For the coldest wintry evenings, tuck into a rich beef stew with fluffy dumplings to warm you right ... and fry for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the wine, stock and herbs, then add the Worcestershire ...

Each region in France uses their own local red wine for this dish, so you don’t need to use a bottle of Burgundy. Dumplings made from leftover baguettes make a great alternative to potatoes ...