Fermented foods needn’t get you in a pickle, thanks to James Cooper & Natalie Preston’s tasty recipes

■ Serves 6 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 2 hrs 10 mins 1 tbsp olive oil750g lamb neck, cut into chunks4 carrots, cut into chunks1 red onion, cut into wedges400ml chicken stock, plus extrafor the couscous400g

A moreish flavour combination of coconut, ginger and green chilli with toasty-herby za’atar. If you have leftover quinoa, try it baked in baby aubergines, whole roasted onions or even whole mild chill

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

LEISURE

SERVES 4 PREP 30 mins COOK 1 hr 20 mins EASY ❄ ragu 2 duck breasts, skin removed2 tbsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 tsp fennel seeds2 garlic cloves1 bay leaf½ small pack parsley, leaves picked,st