Winter

This chicken, fig and preserved lemon tagine could brighten even the dreariest of winter evenings. Featuring preserved lemon and dried figs, as well as a stellar lineup of spices, this flavour explosion will have you coming back for more.

This lid-only pie is so easy to put together and it’s a favourite with everyone who tries it. It's an ideal size for one or two people, leaving a little bit left over for a tasty lunch the next day.

For a vegetarian meal that is warming, nourishing and full of flavour, you can't look past this potato and mushroom pie. This recipe makes three 1-litre pies, so it's perfect for a night of winter entertaining.

These succulent tomato-braised lamb shanks are so easy to prepare, with the oven doing all the hard work for you. Serve with mashed potato or creamy soft polenta for a wholesome, comforting meal.

Beautifully tender lamb meat falls off the bone in this rich and hearty lamb stew, which is a fantastic idea for a winter family dinner. Homemade onion and rosemary dumplings give the dish the perfect finish!

This sausage curry is fabulous served on creamy mashed potato or buttered rice, making such a nourishing winter dinner for the family. It's super easy to pull together, and is packed with delicious flavour.

Enjoy a texture sensation with this nacho meatball bake, which combines melt-in-your-mouth meatballs with the delightful crunch of nacho chips. Add a topping of cheese, avocado chunks and sour cream and you've found a new favourite!

Smoked paprika and cayenne pepper add gorgeous flavour to this cauliflower and corn chowder, making it a warming dinner for a winter evening! It's so easy to make and delicious when topped with crispy bacon and smoked cheddar.

About this, Mum says: “Easily my favourite soup for those cooler, not quite winter days. It’s ideal if suddenly you realise one of your stored pumpkins is showing a little rot. So as not to waste the whole pumpkin, remove the bad bits and soup the rest."