These are BHG’s top recipes of the year

Starting out with one of Colin’s first Better Homes and Gardens recipes, this eggplant pasta was definitely a smokeshow!

So, get grilling and transform eggplant into the star of this delicious pasta. Good-for-you greens and herbs make this vego delight an easy, hearty midweek dinner option!

A firm winter family favourite for a reason, it’s easy to make, hearty and full of vegetables.

Colin will show you how to make the most delightful Shepherd’s Pie, and he’s got some great tips on what potatoes to use for different types of cooking.

Making scones can seem like an arduous task, especially when there are lots of steps and ingredients involved.

This recipe only uses three main ingredients, and one appliance, a slow cooker, if you can believe it!

It’s a chicken schnitty, but not as you know it, with additions like poppy seeds and quinoa adding extra crunch to the crumb.

There’s nothing quite like a good schnitzel for dinner.

Clarissa’s first recipe on Better Homes and Gardens went off with a bang, and all of our stomachs are thankful.

This fried rice recipe is perfect for a mid-week meal or to use up any leftover rice in the fridge.

A clafoutis is a traditional French dessert that usually incorporates cherries, but Colin has added a seasonal twist with berries.

This one is ideal for a summertime dessert!

Nothing is more comforting than a bowl of pumpkin soup on a cold day.

With a swirl of cream, and some salt and pepper, you’ve got a hearty lunch, or dinner sorted.

Spaghetti Bolognese may be an Italian staple, but everyone’s got their version. When it comes to Colin’s recipe, he says the more ingredients, the merrier.

He’ll share all his tips and tricks for the perfect Bolognese, including a secret ingredient you won’t see coming.  

This Irish stew heroes delicious lamb shanks and a host of rough and rustic vegetables. It’s almost like a vegetable stew flavoured with lamb!

Apple and rhubarb crumble is a great dessert to use seasonal fruits.

Not one to stick with tradition completely, Colin is tweaking the recipe to include a few ingredients his mum would not approve of, but the result is one his mum would be proud of.

Chicken and leek pie has been a favourite comfort food for a long time.

Colin’s got his own take on this classic dish, incorporating a few tweaks to give it a modern twist.

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t tried beef and black bean sauce.

Sure, you can buy it in a jar, but once you learn the very simple recipe for making your own sauce, you won’t be returning to the jar again!

Chicken breasts are perfect for a busy family without much time to make dinner, but cooking a chicken breast evenly is another matter.

Never fear, Colin has an easy way to get around his problem, so your chicken will always be evenly cooked. 

This is a speedy and satisfying breakfast treat that’s a crowd-pleaser!

Just pick a favourite filling; this could be crisp bacon, chorizo, sautéed veggies like pumpkin and carrot, or a mix of these things. Don’t overthink it. 

Colin’s take on the traditional Christmas trifle is made with Italian panna cotta and loads of fruit, and it’s the perfect end to Christmas lunch or dinner.