Rice vinegar, soy sauce, and miso add nice depth of flavor to this preparation of roasted root vegetables from Vegan Meal Prep by JL Fields

Make peanuts earn their keep in a savoury stew or, for the richest thing you'll ever eat, add peanut butter to a chocolate cheesecake. There's no better winter cure-all, says Nigel Slater

Blogger Vegan Lass shares her winter-warmer secrets with us, demonstrating how you can easily make traditional Lancastrian vegan dumpling stew and sticky parkin, as well as Scottish macaroni pies.

French green lentils and black lentils hold up well to long, slow cooking without becoming mushy, so use them in this Lentil And Root Vegetable Soup recipe.

At this time of year what we most need is something warming and filling. There’s no better cut of meat for a stew than oxtail, while a vegetarian broth can pack a punch with plantain

A slow-cooked lamb stew recipe from Jamie Oliver that's totally packed with flavour. This makes a great Sunday lunch.

This hearty family favourite is the ultimate comforting main, featuring rich beef mince, gorgeous root veggies and a crispy grated potato topping.

In the spirit of eating healthy I have been prepping some easy lunches that I can take to work, I love soup but only homemade hits the spot for me. By making your own soup you are in control of the ingredients, the level of spicing and also the portion size, and I don't know about anybody else but I can't eat a huge portion of soup (i.e can sized) so taking a packed portion works out great for me. The clipping from my scrap book that the recipe is based on, I think its from a Tesco magazine. Recently I noticed in Aldi they had some BPA free snap lockable soup containers on special buy so I took the plunge and purchased a set. I am hoping that this will encourage me to take my portions to work for a nutritious healthy lunch, so far so good. My new soup container Its an easy recipe and uses the odd root vegetable you have in your fridge or vegetable rack, the recipe also uses very little oil so its low fat and has lovely gentle spicing which enhances the sweet earthy vegetable flavours in the soup. What you need 1 onion chopped (red or white) 2 cloves of garlic - crushed Couple of carrots, peeled and chopped ( I use organic if I can get them as I find they are sweeter) 1 small swede - peeled and chopped 1 large white potato, peeled and chopped 1 large parsnip - peeled and chopped A litre or so of vegetable stock 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tsp ground ginger Pinch of dried red chilli (I used crumbled whole ones) A little yogurt to serve - optional or some omega 3 seeds A little rapeseed oil What you do Gently fry the onion and garlic in a little oil in a large saucepan, until softened slightly. Add the rest of the vegetables to the pan and cook for about 10 minutes until they are starting softened and very slightly caramelised. Add the spices to the pan and the vegetable stock and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the vegetables are soft Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly Blitz with a hand blender or in a liquidiser until you reach your desired soup consistency, you may need to add water. Re heat to simmering point and serve swirled with natural yogurt or sprinkled with seeds Delicious. This recipe freezes beautifully I am linking this recipe up to "Vegetable palette" over at A2K (Allotment to Kitchen), who's theme this month is Detox recipes. Also to "Extra Veg" over on Utterly Scrummy Food and also Fuss Free Flavours as this soup contains lots of extra veg. And "No Croutons Required" hosted this month by Lisa's Kitchen a vegetarian challenge for soups and salads, co hosted by Tinned Tomatoes . And a new challenge "Recipe Clippings" as this is based on a recipe I have in my trusty soups scrapbook, this is hosted our on Farmers Girl Kitchen And lastly Tea Time Treats, the theme this month being packed lunches and hosted this month over at Hedgecombers. A challenge jointly hosted by Lavender and Lovage.

Roasting the veggies for this curried parsnip soup recipe gives it a depth to the flavour and sweetness that marries perfectly with mild curry flavours!

Winter greens, roasts, bakes and stews: Nigel Slater fires up the oven for five brilliant dishes to brighten the dull days before spring arrives

Winter is the time to dig deep for root vegetables. Perfect for parsnip and chicken soup, salsify and bacon or a kohlrabi citrus salad

Make the cold days a bit warmer with this stunning Carrot Tarte Tatin - with delicious in season root veggies, and perfected with a crunch to the crust, this dish will be sure to keep you cosy and well nourished for the winter months ahead.

Check out our risotto recipe with Jerusalem artichokes and chopped hazelnuts. This simple one-pot is an easy, midweek winter warmer recipe for the whole family

This cozy vegetarian and vegan soup recipe is perfect for cold winter nights! Chock full off good-for-you veggies and delicious spices, this is a soup you’ll come back for time and again.

Looking for slow cooking recipes, vegetarian recipes, vegetable hotpot recipes, casserole recipes or stew? White wine, mustard and tasty Cheddar add tons of flavour to this simple, herby root ...

Any root veg you have on hand will work for this easy dinner. Serve with eggs, fish, chicken, burgers, salads, or use it as a taco or quesadilla filling.

Winter is the time to dig deep for root vegetables. Perfect for parsnip and chicken soup, salsify and bacon or a kohlrabi citrus salad

Fresh vegetable side dishes aren't just for the warmer months. Our recipe for Roasted Winter Veggies is made with veggies that can withstand cold temperatures, and that taste great when hot and roasted. Serve with your favorite chicken or fish, and dinner is done!

Make the cold days a bit warmer with this stunning Carrot Tarte Tatin - with delicious in season root veggies, and perfected with a crunch to the crust, this dish will be sure to keep you cosy and well nourished for the winter months ahead.

My trip to Seattle to work on the Cody nutrition video series proved to be a pretty ragin’ food fest. The pre- and post-production days, along with nights off gave me some time to explore the city, meet the amazing locals, and sample, er, quite a […]

Warm up your winter with this cheerful ragout of roasted root vegetables with tomato and kale! It takes about as long to make as it does to roast the root vegetables. Hearty and nourishing.

"This winter warmer ticks all the boxes for me; savoury and nutty, with sweetness from the dates and freshness from the coriander," says chef Chantelle Nicholson

Discovering the mouthwatering and veggie-friendly recipes we're making for meatless Mondays. From refreshing salads to lentil stews, these easy-to-follow recipes are a must-try.

Fresh vegetable side dishes aren't just for the warmer months. Our recipe for Roasted Winter Veggies is made with veggies that can withstand cold temperatures, and that taste great when hot and roasted. Serve with your favorite chicken or fish, and dinner is done!

Here are three hearty recipes from a new cookbook dedicated entirely to root vegetables. Trust us, it's better than it sounds.

I have fond memories of my childhood that involve homemade pea and ham soup, If I recall rightly it wasn't even strictly pea and ham, more like pea and bacon bones soup. I think now a days I would probably struggle to get hold of bacon bones but channelling a similar frugal vibe and finding myself with a quantity of gammon stock and left over cooked gammon, I decided to try to recreate a taste of my youth. Dried marrowfat peas are available in most supermarkets and also in your local health food store there are pretty cheap too, as well as being the main ingredient for fabulous homemade mushy peas they are also great added to soups. They are also very frugal and bulk up into a satisfying soup which has that essential rib sticking winter quality that you are aiming for in a pea and ham soup. All you need to do is soak them overnight (ideally) with a little bicarbonate of soda before cooking until soft with water or stock. They store well in an airtight jar for ages and also have the added benefit of being able to be germinated in a pot for pea shoots for salads in summer if the mood so take you. What you need Soaked marrowfat peas Stock, ideally from cooking your gammon Leftover gammon, shredded What you do Rinse your soaked marrowfat peas Simmer them with stock until softened and the peas have started to fall Thin your soup to your desired consistency , add the shredded gammon and simmer until the gammon is warmed through. Season and serve with crusty bread Delicious and very comforting, the equivalent of a hug but in soup form...... Given that this recipe is made using leftovers and frugal marrowfat peas I am entering this post in Credit Crunch munch created by Helen over at Fussfreeflavours and Camilla at Fab food for all, this month hosted by My Golden Pear. I am also including it in Elizabeth's Kitchen diary "Shop local" blogging challenge as the gammon was bought from the local butcher and the peas from Booths the amazing north west supermarket chain which has a great passion for local regional produce. And last but no means least the No Waste Food Challenge over at London unattached and Elizabeth Kitchen diary.

This paleo beef stew is a hearty meal that feeds a crowd. Cooked low and slow in the oven, you’re rewarded with a smooth and velvety sauce, tender meat, and flavorful veggies for the perfect winter meal.

This braised brisket gets a decidedly wintery feel from the earthy-sweet flavors of carrots, parsnips and rutabaga.

This Pumpkin Farro Risotto with Roasted Winter Vegetables is a great vegetarian holiday entree option or the perfect dinner for a chilly winter evening.

Take this swede soup recipe and jazz it up to your taste. For best results roast the root vegetables first for extra sweetness.

Celeriac root may look intimidating, but once you get to know this bulbous veggie, it becomes a wonderful low-carb stand in for potatoes and other root vegetables. It’s non-fibrous interior cooks up mildly sweet with a subtle celery flavor, making it the perfect base for our winter warming vegan soup.