Weekend

This cheat’s stifado uses ready-made meatballs instead of stewing beef to deliver the same tender results in a fraction of the time

Take time to rustle up this one-pan wonder of rich tomatoes, spices and creamy eggs, then grab some crusty bread to dip into it.

Despite the name, Café de Paris butter actually originated in a Geneva restaurant of the same name in the 1930s. Packed with spices and umami flavour, it’s also great with steak and oil-rich fish like salmon.

Gammon makes a lovely, relaxed Sunday lunch option and is a fraction of the cost of a beef roasting joint. The warm salad uses tinned lentils, so can be whipped up in the time it takes for the ham to rest, but feel free to cook up some dried lentils if that’s what you have to hand. Leftovers are perfect for an easy lunch the next day

You don’t need an ice cream machine to make deliciously smooth ice cream...

This is great for feeding a hungry crowd and is vegan and gluten-free!

‘Cooking over fire is so much more than the immediate reaction of food over a blistering heat. Sure it can be hot and fast, but it can also be low and slow, as well as somewhere in between. I love this recipe because it showcases the barbecue’s capabilities. A thick steak licked over searing heat, and roasted garlic cooked slower away from the coals to gently draw the cloves’ natural sweetness.’ says chef Melissa

If doing a whole turkey for four people seems a lot of work, this is a great, easy substitute. The birds are baked on top of a rich, creamy gratin, so all you need to do is take the tray to the table and serve