need a break or support. Become that kind-hearted neighbour and go from doorstep to doorstep with these heart-warming, cosy meals yourself!

From lasagne to banana bread with miso maple butter, these 13 recipes are perfectly curated to be loved by all, and can easily be dropped off to a friend, family member or neighbour who may be unable to cook for themselves. These dishes are not only easily transportable, but easy to cook.

Lasagne dish with one lasagne slice missing in white rectangular tray with wooden spoon on top.

Place a slice of Italy into your own kitchen. Indulge in layer upon layer of velvety pasta, divided perfectly by our rich béchamel, flavourful Bolognese sauce.

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Zucchini slice with cooked zucchini ribbons and thin tomato slices, parsley and dill on top.

Perfect for all occasions, this nation-wide fluffy (when done right…) favourite tastes great hot or cold. Slice it up into little squares for a great packed lunch for work or school. 

Shephard's Pie in a brown round rectangular dish with mashed potato on top. A gap from a missing slice shows the meat and vegetable contents of the pie.

This winter family favourite is guaranteed to tick all the boxes – packed with rich meat, veggies, and most importantly – flavour. Perfect for cosy nights in, every slice warms you from the inside out. 

Chicken and lime stir fry with snow peas, red cabbage and sesame seeds on top in a circular cast iron pot with spoon on top.

Running short on time? This delicious, zesty stir fry is a great way to eat more vegetables and will be consumed quicker than it is cooked.  

Chicken soup with carrot and green vegetables in a white oval pot with handles.

Perfect for those frosty winter afternoons and evenings, our succulent soup is bound to warm you up from head to toe. Every spoonful of tender chicken, fresh veg, and a broth simmered to perfection, is a spoonful of comfort. 

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Tuna mornay with melted cheese and green herbs sprinkled on top in a red rectangular cast iron pot.

Creamy, comforting, our tuna and veg pasta mornay is a real crowd pleaser. Topped with a cheesy golden crust, it’s the dish that is sure to bring everyone back for seconds – and maybe even thirds.

Spaghetti and meatballs bake in a blue bowl with sprinkled with a green herb garnish and Parmesan cheese.

Craving a classic with a twist? This rich, tomatoey one-pot wonder is the perfect comfort dish, made simple. 

Meatball risoni bake with almond shavings and basil on top in circular blue dish with handles.

The ultimate weeknight delight – juicy meatballs, risoni in a rich tomato sauce, finished with a melted, cheesy top. 

Pumpkin soup with cream in a swirl pattern and pepper in a green bowl with a brown knitted cloth underneath/
(Credits: Photography: Tim Roberts Styling: Michele Cranston)

You can’t tell the difference between having a spoonful of thick, creamy pumpkin soup and being cuddled up on the couch. Perfection is only a swirl of cream and a crack of salt and pepper away.

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Minestrone soup with pasta and colourful vegetables in rusted cast iron pot with a spoon in it.

From the family dinner table to the freezer, this timeless Italian classic is packed with vibrant veggies, and is truly a warm hug in a bowl. 

lemonade scones, two with jam and cream, in pink container with purple table underneath

This recipe is your shortcut to flawless fluffy scones. You may be wondering, “Lemonade?” The carbonation aerates the dough, making it extra light once cooked, with added sweetness from the lemonade flavour. It’s almost as if you’re eating sweet air that has been lathered up with jam cream. 

Banana bread with miso maple butter with two cut slices, one with butter on it with blue cloth underneath.

Fill your home with the delectable aromas of bananery, buttery goodness. We recommend just a touch of banana bread with your butter…

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