Comfort food recipes

The uplifting zing of lemon zest cuts through the richness of this creamy and comforting classic

The ultimate grown-up comfort food, use leftover fruit bread or even croissants instead of the bread if you prefer

Quick and easy to make with storecupboard ingredients, griddle scones go perfectly with creamy honey and butter

This is serious British comfort food for a chilly spring day

Bonfire night treat meets classic comfort food in this doubly delicious dessert that your family won't be able to resist

An indulgent and warming treat that neither kids nor grown-ups will be able to resist

A staple of Manhattan's East Village, Emma Freud's cheddar and pale ale pasta dish is the ultimate comfort food

Wrap fat sausages in streaky bacon for a posh version of a British classic - perfect comfort food for the whole family

These luxurious bars are based on a classic flourless cake, so they're rich and light in equal measure

A great dinner party dish. This can be made ahead and frozen so there's always something ready to entertain guests

Cherry and almond is a heavenly combination. This fruity dessert has a sponge top and crunchy finish. Serve with plenty of custard

Make this comforting veggie cottage pie with lentils in bulk and freeze in separate servings, so you can defrost only what you need

This easy and comforting pud is the perfect way to round off a family lunch

This speedy comforting snack has everything you want from a sandwich – melty cheese, salty ham and a touch of sweet fruit

This North African-inspired soup is flavoured with harissa and spices. Serve with hummus toasts and cooling yogurt

An old favourite - a traditional steak and kidney pie, comfort food at its best.

A gorgeous looking tart that is fantastic for any occasion - from morning tea to decadent dessert

The perfect cake for brownie lovers, try a big slice warm with some ice cream

Homemade rice pudding with your own quick raspberry jam is the ultimate in comfort food

Smarten up sausages and sneak in a few vital veggies too with this comforting midweek meal

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

With comfort food, there's little that beats Yorkshire pudding baked with pork - try bacon, carrots, beetroot and parsnip instead of sausage

A cross between moussaka and macaroni cheese, this thrifty Mediterranean pasta bake makes for a hearty meal

An Italian-style roasted vegetable gratin with tomato and basil sauce, Parmesan and mozzarella