Cassoulet recipes

Perfect for using up stray bits and pieces from the fridge, this pork and bean stew is rich, warming and cheap to prepare

No-nonsense hearty meal that needs little or no side dishes - a great family meal - by Gary Rhodes

This warming dish is perfect for a weekend get-together

Use up any cans of beans you have in the cupboard for this classic French sausage casserole. Made in a slow cooker, it’s a great batch-cook for the freezer

Serve this new vegetarian dish with crusty bread and a green salad

Raymond Blanc's rustic cassoulet is rich and warming – slow cooking at its best

This traditionally rich, slow-cooked, French casserole is made healthier with lean gammon steak and pork shoulder for a hearty, warming meal

The ultimate autumnal comfort dish - it's easy to make and feeds an army

Pork loin and pear slices in a cider and double cream sauce make for a wonderful autumnal dinner for four

This cassoulet-style one-pot is just the thing for a blustery autumn weekend

Use this in a cassoulet, or simply on its own, with sautéed potatoes and seasonal veg

Make sausages go further by cooking them in a simple veg-packed stew - no need for any accompaniments