If ever there were motivation for lugging the slow cooker out of the cupboard, this pot roast is it. Redolent of bacon, rosemary, and garlic and fortified with potatoes, it needs only a green salad ...

Soak the lentils overnight in cold water then drain thoroughly and set aside. Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. Heat 1tbsp of the olive oil in a large, lidded casserole dish over a medium ...