I've also been thinking about nourishing meals that make you feel good. The eggplant salad is a good example. It is nice and filling, has good flavour from the herbs and plenty of crunch from the nuts and seeds.
It makes a great side dish to fish or haloumi, but is an equally comforting vegetarian dinner on its own.
I'm looking forward to making plenty of soups this winter and the fish hot pot is just like a chunky soup.
The beans are a healthy way to fill you up, and it's an easy way to cook fish if you're a bit unsure about the correct method. It's pretty simple, and if you've got hunter-gatherer friends to provide you with it fresh, all the better.
It's hard to go past a classic spaghetti and meatballs. I usually make mine with a mixture of beef and pork mince, but I've found venison mince works equally as well.
Again, just stir the sauce through the spaghetti at the end and dinner is straight from the oven to the table. Just don't forget the herbs and the parmesan.
Try out Delaney Mes' delicious recipes below at bite.co.nz
• Fish, Tomato and Green Bean Hot Pot
• Eggplant and Chickpea Salad
• Spaghetti and Meatballs