Browning the sausages and onion at the beginning doesn’t take long and will add lots of extra flavour to this simple slow cooker casserole. Serve with some green veg if you like – broccoli, cabbage, ...

A simple and budget-friendly soup that freezes beautifully. Make it extra special by drizzling with a little cream and scattering chives or parsley on top. Serve with warm crusty bread and butter.