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

Fresh and light, versatile salmon lifts warming golden bakes for chill February days

Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) is not only healthy and good for your gut but its distinct flavour lifts this simple salad with super crisp potatoes and salty ham. SERVES 4 | PREP 15 MINS | COOK 45 MIN

Elevate al desko lunches with these tips from pro chefs…

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

Ingredients 80g rice vermicelli noodles1 litre vegetable stock1 garlic clove, crushedA thumb-sized pieceof ginger, grated1 tsp soy sauce6-8 baby sweetcorn, slicedin half lengthways80g mange tout, trim