Comfort & joy

Time to hunker down with James Martin’s comforting dishes

SERVES 6 Ingredients Olive oil, for frying 100g smoked streaky bacon, finely chopped 1kg braising steak or beef shin, cut into 2.5cm/1in chunks 2 heaped tbsp plain flour 2 large onions, thinly sliced

Bring some sparkle to your Sunday lunch with these showstoppers from Rick Stein

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A crowd-pleasing pie with a rich, buttery filling. Sage leaves are baked into the pastry while the beetroot adds vibrant colour. SERVES 8 PREP 30 mins plus40 mins chilling COOK 1 hr 30 mins MORE EFFOR

Make the pastry case and cook the leeks the day before serving, then all you have to do is fill and bake it. The tart may look small when you’re putting it together, but it’s very rich, so you don’t n