Serve this with heavy-duty sides like potatoes and creamed spinach.

This is a very versatile dish; it can be cooked in advance, in the oven or in a slow cooker.

These fried vegetarian patties can be served in salads or pita sandwiches.

Pork shoulder is an inexpensive cut of meat, and since it cooks slowly at a low temperature, it is also relatively hands-off.