You’ll only need 20 minutes (or less) to cook these meals from Alex Hughes – better still, portions come in at under 600 calories

SERVES 4 PREP 30 mins COOK 1 hr 20 mins EASY ❄ ragu 2 duck breasts, skin removed2 tbsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 tsp fennel seeds2 garlic cloves1 bay leaf½ small pack parsley, leaves picked,st

Just throw it into the slow cooker and come home to a gorgeous sticky bird ready for sharing. SERVES 4 PREP 20 mins COOK 4 hrs on high or 7-8 hrs on low EASY ❄ 1 whole duck (about 1.2kg)3 tbsp dark so

PREP: 15 MINS COOK: 15 MINS CALS: 414 FAT: 21G SAT FAT: 8G CARBS: 44G SERVES 4 This comforting winter warmer is boosted with fibre-rich butter beans to keep you feeling full for longer. YOU WILL NEED

Nourishing recipes to keep you warm and cosy from the inside out

PREP: 15 MINS COOK: 25 MINS CALS: 337 FAT: 7.5G SAT FAT: 2.5G CARBS: 56G SERVES 6 Delicious banana bread and sticky toffee pud with a low-fat toffee sauce. YOU WILL NEED 150g pitted dates 1tsp bicarbo