Recipes for food lovers
This Beef & Blue Cheese Pie is pure comfort in a dish — rich minced beef simmered with caramelised onions, mushrooms, dark ale, and herbs, then finished with cream and melting Stilton for a bold, velvety filling. Wrapped in a crisp shortcrust base and topped with golden puff pastry, it’s a hearty, indulgent pie that’s perfect with chips, mash, greens, or a spoonful of onion gravy. A proper classic with a delicious blue cheese twist.
If you love a proper curry night, this Lamb Steak Tikka Masala is one you’ll absolutely adore. Succulent lamb steaks are marinated for a full 24 hours in garlic, chilli and aromatic spices, ensuring every bite is beautifully tender and packed with flavour. Cooked in one pan with a rich, spiced coconut tikka masala sauce, it’s indulgent enough for a dinner party yet simple enough to enjoy as a cosy winter warmer. Serve with fluffy basmati rice and warm Indian …
These festive cranberry, sage and chestnut sausage rolls are the ultimate Christmas party bake. Made with juicy pork sausagemeat, finely chopped chestnuts and cranberries, and fragrant fresh sage, they’re wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry and finished with a hidden layer of tangy cranberry sauce for extra flavour. Perfect for Christmas entertaining, buffets, or make-ahead freezer bakes, these sausage rolls can be prepped in advance, chilled or frozen, then baked until crisp and irresistible. Serve warm with extra cranberry sauce …
This homemade Christmas mincemeat is a festive essential — once you try making your own, you’ll never go back to shop-bought again. Bursting with plump dried fruits, zesty apple, warming spices, stem ginger and a splash of brandy and sherry, it’s rich, aromatic and incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for filling your mince pies or gifting in pretty jars, this no-bake recipe comes together in minutes and keeps beautifully for months. A true Christmas classic that brings warmth, flavour and …
This Pork & Bean Casserole is slow-cooked comfort food at its best. Tender, marinated pork is browned and simmered with onions, herbs, tomatoes, red wine and creamy haricot beans to create a rich, deeply flavoured sauce. Finished with a golden, buttery breadcrumb topping and a generous sprinkling of Gruyere, it delivers the perfect balance of savoury, sweet and tangy. Hearty, warming and packed with rustic charm, this casserole is ideal for chilly evenings or a cosy weekend meal. Serve straight …
This hearty Steak & Ale Pie is filled with tender slow-cooked beef simmered in ale, herbs and rich beef stock. Sweet caramelised onions and crumbled Stilton melt into the gravy, creating a creamy, indulgent filling with incredible depth of flavour. Topped with golden pastry and served with mash and seasonal veg, it’s the perfect comforting winter pie.
This comforting Mince with Cheesy Horseradish Dumplings is the perfect hearty dish for chilly evenings. Rich, savoury mince is simmered with vegetables and herbs to create a deeply flavourful base, then topped with soft, fluffy dumplings made with mature cheddar and a hint of horseradish for an irresistible kick. Baked until golden and bubbling, this easy one-pot meal is warming, satisfying, and guaranteed to become a firm family favourite.
Indulge in this comforting Sticky Toffee Apple with a Granola Crumble Topping — a warm, cosy dessert bursting with caramel-soaked apples and a crunchy, buttery granola crumble. Sweet, spiced, and irresistibly gooey, it’s the perfect quick and easy pudding for autumn nights, Sunday roasts, or anytime you want a touch of indulgence. Serve with ice cream or custard for the ultimate treat.
This Shredded Beef Stew Cottage Pie with Caramelised Vegetables is the ultimate cold-weather comfort dish. Slow-cooked beef is braised in Guinness with garlic, herbs and root veg until it falls apart, then folded with sweet caramelised onions and carrots for incredible depth and richness. Topped with buttery mashed potato and a layer of mature cheddar, it’s baked until golden, bubbling and irresistibly crisp. A hearty, flavour-packed cottage pie that’s perfect for cosy evenings or a satisfying family dinner.
This Ultra-Creamy Carbonara is a rich and luxurious take on the classic Italian favourite. Made with six silky egg yolks, crisp guanciale and plenty of Pecorino and Parmesan, the sauce becomes velvety, glossy and perfectly coats every strand of spaghetti. There’s no cream needed — just good ingredients and the heat of the pasta creating that irresistible, restaurant-style finish. A quick, comforting dish that’s ideal for weeknight dinners or a simple yet impressive meal.
