Comfort food

The aubergines we grow in the UK are usually bred from the wild solanum melongena variety, so we’re used to seeing purple, egg-shaped fruits. But there are many varieties available that vary in size,

By The Happy Pear (thehappypear.ie) Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 40 mins 1 medium onion2 carrots3 garlic cloves1 tbsp vegetable oil4 tbsp tomato purée2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce300ml red wine200g oys

Everyone’s fave – it’s quick, simple, and packed with flavour

Cook up a batch of these new, flavourful recipes to fill your freezer and you’ll always have a bowl of comforting food to dig into

Ingredients (Serves 4-6) 350 g potatoes, peeled,diced225 g swede, peeled, diced2 eggs50 g butter50 g plain flour600 ml milk, plus extra formashing450 g smoked haddock,skinned and cubed110 g frozen pea

Precooked grains and pulses are a storecupboard lifesaver during the week and are a great way to boost both your fibre and protein intake