Vibrant vegetables and vitamin-rich suppers to give you the perfect start to 2026!

Comforting one-bowl recipes from Amelia Christie-Miller, the bean entrepreneur on a mission to make delicious dishes more sustainable

Ingredients (Serves 4 or 6 as a side dish) 1 red pepper, cut into 4 cm pieces500 g pumpkin, peeled and cut into4 cm pieces375 g parsnips, peeled and quarteredlengthwise, then cut in half175 g shallots

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

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

Once you’ve made the creamy leek sauce for the pie, you can add any cooked meat you fancy or cooked mushrooms and squash for a veggie version. ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 50 mins 300g cooked chic