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

Fermented foods needn’t get you in a pickle, thanks to James Cooper & Natalie Preston’s tasty recipes

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,

■ 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

Comforting one-bowl recipes from Amelia Christie-Miller, the bean entrepreneur on a mission to make delicious dishes more sustainable

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