What’s your go-to when you need a big, warm foodie hug? From saucy pasta to indulgent puds, our food team share their ultimate comfort dishes

Once you’ve made the creamy leek sauce for the pie, you can add any cooked meat you fancy or cooked mushrooms and squash for a veggie version. ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 50 mins 300g cooked chic

Enjoy a relaxed weekend feast with these delicious dishes that can be prepared ahead of time, and simply warmed up when you’re ready to serve

■ Serves 6 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 2 hrs 10 mins 1 tbsp olive oil750g lamb neck, cut into chunks4 carrots, cut into chunks1 red onion, cut into wedges400ml chicken stock, plus extrafor the couscous400g

This is basically a braised beef stew turned into a pie. We get a lot of letters and emails from people complaining that a pie isn’t a pie without a base, but this is such a simple dish. For the beef,

Take your time over these tasty and nourishing meals