Full of every green you could imagine, this soup is perfect for those days when you're needing an immunity-boosting hit. Serve with a little dollop of cream or creme fraiche, and some good sourdough bread.

A fragrant and yummy yellow curry with chicken thighs, bamboo shoots and butternut pumpkin. Serve with rice, a big sprinkling of herbs and roti bread.

Chunks of beef are braised in this hearty stew until they become collapsingly tender and fall-apart. Serve with buttered potatoes or a chunk of crusty bread.

Spiced, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, topped with a golden layer of filo pastry. Perfect with a green salad.

A classic, Sicilian pasta sauce, made with roasted eggplant and tomato. Serve on top of your favourite pasta with grated pecorino or parmesan, and a healthy sprinkling of basil.