Saturday night treat

Roast chicken with butternut, pomegranate, almonds and saffron ...

These slow-cooked dinners are delicious – and a doddle to make

Traditionally, black chickpeas are used in this recipe, but for ease and so the curry can be cooked quickly, I’ve opted for tinned white chickpeas, which are readily available and cook in no time. I l

This impressive plan-ahead Christmas lunch from Flora Shedden is a mouthwatering mix of traditional recipes and deliciously unexpected flavours

SERVES 4-6 | PREP 35 MINS PLUS CHILLING AND RESTING COOK 1 HR 5 MINS | EASY 1 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped10g sage, leaves only, finely chopped2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed100g pistachios

SERVES 8-10 PREP 30 mins COOK 1 hr 10 mins EASY 3 carrots, cut into chunky batons2 tbsp olive oil400g thick-cut sirloin steak1 tbsp vegetable oil1 tbsp buttera few sprigs of woody herbs, such asthyme,