If you are craving something nourishing, check out these recipes from Pip Payne aka The Slimming Foodie

£1.10 PER SERVE SERVES 6 Jazz up a simple jar of store-bought pasta sauce with this easy winner. YOU WILL NEED 350g conchiglie pasta or another small pasta shape 2tbsp olive oil 2 courgettes, grated 1

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

Put veg centre stage in recipes that are comforting and hearty – just the thing to warm up January nights

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

Pearl barley creates robust, nutty texture and, while it takes longer to cook than rice, it’s worth the effort. Dairy adds richness – we’ve gone for a triple hit with brown butter, mascarpone and goat