Meals for two

Recipes with minimal ingredients get a great boost from miso, which lends lots of flavour with minimum effort here

Peas not only lend colour and sweetness to this soup – when roasted with spices, they add texture as a crunchy garnish too

Roasting grapes intensifies their sweetness, which works well with the creamy Stilton and sharp pickled walnuts in this salad. Heap it on the garlicky toasts for a sofa supper

The perfect antidote to the rich, festive fare we all find ourselves indulging in at this time of year. It really brings the best out of simple seasonal ingredients.

The baharat spice mix brings Middle Eastern flavours to this comforting seasonal salad, while the sweet roasted pears combine beautifully with the salty halloumi and sharp lemon dressing

This quick and easy dish is perfect if you’re short on time. A runny yolk is preferred here, creating a rich sauce for the tangy, herby rice

If you’re doing Meat Free Monday, this is the perfect plant-based supper

Give leftover celery a new lease of life in this creamy and comforting risotto. It makes a perfect midweek sofa supper

A super-quick and easy soup using frozen veg as the base, with lots of fresh basil and a little Parmesan to give that pesto vibe