Winter roasts recipes

This easy roast beef recipe with carrots and a simple gravy is ideal for a stunning Sunday dinner for the family. It takes just 15 minutes to prepare.

Ideal for weekend entertaining, this no-fuss roast will satisfy friends and make lovely leftovers too

Sage and sausage meat are stuffed inside a pork loin to create a moist, flavoursome Sunday lunch main for a crowd

Let the spicy notes of ginger come into their own in this Christmas ham. It’s poached in ginger beer, then basted in a sticky tamarind glaze

Follow Gordon's steps for a sensational roast duck dinner, perfect for entertaining

Matt Tebbutt's roast beef combines spices and meltingly tender meat. It'll be just as good cold, too

This simple, one-pan dish is a feast of tender chicken and fresh autumnal flavours

Pork belly is a relatively cheap cut of meat, making this an affordable roast to feed a crowd

It's almost impossible to overcook duck legs - so try this rich, slow-roasted dish

Give traditional roast chicken a Chinese-style twist with this zesty recipe

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

Use chicken if you prefer in this rustic autumnal roast with homemade gravy

A foolproof guide to cooking this festive favourite with a simple gravy

Make sure your roasties are perfect for Sunday lunch or even Christmas dinner – this foolproof recipe guarantees a crisp crunch that gives way to a fluffy middle

No roast is complete without a proper Yorkshire pud - here's how to make your own

Bursting with goodness, this vegetarian side dish is a great addition to a winter main

John Torode's bitter leaf salad and vinaigrette are a good foil to a creamy tart or rich ham

Give your greens a bit of crunch with this fresh-tasting side dish

A little bit of this winter root mash goes a long way - make it a day ahead and cut the stress on Christmas Day

Mash doesn't have to be all about potatoes. This superhealthy side adds swede and carrots to the mix for a veggie treat

Give your carrots some flavour with this easy idea using small Chantenay carrots and just three other ingredients

Even though these are cooked in cider, all it adds is a sweet apple flavour that kids will love, and all the alcohol is burnt off during the cooking

Gordon Ramsay shows you how to cook the chef's choice of Christmas main courses – a golden goose. Keep the fat to use through the winter months

Turn humble root veg into an unusual, flavour-packed side dish for your weekend roast