Filled with herb risotto rice and nestled amongst golden, crispy/squidgy potatoes, these best-in-class stuffed tomatoes make a very special meal for vegetarians and carnivores alike.
I’m not from a crumble family, but I know a good one when I see one, and this is a good one!
This delicious French onion beef noodle broth delivers comfort and flavour in spades. It doesn’t take long to make either – the hero we need this winter!
Fusing an Irish classic with farther-flung flavours, this pan potato cake is a comfort food classic for strange times.
A perennial classic that still feels right, marmalade is not an instant make, but is perhaps all the more rewarding for that.
This deliciously hearty (and yes, sue me, cheesy!) tarte tatin recipe brings out the best in Brussels sprouts. It’s a great recipe for serving at a dinner party, or for a casual weekend lunch with friends.
Creamy and comforting with a little bit of sunshine running through it, this chicken casserole is the perfect option for a cosy weekend supper or midweek meal.
Made with bright tasting Greek yoghurt and packed with splodges of juicy blueberries, this simple baked cheesecake is sure to go down a treat with all comers.
This deliciously seasonal chocolate fig pudding cake is a classic chocolate cake at the edges, but the further in to the centre you go, the more puddingy it is – like a chocolate fondant in a slice. It’s also incredibly easy and quick to make yet will make a big impression at any table.
Made using a no-churn method, this baked apple ice cream makes for a deliciously creamy, rich and autumnal dessert option just as it is, and it can be served straight from the freezer thanks to the generous splash of rum in the recipe
This recipe is definitely not the usual way of making a curry – instead of hovering over the stove, you simply add the various components to the roasting tin at a couple of intervals during cooking and walk away. While it does take a fair while to roast, it’s totally fuss-free to make, and it turns out beautifully rich, aromatic and full-flavoured thanks to its time being ignored in the hot oven.
Sort of a hybrid between a pot pie and a fish pie, these tasty little dishes are the ultimate in comfort food, and need only some peas or braised cabbage on the side to make a really satisfying meal.
Made with miso-roasted portobello mushrooms, this deliciously savoury ramen would be a great option for a midweek meal as it only takes about 30 minutes to make, is beautifully comforting and can be meat-free if you so choose.
Strongly emblematic of Asian-American cuisine, handmade dumplings make for a deliciously flavoursome & impressive starter, party snack or meal, and are surprisingly easy (if admittedly not enormously speedy) to make.
Light, fluffy & richly flavoured, these muffins feel very cosy and autumnal and would be ideal for serving up to friends with coffee for brunch or late in the afternoon, or packed up and brought with a thermos of chai tea for a walk at the beach.
