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
Cauliflower cheese, but in soup form. Roasting the cauliflower makes it extra delicious, especially with the addition of a whole bulb of roasted garlic
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
Recipe by Nadine Brown
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
We’ve put a seasonal spin on the Italian bread salad with a colourful medley of root veg. Crumbled feta is a delicious addition if you don’t need it to be vegan
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 lighter pork roast for two comes together in under an hour, making it achievable for a weeknight dinner. Celeriac and pear mash is a delicious, low-carb alternative to potatoes
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
