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Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 2 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 200g each), butternut squash, peeled and diced, cremini mushrooms, roughly chopped, shallot, finely chopped, extra virgin olive oil. Equipment: oven, baking tray, mixing bowl, sharp knife, toothpicks (optional), meat thermometer (recommended), baking dish.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely to an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3 cm cubes, olive oil, salt, plus more to taste, black pepper, plus more to taste. Equipment: oven, large roasting pan or ovenproof skillet, meat thermometer, tongs, stove.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked for food safety (74°C/165°F internal temperature).
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 75 minutes. Allow 90 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken, Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, olive oil, divided, garlic, minced. Equipment: Roasting pan or large cast iron skillet, Meat thermometer, Kitchen twine (optional), Oven, Knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure safe cooking temperature and avoid overcooking.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: salmon fillets, skin-on (about 150 g each), asparagus, trimmed, baby carrots, peeled if needed, honey, garlic, minced. Equipment: oven, baking sheet, parchment paper or silicone mat, small bowl, whisk, pastry brush.
Kitchen tip: Use a food thermometer to ensure salmon reaches an internal temp of 636C (1456F) for safe consumption.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 80 minutes. Allow 100 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: whole chicken, room temperature, carrots, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, parsnips, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, olive oil, divided. Equipment: roasting pan, meat thermometer, chef's knife, cutting board, kitchen towel, tongs.
Kitchen tip: Bring the chicken to room temperature before roasting to ensure even cooking.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 2x2 cm pieces), olive oil, plus extra for roasting chickpeas, salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped. Equipment: oven, large roasting tray, large pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, can opener.
Kitchen tip: Peel the butternut squash before roasting for even cooking; if short on time, you can roast unpeeled but it takes longer.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: acorn squash, olive oil (for brushing), quinoa, rinsed, vegetable broth or water, olive oil (divided). Equipment: knife, baking sheet, parchment paper or silicone baking mat, medium saucepan with lid, large skillet, mixing bowl, measuring cups and spoons, spoon.
Kitchen tip: Use a sharp knife and exercise caution when halving the squash as the skin can be tough.