Valle d’aosta

Toast, soup, a bake, a biscuit… When the days are dark and cold, you want simple recipes with a nod to nostalgia and childhood comforts, but with flavours that feel right for now

The cook Amber Guinness was brought up in Tuscany and here she shares recipes that celebrate the region

MAKES 8 PREP 10 mins plus cooling COOK 15 mins EASY V 50g butter, melted then cooledslightly, plus extra for the mould1 egg50g caster sugar1 tsp honey50g self-raising flour 1 Heat the oven to 210C/190

LOOKING FOR WINTER KITCHEN INSPIRATION? TAKE NOTE FROM THE SCANDIS, WITH RECIPES FROM

Enjoy a relaxed weekend feast with these delicious dishes that can be prepared ahead of time, and simply warmed up when you’re ready to serve

If you are craving something nourishing, check out these recipes from Pip Payne aka The Slimming Foodie