Don’t be afraid to try new things, keep your body guessing, keep your family guessing and make sure you have fun with it. This Prawn and Chickpea Curry is a great start

Plus the importance of resilience in life

I will usually try to do one room a day until every room has felt my wrath and then it’s off to the charity shops with the new year's haul. For me, the more organised and decluttered I am starting out in the New Year, the more productive I am. I find that I even sleep better when I know that everything is tucked away neatly

— and a butternut and bean stew for lunch that will fuel the rest of your busy day

And spiced almonds are a seasonal snack that's so easy to make for yourself or as a gift

And chilli and bacon beans on toast is the best weekend morning brunch 

Plus cooking tips to beat the chill 

— the low-down on who's a fan of the on-set sausage rolls and who does a secret course recce to try get the upper hand

And leek and potato soup is nourishing and will keep you warm as the days start to become a little colder

— plus a recipe for a super vibrant beetroot risotto