Comfort food recipes

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

Make a lighter version of this favourite by cooking it in the air fryer. Serve with spaghetti and tomato sauce for an easy family dish for four

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

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

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

Combine Spanish sausage with the traditional pork variety for a pulse-packed, spicy burger

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

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

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

Make our creamy butternut squash macaroni cheese for a comforting vegetarian family dinner. Roasted squash adds extra flavour to this classic pasta bake.

Whip up this filling pork noodle stir-fry for a quick and easy midweek meal. It takes just 30 minutes to make, so is great for busy evenings

Teach children how to make this pasta supper - it's a tasty family meal packed with nutrients

A comforting and hearty one-pot sausage casserole recipe with spicy chorizo, smoked paprika and plenty of vegetables, perfect for a filling family meal

Try a healthy twist on classic comfort food with this silky veggie soup, topped with almonds. It’s low in fat and calories but packed full of flavour

This very indulgent version of cauliflower cheese is inspired by the après-ski classic, tartiflette

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