It's that time of the year when we all try to make our New Year resolutions stick. So, this low-fat bean chilli and grilled marinaded king prawns with white corn tortillas is timely as a motivator to not give up. Dripping with spicy, fresh flavours and enough down-home comfort, it's a reason to not throw in the towel too easily.

Zero-fat vegetarian chilli served with rice or tortillas, easily adapted to serve with chicken

Mexican chicken estofado—a type of hotpot— with carrot, red kidney beans and chipotle is an easy and warming dish