This is a real winter warming soup and it feels hearty and filling. You will need: ­ 1 large onion finely chopped, ­ 1 clove garlic finely chopped, ­ 1kg (2.2lb) of root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, swede, potatoes, beetroot, turnips etc) chopped into 1 inch cubes, ­ Olive oil for cooking (approximately 2 tablespoons), ­

This is a fantastic curry recipe to tempt even the most ardent carnivores away from meat. Butternut squash is like the meat of the vegetable kingdom. You will need: ­ 1kg (2lb) of mixed vegetables (like those in the vegetarian chilli) chopped into 1″ squares, ­ 1 large butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into

This is a really filling dish and great for re-heating for quick meals. You will need: ­ 3lb of mixed vegetables cut into 1 inch cubes. Use carrots, courgette/zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, and leeks – anything you like, ­ 2 large onions, finely chopped, ­ 1 clove garlic, crushed, ­ 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped

The simple roast chicken can be vastly improved by stuffing it with cloves of peeled garlic or fresh lemons. Allow 6-8 cloves of garlic or 1 whole lemon, cut in quarters, for a medium sized chicken. Cook on gas mark 4 for 60-90 minutes. Cook ‘up-side-down’ for the first 30 minutes for the juices to