What’s for dinner tonight?

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

We’re talking sticky, smokey beef brisket, gooey mac ’n’ cheese and a boozy, saucy sponge pud – this is the ultimate comfort menu to come in from the cold for

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

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

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

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