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Delicious, nourishing soups for chilly days

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 5 tbsp olive oil1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cumin seeds400g can cherry tomatoes200g fresh cherry tomatoes2 garlic clovessmall bunch of parsleysmall bunch of basil

By The Happy Pear (thehappypear.ie) Serves 6 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 20 mins FOR THE MACARONI 300g wholewheat or gluten-free macaroni FOR THE PUMPKIN CHEESE SAUCE 300g pumpkin purée or freshly cooked pu

Need midweek meal inspiration? These recipes have a little something for everyone, and are ready in 60 minutes or less

Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 tbs vegetable oil 1 red onion, chopped 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chilli powder 400 g can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 400 g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 c

By National Rice Week 2025 (riceassociation.org.uk) Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 30 mins 300g basmati rice2 medium aubergines, sliced in halflengthwise and scored2 tbsp white miso paste1 tbsp maple