meals is to experiment with various new cooking equipment and machines. Top tips: Invest in a wok.  The beauty of a wok is that it cooks food in minutes helping to retain all those essential vitamins and minerals and saves on the washing up by only using one pan -- and they needn't just be used for stir fries either.  For a really simple, super healthy and ultra speedy meal simply sear a 4oz sirloin steak on both sides in a very hot wok, add some finely sliced red onion, an inch of fresh ginger (peeled and finely sliced) and one finely chopped, de-seeded chilli.  Cook for a couple of minutes then add 200ml of chicken stock and a generous handful of fresh pak choi leaves.  Finally add a handful of cooked noodles, cut the beef into thick slices and eat immediately. Buy a slow cooker.  Armed with one of these you can look forward to  returning home each evening to delicious fondues, stews, casseroles, curries, soups and chowders all ready and waiting the minute you step through the door! Experiment with other gadgets such as steamers (whether collapsible, top-of-the-pan style or the full three-tier, plug-in versions they cook fish and vegetables in minutes) food processors (fabulous for taking the work out of all that chopping, grating, mixing and blending), hand held blenders (great for soups, smoothies, pates and pestos) and juicers. 4.    Dare to be different Breakfast cereals can be healthy and convenient but if you've been munching on