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Style insider Lighten up with statement candles

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The wish list The best new buys for your home

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Colour crush Orange is the new black

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Things to do in... February Seasonal updates for the month ahead

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Decorator’s moodboards Three looks inspired by our fave cities

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One problem room: two looks Style ideas for a tricky living space

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The hottest trends for 2022 Want a quick update or a major revamp? Here’s everything you need

Luxe bathrooms for less Your dream bathroom on a budget – whatever your style Money-saving ideas Our back-to-basics tips to cut your home costs all year round

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MAKEOVERS 94

My kitchen’s the heart of our home Isabel added space and light to her contemporary kitchen

100 Our lounge is pretty and practical Charlie’s living room combines vibrant colour with clever storage solutions 106 Our bathroom is my sanctuary!

Subway tiles and a free-standing bath transformed Morag’s bathroom

I love my glamorous look Abigail filled her home with chic neutrals and metallic details

SHOPPING 08

Shop the high street Instant updates without the spend

Pattern and print inspire me!

Louise let her love of colour and texture shape her creative home

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Boutique glam Gorgeous buys for grown-up style

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Vivid boho Add eclectic colour and pattern with our pick of creative buys

Our home is full of vintage finds Katie reflected her countryside surroundings in her rustic home

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Dark cottagecore Embrace vintage-inspired rustic charm

Colourful party garland Add a quick splash of colour with this easy paper-folding project

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Botanical wall art Pair natural foliage with metallics

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#myHShome Our pick of your inspiring photos!

Home tech Our pick of the cosiest heated blankets to keep you warm this winter

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Cupboard love Kitchen buys so pretty you’ll want to put them on display

112 No-sew plant pot Customise this easy plant pot project to match your colour scheme

104 On the bright side Add colour and creativity with these playful updates 110 Modern vintage Monochrome meets metallics with these statement bathroom buys

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Velvet moon cushion Try this easy-sew cushion for an on-trend children’s bedroom

Money off your first four Green Chef orders

114 Ask the Experts Our pro team solve all your dilemmas

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117 Savvy home solutions This month’s practical picks

120 Food news Fresh ideas, and tasty new buys to pop in your trolley this month

119 Coming next month See what we have in store for you

122 Easy midweek meals Five scrumptious and speedy meals to delight your family 124 Recipes Start 2022 with these healthy, warming meals

128 Shopping directory Where to buy everything in this issue 130 In conversation with... COAT Paints Meet Rob Abrahams and Rob Green On our cover February 2022 5

Dobbies NATURAL APPEAL Tap into the biophilic trend with these stimulating houseplants, botanical-themed homewares, and abstract prints

Dexter hanging pot, Gold, 65cm, £22.99

Alder wall canvas, £32.99

Green Bamboo botanical candle, 200g, £25.99

Nelika glass vase, £24.99

Mono face cushion, £19.99

Gold watering can, £34.99

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HIGH STREET Here’s our pick of the best bargain buys the high street and web have to offer 8 yourhomestyle.uk

Style on a shoestring Calathea ‘Wavestar’, £29.99; Nephrolepsis exaltata ‘Green Lady’, £14.99; Asparagus ‘Sprengeri’, £22.99; Maranta leuconeura ‘Fascinator’, £22.99; Panicum ‘Northwind’, £24.99; Festuca ‘Azurit’, £9.99; Pink Vibes round pot, from £8.99; Alder wall canvas, from £32.99; woman’s head icon, £34.99; Adyan glass vase, £34.99; Jonas Black lantern, £22.99; Blue and White stripe basket, £14.99; Dhadit throw £29.99, all Dobbies

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Natural botanical art work, set of four, £100

These timeless pieces will bring cosiness and class to your space Lydford Black table lamp, £110

Gold lantern, £45 Green vase, £18

Elisabete rug, from £40

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style the look Surrounding yourself with greenery doesn’t only look appealing, it can be highly stimulating too. Adding plants to your desk has been shown to boost productivity and wellbeing – we call that a win, win!

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These colours will help to tie your plant scheme together and stop things from looking too busy.

Hartford upholstered bed, from £599; Madeline light bedside table, £199; Ochre and Grey floral duvet cover and pillowcase set, from £32; Country botanical framed art, £55; Elisabete oriental rug from £40; Cavendish table lamp, £99, all Next April 2022 9

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Fr esh tr ends FOR SPRING 2022 Embrace this season’s hottest design looks to create a space that’s full of statement style

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Let the bold tones take centre stage by sticking to flat matt finishes on furniture and accessories. The same goes for fabrics – choose closely woven textures with finishes that are smooth to the touch. On curved surfaces, such as rounded table legs or vases, a gentle sheen can look beautiful too.

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I wanted every room to BURST WITH COLOUR When Lisa Comfort bought her house, she used all of her creative know-how to give it a new lease of life

‘I’m so inspired by my trips to India because of all the vibrant colour out there’

Inspiring homes had spray-painted in bright shades to add a further pop of colour. The work took a couple of months to do, which was a bit longer than planned but that was due to supply issues during the pandemic. I was able to stay at my parents’ house during that time, which was great.

I firmly believe that colour can boost the mood in your home and that’s why I’ve used my three favourite colours in most of the rooms: pink, teal and mustard. I’m also a fan of pattern, which is why I’ve added lots of rugs, cushions and accessories. I’m so happy that I’ve created a happy home that bursts with colour, as soon as you walk through the front door.

By putting in doors that lead out to the garden, Lisa has filled the dining room with light.

Her upcycled cupboard is used for storing linen and tableware, while the top surface is the perfect display space

Welcome TO MY HOME A BIT ABOUT ME I’m Lisa Comfort, aged 39. I live with my daughter, Jasmine, four, plus our dog, Poppy and cat, Coco. I’m the owner of sewoverit.com and I run Lisa Comfort Home, an interiors brand. You can see more at lisacomforthome.com and on Instagram @lisacomforthome.

WHERE I LIVE Our home is a three-bedroom Victorian terrace house in Walthamstow, East London. We’ve lived here for two years.

WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE The kitchen and bathroom needed a total overhaul and the house also had awful PVC windows in every room, which just had to go.

HOW I MADE IT MY OWN Each room had to reflect my taste which is colour, colour and more colour. I have my own range of paint and wallpaper, which I was excited to use in my own home.

Style idea Woven baskets are a stylish way to keep a space tidy

MY FAVOURITE PART That’s tricky… I love my spray-painted pink bath, but the wallpapered stairs make me very happy too.

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MY STORY When I first looked around the house, it had a good feel and that’s so important to me. It also had some period features, like coving, which was a plus too. The kitchen and bathroom were in desperate need of some TLC, but I could see the potential straight away and the work didn’t put me off.

I put down some oak wooden floors downstairs and then a laminate in a whitegrey wood upstairs to save on money. I painted the whole house and replastered any walls that needed smoothing out. I put in new windows and had bespoke French doors made for going out to the garden.

I also replaced all the radiators, which I

Lisa’s colourful baskets from Lisa Comfort Home not only help keep the space neat and tidy; they also weave in all of her favourite colours.

The lampshade above the dining table is from The Rattan Company, while the poster print was bought on holiday in Sri Lanka

Dining room ‘The dining table was in the sale at Loaf, and I bought a bench on one side, and chairs on the other and added cushions for extra comfort. The floral rug under the table zones the area well and lifts that whole area. I love displaying all my colourful baskets and they make a good storage solution for all my knick-knacks.

I painted the large storage chest in Petrol Blue, which is one of the paint colours in my furniture paint collection.’

‘I firmly believe that colour can boost the mood in your home’

Living room ‘It was important to link the living room with the dining room and keep the space feeling as open as possible, which is why I kept the walls white. It also acts as a blank canvas for all of my framed prints and paintings and makes all the colours pop a bit more. The old floor had seen better days, so I chose a warm oak for the whole of the downstairs. One of my favourite countries to visit is India because it’s bursting with colour and my travels have definitely influenced my colour choices in my house. Pink, turquoise and yellow feature everywhere, which is why I think all the rooms link together so well.’

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HOW TO...

The tasselled lampshade from Anthropologie is one of Lisa’s favourite pieces in the living room and ties in perfectly with the colours of the Woman Up artwork by Rachel Joy Price

Upcycle an unloved chest of drawers Give a tired-looking piece a whole new look in a few easy steps Remove the handles and sand down any rough areas and old paint or varnish to create a smooth surface. Clean with a damp cloth to remove any dust or grease and leave to dry. If you’re using different holes for the new handles then fill in the old holes with filler, allow to dry and then sand down to make a smooth surface, then drill holes in the new positions.

Use a primer or undercoat, if necessary, and leave to dry. Next, apply your first coat of eggshell paint or specialist furniture paint using a small foam roller or brush.

Once dry, apply a second coat. For a distressed look, sand again lightly.

Think about adding pattern or different blocks of colour to highlight different areas of your furniture. You can use stencils to create a design or hand-paint a pattern.

Protect your piece with varnish or wax.

Style idea For minimum effort, go for dried flowers

Once dry, add your chosen handles.

For a finishing touch, you could line the drawers with some leftover wallpaper or scented drawer liners.

Lisa loves nothing more than relaxing on her velvet sofa from Loaf, filled with cushions from H&M Home, Anthropologie and Habitat. The rug under the coffee table is from West Elm while the armchair has been reupholstered in pretty fabric

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Colourful accessories, like the tray picked up during a trip to Delhi, tea towel from Lisa’s own line, and dried flowers give the kitchen bags of character

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Lisa brightened up the sink area with coloured glass bottles, Lucy Tiffney cake tins and an Indian glass painting from her homeware store

Kitchen ‘I blocked in a garden door to give me more flexibility with the kitchen layout, and to provide more space for cupboards and worktops. The kitchen isn’t huge, so every bit of extra storage space was a bonus. I kept the old carcasses to stay within budget, but I changed the doors.

I wanted a Shaker-style look, so I went for IKEA doors and sprayed them in one of my favourite colours: pale blue, and I added some brass handles from Stronghold Direct. With a new worktop and appliances, the kitchen started to look much brighter, but I didn’t stop there. I made my own blind in a beautiful pink patterned fabric and added lots of accessories to add more personality.’

White wall tiles from Claybrook Studio reflect light around the compact kitchen, making it feel as spacious as possible.

Pendant lights from Industville add a polished look, while the rug from Loaf Lifestyle warms up the wooden floors.

Lisa went for an induction hob, which is much easier to keep clean and a new white worktop from Worktop Express for a fresh look. Like in every other room in her home, Lisa has decorated with colourful fresh and dried flowers

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Lisa found the wood for the mirror in India before fitting a piece of glass for inside the frame. Wanting to fill her home with as much colour as possible, she painted the inside of her door in Pale Pink from her own paint collection and fitted a new brasscoloured letterbox for a polished finish.

Flowers fill Lisa’s home and the hallway is no exception with a dried wreath hanging from the mirror and a vase of floors placed on the floor brightening up the space ‘One of the most successful projects in the house is the staircase. I removed the old carpet, and painted the stair treads in eggshell paint. I then used wallpaper from my collection to cover the risers. I love that it incorporates all of my favourite colours and that you get an instant flash of it as soon as you walk through the front door’

Style idea Make a narrow space feel bigger with an oversized mirror

‘I’m so happy I’ve created a happy home that bursts with colour, as soon as you walk through the front door’

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Hallway ‘The hallway is quite narrow, so painting the walls white makes it feels as light as possible,’ says Lisa. ‘The blue coat rack is an upcycled piece of wood from India that I found on my travels. A large glass pendant from Cox & Cox draws the eye up and brightens the area further and the patterned rug from Loaf Lifestyle fits perfectly into the space. I spray-painted the radiator turquoise to tie in with the mirror. I wanted the entrance hall to feel happy and uplifting when you open the door and I think it works.’

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The pair of prints above the bed were found at Sunbury & Sandown Antiques Market, while black and white photos of Lisa and Jasmine make up a personal feature wall

Master bedroom ‘I painted the walls in Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball to create a cosy feel in here and I love it. I chose a grey wood laminate floor for this room but I have a large rug to keep it feeling cosy. I bought the bed from West Elm, and I’ve got some soft linen bedding in pale pink from MADE.com. Wall lights from La Redoute save space and help make the room feel glam and snug too.

Jasmine's bedroom ‘I wanted Jasmine’s room to be a happy space full of colour with a fresh, Scandi feel. Keeping the walls white creates the perfect backdrop for lots of our favourite prints and wall-hung storage too for books and pretty accessories. We love the vintage-style metal bed from Bobby Rabbit and that’s where I also bought the sleepy head sign too. The Happy cushion from my website adds another splash of colour. I updated the radiator by having it sprayed in a mustard shade, which works really well in the room.

We’ve tidied all Jasmine’s small items of clothing and toys in knitted and woven baskets, which make a great alternative to a traditional chest of drawers.’

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The fox wall tidy from H&M Home stores Jasmine’s toys.

The Scandiborn shelf is decorated with bunting from Velveteen Babies, while the knitted toadstool is from Bobby Rabbit

The personalised artwork is from Pea & Me, while a lilac blanket from Lisa Comfort Home brightens up the polka dot bedding

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‘When I first looked around the house it had a good feel and that’s important to me’

Bathroom ‘The bathroom was one of the worst rooms in the house. It needed completely gutting and absolutely new everything! I’ve always wanted a roll-top bath and I bought an acrylic bath instead of castiron to keep costs down. Of course, it couldn’t stay white, so I had it sprayed pink. I wanted to make a feature of the floor, so I chose some pretty patterned tiles from Claybrook Studio to give the room the ‘wow’ factor. I also wanted some tongue and groove panelling on the walls, which is in keeping with the period features.’

‘I couldn’t find a vanity unit I liked, so I upcycled this second-hand cabinet with pink paint and some new handles that tie in with the wall lights from Industville’

Style idea Save space with a wall-mounted storage box for books

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by Dulux, while the panelling has been painted in Calamine by Farrow & Ball. Vintage-style shutters dress the window

WHAT I LEARNED...

Because I didn’t have any storage space, I had to make sure products arrived at the right time for the tradespeople. Not too early as it gets in the way, but not too late as it holds them up!

I’ve found that colour can really enhance the mood in your home and makes the space feel like an uplifting and happy place to be. I’ve chosen teal, pink and mustard somewhere in most of the rooms and it helps link them all together.

Our dog Poppy’s scratching on the wooden floor sometimes wakes me up in the morning, so having large rugs helps soften the acoustics.

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DRIED FLOWER WREATH Welcome in spring, like Lisa, with these beautiful blooms. Display on a wall or welcome guests to your home by hanging it on the front door

Top tip To get the best colour, cut and bake fresh flowers just before they are fully open.

You will need ● Bright fresh blooms, such

as strawflower, gerberas and chrysanthemums ● Parchment paper ● Baking tray ● Dried poppy heads, wheat and bunny tails ● Food colouring ● Scissors ● Natural wreath ● Glue gun ● Ribbon Preheat your oven to its lowest setting and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Lay the flowers on the tray and make sure they’re not overlapping each other. Place the flowers in the oven with the door slightly open so moisture can evaporate. Bake until dry – we kept ours in the oven for eight hours.

Meanwhile, add some food dye to tumblers of water, and dip the dried poppy heads, wheat and bunny tails inside.

Leave for a few hours, then remove and allow to dry on kitchen paper.

Cut the stems from the baked and dried flowers, and arrange around the bottom section of the wreath, using a glue gun to secure them in place.

Measure and cut a length of velvet ribbon and tie around the top of the wreath so you can hang the finished piece up.

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LEAN, GREEN AND SUPREME After the excess of the festive season, it’s time to refresh and rejuvenate with six healthy recipes to nourish and delight in equal measure

VEGAN

Spicy tofu stir-up Prep time 20 minutes Cook time 25 minutes Makes 4

INGREDIENTS ● 4 tbsp vegetable oil ● 175g firm tofu, drained and cut into 2.5cm cubes ● 115g carrots, peeled and cut into 2.5cm cubes ● 150g cauliflower, cut into 2.5cm florets ● 2 bay leaves ● 1 tsp ground coriander ● 1 tsp ground cumin ● ½ tsp ground turmeric ● ½ tsp chilli powder ● ½ a small cabbage (about 200g), finely shredded ● 115g garden peas, fresh or frozen (boiled until tender, if fresh) ● 1 tsp salt, or to taste ● 4–5 fresh green chillies, seeded (use fewer if you prefer less heat) ● 2 ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks ● A bunch of fresh coriander leaves, chopped 124 yourhomestyle.uk

● Flatbreads and boiled rice, to serve For the five-spice mix ● ½ tsp black or brown mustard seeds ● ½ tsp cumin seeds ● ½ tsp fennel seeds ● ½ tsp nigella seeds ● 6 fenugreek seeds

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Heat another 1 tbsp oil, then add the carrots. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Brown the cauliflower in the oil remaining in the pan for about 3 minutes, then remove and drain the fried florets on kitchen paper.

Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the pan and heat until the oil is about to smoke.

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Add the bay leaves, coriander, cumin, turmeric and chilli powder. Place the pan over a low heat and fry for about 1 minute.

Add the golden tofu and carrots, and pour in 300ml lukewarm water. Bring it to the boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.

Cook for 5–6 minutes, then add the fried cauliflower, the shredded cabbage, peas and salt.

Cover and simmer for 4–5 minutes, then add the chillies, chopped tomatoes and coriander. Cook, uncovered, for 2–3 minutes.

Remove from the heat and serve with boiled rice and flatbreads if you like.

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Healthy recipes

Black lentil dhal with beetroot raita

VEGETARIAN

Prep time 15 minutes Cook time 5–6 hours in slow cooker (on high) Serves 4

INGREDIENTS ● 1 tbsp ghee or coconut oil ● 1 large onion, finely chopped ● 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped ● 4-cm piece root ginger, grated ● 2 tsp cumin seeds ● 1 medium-sized green

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● 3 cardamom pods, split ● 1 small cinnamon stick ● 1 tsp turmeric ● 200g whole black lentils (urad dhal), rinsed ● 55g dried green lentils, rinsed ● 2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder ● Good squeeze of lemon juice ● 1 handful coriander, to serve ● Wholewheat chapattis, to serve For the beetroot raita ● 1 raw beetroot, grated ● 100g white cabbage, shredded ● 1 carrot, grated ● 1 small eating apple, cored and grated ● Juice of 1 small lemon ● ½ small red onion, diced ● 100ml live plain yogurt ● Sea salt and cracked black pepper Equipment ● Slow cooker

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Put all the ingredients up to and including the green lentils in a slow cooker. Pour in 700ml hot water and stir until the ghee or coconut oil melts. . Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours, or high for 5–6 hours, until the lentils are tender. . To make the beetroot raita, mix together all the ingredients in a bowl and season. . Just before serving, stir in bouillon powder and add a squeeze of lemon juice. Add a splash more hot water if it’s too dry. Taste and add extra salt and pepper, if needed.

Healthy Slow Cooker by Nicola Graimes, published by Ryland Peters & Small (£16.99).

Photography by Peter Cassidy © Ryland Peters & Small

Creamy Haddock 3 Gratin Prep time 20 minutes Cook time 30 minutes Serves 2

INGREDIENTS ● 1 onion ● 1 leek ● 2 garlic cloves ● 10g flat leaf parsley ● 30g mature cheddar cheese ● 2 haddock fillets ● 150g creme fraîche ● 25g panko breadcrumbs ● 150g green beans

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Preheat your oven to 220°C/Fan 200°C/Gas Mark 7. Halve, peel and thinly slice the onion.

Trim the root and the dark green leafy part from the leek. Halve lengthways then thinly slice. Peel and grate the garlic. Roughly chop the parsley (stalks and all). Grate the Cheddar cheese.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on a high heat. Pat the haddock with kitchen paper to remove any excess moisture and season with salt and pepper. When the pan is hot, place the haddock in and fry until golden, 1-2 mins. Turn and cook for 1-2 mins on the other side. Transfer to a small shallow ovenproof dish. The fish is cooked when it is opaque in the middle. Always make sure

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In the same frying pan, add a drizzle of oil and place on medium heat. When hot, add the onion, and fry until softened, for 2 mins. Then add the leek and half the garlic, and fry until softened, 3–5 mins. Reduce the heat, add the creme fraîche, half the parsley and water and stir. If you’d like to, season with salt and pepper, then simmer for a further 2-4 mins.

Pour the creamy sauce over the haddock. Top with the breadcrumbs and cheddar cheese.

Bake on the top shelf of the oven, until the cheese has melted and the breadcrumbs are golden, around 5–6 mins. Wipe your frying pan clean with kitchen paper (you will need it in the next step).

Trim the green beans. Heat the pan on a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When it’s the right temperature, add the green beans and fry until softened, 3-4 mins. Add the remaining garlic and cook for a further 2 mins, covered with a lid or foil. If you’d like to, season with salt and pepper.

Divide the green beans between your plates.

Serve alongside the haddock gratin and top with the parsley.

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Syrian aubergine and chickpea ragout Prep time 30 minutes Cook time 1 hour Serves 6

INGREDIENTS ● 2 medium aubergines (500g in total) ● 4 tbsp olive oil ● 1 large onion, finely sliced ● 4 garlic cloves, finely sliced ● ½ tsp ground cinnamon ● ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg ● A generous bunch of flat-leaf parsley, chopped

● 4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped ● 250g cooked chickpeas, or a 400g can, drained and rinsed ● 2 tbsp freshly chopped mint ● A generous bunch of fresh coriander, chopped ● Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season

● Yogurt and crusty bread, to serve

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Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan160°C / Gas Mark 4 Cut the aubergines into 2cm cubes and toss in half of the olive oil, then spread out on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, turning the pieces over once halfway through cooking.

Meanwhile, over a gentle heat, soften the sliced onion and garlic in the remaining olive oil, adding a couple of tablespoons of water if necessary to prevent browning. This should take about 20 minutes, until the onions are golden and melting.

Add the spices, stir around for a minute or two, then tip in the parsley, chopped tomato and cooked aubergine, followed by the drained chickpeas. Add about 200ml water, bring to the boil and simmer, covered, for 20–30 minutes.

Take off the heat, stir in the fresh mint, adjust the seasoning and set aside for an hour or two before serving.

Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with chopped coriander and serve warm. A spoonful of yogurt and crusty bread make good accompaniments.

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Baharat Beef Kofta Wrap Prep time 20 minutes Cook time 20 minutes Serves 2

INGREDIENTS ● 1 baking potato ● 1 x bell pepper ● 1.5g dried oregano ● 2 garlic cloves ● 10g panko breadcrumbs ● 300g x 5 per cent fat beef mince ● 1 tbsp baharat spice ● 10g mint ● 75g Greek yoghurt ● 1 baby gem lettuce ● 4 wholewheat tortillas

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Preheat your oven to 220°C/Fan 200°C/Gas Mark 7. Cut the potatoes into 2cm chunks (no need to peel). Halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Cut into 2cm chunks. Transfer both to a baking tray, drizzle with oil. Sprinkle over the dried oregano. If you’d like to, season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast on the top shelf of your oven for 20-22 mins. Check and turn halfway through cooking.

While the potato and pepper cook, peel and grate the garlic. In a medium bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, water and salt. Season with pepper. Add the beef mince, garlic and baharat spice, mix with your hands until combined.

Shape into four mini sausage shapes per person.

Flatten to make koftas.

Place the koftas on a lined baking tray and lightly coat in oil. Bake on the middle shelf until browned on the outside and cooked through, for 12-15 mins. Always wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. The koftas are cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Meanwhile, trim and halve the cucumber lengthways. Scoop out the seeds and discard, then coarsely grate. Place in a sieve and press with the back of a spoon to remove as much water as possible. Pick the mint leaves from their stalks and roughly chop (discard the stalks). To make the tzatziki, stir the cucumber and mint through the Greek yoghurt and season.

Trim the root from the baby gem lettuce, halve lengthways, then thinly slice widthways and drizzle with olive oil. When the pepper and potato are done cooking, add to the baby gem bowl and mix through. Put the tortillas onto the same baking tray and warm through in the oven for 1–2 mins.

Lay the tortillas onto your plates. Spread the tzatziki over them, then top with the baby gem and other veggies. Share the koftas between the tortillas. Roll them up tightly.

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Pear & Berry Crumbles with Vanilla Labneh Prep time 20 minutes Cook time 20 minutes Serves 8

INGREDIENTS ● 2 medium pears (460g), peeled, cored, cut into 1.5cm pieces ● 1 tsp raw honey ● 2 tbsp filtered water ● 185g fresh or frozen mixed berries ● 55g almond kernels, chopped coarsely ● 45g macadamias, chopped coarsely ● 50g brown rice flour ● 1 tsp ground cinnamon ● 2 tbsp rolled oats ● 1 tbsp pepitas (or pumpkin seeds) ● 1 tbsp white chia seeds ● 2 tbsp cold-pressed extra-virgin coconut oil

● 1 tbsp raw honey, extra For the vanilla labneh

● 280g unsweetened Greek yoghurt ● Pinch Himalayan pink salt ● 1 tsp

or jug. Spoon the yoghurt mixture into the sieve, gather the cloth and tie into a ball with kitchen string. Refrigerate the labneh overnight, or until the mixture thickens, gently squeezing occasionally to encourage the liquid to drain. Discard the drained liquid. Then stir the vanilla paste into the labneh.

Preheat oven to 170°C/Fan 150°C/ Gas Mark 3.

Combine the pear, honey and the water in a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat then simmer, covered, for about 5 minutes or until the pear is just tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the berries. Divide the pear mixture into 2 x 375ml ovenproof dishes, or jars.

Combine the nuts, flour, cinnamon, oats, pepitas and chia seeds in a medium bowl. Add the coconut oil and extra honey and mix well. Spoon the crumble mixture over fruit (piling crumble high on top of fruit as it will sink down a little during cooking).

Bake the crumbles for about 20 minutes or until the crumble topping is golden and crisp. Serve topped with vanilla labneh.

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