Think you can't make ribs on a weekday? Pop them in the slow-cooker and you can have meltingly tender ribs any day. Crisp up on the barbecue for ... spicy baked beans and mashed potatoes.

Beef short ribs are readily available now and a lovely way to slow cook beef ... Line a small roasting tin with baking paper. Remove the ribs from the marinade, give them a shake and sit them ...

Serve with ribs and vegetables. Acidic ingredients like wine or red wine vinegar work hand-in-hand with the slow-cooking ...