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SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins COOK 25 mins EASY 20g walnut pieces1 tsp rapeseed oil2 slim leeks (about 170g), well washedand thinly sliced175g wholemeal penne2 garlic cloves, finely grated160g baby spinach40g

A crowd-pleasing pie with a rich, buttery filling. Sage leaves are baked into the pastry while the beetroot adds vibrant colour. SERVES 8 PREP 30 mins plus40 mins chilling COOK 1 hr 30 mins MORE EFFOR

SERVES 4-6 PREP 20 mins plus cooling COOK 50 mins EASY 1 medium pumpkin or butternutsquash2 tbsp olive or rapeseed oilpinch of Aleppo chilli flakes, plusextra to serve (optional)3 tbsp maple syrup100g

SERVES 2 PREP 40 mins COOK 40 mins MORE EFFORT 1 large cauliflower (about 1kg)150ml vegetable stock3 garlic cloves, peeled75ml double cream6 tsp olive oil2 tsp garlic powder1 tsp paprika25g butter2 sh

Go meat-free with this cheat’s version of Turkish gözleme (stuffed flatbread). It works as a light dinner. ■ Serves 2 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 15 mins 1 tbsp olive oil1 red onion, finely sliced2 garlic c

A nut roast packed with umami, smokiness and sweetness from squash, lentil and dates. SERVES 6 | PREP 2 HRS PLUS RESTING | COOK 1 HR 15 MINS EASY 400g butternut squash, cut into 2cm cubes 3 tsp smoked