Toast, soup, a bake, a biscuit… When the days are dark and cold, you want simple recipes with a nod to nostalgia and childhood comforts, but with flavours that feel right for now

SERVES 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp butter1 medium onion, finely chopped250g mushrooms, sliced2 small garlic cloves, crushed250ml double cream1 lemon, zest only200g Parmesan, grated,plus extra

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

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We’re giving the classics a new year makeover. The twist? They’re all meat-free

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