Autumn

A speedy, creamy and comforting recipe. Packed with both chicken breast and eggs to keep you going, this is perfect as an office lunch or for chilly autumn evenings

This chicken stew, where most of the work is done in the slow cooker, is a great-value weekend meal

Pronounced ‘bee-goss’, this flexible and forgiving stew is based on a traditional Polish recipe. The flavour is even better the next day

Use a dense variety of pumpkin or squash here, not the giant lantern type, which have watery flesh and little flavour

Aubergines, courgettes and peppers are stuffed with herbs and fresh pesto in this veggie recipe from chef Bettina Campolucci Bordi. Serve with crusty bread, rice or quinoa on the side

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

Tender, pull-apart brisket goes beautifully with mulled wine spices. Serve with slaw and wraps

Top your shepherd's pie with sweet potato for a lighter meal. Serve with your favourite greens

Adding a little lamb for flavour rather than it being the main ingredient of this dish means vitamin-rich carrots get a starring role