Something spicy to give all you vegetarians out there the hots and work you up into a bit of a sweat during the onset of winter. Having just published a warming braised chicken recipe http://notecook.com/soup/braised-andalucian-chicken I then had a look around for an equally tasty hot pot for my vegetarian friends out there.

This recipe is based on a Scandinavian flatbread and despite it’s unusual combination of parsnips, sesame seeds and golden syrup, goes down well warm, buttered and as an accompaniment to casseroles or soups.

This bean stew is perfect for vegetarians and vegans but the writer suggests that despite it quoting dried beans which have to be soaked for several hours prior to cooking, canned ones can be substituted. Likewise, if you're a meat eater, chorizo sausage makes a fantastic addition.