Winter

A recipe full of history, chicken soup – or Jewish penicillin to many – is a great recipe to have to hand for when you’re feeling under the weather, down in the dumps or the family need a pick-us-up meal.

This curry will fast become your new Friday-night favourite. Serve with your choice of chutney or pickle, and some chapatis or flatbread for dipping into the sauce

Packing 4 servings of veg and pulses into a single bowl, this is truly a super-soup! High in fibre, it’s wonderfully filling, and great for a healthy digestive system

This simple yet satisfying soup is delicious served with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and fresh, crusty bread

This thrifty fish pie recipe is homely comfort food that the whole family will enjoy

This flavour-packed stew makes a tasty alternative to a Sunday roast

Pack in three of your five-a-day with this comforting winter warmer

Nothing makes you feel better on a cold winter day than a warming bowl of soup. Adding ginger helps digestion, while a dollop of natural yogurt gives you a welcome top-up of probiotics, the ‘good’ bacteria we all need for a happy stomach

Melissa Hemsley's recipe is low-calorie comfort food that's perfect for a chilly evening.This dish can be easily doubled to serve 4