It’s difficult to remain a positive thinker when you’re stuck indoors in the middle of winter and, with me being a home worker, it’s doubly so as I don’t go out into the fresh air and walk around as much as I should, relying instead on a bit of exercise via my Wii and fresh air through an occasional trip down the garden to feed the birds or put rubbish in the bin.

This dish makes a change from a spag bol and if you’re a non meat eater but are not averse to eating fish then this dish is most definitely one to try! The dish serves four. It’s full of tasty veg and herbs with a little spicy twist in the tail!!

I’m a great lover of minestrone soup but tend to opt for the more convenient and quicker canned variety. However, this one caught my eye. It’s just simple to do with very limited preparation necessary!