Good stock can transform a dish from the ordinary to the exceptional, but making it is a lengthy process. However, if time is not on your side there’s no need to compromise the base of a wonderful meal, so here is the stock you would have made yourself if only you did have more hours in the day! Made rich with chicken meat and bones, vegetables, and herbs, this stock has the natural flavour of chicken – with only a hint of salt and no need for added enhancers – which means if you reduce it for a luscious sauce it will be perfectly balanced, while at the same time if making a soup or risotto you can easily season it to your palate.