The main event

Enjoy these deliciously simple and quick-to-prepare recipes from Tim Wilson, founder of renowned sustainable butcher Ginger Pig, and food writer Rebecca Seal

Hunker down this autumn with warming recipes from The Farm Kitchen, a gorgeous new recipe book that celebrates the seasons, by Abby Allen of Pipers Farm in Devon.

Keep a level head in the kitchen with this easy, elegant menu from the unflappable North Yorkshire-based chef Ruth Hansom

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.

Ingredients (Serves 4) 125 g sweet potatoes1 small parsnip1 small onionSmall chicken breast filletSalt and black pepper1-2 tsp olive oil35 g baby spinach15 g rocket1 tomato1 tbsp olive oil½ tsp balsam

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