Whether it’s Bonfire Night or any chilly evening, autumn-staple sausages bring a sizzle to the table in everything from traybakes to hearty ragùs

■ Serves 4 as a snack ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 45 mins 2 large onions, sliced2 tsp sunflower oil1 tsp brown sugar100g cheddar, grated1 tbsp American-stylemustard, plus extra to serve200g corn tortilla ch

SERVES 4 Ingredients 3-4 sweet potatoes 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp soy sauce 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp sea salt 4-5 thyme sprigs, leaves picked 80g bacon lardons 120ml soured cream 1 tbsp milk 1 lime, ½ j

Often, it’s the supporting roles that command the most attention – like these glorious starters, sides and sauces

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 5 tbsp olive oil1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cumin seeds400g can cherry tomatoes200g fresh cherry tomatoes2 garlic clovessmall bunch of parsleysmall bunch of basil

SERVES 5 High in fibre, sweet potatoes are great for controlling blood sugar spikes. 850g sweet potatoes, cut into 1cm chunks 2tbsp olive oil 120g packet diced chorizo 175g cherry tomatoes, halved 6 s