This recipe, a vegetarian version of our regular beef chilli, is actually a great way to use up any root veg you have in your fridge. It turns out slightly different every time I make it as what goes in depends on what veg needs using up but it’s always a satisfying, wholesome meal.

My veggie chilli started out life as a baby-friendly meal when my daughter was in the early days of weaning but it always smelled so good when I was making it for her that I began to deliberately make more than I knew I could freeze in little portions for her, that way I could have the rest for my lunch! Now I make it for us all.