Soups are at the top of the list. A favourite in my family is Petite Marmite (meaning little pot), which resembles bollito misto and pot au feu. Many recipes exist for this hearty meal, all starting with a good stock and adding meats and vegetables according to cooking times.
It is a dish that requires several hours of preparation and attention. We always prepared all the ingredients for this soup separately, adding them to the clarified broth at the last minute for consistency and visual appeal. For your kitchen, I say add the ingredients to the pot as they are needed. Do not worry about the clarity of the broth, however do skim it a lot and pay attention to it. Your reward will come at dinner time. Here is how I do mine.