Winter

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

Whip up a batch of spiced parsnip strudels. They’re perfect for veggie guests and you can prepare them ahead and keep them in the freezer

Sausages, beans and quick pickled cabbage make up this delicious Polish-inspired one pot recipe by Melissa Hemsley

Deliciously nutty barley contains soluble fibre, while garlic is good for cholesterol and blood pressure. Carrots add flavour and vitamins without spoiling the colour of the beautifully creamy barley

This super-indulgent cheesy pie has been created by Holborn Dining Room chef Calum Franklin

We've given the classic toad in the hole a Spanish twist with chorizo sausages and Manchego - serve with sherry gravy and it'll go down a treat for a winter dinner

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

Not to be confused with the Italian ragu, which is a meat-based pasta sauce, this hearty, slow-cooked French-style stew is great for freezer-friendly batch cooking

Hearty and super-satisfying – this warming one-pot is the ultimate comfort food. Use a gutsy red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon to stand up against the robust flavours of pork and porcini. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes