winter inspiration

Making pots of healthy pâté to dip crudités into, to spoon generously onto little gem lettuce boats, or to top hearty…

To make sauerkraut, cabbage is fermented by bacteria to give it a delicious sour taste. Sauerkraut contains fibre, vitamins…

This is a hearty salad, packed with flavour and goodness - it takes a little time to prepare but is a meal in itself, and is…

This is a treasured recipe – I’ve been making it for many years and it still remains a favourite. Chicken soup has been used…

This is a clean and simple kale soup that holds its own alone but comes alive with a tangy fresh pistachio and lemon pistou…

Sprouts are in season from September all the way through until February but so many of us only eat them at Christmas.

Salads aren't just for summer! As the seasons change, I continue trying to find ways to include them in my diet. This salad…

The rich, sweet and nutty joys of Jerusalem artichoke partner wonderfully with chestnut and celeriac for this puree – it’s…

This warm salad is both filling and delicious. Jerusalem artichoke is a little like a potato but more nutty, earthy and…

This is a stunning winter grain salad with nutty wild rice. If the bitter radicchio or chicory are hard to find, red cabbage…

Nourish your body with this hearty salad complete with a warming ginger dressing. Lentils provide protein, essential…

This lentil stew is a winner – it ticks all the boxes for a simple, wholesome, nutritious, comforting supper. Use a good…

I have always found both the preparation and eating of a bubbling tray of lasagne a comforting activity. There is something…

These spiced meatballs are a great dish for sharing. I’ve used squash here to make a sort of ‘spaghetti’, but good old…

The oat and potato crust that I’ve used for this festive quiche may be unusual, but its flavour and texture lend a brilliant…

The slow cooker is the busy person’s best friend during the colder winter months. It only takes me a few minutes to get this…

This is a fun way to make a healthier version of the pot noodle. It’s a quick, portable lunch - so long as you can get…

Don’t be put off by the name ‘soufflé’ as this is just my simplified version and much easier to make. These are great to…

This is my take on a traditional Middle Eastern dish, usually served on hummus - but cauliflower blended with tahini makes…

I love Japanese steamed gyoza, and discovered that cabbage leaves make the perfect easy wrappers.

This is an autumn favourite of mine and something I make year after year. Kids love it, too, and it’s full to the brim with…

I had never made a nut roast before but, ‘oh my’, I am delighted with this one! I don’t often eat quinoa, but it works…

Here is a long-time wintery favourite of mine – but honestly, I could eat it any day of the year. It's so simple to cook and…

This is the perfect example of how using spices can really bring vegetables alive. It is delicious alongside some lean meat…

This recipe was created for those following a low FODMAP programme. There is nothing wrong with the real deal but sometimes…

This is such a comforting dish for wintery days. Chickpeas are a starchy carbohydrate, but they also contain protein. They…

This is a really simple meal that you can rustle up in minutes – the perfect option for a busy weeknight. But despite its…

Soups always provide comfort year round but particularly in Autumn and Winter when we feel the cold. Mushrooms fortunately…

This hearty chilli filling is a great recipe to have up your sleeve for those nights when you need a warming, healthy meal…

Making fish parcels is such a lovely, easy way to cook fish without the risk of it becoming dry. I aim to buy sustainably…

These are really simple to whizz up and make a great brunch to serve to friends and guests. Mushrooms provide fibre which is…

I like this recipe because it’s an easy one-pan dish. Plus, you don’t need to be precise with the quantities– a handful of…

Many of us love a good curry and this is a winner - I think it may possibly be the most popular recipe I have created.…

This is so easy to make and feels like a really delicious hearty meal – great for sharing with friends and family. You don’t…

This is quick, easy, adaptable and, to me, the epitome of comfort food – it’s great for adults and kids alike, so makes a…

This is the kind of hearty autumnal stew that brings me lovingly into the colder seasons – a one-pot meal can feed my house…

This is one of my favourite Indian curries to make, and whilst it looks and tastes labour-intensive, is really is a ‘throw…

This makes me think of my Mum – she really rocks a casserole. It’s something I used to be afraid to make, but thank goodness…

This is a classic Italian flavour pairing of butternut squash, sage and pine nuts and it’s a dream. Squash contains many…

Cooked in households and tavernas all over Greece, this is pure comfort heart-warming family food. My simple version has a…