Jeannette Pépin, Jacques Pépin's mother, served this red wine–beef stew at her Lyon restaurant, Le Pélican, where she would cook tougher cuts of meat into a rich, luscious, comforting dish.

Every ingredient in a homemade beef stew has its own story ... One of the first books on Spanish cuisine is titled 'Libro de los guisados,' published in 1477, authored by the Court cook Ruperto ...

You could add more vegetables to this stew if you like - spinach, sweet potato, carrot or celery would all work. Chickpeas are a nice substitution for the beans, too. Each serving provides 366 ...

This easy one-pot Spanish-style stew gets most of its flavour from the chorizo, so buy the best you can find. Add an extra pinch of chilli if you like things a bit hotter. Each serving provides ...