The clocks have gone back, the heating is on (just us?!) and it's getting dark far too early, which can only mean one thing: it's officially peak comfort-food season. And just in time for National Roast Dinner Day today (4 November), because M&S has launched a new Family Roast Dine In deal that's making a very good case for popping into your nearest store on your way home tonight.
For just £20, you can pick one generous main and three sides that comfortably feeds four people, with a, slightly intimidating 420 possible combinations to choose from and savings of up to £14.50, it's a brilliant option for those who really can't be bothered to think about dinner.
There are all the classics you'd expect, including slow cooked boneless tender British beef, a boneless outdoor bred ultimate British pork crackling joint and salt & pepper British whole chicken. Then you can pile your plate high with roast potatoes, eight Yorkshire puddings, honey roasted carrots and spring greens, cavolo nero & peas.
If you're after something a little less meaty, there's also a Roast-in-the-bag wild garlic salmon side or mushroom stroganoff pie, while tasty sides include herby hasselback potatoes, cheesy green vegetable bake and various root veg for roasting.
And M&S isn't stopping there. From 25 November, its £15 Slow Cooked Dine In will bring even more winter comfort, with one main and two sides serving two people.
Mel is the Senior Food & Drink Writer for Good Housekeeping UK, covering all the delicious new product launches that come her way, writing about food and drink topics, and curating gift guides for the best foodie products to buy. Alongside that, she can be found developing and creating cocktails for GH and holds her WSET Level 2 in Wine and Spirits. She was part of the Good Housekeeping Institute food testing team for over four years before moving over to the digital side, so knows a thing or two about great food products. You'll find her scouring the supermarket shelves in her spare time for new and exciting ingredients to experiment with in her kitchen.
