Warm up as the cold nights set in with this glorious hotpot, with slow-cooked pork cooked in cider and sage. It's topped with a crispy layer of potatoes

This famous lamb stew topped with sliced potatoes should be on the menu at every British pub

Stretch a pack of mince to make this hearty dish. It's perfect eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon and some crusty bread on a cold winter's night

Slow-cooked aubergines become deliciously soft and absorb all the flavour of this fragrant Asian stew

A classic French vegetarian casserole, oven-baked with a cheesy potato gratin topping for great texture

A hearty one pot meal to satisfy the whole family

Warm up after work with this ultimate comfort food dish, just add a buttery dollop of mash

Give a warming winter stew an Asian-inspired twist with coriander, chilli and star anise, sweetened with chunks of juicy, fresh pineapple

A light chicken casserole that makes a great Asian-inspired family one-pot. It's flavoured with mild ginger and coriander

Family comfort food doesn't get much better than a hotpot. This lamb version is a great choice for busy weeknights, needing just 15 minutes prep

The ultimate make-ahead comfort food dish - if you're spending a weekend in the country this dish will defrost as you travel

A warming supper dish that's aromatic without being spicy, so the kids can enjoy it too

A vegan winter warmer the whole family will love. This healthy potato-topped bake is low in calories and fat, high in fibre, and three of your 5-a-day

Lamb neck is a hugely underused cut, topped with sliced, seasonal root veg, this winter staple is ideal for a budget-conscious family meal or dinner party main

This easy lamb one pot takes classic comfort food and makes it healthier, without compromising on flavour

Make St David's Day one to remember with this deliciously hearty hotpot

Make this beef stew when the nights draw in. With aubergine and Chinese spices, the flavours are warming and it's slow-cooked for deliciously tender meat

Top lamb mince and vegetables with a grated potato and cheese topping and serve in individual dishes for a delicious dinner for two

Savour every mouthful of this rich, comforting pie with red wine gravy and potato topping

Use up any leftover sausages in this hearty hotpot recipe, quick yet comforting and perfect for midweek meals

Vegetarian food at its easiest and most comforting – and a minimum of washing-up, as it's made in the microwave

Despite having only a few ingredients, this take on a Lancashire hotpot is packed with flavour

Indian spices merge with a traditional potato-topped lamb casserole to create this batch-friendly bake

If you prefer traditional Lancashire hotpot, leave out the black pudding and the mustard

A leg of lamb stretches to feed a crowd of up to eight, especially when combined with sliced potatoes and carrots in gravy

Add a bit of colour to this versatile and healthy side with some sliced carrots

Delicious and simple chocolate cup cakes to make with the kids at Halloween - real crowd-pleasers

This Lancashire hotpot in soup form is nourishing and filling, but low in fat

Kids will love these fun hotdog pasties with a dollop of ketchup on the side

A spicy vegetarian hotpot that's as warm and comforting as it is healthy - and gives you your 5-a-day too