The weather outside may be frightful, but this easy menu is delightful – and the perfect way to treat good friends

The spice paste adds a modern spin to classic roast pork. If you want to keep things traditional, use the same timings and just rub the pork with olive oil and sea salt before roasting. You’ll need to

Ingredients (Serves 4) ◆ 750g baby potatoes ◆ 1tbsp vegetable oil ◆ Garlic salt and pepper ◆ 2tsp smoked paprika ◆ 325g can sweetcorn ◆ 100g cherry tomatoes ◆ 4 spring onions plus extra to serve ◆ 4tb

Vegetables take centre stage in these punchy, palate-awakening recipes from plant-powered restaurant Bubala

By Natasha Pickowicz Serves 4 | Prep 20 mins 10g dried wakame or hijiki seaweed2 tbsp rice vinegar1 tbsp light soy sauce1 tsp hot soybean paste1 tsp toasted sesame oil1 large carrot, grated20g spring

In the last days of winter enjoy bright colour and flavour with forced rhubarb, brussels sprouts and purple sprouting broccoli