Perfect for using up stray bits and pieces from the fridge, this pork and bean stew is rich, warming and cheap to prepare

Use up any cans of beans you have in the cupboard for this classic French sausage casserole. Made in a slow cooker, it’s a great batch-cook for the freezer

Pork loin and pear slices in a cider and double cream sauce make for a wonderful autumnal dinner for four

This traditionally rich, slow-cooked, French casserole is made healthier with lean gammon steak and pork shoulder for a hearty, warming meal

This warming dish is perfect for a weekend get-together

No-nonsense hearty meal that needs little or no side dishes - a great family meal - by Gary Rhodes

Raymond Blanc's rustic cassoulet is rich and warming – slow cooking at its best

Serve this new vegetarian dish with crusty bread and a green salad

The ultimate autumnal comfort dish - it's easy to make and feeds an army

A great winter warmer, this French bake uses traditional sausages with store cupboard beans to make a filling and cheap evening meal

Make a minimalist version of cassoulet by slow-roasting duck legs with white beans and carrots. It's a dish that's big on flavour but with few ingredients

Get five of your 5-a-day in one hit with this vegetarian bean pot topped with breadcrumbs. It's bursting with nutrients, low in calories and packed with flavour

Use this in a cassoulet, or simply on its own, with sautéed potatoes and seasonal veg

A wonderfully aromatic North African lamb casserole with a citrus tang - great for dinner parties

Shoulder is the ideal cut for this warming one-pot, which is packed with autumnal flavours and perfect served with a side of mash

Chicken thighs and drumsticks go a long way when teamed with healthy pulses flavoured with Dijon, cream and parsley

This cassoulet-style one-pot is just the thing for a blustery autumn weekend

A satisfying veggie meal which contains 4 of your 5-a-day in one go

Make sausages go further by cooking them in a simple veg-packed stew - no need for any accompaniments