Shortcrust pastry

Serves 630g softened butter350g self-raising flour175g shredded suet¾ tsp salt1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped (optional)230–260ml cold water450g sausagemeat1 medium onion, chopped125g dry-cured stre

Enjoy a relaxed weekend feast with these delicious dishes that can be prepared ahead of time, and simply warmed up when you’re ready to serve

■ Serves 6 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 40 mins 1kg Bramley apples, peeled½ lemon, juiced175g golden caster sugar¼ tsp ground cinnamoncustard or ice cream, to serveFOR THE CRUMBLE350g plain flour175g salted

Crimson stalks of fresh rhubarb fill desserts with a tart sweetness to awaken the palate

MAKES 8 PREP 10 mins plus cooling COOK 15 mins EASY V 50g butter, melted then cooledslightly, plus extra for the mould1 egg50g caster sugar1 tsp honey50g self-raising flour 1 Heat the oven to 210C/190

SERVES 6 Use any combo of fish you fancy to make this old-school family favourite. YOU WILL NEED 600ml whole milk100ml white wine1 bay leaf1 small onion, chopped6 black peppercorns30g butter, plus ext