Tried and tasted: Top 8 sausage rolls put to the test

And don't let anybody get in your way... in moderation, of course

The cold days are closing in - so keep some of these stocked for a treat.

Wild winds, blustery rain, wet leaves sloshing, dry leaves crunching. Autumn will soon turn to winter and with it, all of its sensual pleasures. Food will be warming, steaming, softly spiced. There’s a lot to look forward to. 

Today we look at a favourite warmer which can make a delicious lunch or supper. Pair a sausage roll with roasted winter vegetables.  Chop golden beetroot, parsnip, butternut squash, pumpkin, onions into 2cm pieces, add a generous drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of paprika or curry spices. Roast for 30 mins on a baking tray in the oven at 190C – a superb, seasonal accompaniment. Supermarket samples were not bad this year, but pitted against bakers’ offerings didn’t stand much of a chance.