Luckily, most of that cooking time is hands-off. Need some convincing? BA readers say: “I come back to this recipe every year as soon as the weather turns a little cold; it turns out perfectly ...

Beef short ribs are readily available now and a lovely way to slow cook beef. They do take a long time so plan ahead. Mary uses red cabbage in her coleslaw, but feel free to use shredded white ...

Sweetcorn is a must for a summer barbecue. Sweetcorn ribs have the wow factor and are easy to eat. The dips add flavour and colour, and can be prepared (or bought) in advance. Fingerlicious.

Because chicken drumsticks are readily available and often go on sale, they also make for a pretty inexpensive meal. For a full list of ingredients and measurements, please see the printable recipe ...