Something we've been making loads of during this lockdown situation. 1 onion ((roughly chopped))2 cloves garlic ((finely chopped or minced))1 large sweet potato ((diced into 2cm cubes))1 chorizo ((sliced into 0.5 cm thick discs))1 tsp dried chilli flakes1 tin chopped tomatoes 1 tin cannellini beans (or any type of bean/chickpea)1 yellow pepper (roughly chopped)1 vegetable stock cube1 tbsp olive oil Heat the oil in a large pan and then fry off the onions (3-4 minutes). Add the garlic and fry for another minute. Add the chorizo and allow to brown on the edges.Add the pepper and allow to soften slightly.Then, add all the other ingredients apart from the beans to the pot and put the lid on. Allow to simmer on a low heat for 25-30 minutes or until the sweet potato is cooked through. Then, add the beans and

  A really easy 'bung it in the slow cooker' stew that will be piping hot ready for when you get home from work. 500 g diced beef1 red onion (roughly diced)3 cloves garlic (finely diced)3 carrots (chopped into 1cm chunks)500g baby chestnut mushrooms1 butternut squash (diced into 2-3cm cubes)2 tsp sweet paprika (smoked if you prefer)1 tsp ground cuminFresh thyme (1 tbsp or so of fresh thyme leaves)2 vegetable stock pots (or cubes)500 ml water1 tin chopped tomatoes2 tbsp tomato puree2 tbsp Worcester sauce4 medium white potatoes (roughly diced into 2-3cm cubes)1 tbsp olive oil Switch your slow cooker on to 'high'. Whilst this is heating up, seal the diced beef in a pot with the olive oil.Once the beef is sealed, add all the ingredients to your slow cooker and mix well. Leave on 'low' for 6-7 hours or

This will make a big batch of bolognese that will be perfect for your freezer! Weekday dinners will be super easy, freeze in batches and whip up some fresh pasta. Easy! 1.5 kg lean minced beef ((or use 50/50 beef and pork mince))3 onions (finely chopped)4 carrots (finely chopped)4 sticks celery (finely chopped)8 cloves garlic500 g mushrooms (sliced)4 440ml cans chopped tomatoes6 tbsp tomato puree2 tsp dried mixed herbs2 bay leaves1 glass red wine1 tbsp brown sugar ((white would do))4 tbsp olive oil Heat the oil in a large frying pan and brown the mince (in batches if need be)Add the browned mince with all of the other ingredients into a large slow cookers and cook on low for 7-8 hours. Then turn to high and cook for another hour.Serve with 200g (cooked weight) pasta per person