Treats from the east

You can’t hurry these flavour-packed soups and stews for a hearty winter supper. This is calm cooking for a restorative start to the new year

When only egg-fried rice will do, why not try adding a dose of green goodness with this super-tasty kale recipe? The chilli, ginger, lime and soy pack a punch, but it’s still comforting and familiar.

pasta canned fish peanut butter rice jarred beans Dried pasta is a stalwart of the storecupboard, and at this time of year, you’re likely to have some cabbage and sausages in the fridge as well. Here’

SERVES 4 | PREP 10 MINS | COOK 25 MINS | EASY 2 tbsp olive oil225g halloumi, coarsely grated150g brussels sprouts, thinly sliced1 tsp ras el hanout100g swiss chard, stems roughly chopped, leaves shred

By Megan Hallett Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 10 mins 1 tbsp olive oil2 red chillies, sliced2 lemongrass stalks, finely sliced2 kaffir lime leaves1 large garlic clove, crushed1 tbsp chopped fresh ro

By Riverford (riverford.co.uk) Serves 2 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 20 mins 1 tin of chickpeas, drained2 tbsp harissa paste1 red onion, roughly chopped8 dried apricots, roughly choppedJuice of 1 lemon, divi