Winter

Transform sweetheart cabbage by charring it until tender and caramelised, then topping it with nutty brown-butter pine nuts, creamy feta and fresh dill. Packed with bold flavours and contrasting textures, it’s delicious as a light lunch in its own right or served alongside roast chicken or a side of salmon

Topping the pie with little pieces of pastry allows for extra-crispy bits and means the cheese can bubble through the gaps to get nicely browned

Red wine is often used as a braise for beef, but we’re switching it up and using tender pork shoulder. Let it slowly cook on a rainy Sunday afternoon with a glass of red in hand

Warmly spiced with curry powder, this root veg soup is thickened with rice and delicious with swirls of yogurt and mango chutney. Reheat any leftovers with a splash of water

Plough Monday was traditionally the first Monday after Twelfth Night, marking the end of the holidays for farm workers and the start of the English agricultural year. The idea behind this steamed suet pudding filled with sausagemeat and bacon was to fill the farmers’ bellies on their return from the fields. For a deeper, golden colour on your cooked pud, brush with melted butter and give it a blast in a hot oven

‘This is a really hearty dish. It’s easy to do at home but special enough that you can serve it at a dinner party.’

Made popular by everyone’s favourite Swedish furniture company, these creamy meatballs are a staple comfort food in frosty Nordic nations – and are a perfect winter supper here, too

Cauliflower cheese, but in soup form. Roasting the cauliflower makes it extra delicious, especially with the addition of a whole bulb of roasted garlic

Swapping peas and lettuce for kale and turnips turns this classic spring lamb dish into a winter-worthy winner. Try adding pearl barley for a heartier stew