Cause a stir

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

VFL regular Katy is an author, food writer, cookery tutor and recipe developer. She has a passion for seasonal ingredients, vibrant food and fuss-free home cooking. Pickled vegetables such as red onio

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.

Ingredients Plain flourSalt and black pepper4 generous slices of beef shinat least 1in thick, on the boneTwo or three good glugsof olive oil1 large onion, diced2 sticks of celery, diced2 carrots, dice

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