TO PREP 10 mins TO COOK 40 mins SERVES 4 YOU WILL NEED ✔ 500g orzo ✔ 2 echalion shallots, sliced ✔ 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped ✔ 1 bunch of dill ✔ ¼ lemon, juice ✔ 1 tbsp dried mint ✔ 5

Put veg centre stage in recipes that are comforting and hearty – just the thing to warm up January nights

Pearl barley creates robust, nutty texture and, while it takes longer to cook than rice, it’s worth the effort. Dairy adds richness – we’ve gone for a triple hit with brown butter, mascarpone and goat

A fresh and zingy dish that’s light on calories, yet super filling with tasty chicken breast. SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 5 MINS ✱ 250g pouch cooked sticky rice ✱ 2tsp oil ✱300g skinless chicken breast

REAL FOOD CHAMPION ELLA MILLS HAS NOW MADE NUTRITIOUS COOKING SO SIMPLE THAT YOU CAN’T FAIL TO EAT WELL, ALL YEAR LONG

£1.10 PER SERVE SERVES 6 Jazz up a simple jar of store-bought pasta sauce with this easy winner. YOU WILL NEED 350g conchiglie pasta or another small pasta shape 2tbsp olive oil 2 courgettes, grated 1