The secret to this shepherd's pie filling is to choose big carrots so they don’t lose their texture when cooked

Fragrant, tender chicken and creamy sweet potato mash makes a comforting and low-fat midweek meal

Make the most of leftover roast turkey with this creamy fricassee. It's delicious served with potatoes or pasta, and ideal for using up turkey from Christmas dinner

This decadent mashed potato uses clever substitutions to reduce fat and calories but maintain a rich creaminess

Enjoy sausages and kale with a cheesy mash topping made with leeks and mustard. You can freeze this pie for busy weeknights when you need to feed a crowd

Use up leftover mashed potato in these breakfast pancakes, delicious with bacon and eggs

Try this Asian-inspired salmon supper with a nutty sesame dressing, crisp veg and comforting sweet potato mash. It's healthy, low-calorie and rich in omega-3

Make the most of leftover roast lamb with this flavour-packed leftover lamb curry. Serve with naan bread and basmati rice for an Indian feast

Make this veggie bake filled with lentils, sweet potato, feta and aubergine for an easy family meal. You can freeze any leftovers

This sumptuous, step-by-step recipe for slow-cooked stew from Gordon Ramsay makes a great winter supper

This pie is loosely based on the flavours of an American sloppy joe, but we've topped it with mash as an alternative to the traditional cottage pie

This one pot stew uses up all your roast dinner leftovers in one go and has a great honey mustard tang

Nestle leeks, potato and capers around salmon fillets to make this easy traybake for two. It's great as an midweek meal, or for a more romantic occasion

Serve up an easy one-pan traybake of piri-piri chicken with sweet potatoes and broccoli. As well as being simple to make, it delivers three of your 5-a-day

This soup keeps well in the fridge and is easy to freeze

Try a new topping for your comforting bake by adding cauliflower and a little cheddar cheese - there'll be some leftover for a second meal, too

Serve this mildly spiced curry with rice noodles, basmati rice or chappati breads and introduce your kids to curry

Thin slices of potato slow cooked in the oven with cream and garlic – the most decadent of side dishes

A storecupboard spice pot with red and green lentils, chickpeas and coriander. Serve with yogurt and naan bread

Enjoy Bombay potatoes as a brilliant side dish to an epic feast. These Indian-style potatoes made with nuggets of juicy tomato are super-easy to make, spicy and moreish

This budget-friendly French-Canadian speciality, known as tourtière, is traditionally served at Christmas, but with salad it makes a perfect spring supper

Pair this comforting mash with a warming casserole for a match made in heaven

This spin on cottage pie is a great way of using up leftover meat and potatoes

This foolproof recipe will ensure even first timers get crispy skins and fluffy insides. Make sure your roast potatoes are perfect for Sunday lunch or even Christmas dinner

This silky smooth, super versatile vegetarian soup is perfect for a dinner party starter, everyday dinner or warming lunch. Plus it's two of your five-a-day

This freezable soup is a delicious way to use up a glut of courgettes

Of the winter soups, leek and potato is one of the most comforting and familiar. This easy Vichyssoise recipe by Darina Allen makes the most of seasonal, local veg

Let the oven do the hard work with this slow cooked beef brisket, glazed with bourbon and honey. Leftovers make a great hash the next day

Getting tired of roast veg with couscous or pasta? Try mashed beans for a cheap, healthy alternative