Spiced Red Lentil & Root Vegetable Soup
This soup is really hearty and filling – perfect for a chilly day!
The Best Slow Cooked Beef Stroganoff
This is a beautiful melt-in-the mouth dish that tastes better if you cook it a day in advance!
Stifado (Greek Beef Stew)
This aromatic stew of beef and onions cooked in red wine is a popular Greek dish. Best served with roast potatoes or crusty bread!
Beef Madras
A great British favourite – this curry is full of spice with melt in the mouth beef!
Slow-Cooked Vegetable Soup
A perfect winter warmer that is 100% fat free! Slow-cooking the root vegetables make the flavours all the more intense.
Vegan Cottage Pie
A delicious winter warming vegan supper with chestnut mushrooms, leeks, carrots, butter beans and lentils topped with fluffy potato & sweet potato mash with crispy herb & spicy breadcrumbs. Perfect for winter evenings!
Braised Beef with Gentleman’s Relish
A wonderfully delicious satisfying meal, perfect for a winters evening! The gentleman’s relish compliments this dish perfectly.
SKIPPY® Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
Wow – this might just be the best peanut butter combination… the perfect recipe for these chilly days! America’s original SKIPPY® Peanut Butter makes this recipe as it tastes like no other peanut butter! SKIPPY® Peanut Butter is creamy, smooth and addictively yummy, just how peanut butter is supposed to taste. The whole family/household can enjoy the delicious taste and versatility of the ultimate American-style smooth and creamy SKIPPY® Peanut Butter, which is now widely available in the UK and …
Lentil and Caramelised Onion Soup
The caramelised onion and fresh herbs and spice give this lentil soup another dimension. A delicious soup full of flavour for this chilly weather!
Lentil & Chestnut Soup with Bacon & Thyme Croutons
The roast chestnut flavour will have you filled with that festive feeling. This is a delicious soup which is rich and tastes luxurious – perfect for Christmas day!
The BEST Tarka Dal Recipe
Tadka Dal is a North Indian dish and is a kind of thick, spicy soup usually served with rice or, my personal favourite, just warm chapatis or naan bread which to scoop it up! A delicious warming, comfort food at any time!
The Best Beef bourguignon
A delicious and rustic French classic! Red wine, brandy, pancetta, shallots, mushrooms and herbs, what a wonderful combination for beef!
The Best Cottage Pie
A very homely and comforting cottage pie made from Guinness – it makes an extremely tasty supper! Perfect for a chilly evening.
Slow Roasted Shoulder of Lamb Shepherd’s Pie
Slow roasted for 8 hours, this tender shredded shoulder of lamb takes shepherd’s pie to a new level – delicious!
Leek & Potato Soup topped with Bacon & Croutons
A smooth, velvety and rich vegetable soup that is full of flavour – the ultimate comforting winter soup!
Chicken Tagine with Apricots
This simple chicken tagine is great made a day before and left so the flavours can infuse – a one-pot wonder!
Sausage & Chorizo Goulash
It is not the most traditional Goulash but is extremely delicious and easy to make!
Beef & Apricot Tagine
This sweet & spicy tagine with melt in the mouth tender beef is a wonderful taste combination! It is so quick and easy to prepare before slow cooking in the oven.
Beef & Ale Casserole with Horseradish & Stilton Dumplings
An extremely simple to make beef and ale casserole which is full of flavour! The dumplings make this dish… this is a definite must try!
Sausage Casserole with a Herb Breadcrumb Topping
This is a wonderful comforting and warming dish! Use your favourite varieties of sausages to create this Sausage Casserole and serve with crusty bread – delicious!
The Best Irish Beef Stew
This has to be one of the best Irish stews, this may not be the most traditional recipe but it is certainly one of the tastiest! Serve with crusty bread or a giant Yorkshire pudding.
Ham & Lentil Soup
The perfect soup for a chilly day, make the day before as it tastes even better the next day!
Chicken, Bacon, Mushroom & Stilton Pie
A truly delicious & flavoursome pie – comfort food at its best! Chicken, smokey bacon and chestnut mushrooms in a creamy Stilton sauce.
The Best Chilli Con Carne
There are so many variations of Chilli Con Carne but this has to be one of the BEST! It takes a while to make so pour yourself a glass of red… the wait is most definitely worth it!
Slow Cooked Beef Stew
For the ultimate comfort food on a cold night, you can’t beat this tasty, slow-cooked stew! Best served with buttery mash or greens & crusty bread! You can cook this in the slow cooker if you do – reduce the stock and wine by half.
Chicken, Chorizo & Cider Pie
A delicious pie that is packed full of flavour; chicken, chorizo and cider, what a wonderful combination! Perfect for a chilly evening mid-week meal served with seasonal vegetables.
Lamb Pasanda
This curry is very straight forward to make – it is a delicious, mild & comforting curry!
Bangers and Mash with Roast Onion & Red Wine Gravy
This is comfort food at its best! This dish is full of flavour, you will make this time after time.
Fesenjan – Persian Stew
A fabulous Persian stew of pomegranate molasses, walnut and chicken. A truly delicious and fragrant dish and pretty simple to make too!
Pork, Chorizo & Butter Bean Stew
This comforting stew is packed full of flavour, thanks to the intensity of the chorizo sausage, the tenderness of the pork and the creaminess of the butter beans. A wonderful stew for the colder months.
The Best Coq au Vin
A delicious and rustic French classic! Red wine, brandy, pancetta, shallots, mushrooms, herbs & a pinch of chilli what a wonderful combination for chicken!
Rhubarb & Ginger Crumble
This recipe takes rhubarb crumble to a new level, with stem ginger and oats and crumbled ginger biscuits added to the topping for extra crunch. The perfect warming dessert for a chilly evening!
Beef Goulash
A hearty & warming dish! A simple and tasty recipe which is full of flavour – one of the best beef goulash’s I have ever tasted!
Spiced Apple Cake
This is a delicious, sticky and spiced cake with a caramelised apple topping. It tastes wonderful served cold or just as good warm with ice cream.
Sausage and Mash with Beer & Caramelised Onion Gravy
Comfort food at its best – sausage & mash with a beer and caramelised onion gravy.
Chicken, Mushroom & Nduja Pie
A truly delicious & flavoursome pie – comfort food at its best! A spicy and creamy chicken pie made with chestnut mushrooms, Nduja, cream, white wine, chicken stock and spinach.
Steak, Ale & Mushroom Pie
This is a wonderfully delicious pie steak, ale and mushroom pie is full of rich flavours – the perfect pie for chilly weather!
Slow-cooked brisket with Albert Bartlett Mash & Red Wine Gravy
I have partnered with Albert Bartlett to make a super easy & stress free Sunday roast. This roast is absolutely delicious, so easy to make with melt in the mouth beef and the most smooth and creamy mashed potato. Served with a rich red wine gravy. The mashed potato is made using the finest potatoes from across the UK. Simply microwave them to enjoy a smooth, creamy and seasoned mashed potato. They are available from Tesco and Iceland in the …
Peppered Beef Stew
Fall-apart tender beef, garlic, lots of black pepper, root vegetables and a whole bottle of red wine slowly cooked until perfection. Best served with creamy mash and crusty bread!
1912 Stilton & Steak Pie
For this recipe I partnered with 1912 Stilton® (my favourite Stilton) to make this wonderfully delicious pie full of rich flavours and pockets of oozing Stilton cheese. The Stilton absolutely makes this recipe. It is the perfect pie for chilly weather and to use up any leftover Stilton from Christmas! This recipe also makes extra gravy to go with the pie to enjoy with buttery mashed potatoes. This artisan Stilton®, is perfected by over 100 years expertise of their …
French Onion Soup with Gruyere Toast
A classic soup – superbly warming and satisfying for a wintry day. It is made with caramelised onions, beef stock infused with wine and bouquet garni plus a touch of brandy for added depth. Topped with crusty French bread sprinkled with melted Gruyere cheese – the perfect accompaniment for this rich and hearty soup.
Beef Mince & Potato Pie
This hearty beef and potato pie is an ideal family meal on a cold evening. Serve with buttery mash and seasonal vegetables or it tastes just as good by itself with a good dollop of your favourite sauce.
Italian Sausage & Bean Casserole
This is a wonderful comforting and warming dish! It is made with Italian sausages, borlotti & cannellini beans topped with a parmesan & herb breadcrumb topping and served with crusty bread – delicious!
Macaroni Cheese topped with a Chorizo Crumb
Creamy macaroni cheese, rich with extra mature cheddar, baked to perfection. It’s topped with a crispy, golden chorizo crumb that adds a smoky, spicy kick. This dish is a delicious twist on a classic comfort food, perfect for any occasion.
Cottage Pie with a Garlic & Herb Breadcrumb Topping
A rich & hearty cottage pie topped with fluffy potato and a crispy garlic & herb breadcrumb.
Sausages Braised with Cider & Smoky Pancetta
A very simple but very delicious dish to make – pork and cider were made for each other! This dish is best served with a hearty pile of mash!
Cream of Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
An extremely delicious tomato soup that brings back memories of childhood! You better make lots as you’ll certainly be going back for seconds. The grilled cheese sandwiches compliment the soup perfectly.
The Best Steak & Ale Pie
This is a wonderfully delicious pie full of rich flavours – the perfect pie for chilly weather! One of the good things about this recipe is that you have extra gravy for serving!
Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks with Mint Gravy
Tender lamb shanks slow-cooked to perfection, served with a creamy mash and a delicious mint infused gravy.
Apple & Blackberry Crumble
This crumble delivers – a warm, fruity apple and blackberry crumble topped with a golden, crunchy oat and mixed nut topping—perfectly sweet, nutty, and comforting!
Three Cheese, Caramelised Onion & Potato Pasty
Indulgent, golden and packed with flavour, these Three Cheese, Caramelised Onion & Potato Pasties are the ultimate comfort food. Filled with a delicious blend of mature Cheddar, creamy Gruyère and punchy Stilton, combined with sweet caramelised onions and tender potato, every bite is rich, satisfying and utterly moreish. Whether you’re planning a picnic, prepping for lunchboxes, or simply craving something hearty and homemade, these pasties are guaranteed to hit the spot – warm or cold, they’re irresistible any time of …
Sausages, Mushrooms & Smoky Bacon topped with Parmesan Mash
This indulgent twist on a classic sausage casserole is pure comfort in a dish. The sausages, smoky bacon lardons, and earthy chestnut mushrooms are simmered in a rich red wine and beef stock sauce, with a touch of redcurrant jelly for sweetness. Topped with creamy Parmesan mash and finished under the grill until golden and bubbling, it’s a hearty, flavour-packed bake that’s perfect for cosy nights in. Serve with seasonal vegetables for a complete family favourite meal. …
Steak, Mushroom & Stilton Pie
A rich and comforting pie filled with tender steak, smoky bacon, and chestnut mushrooms simmered in red wine and herbs. Finished with crumbled Stilton and wrapped in buttery pastry, this recipe even makes extra gravy to serve on the side — perfect for soaking up every bite. Serve with creamy mash and seasonal vegetables for the ultimate cosy meal.
Cherry & Almond Crumble
This Cherry & Almond Crumble is a warm, comforting dessert that’s bursting with juicy black cherries and topped with a golden, nutty crumble. The rich cherry filling is gently thickened and sweetened before being crowned with a buttery mix of almonds, oats, and sugar for the perfect crunch. Baked until bubbling and golden, it’s delicious served with cream, ice cream, or custard — the ultimate easy pudding for any occasion.
Cottage Pie with a Cheesy Horseradish Mash
This Cottage Pie with a Cheesy Horseradish Mash is comfort food with a kick! The rich beef filling is slow-cooked with red wine, thyme, and a hint of redcurrant jelly for a deep, savoury flavour. Topped with creamy mashed potatoes mixed with mature cheddar and a touch of horseradish, it’s baked until golden and bubbling. A classic family favourite taken to the next level.
Sausage, Potato, Vegetable & Gravy Traybake
This Sausage, Potato, Vegetable & Gravy Traybake is the ultimate easy comfort meal. Juicy sausages roast with herby potatoes, carrots, and onions, all finished with a rich homemade gravy and topped with greens. A hearty one-pan dinner that’s full of flavour and perfect for busy evenings.
Steak & Ale Pie with Mustard Cheddar Mash Topping
This Steak & Ale Pie with Mustard Cheddar Mash is the ultimate comfort food. Tender beef is slow-cooked in brown ale with vegetables and thyme, then topped with creamy mustard and cheddar mash. Baked until golden and bubbling, perfect for cosy evenings or Sunday dinners. This dish brings together everything you love about a traditional pub classic — hearty, cheesy, and wonderfully satisfying.
Chicken & Chorizo Pie
This Chicken & Chorizo Pie is rich, comforting, and full of flavour. Tender chicken and smoky chorizo are cooked with mushrooms, garlic, and white wine in a creamy sauce, then baked in golden, buttery pastry. A hearty, indulgent dish and a firm family favourite — perfect for cosy nights in.
The Ultimate Chilli Con Carne with Steak & Chorizo
This Ultimate Chilli Con Carne is rich, smoky, and full of flavour. Tender steak and spicy chorizo are slow-cooked in red wine, tomatoes, and warm spices with a hint of dark chocolate. A hearty, comforting dish and a firm family favourite & crowd pleaser — perfect served with rice and crusty bread.
Shepherd’s Pie made with 10 Hour Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank
This Shepherd’s Pie is taken to a whole new level with melt-in-the-mouth lamb shank that’s slow-cooked for 10 hours until it simply falls off the bone. The tender lamb is folded into a rich gravy with onions, carrots, celery, mushrooms, peas and a splash of red wine, creating a deep, comforting flavour that’s worth every minute of cooking time. Topped with buttery, fluffy mashed potato and baked until golden, this luxurious twist on a classic is the ultimate cold-weather comfort …
Butter Chicken Curry
This Butter Chicken is rich, creamy and full of classic Indian flavour. Tender pieces of chicken are marinated in yogurt, almonds, tomatoes and aromatic spices, then gently cooked with butter-fried onions until beautifully tender. Finished with double cream and fresh coriander, the sauce is smooth, mildly spiced and incredibly comforting. Perfect served with fluffy basmati rice and warm Indian breads, this much-loved curry is a true crowd-pleaser and ideal for an easy yet impressive homemade feast.
Shredded Beef Stew Cottage Pie with Caramelised Vegetables
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.
Sticky Toffee Apple with a Granola Crumble Topping
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.
Mince with Cheesy Horseradish Dumplings
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.
Steak & Ale Pie with Stilton and Caramelised Onions
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.
Pork & Bean Casserole topped with Breadcrumbs & Gruyere cheese
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 …
Lamb Steak Tikka Masala
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 …
Beef & Blue Cheese Pie
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.