The Cosiest Meals For A Winter's Night

Poached Fish in Soup The velvety texture of tender, cannellini beans, are rather pleasing in this gentle soup. There's also fresh, bright herbs, and softly poached pieces of fish in a light tomato broth.

Seared Scallops with Avocado and Mango SaladA perfect starter for a special night.

Coconut Milk Soup With LobsterA decadent lobster-laden and aromatic spiced soup with that works warm or chilled with a scoop of basmati rice or blanched and sliced sugar snap peas.

Chicken and Mushroom RisottoCreamy risotto with tender chicken and seasonal mushrooms, and lots of butter, garlic and parmesan.

Pea and Mint Risotto with ParmesanThis gorgeous risotto has a wonderful balance of beautiful yet simple flavours.

Roast Chicken With Butter Beans, Basil and TomatoThis is the kind of meal that can restore your love for life. Sumptuously sweet and salty chicken, slow-roasted in a sauce of white wine, garlic, lemon, basil and tomatoes.

Ricotta Gnocchi in Lemony Butter SauceThis ricotta and herb gnocchi is simmered until tender, tossed in a lemony butter sauce, and then finished with a small handful of finely chopped Italian parsley.

Baked Fish with Fennel, Peppers and Feta Sweet combinations of peppers and fennel work fantastically with gently based fish and salty feta.

Asparagus and Scallop LinguineA warm and comforting linguine recipe to melt hearts.

Rocket, Fennel, Parmesan and Walnut SaladFresh and peppery rocket is tossed with fresh mint, thinly sliced fennel, shaved parmesan and roasted walnuts, then dressed in a lemony anchovy vinaigrette.

Lemony Bean Salad with Sheep Feta & MintFeta and mint are a classic combination with blanched green beans and roasted pistachios to make a lovely salad.

Salmon and Asparagus en CrouteBrings colour to the table and is delicious with a simple homemade aioli on the side. Serve with new potatoes rolling in butter and herbs, and a fresh garden salad.

Almond Meal and Polenta FishA simple recipe that's easy to throw together, but feels a little fancy, too. With crisp fish which is lemony on the outside and succulent through the middle, served alongside a salad of lettuce and herbs tossed gently with the juice of a lemon, and a heavy drizzle of buttery olive oil.

Lamb Ragu with Sweet Potato MashA fragrant ragu, inspired by the Sicilian combination of rich lamb, dried mint and a pinch of chilli flakes. Deep and complex, this melt-in-your-mouth dish has become a family favourite.'

Scotch Fillet with Fennel and Herb ButterThis fennel and herb butter is all that is needed to bring a decadent scotch fillet to life.

Pappardelle and Creamy Chicken Livers For the main course, serve up rich and delicious chicken livers, complemented perfectly by fresh thyme and a good splash of brandy and cream.

Black Angus Eye Fillet With Sweet Corn and Herbed MashThe ultimate way to any meat lovers heart is through perfectly cooked eye fillet. Try this one with sweet corn and comforting mash.