Keep the stress (and cost!) of festive entertaining in check with prep-ahead freezer meals you can pull out as needed

Whether it’s for a midweek meal or casual dinner party main, stroganoff is a great go-to dish. Traditionally, it’s made with beef, but the mushrooms, paprika and soured cream also work well with pork.

Let your slow cooker do all the hard work with these comfort food classics

SERVES 6 This British classic is part-stew, part-pie, filled with succulent lamb and topped with a spiral of golden, crispy potato. YOU WILL NEED 3tbsp cooking oil 900g lamb shoulder, diced 2 onions,

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

Get ahead and stock up your freezer with delicious meals