Winter

This vibrant noodle soup is perfect for solo slurping during colder months. Feel free to mix it up with the toppings – I like to use some of the roasted squash along with sweet peas and crispy tofu

Crispy roasties and stuffing all cooked up in one easy tray

Inspired by a Greek custard cake known as soufra, the texture and flavours of this filo dessert are not dissimilar to baklava. A crisp, golden filo exterior contrasts a softer cardamom-custard-soaked centre

Fresh cranberries add a lovely pop of almost citrusy sharpness to this rich beef stew. Serve with a buttery mash for the perfect ‘come in from the cold’ dinner

Just the two of you? This is the perfect comfort dish for chilly January weekends

Twisted with a spiced fig filling, this centrepiece makes a delicious breakfast. A stand mixer makes light work of the dough, or get stuck into some slightly sticky kneading by hand!

A bite-sized burst of flavour, these crab toasts take their inspiration from the classic cocktail

This umami-packed rice is easy to make vegetarian, just swap the chicken for more mushrooms or chunks of roasted butternut squash before baking

By cooking a smaller bird, there’s no need to worry about endless leftovers and waste, especially if you’re short on fridge space