Comfort food recipes
What's better than a warm fire and a big bowl of comfort food on a cold winter night? That's why we've brought you a selection of our favourite comforting recipes.
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Treacle apple pudding
- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
Using fruit purée instead of butter means you can enjoy a comforting steamed sponge pud with less fat - serve with skinny custard
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Homemade custard
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- Ready in 25 mins
Once you've cracked your own technique for silky smooth vanilla custard, you'll never go back to tinned
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Cheesy leek & bacon pasta
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- Ready in 30 mins
A creamy and comforting quick pasta recipe, ideal for when you're short on time
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Masala chicken pie
- Ready in 1 hr 50 mins
A Bombay potato-topped coconut curry bake that's healthy and low-fat. Snuggle up with some guilt-free comfort food
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Cock-a-leekie soup
- Ready in 1 hr 45 mins
James Martin gives the classic restorative Scottish soup a twist - the prunes add a sweet contrast to the rich chicken broth
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Chicken noodle laksa
- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
Use lighter rice noodles in this fragrant Malaysian soup with spiced chicken, coconut broth, coriander and mint
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Chorizo bean burgers
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- Ready in 26 mins
Combine Spanish sausage with the traditional pork variety for a pulse-packed, spicy burger
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Guinea fowl tagine with chickpeas, squash & apricots
- Ready in 1 hr 40 mins
This game bird is a lot like chicken, so can be cooked in the same way - give it a whirl in this fragrant Moroccan-spiced casserole
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Butternut macaroni cheese
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- Ready in 50 mins
This comforting and creamy family pasta bake is given a makeover by adding roasted squash
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Cooking with kids: Spaghetti & meatballs with hidden veg sauce
- Ready in 45 mins
Teach children how to make this pasta supper - it's a tasty family meal packed with nutrients
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Bean & sausage hotpot
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- Ready in 45 mins
Warm up after work with this ultimate comfort food dish, just add a buttery dollop of mash
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Cheesy cauliflower & bacon gratin
- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
This very indulgent version of cauliflower cheese is inspired by the après-ski classic, tartiflette
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Baked lemon & vanilla rice pudding
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- Ready in 1 hr 40 mins
The uplifting zing of lemon zest cuts through the richness of this creamy and comforting classic
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Marmalade & whisky bread & butter pudding
- Ready in 1 hr 45 mins
The ultimate grown-up comfort food, use leftover fruit bread or even croissants instead of the bread if you prefer
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Griddle scones with honey
- Ready in 25 mins
Quick and easy to make with storecupboard ingredients, griddle scones go perfectly with creamy honey and butter
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Mushroom rarebit with mash & thyme gravy
- Ready in 1 hr 50 mins
This is serious British comfort food for a chilly spring day
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Creamy sausage & rocket linguine
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- Ready in 20 mins
Comfort food with a kick, this creamy pasta has just five ingredients
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Hot chocolate milkshakes
- Ready in 12 mins
An indulgent and warming treat that neither kids nor grown-ups will be able to resist
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Beef with red wine & carrots
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- Ready in 4 hrs 5 mins
Use this winter stew as a 'master recipe' - eat half, then use the rest in a pie or with pasta
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Appleberry mulled wine
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- Ready in 30 mins
This mulled wine recipe is packed with cinnamon and berry flavours - a real winter warmer
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Sausages with winter veg mash
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- Ready in 23 mins
Try this simple dish on a cold, wintery evening when only comfort food will do.
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Caramel apple crumble
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- Ready in 35 mins
This simple version of the traditional dessert uses just five ingredients, with porridge oats for extra crunch
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Fish pie with saffron mash
- Ready in 1 hr 45 mins
A great dinner party dish. This can be made ahead and frozen so there's always something ready to entertain guests
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Honeyed carrot soup
- Ready in 45 mins
Kids love this rich, warming soup but it's sophisticated enough for adults, too
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Golden veggie shepherd’s pie
- Ready in 2 hrs 15 mins
Make this comforting pie in bulk and freeze in separate servings, so you can defrost only what you need
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Pear parkin pudding with custard
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- Ready in 1 hr 25 mins
This easy and comforting pud is the perfect way to round off a family lunch
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Honey cake with honeyed almond crunch
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- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
If you like crunchy honey-nut cereal in the morning, you'll love this for elevenses
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Chicken & white bean stew
- Ready in 1 hr 20 mins
This flavoursome, low-fat casserole freezes really well, so why not make double and freeze half for next time
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A good steak & kidney pie
- Ready in 2 hrs 25 mins
An old favourite - a traditional steak and kidney pie, comfort food at its best.
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Flat apple & vanilla tart
- Ready in 30 mins
A gorgeous looking tart that is fantastic for any occasion - from morning tea to decadent dessert
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Chocolate brownie cake
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- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
The perfect cake for brownie lovers, try a big slice warm with some ice cream
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American blueberry pancakes
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- Ready in 35 mins
Light, fluffy and fruity, these pancakes are a US classic. Serve them stacked high with syrup and extra fruit
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Slow-baked clotted cream rice pudding
- Ready in 1 hr 25 mins
Homemade rice pudding with your own quick raspberry jam is the ultimate in comfort food
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Sausage casserole with garlic toasts
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- Ready in 45 mins
Smarten up sausages and sneak in a few vital veggies too with this comforting midweek meal
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Sticky pan-roasted sausages with grapes
- Ready in 35 mins
Served with mash or polenta, these make sophisticated comfort food, and the sweet grapes with a hint of red wine vinegar really cut through the richness of the sausages
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Apple & blackberry crumble
- Ready in 35 mins
Raymond Blanc pre-cooks the crumble topping to avoid gluey, uncooked crumble and retain the texture of the fruit
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Root veg & pancetta toad-in-the-hole with onion gravy
- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
With comfort food, there's little that beats Yorkshire pudding baked with pork - try bacon, carrots, beetroot and parsnip instead of sausage
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Cheese & onion rarebit-topped pollack with potato wedges
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Top sustainable white fish with a mustardy cheese mix and onion chutney, then serve with chunky chips
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Greek lamb & macaroni bake
- Ready in 1 hr 35 mins
A cross between moussaka and macaroni cheese, this thrifty Mediterranean pasta bake makes for a hearty meal
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Roast aubergine parmigiana
- Ready in 1 hr 35 mins
An Italian-style roasted vegetable gratin with tomato and basil sauce, Parmesan and mozzarella
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