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It's fairly safe to assume that everyone has at least one bag of dried pasta in their kitchen cupboard, and for good reason; pasta is one of those ingredients that can transform in to a hearty, comforting dish at a moment's notice. And if you're looking for some inspiration to take your dinner staple to the next level, these amazingly tasty pasta recipes will do the trick.

When the weather starts to cool, there's nothing quite like a warming, hearty bowl of porridge in the morning to start your day. And it's not just the toppings you can experiment with (think tart rhubarb compote, hunger-quelling cinnamon and blueberry or creamy stewed apple); play around with quinoa porridge, rice porridge and even soy porridge. Breakfast has never tasted so delicious!

The world is your oyster (mushroom) when it comes to cooking with funghi; with so many types to choose from, and so many dishes they can be added to, you'll never get bored of this versatile veg. For a warming, comforting winter dish reach for a creamy mushroom risotto, or for a light and flavourful dinner, check out the free-form mushroom tart. And for a vegie alternative to beef wellington, whip up a batch of our mushroom version; you won't be disappointed.

There's plenty of new food to look forward to once the weather starts to cool, with an influx of fresh, autumnal produce, plenty of warming stews and, of course, bowls of hearty soups. These are our absolute favourites, the ones to reach for when you're craving a bit of comfort, warmth and nourishing. From classic chicken noodle soups to Chinese vegetable broths, plus creamy pumpkin soup and a curried soup with a kick, you'll be wishing the weather could stay cool all year round.

We're calling it: Brinner (breakfast for dinner) is the ultimate throw-together meal. So before you go reaching for the takeaway menu, reassess the pantry. Eggs? Why not a creamy eggs benedict, or hearty cheesy sausage bake? Loaf of crispy bread? Load it up for a gooey croque-monsieur, or use it to top nourishing baked beans and tomato pots. And why not whip up a stack of pancakes for dinner? They'll taste even better once the sun goes down.