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Cheat’s cassoulet

30 Mins

SERVES 4

This version of the slow-cooked classic uses canned butter beans and is ready in just half an hour!

Vegan pepper, squash and spinach biryani

20 Mins

SERVES 6

A vibrant rice dish full of flavours and crunch

Slow-cooker chicken and tarragon casserole

15 Mins

SERVES 4

Crème fraîche brings a lovely creaminess to this herby hotpot of chicken fillets and tender veg

Lamb tagine

2 Hours 30 Mins

SERVES 6

A combination of tender lamb, sweet fruit and fragrant spices – and you don't need a fancy pot to cook it in.

Summer turkey stew

50 Mins

SERVES 4

Low in fat and high in protein, lean turkey cooks quickly to make a light stew in 45 minutes.

Beef casserole with beer

3 Hours 30 Mins

SERVES 6

The alcohol in this dish burns off during cooking, so it's fine to serve to children. We've used light ale, but any beer or stout will work just as well.

Lamb & pumpkin tagine

2 Hours 30 Mins

SERVES 4

For this warmly spiced Middle Eastern casserole, chicken or turkey breasts will taste just as good as lamb.