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

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

Helen, from Lincolnshire, won our recipe competition with this flavour-packed hearty soup

Helen, from Lincolnshire, won our recipe competition with her chunky chorizo and butter bean soup

‘As a chef, even when I’m away from a professional setting I’m always looking for ways to think outside the box when it comes to cooking. When you’re home-cooking a meal for family or friends you still want to impress in a way that feels effortless. I am very fond of classical cookery. Ham was something we ate at Christmas all the time and lends itself well to sweetness as well as spice. I feel really excited about cooking this dish this year as a celebration centrepiece,' says chef Dominic

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

This is fab for a dinner party but it's also a great winter warmer

This simple yet satisfying soup is delicious served with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and fresh, crusty bread

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