The comforts of the kitchen

These days, I have to remind myself that when I hear the word “banger”, the meaning is neither “sausage” nor “firecracker” (even though Bonfire Night is imminently upon us). Instead, the definition is

Let your slow cooker do all the hard work with these comfort food classics

SERVES 4 Ingredients Low-calorie cooking spray300g minced lamb1 red onion, peeled and sliced1 red pepper, deseededand sliced400g tin chopped tomatoes2 tbsp tomato puree1 tbsp granulated sweetener1 tbs

Whether it’s for a midweek meal or casual dinner party main, stroganoff is a great go-to dish. Traditionally, it’s made with beef, but the mushrooms, paprika and soured cream also work well with pork.

Delicious, nourishing soups for chilly days

Hunker down this autumn with warming recipes from The Farm Kitchen, a gorgeous new recipe book that celebrates the seasons, by Abby Allen of Pipers Farm in Devon.