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This is Mary's classic lasagne recipe which has been perfected over the years. For the best results leave the lasagne to stand for six hours before cooking. 

Each serving provides 861 kcal, 50g protein, 56g carbohydrates (of which 17g sugars), 47g fat (of which 23g saturates), 5.5g fibre and 1.4g salt. 

Lasagne al forno

olive oil

beef mince

onions, roughly chopped

celery, diced (optional)

garlic cloves, crushed

flour

150 milliliters/¼ pint beef stock

tbsp redcurrant jelly (optional) or 1 tsp caster sugar

tomato purée

thyme

tomatoes

butter

750 milliliters/1¼ pints hot milk

Dijon mustard

Parmesan,

salt and black pepper

lasagne

75 grams/3 ounces mature cheddar, grated

Chicken chasseur is the classic French dish that's easy but good enough to give to guests. Serve it with creamy mash and a crisp green salad.

Chicken chasseur

110 grams/4 ounces smoked streaky bacon,

150 grams/5½oz button mushrooms

shallots

caster sugar

175 milliliters/6fl oz white wine

300 milliliters/10fl oz chicken stock

tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped

tbsp flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

milliliters/4fl oz full fat milk

Tom Kerridge's amazing fried chicken recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings for juicy, smoky, spicy fast food. Match it with  <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/coleslaw_68108">coleslaw</a> for a touch of nostalgia. 

Fried chicken

chicken thighs

500 milliliters/18fl oz buttermilk

grams/3½oz plain flour

grams/1¾oz cornflour

tsp ground dried oregano

tsp chilli powder

tsp ground dried sage

basil

marjoram

tsp white pepper

tsp table salt

tbsp sweet paprika

tbsp smoked paprika

tsp onion salt

garlic powder

oil,

Tender beef in a rich sauce made with beer and bacon, topped with crisp, golden puff pastry – this superb steak, mushroom and ale pie is a perfect autumn warmer.

Steak, mushroom and ale pie

4–5 tbsp sunflower oil

bacon

onions, sliced

garlic cloves, finely chopped

500 milliliters/18fl oz bottle real ale

500 milliliters/18fl oz good beef stock

bay leaves

tbsp cornflour

400 grams/14 ounces small chestnut mushrooms, halved or quartered

sea salt and black pepper

flour,

puff pastry

James Martin's warming beef hotpot is a wintry dream come true. The beef is meltingly tender in its red wine sauce and it's all topped with crisp potatoes. There will be no leftovers.

Beef hotpot

vegetable oil

baby onions,

peeled,

plain flour

milliliters/7floz red wine

400 milliliters/14fl oz fresh beef stock

potatoes,

Braising steak is slow to cook but quick to prepare in this rich, traditional dish from The Hairy Bikers.

The Hairy Bikers' braised steak with gravy

braising

sunflower oil

onion,

garlic clove, crushed

500 milliliters/18fl oz beef stock beef stock

thyme, thyme

bay leaf

tsp cornflour

½ tsp English mustard powder

Homemade chips

Tom Kerridge shows you how to increase the health factor and reduce the quantity of meat in your sausage rolls by adding brown lentils and grated veg to the filling. 

Each serving provides 500 kcal, 14.5g protein, 32g carbohydrates (of which 5g sugars), 33g fat (of which 13g saturates), 6g fibre and 1.6g salt.

Pork, lentil and veg sausage rolls

onion, finely chopped

150 grams/5½oz courgette, grated

150 grams/5½oz carrot,

garlic cloves, grated

tsp fennel seeds,

450 grams/1lb sausage meat

tin brown lentils, drained

tbsp finely chopped sage leaves

500 grams/1lb 2 ounces block of ready-made puff pastry

free-range egg, beaten,

tbsp sesame seeds

Who can resist a plate of golden, crisp, freshly cooked chips? Cooking them three times at different temperatures is the way to perfection: it’s not difficult and is totally worth it!

You will need: a deep-fat fryer or a deep saucepan and a thermometer.

Triple-cooked chips

groundnut or sunflower oil,

sea salt

Dried porcini and fresh shiitake combine to bring an intense mushroom flavour to this vegan mushroom pâté.

For this recipe you will need a food processor. 

Each serving provides 134 kcal, 6g protein, 3.5g carbohydrates (of which 1.5g sugars), 10g fat (of which 2g saturates), 3g fibre and 1.1g salt.

Mushroom pâté

porcini mushrooms

cashew nuts

shallots, thinly sliced

grams/4½oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced

thyme, leaves picked

rosemary, leaves picked

60 grams/2¼oz pitted green olives,

parsley

salt and pepper

Rich wholemeal pastry packed with a potato, onion and cheese filling makes for a humble but flavourful homity pie recipe. A little spinach and nutmeg makes the Hairy Bikers' version even more delicious.

Homity pie

125 grams/4 ounces plain flour, plus extra for rolling

egg,

850 grams/1lb 14 ounces floury potatoes,

onions,

100 grams/3½oz baby spinach leaves

cheddar,

parsley leaves

250 milliliters/9fl oz double cream

nutmeg

Who doesn't love a scotch egg? Try making them at home for a tasty treat. 

Scotch eggs

free-range eggs

500 grams/17½oz pork sausage meat

sage

½ tsp dried thyme

cayenne pepper

½tsp black pepper

tbsp plain flour

grams/4½oz breadcrumbs

vegetable oil,

The Hairy Bikers share their simple homemade fish finger sandwich. Freeze the fish fingers so you can have this tea time family favourite as quick as a flash. Serve with frozen peas. 

A portion of the fish fingers provides 282 kcal, 28g protein, 18g carbohydrate (of which 0.5g sugars), 11g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 0.8g fibre and 0.5g salt.

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Mushroom pâté

Homity pie

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Triple-cooked chips

Mushroom pâté

Homity pie

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