Sunday lunch recipes

What more can we say? A classic roast chicken recipe should be in everyone's repertoire, and it can always save the day

Try this twist on a Sunday roast, with steak, potatoes, veg and gravy served in a giant Yorkshire pudding. Prep ahead and make Sunday lunch in no time

This foolproof recipe will ensure even first timers get crispy skins and fluffy insides. Make sure your roast potatoes are perfect for Sunday lunch or even Christmas dinner

Enhance the flavour of roast lamb with herbs and garlic, or you could try slices of anchovy, slivers of chilli or nuggets of feta pushed into the slits

The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshire puddings is to have the fat sizzling hot and don't open the oven door!

Silverside and topside are cheaper and leaner cuts of meat, well-suited to slow-cooking. The stock and juices make a great sauce when combined with caramelised onions

Pop this classic side dish in the oven when you take your roast chicken out to rest, so there's no hot shelf juggling

Experiment with roast chicken: stuff with a spiced butter and surround with a creamy, tikka-inspired sauce before topping with a punchy green chutney

These sticky honey-roasted carrots make a simple yet scrumptious side for Christmas dinner or a Sunday lunch

For an easy side dish to complement a spring roast, just cook this recipe without the salmon

Thin slices of potato slow cooked in the oven with cream and garlic – the most decadent of side dishes

Try sticky-glazed gammon with rich cauliflower cheese for a whole new take on ham and cheese. It's an indulgent Sunday lunch served with golden roast potatoes to mop up the sauce

Make this classic pie whilst cherries are in season. It's the perfect summer dessert served just warm with plenty of cream or ice cream

Try something new with potatoes. Fondant potatoes are favourites with chefs, and are seasoned with rosemary and thyme. They're gorgeous when served as part of a Sunday roast

Lightly curing this salmon with preserved lemon-flavoured gin gives the dish a deep citrus note and firms up the flesh to give you lovely flaky fish

Roast pork belly with pear cider, bay leaves and pears for an autumnal main course. It’s perfect for a special Sunday lunch for family and friends

Slow-roasting is a great way to keep chicken nice and moist. Adding the potatoes to the roasting tin infuses them with plenty of flavour, too

Forget soggy parsnips: roast them with our polenta and paprika coating and you'll be rewarded with golden, crunchy veg. It makes a lovely Christmas side dish

One of our most requested recipes – puddings don't get any better than this

Bake a satisfying vegetarian loaf with lentils, chestnut mushrooms and cheese to go with all the classic roast dinner trimmings.

Add this simple onion gravy recipe to your repertoire. It's the perfect accompaniment to sausages and roasts with the deep flavours of beef stock, red wine and herbs

If you're looking for an alternative Sunday roast, try this roast spiced duck served with plums. It's the perfect balance of savoury, sweet and sour

Make a veggie roast everyone will love – this squash is packed with nuts, barley and herbs, so it has plenty of flavour and lots of lovely textures

Try something different with your Sunday roast this weekend with these garlic and rosemary hasselback potatoes. Using same-sized potatoes will help them cook through evenly