Weekend

Fresh cranberries add a lovely pop of almost citrusy sharpness to this rich beef stew. Serve with a buttery mash for the perfect ‘come in from the cold’ dinner

The ultimate in barbecue food, sticky ribs always go down well at a party. Serve with some griddled corn and plenty of napkins! Any leftover barbecue sauce is also great with burgers and chicken.

This cheat’s stifado uses ready-made meatballs instead of stewing beef to deliver the same tender results in a fraction of the time

Lamb breast is a lovely, juicy cut – packed full of flavour and a great weekend option. It’s also half the price of a boneless lamb shoulder.

Gammon makes a lovely, relaxed Sunday lunch option and is a fraction of the cost of a beef roasting joint. The warm salad uses tinned lentils, so can be whipped up in the time it takes for the ham to rest, but feel free to cook up some dried lentils if that’s what you have to hand. Leftovers are perfect for an easy lunch the next day

This is great for feeding a hungry crowd and is vegan and gluten-free!

Get that end-of-the-week-takeaway vibe, but make it healthy! Meaty tuna steaks stand up well to strong Asian flavours, while a quick-cook soba noodle and veg stir-fry is the perfect accompaniment

There’s no better way to get ahead than to pop a pork shoulder into a casserole along with some Italian flavourings and let the oven do all the work for you

‘This sweet and spicy nut loaf is absolutely packed with flavour and makes a fantastic meat-free centrepiece for Sunday lunch,' says chef Gaz. 'Serve it with mash or roasties and some wilted greens, with a glass of red on the side.’