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

Full of beta carotene, vitamin C and other antioxidants, sweet potatoes are one of the veg world’s most unsung heroes

A vibrant soup with Eastern European origins, topped with filling dumplings. Beetroot is a great source of most of the vitamins and minerals your body needs.

Give leftover celery a new lease of life in this creamy and comforting risotto. It makes a perfect midweek sofa supper

Crispy potatoes make the ideal base for a dollop of creamy whipped Stilton and cranberry – it’s Christmas in a bite

Give leftover festive veg a second lease of life with this stunning tart. This is a veggie version, but you could add leftover pigs in blankets, shredded turkey and ham or crumbled Stilton too

Pair the anise flavour of fennel with creamy goat’s cheese, orange and buttery toasted hazelnuts for an inviting side dish. It makes a delicious accompaniment to fish or roast chicken

Not only is pearl barley a great budget buy, but it’s also highly nutritious and adds a lovely texture to this warming winter soup. Parsnip, swede or celeriac would also work well if you want to vary the veg

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