Winter

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

This umami-packed rice is easy to make vegetarian, just swap the chicken for more mushrooms or chunks of roasted butternut squash before baking

A warming, smoky, spicy chilli is perfect at this time of year, stuffed into baked potatoes or served with rice

A warming pasta bake, packed with wintry flavours, that’s ideal for a batch cooking

This curry will fast become your new Friday-night favourite. Serve with your choice of chutney or pickle, and some chapatis or flatbread for dipping into the sauce

Not to be confused with the Italian ragu, which is a meat-based pasta sauce, this hearty, slow-cooked French-style stew is great for freezer-friendly batch cooking

Hearty and super-satisfying – this warming one-pot is the ultimate comfort food. Use a gutsy red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon to stand up against the robust flavours of pork and porcini. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes

A fragrant twist on a classic beef pie. Delicious served with mashed sweet potato and spinach, and a crunchy fennel and lime slaw

This flavour-packed stew makes a tasty alternative to a Sunday roast