Pot-roast beef with French onion gravy

Silverside and topside are cheaper and leaner cuts of meat, well-suited to slow-cooking. The stock and juices make a great sauce when combined with caramelised onions

Spiced carrot & lentil soup

A delicious, spicy blend, packed full of iron and low fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour or can be made in a slow cooker

Italian vegetable bake

A vibrant dish for slow cookers, layer summery courgettes, tomatoes and aubergine with bread and mozzarella – irresistible!

Tender duck & pineapple red curry

This slow-cooked curry improves if made up to two days ahead, perfect for relaxed entertaining

Chicken, bacon & potato stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Chicken casserole is even better when slow-cooked for hours so you have a delicious dish to come home to

Family meals: Easy fish pie recipe

A simple fish pie recipe that’s quick and easy to prepare. Portion into ramekins and freeze for quick toddler meals or cook in a big dish for the perfect family supper

Summer fruit drizzle cake

Sarah Cook’s scrummy cake is really easy and versatile – use whatever fruit you like, and you’ll make it again and again

Antipasti peach platter

An easy, no-cook summer platter that’s brilliant for entertaining

One-pot chicken & bacon stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Cook a batch of this delicious family favourite and you’ll always have a satisfying meal to hand

Deep-filled mince pies

These deep, decadent mince pies with a layer of almond frangipane cook brilliantly from frozen

Cheese & chilli melts

If you mix the filling ahead you can ask BBQ guests to help you cook these Mexican-style treats

Beef massaman curry

Slow-cooked, meltingly tender beef and a sprinkling of crunchy peanuts to finish – it's curry heaven