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
Recipe by Spencer Lengsfield
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
Recipe by Nadine Brown
Ajvar is a southeastern European relish made up of roast peppers and aubergine. It adds a hint of smokiness and helps create a luscious sauce for this fibre-rich stew
Grapes are a popular addition to savoury recipes in Italy. Here, simmered with chicken in an aromatic sauce, they become plumper, juicier, and offer a burst of sweetness. You can use green grapes too, but they will be a little less sweet
Lion’s mane mushrooms are known for their meaty, seafood-like texture, perfect for bulking out a comforting plant-based soup like this one
Use up leftover turkey meat in this comforting pasta bake with dollops of herby, garlicky ricotta
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
Recipe by Abigail Spooner
Maltaise sauce originates from Malta and is a take on a classic hollandaise, using blood orange juice. Here we use clementines for a slightly sweeter citrus kick
This shortcut paneer curry uses tins of tomato soup, tikka masala paste and pre-diced onions for weeknight ease. Scoop up with warm naans
