
Comfort food recipes
Our comfort food classics will warm you up on a winter's night. Tuck into cheesy pasta bakes, satisfying pies, hearty stews, indulgent puddings and more.
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Apple crumble trifle
Bring the comforting flavours and textures of apple crumble to a Christmas trifle. Prep ahead so all you need to do is assemble it on the day
Pear & berry pie
Combine two classic sweets – poached pears and a fruit pie – to make this stunning dessert with a decorative top to impress your dinner guests
Next level steak & ale pie
Discover the secret ingredients that take the humble steak and ale pie to new levels. But, be warned: one slice just won't be enough
Chocolate chip banana bread
Bake this moreish chocolate chip banana bread – it’s a great way to use up ripe bananas that are lingering in the fruit bowl
Smoky spiced veggie rice
Try this vegan take on a jambalaya, full of fiery and smoky flavours and bursting with vegetables. It's healthy, low in fat and calories, yet big on flavour
Lamb & dauphinoise hotpot
Savour every mouthful of this rich, comforting pie with red wine gravy and potato topping
Cheese and potato pie
Inspired by the apres-ski classic tartiflette, this creamy cheese and potato pie combines a cheesy fondue centre with sliced potatoes and crisp puff pastry.
Coconut, rum & raisin rice pudding
Toast rice in brown butter, cook in coconut cream and lace with rum and raisin syrup to make this rice pudding. It's a world away from school-dinner versions
Treacle apple pudding
Using fruit purée instead of butter means you can enjoy a comforting steamed sponge pud with less fat - serve with skinny custard
Cheesy leek & bacon pasta
A creamy and comforting quick pasta recipe, ideal for when you're short on time
Masala chicken pie
A Bombay potato-topped coconut curry bake that's healthy and low-fat. Snuggle up with some nutritious comfort food
One-pot sausage casserole with garlic breadcrumbs
Take ‘sausages and beans’ from its modest midweek meal status and elevate it to an elegant one-pot casserole that’s special enough for entertaining
Chicken & leek mini pies
Individual shortcrust pastry pies with chicken in a cheese, leek and chive sauce. Comfort food at its best.
Comté gougères
Fill these gougères with the optional comté crèmeux and transform them from a snack or drinks nibble to a starter – they make a great start to a French menu
Pear & hazelnut clafoutis
Combine the flavours of pear and hazelnut to make this stunning dessert. Make sure to serve the clafoutis warm – and don't forget the cream or crème fraîche
Satay chicken noodle soup with squash
Serve this warming bowl of spicy, nourishing chicken noodle soup whenever you fancy some comfort food. You can make the base a day or two before serving
IPA treacle tart
Add a little grapefruit zest to bring out the vibrant hop bitterness in this fabulous treacle tart made with pale ale. Scatter over honeycomb shards to serve
Bombay potato omelette
Make this comforting Bombay potato omelette as an easy lunch or simple supper. To serve, top with a drizzle of yogurt or raita and some chilli sauce
Next level chilli con carne
Reinvent this classic comfort food with our one-pan version that is enrichened with peanut butter, espresso powder and dark chocolate. You won't look back
Chorizo bean burgers
Combine Spanish sausage with the traditional pork variety for a pulse-packed, spicy burger
Arroz al horno (baked rice)
Combine pork belly, black pudding and bacon lardons in this Spanish rice dish. Meaty and filling, it feeds eight with little effort and is perfect for a cold night
Next level fish pie
Generous chunks of fish in a creamy sauce made with a few secret ingredients, topped with buttery mash and a crispy garnish. Take fish pie to the next level
Guinea fowl tagine with chickpeas, squash & apricots
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
Butternut squash mac & cheese
Make our creamy butternut squash macaroni cheese for a comforting vegetarian family dinner. Roasted squash adds extra flavour to this classic pasta bake.