When the wind chills you to the bone, and the pavement is icy underfoot, nothing is so comforting and heartening as a warming and satisfying home-cooked meal. Even in our well-heated modern world, cold weather makes us hungry and there's no denying that a cosy kitchen is a pleasant place to be.

It's an even better place with this inspired collection of easy-to-follow, one-pot recipes guaranteed to counter the winter blues. From substantial soups to slow cooked stews and from spicy curries to melt-in-the-mouth casseroles, there are delicious dishes to suit all tastes and every family member.

You're also sure to find something for every occasion, wether a lazy weekend snuggled by the fire or a quick and easy mid-week supper. There are lots of clever ideas for meal-in-a-bowl soups and all kinds of dishes based on meat, poultry, fish and seafood or vegetables - all of them packed with flavour and certain to keep you going throughout hte winter months.