Yotam ottolenghi

This is a real fridge raid of whatever root vegetables you have to hand. Don’t skimp on the potatoes, though: they’re what make it super-comforting. Use whichever sweet spice mix you have in the house

There’s no reason cauliflower cheese, roast celeriac or braised carrots and leeks can’t be the stars of the show, rather than just the support acts

This healthy mushroom soup is one of the heartiest bowls you'll serve this season—it all comes together in one pot with a handful of spices and warm potatoes. Pro tip: soak your mushrooms in water overnight for best results.

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Creamy greek yoghurt is swirled through with slow cooked butter beans and roasted cherry tomatoes in this classic Ottolenghi recipe. Serve as is with plenty of crusty bread to mop up the sauce or as part of a mezze spread.

Iranian dried sour plums, known as aloo bukhara, are like nature’s candy; they are beautifully orange, sweet, sour and hard to resist. You can find them in most Middle Eastern supermarkets, but if you can’t get your hands on any, then use dried apricots or sour cherries instead. This is a celebration dish, perfect for sharing and well worth the effort

Fondant Swede (Rutabaga) Gratin

Beef skewers with dried limes, a version of spiced rice found across the Arabian Gulf – and a fresh, crunchy salad to counteract its richness

This roasted butternut squash with cardamom and nigella seeds is from Yotam Ottolenghi. If you want a show-stopping vegetarian dish, this is it!