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

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

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.’

Think of this as a giant sausage roll infused with Sicilian flavours. Serve at room temperature, or hot as a main meal, with salad and new potatoes

This makes a great dinner party dish and is less than 300 calories per serving. Serve with brown rice, for extra fibre. The recipe can easily be doubled if serving a crowd

Have this slow-cooked lamb casserole recipe up your sleeve for old-school comfort food whenever you need it