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

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Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil1 red large onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 tbsp ras-el-hanout1 tsp ground coriander1 tsp cumin1 tsp turmeric1 tsp cinnamon600g lamb leg, diced200g so