How to do a Sunday roast... the wilko way!

Cosy comfort-cooking favourites

We say, "bring on the roasts... mmm!" Everyone loves a traditional Sunday roast during autumn and winter, with the family gathered round the table. So, why not treat yourself and the family and get cooking to your heart's content. Here at wilko we have all the bits you need to get the roast going.

Here's our top tips for cooking the perfect roast…

Opt for a selection of veggies so there’s something for everyone. We suggest going for seasonal veg that can be popped into the steamer and left, so you can relax or get on with something else. You could even par-boil your veg ahead of time and give them a quick blast in a pan with some butter and a splash of water. Throw in some seasoning and you've got quick, tasty veg.

Now onto the star of the show - a succulent joint of meat! We love slow cookers for joints of meat and think it's so easy you can't really go wrong. Simply pop it on in the morning and leave on low for perfect tender, juicy joints that will fall apart on your plate.

Aaah... the good old potato; we're sure you'll agree the opportunities for potatoes are endless. Will it be mashed, roasted, new potatoes, or all three! We love a roastie with our Sunday lunch and if you do too, make sure you do plenty or you might have to intervene over who gets the last one!

For the perfect Sunday roast spud, just follow our handy tips:

• Boil your potatoes until you see the edges start to flake apart a little
• Drain the potatoes and leave them in the colander to one side to cool down and dry - the longer you leave them, the crispier the end result
• If you're feeling brave, shake your spuds about a bit in the colander to rough up the edges - these rough bits will absorb the oil when roasting and crisp up beautifully
• Preheat the oven, add oil of your choice to the roasting tray, then put the tray in the oven until the oil is very hot
• Carefully add the rested potatoes to the hot oil, season with salt, and pop in the oven
• Turn every 15 or so minutes, until the potatoes are crisped to your liking, usually around 40 minutes to an hour
• When the spuds are nearly ready, add a sprig of rosemary and a couple of bashed garlic cloves (skin on) to the tray for an aromatic boost
• Sprinkle with a little extra flaky salt before serving

We have a great range of roasting trays for every size family, whether it's just two of you or a large family with kids, grandkids and grandparents as well. Choose from our fab stackable collection of bakeware so you can save space when storing!

If you'd prefer a healthier alternative to traditional roasties then why not opt for an air fryer. These work with much less oil, but you can still get the same crispy potatoes. You can cook lots of different things in it, from crispy chicken wings to small cakes!

Finally, don’t forget the Yorkshire pudding. It's everyone’s favourite and a roast dinner classic. We're sure everyone has their own recipe for this one, but we've got a few tips to help you make delicious little puddings that the whole family will love.

To start, we recommend taking the time to make the egg and flour mixture as smooth as possible before gradually adding milk. Next, put a little oil in your Yorkshire pudding tray and make sure it's really hot before you add the pudding batter. Hot oil helps the pudding to rise!

Then, cook it in a very hot oven for about 25 to 30 minutes until it has risen and is golden brown in colour. Try to avoid opening the oven door while it’s cooking.