Winter warmer recipes

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

Muffin on stew? You’d better believe it – think of it as a lighter alternative to suet dumplings

Enjoy this ingenious take on a family favourite, sausage and mash. It brings the two ingredients together into one hearty pie that can be easily frozen

Be inspired by the Italian rolled pork dish, porchetta. This ragu is ideal when you have guests – leave it simmering whilst you entertain

A really thick, filling minestrone soup - tastes even better after a day

Pining for summer? This simply seasoned chicken fried with beautiful, ripe, cherry tomatoes in a creamy sauce is guaranteed to hit the spot. Add a dollop of pesto for an extra layer of nutty flavours

Swap your usual beef pie for venison. Encased in cheesy puff pastry, this will be your new go-to pie on wintery days. Serve with mash and braised cavolo nero

Impress dinner guests with our deluxe mushroom stroganoff, packed with different mushroom varieties and a decadent brandy-infused sauce

This warming stew is spiced with cinnamon and cumin, and sweetened with apricots and dates - perfect with fluffy couscous

This is a great way to make a chicken go further, and the mustard gives it that little kick

Bake a comforting steak pie with tender meat, a deeply savoury gravy and molten blue cheese for an extra hit of flavour. The ideal winter warmer

This festive icing is easy to use, looks amazing and makes a lighter end to a meal. The perfect centrepiece for Christmas tea

Tuck into this simple, comforting vegetarian pie with a classic cheese and onion filling. Eat it warm with your favourite veg sides, or serve cold for a picnic

Toss spinach, chicken and pancetta in a classic creamy alfredo sauce to make this pasta bake. Cosy and comforting, it's perfect for cold nights

Prosciutto and chicken is a luxurious combination - and this version is good for you as well - high in fibre, vitamin C and folic acid

Make the most of autumnal fruits in this refreshing and nourishing salad - make a batch and eat during the week

Get your fill of tasty veggies with our easy vegan parsnip & wild rice tabbouleh. Our simple winter salad is full of flavour, filling and 2 of your 5-a-day

Tuck into this comforting cajun-spiced sausage and bean stew on cold winter nights. Enjoy with jacket or mashed potatoes or crusty bread

What's more comforting on a cold winter night than beef and ale stew with buttery mash? You can make this stew ahead and freeze it for busy weeknights

Fill your kitchen with the delicious scent of red wine, brandy, orange and spices in gluhwein. It's the perfect grown-up drink to help you warm up on wintery days

Serve our warming winter glögg at a festive party or on a cosy night in. Combining red wine, orange zest, dried fruit and spices, this traditional Scandinavian drink is like Christmas in a cup

Make this festive mincemeat, cranberry & almond pie as a warming winter treat for all the family. It contains just five ingredients and is easy to make