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Just a little patience will reward you with a rich and creamy cheesecake you can easily make at home

'Veggie traybakes are one of my staples at this time of year,' says our Food Director Sarah. 'Super-easy to throw together and packed full of winter-busting nutrition. This clever version boasts all five portions of your 5-a-day and is the perfect way to ward off those January blues. The queso sauce is a cheeky little extra I add on days when I want something a bit more indulgent.’

The sweetness of roasted squash or pumpkin balances perfectly with the sharp, salty cheese sauce in this twist on a classic mac and cheese, which uses an indulgent combination of cheddar, Stilton and pecorino. Baking in the shells adds a little seasonal pizzazz, but you can just pile the mixture into a baking dish if you prefer

This potato salad is full of big flavours. It's also great packed up in boxes for desk lunches

Raid the cheese board and turn leftovers into this comforting mac and cheese

Cuddle up with an extra large bowl of our thrifty green vegetable macaroni cheese

This is a traditional Southern potato salad recipe with boiled eggs, which add a creaminess to the dish