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4 · 50 minutes · If you’ve never heard of or tasted this classic Flemish beef stew, you’re in for a treat. Beef and onions are slow-cooked for hours in dark beer sharpened with mustard until rich, flavoursome and tender. It’s a taste sensation. Want another slow-cook beef recipe? You can’t beat a classic beef casserole.

4 · The key to a perfect Persian pilaf is cooking the rice until it’s lightly spiced and fluffy then adding fresh herbs, pomegranate, raisins and chicken. Don’t forget to serve everyone some of the crust on the bottom – that’s the best bit!

47 · How to make life easier with one simple recipe? Whip up a huge chicken casserole, then freeze half (or the whole pot) to enjoy another day. Love creamy casseroles? You’re going to love this one, flavoured with white wine, mustard, crème fraîche and dijon mustard. For something slightly different, take a look at this chicken casserole with tarragon dumplings or these chicken supremes with a wild mushroom and tarragon sauce.

15 · 66 minutes · Crispy baked new potatoes are mixed with a homemade chilli tomato sauce then topped with halloumi cheese before grilling until golden. If, like us, you adore the squeaky cheese; take a look at lots more delicious halloumi recipes. And we’ve also got 35+ vegetarian bake recipes to browse, too.

Hosting a New Year's Eve gathering this year? Put on a meal to remember with our hearty dinner party menu that's sure to impress.

4 · ”I find this recipe easier than faffing about with individual potatoes. Not least as there is plenty of margin for error. You still get that crispy, crunchy texture in this version as well as a hit of freshness from the lemon.” – Steffi Knowles-Dellner Like these? You’ll love our crispy pan potatoes, too.

2 · If pigs in blankets are your favourite Christmas side dish, you’re in for a treat. This pigs-in-blankets traybake is full of Christmassy flavours – brie, redcurrant jelly and sweet potatoes with bacon-wrapped chipolatas – but is an easy dish for midweek meals during the rest of December and beyond. If you prefer to keep things traditional, our easiest pigs in blankets recipe is the one you need.

8 · 60 minutes · This summer vegetable lasagne from food writer Debora Robertson is packed with courgettes, aubergine and flame-grilled peppers. Serve with a crisp green salad. Love a meat sauce? Here’s our classic lasagne recipe

3 · 20 minutes · Rachel Allen’s potato gratin, made with butter and cream, is an indulgent side dish recipe.

Budget meals don't have to lack flavour; here are some hearty winter recipes that will fill you up without making a big dent in your wallet.