Our favourite comfort food recipes
Sometimes only comfort food will do and these hearty dishes will satisfy those cravings.
When it's cold outside, or it's been a long day at work, there's always one type of dish that we crave, and that's comfort food.
Whether it's bubbling golden cheese topped onto warming hearty carbs, or a slow-cooked beef cheek in a rich gravy atop fluffy couscous, we want it all.
We've compiled our favourite comfort food recipes for those days when you really need a pick-me-up.
Chicken and asparagus pie
Tuck into this delicious creamy pie with chicken, fresh asparagus and plenty of peas.
Recipe: Chicken and asparagus pie
Spinach and ricotta stuffed pasta
We adore this vegetarian dish of spinach and creamy ricotta stuffed pasta shells, all doused in a rich tomato ragu.
Recipe: Spinach and ricotta stuffed pasta
Baked Courgette & Feta Risotto
We love a baked risotto as that means there's not standing around required. Plus the flavours of earthy courgette and tangy feta are delicious together.
Recipe: Baked Courgette & Feta Risotto
Moroccan lamb stew
This fragrant Moroccan stew is a real winter warmer and only requires 20 mins of prep time.
Recipe: Moroccan lamb stew
Sausage and Bean Hotpot
Our sausage and bean hot pot has to be the ultimate comfort food. Swap out the sausages for meat-free if you're veggie.
Recipe: Sausage and bean hotpot
Cheeseburger Macaroni Cheese
Something magical happens when you combine a cheesy, creamy macaroni cheese with beef mince and tangy gherkins. Comfort food at its finest.
Recipe: Cheeseburger Macaroni Cheese
Sausage and Mash
This popular meal relies on good quality sausages, so buy the best you can get.
Recipe: Sausage and mash
Braised oxtail
A traditional dish with a low and slow cooking method that results in rich tender meat and a delicious hands-off gravy.
Recipe: Braised oxtail
Vegetable tagine
Warming, cheap and nutritious, this easy tagine recipe is a vegetarian's comfort food heaven.
Recipe: Vegetable tagine
Speedy Goulash
Traditional goulash can take hours to make, but by using lean pork meat you’ll speed up the process – and lower the calorie count.
Recipe: Goulash in a hurry
Speedy Pan Lasagne
We've turned this family classic into a speedy pan version. Plus, a cheats white sauce so the whole dish comes together in only 30 minutes!
Recipe: Speedy Pan Lasagne
Shepherd's pie
Cheap and tasty, this family favourite is a classic for good reason.
Recipe: Shepherd's pie
Venison pie
Make a change from beef by trying this delicious venison pie, full of classic bourguignon flavours.
Recipe: Venison pie
Lamb moussaka
A trusty recipe for when you fancy something comforting. If you don't like lamb, replace with lean beef mince.
Recipe: Lamb moussaka
Chicken curry
Make this homemade triple-tested chicken curry recipe instead of buying a takeaway. It's cheaper and healthier!
Recipe: Chicken curry
Cheat's Chilli
A clever cheat makes this chilli super quick to make. One of our personal favourites, too.
Recipe: Cheat’s chilli
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