Chestnuts add an earthy sweetness to this velvety root veg soup, finished with a crunchy bacon crumb. Use leftover roasted carrots and parsnips from your Christmas dinner or roast the veg from scratch
Recipe by Abigail Spooner
Plump cheesy tortelloni simmered in a nourishing chicken and leek broth makes for an easy, lighter lunch after days of festive feasting. You could swap the chicken for roast turkey leftovers
This hearty sweet-and-savoury soup makes a great dinner-party starter or lovely weekend lunch after a country walk
Recipe by Spencer Lengsfield
A budget tin of marrowfat peas comes in handy for a quick supper, enhanced with a punchy drizzle and salty bacon bits
Recipe by Nadine Brown
