Simple, comforting meals with nourishing ingredients that won’t break the bank

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

Once you’ve made the creamy leek sauce for the pie, you can add any cooked meat you fancy or cooked mushrooms and squash for a veggie version. ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 50 mins 300g cooked chic

This hearty lunch is packed with nutrients and protein. Tomatoes are a rich source of the phytonutrient lycopene, which is an antioxidant, and cooking the tomatoes helps our bodies to absorb it more e

In the hands of Christina Kynigos, getting more of the good stuff into your diet is light work

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