Our steaming stews and warming casseroles make the perfect antidote to unforgiving winter weather. Gamey British flavours rub shoulders with a Madhur Jaffrey classic, while Nigella’s world-inspired lamb-shank stew sits happily alongside Gino D’Acampo’s traditional Mexican turkey mole, made with dark chocolate, chillies and dried fruit. Or, go over all Mediterranean with Gioconda Scott’s three-sausage and white kidney bean stew, or Giorgio Locatelli’s simpler version, which combines fresh herbs with borlotti beans and Italian pork sausage. Whatever you choose, these flavoursome dishes are guaranteed to warm you up...
Nigella Lawson blends spices from around the world to create this richly meaty stew
On a cold winter night try Sophie Grigson's warming winter stew, slow-cooked tender beef in a rich Guinness gravy.
From Tamasin Day Lewis, a delectable lamb and vegetable stew, leisurely simmered with wine and herbs until meltingly tender
For a hearty meal, try Gioconda Scott's recipe for a traditional Spanish white bean stew, flavoured with Spanish sausages
Lord Thurso simmers up a special treat with his tempting version of a good old-fashioned gutsy Irish stew
An easy dish from Giorgio Locatelli: a lip-smacking lamb stew in a wine sauce, served with meltingly sweet red and yellow peppers
Use either lamb or beef for Madhur Jaffrey's vibrant spicy stew
Giorgio Locatelli's gutsy Mediterranean stew is packed with plump Italian sausages, creamy borlotti beans, tomatoes and plenty of garlic
Bitter chocolate, spiked with warming spices work well together in this traditionally hearty Mexican casserole
Dark chocolate adds a special touch to Stephané Gassot's slow cooked venison stew
