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For a rapid weeknight dinner, this white bean, leek and fennel casserole with a fruity, nutty topping will hit the spot

A cheat’s version of malai kofta, in which you blend readymade paneer with coriander and spices, roll it into balls, then deep-fry before immersing them in a creamy curry

Weeknight heaven: throw blanched gnocchi, cherry tomatoes and peppers in a roasting tin, cover with sliced mozzarella and within half an hour you’ll have yourself a panful of gooey, crisp goodness

Any tin of beans in your cupboard will work wonders in this warm winter salad with roast carrots, moreishly chewy bulgur, sticky dates, sharp feta and lemon

A casserole of tomatoes melted into rosemary-scented beans and kale, and topped with minty cheddar pesto

Fiery with flavour and bubbling with cheese, this nourishing dish is heartwarming in these chilly times

A big, warming, seasonal bowl of oniony butterbean mash topped with salty nuts, croutons, lemony roast mushrooms and cranberries

Date syrup enriches this puff-pastry treacle tart packed with festive ginger, clementines and cloves

A hunk of leftover Christmas brie, a few carrots and some ready-rolled puff pastry and you’re away …

Caramelised pears, blue cheese and walnuts on eggy crumpets, with a balsamic side salad

A speedy, cheesy bechamel stirred through rib-sticking gnocchi and winter vegetables, all topped off with crunchy breadcrumbs