Warming Winter Recipes (2024)

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Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd’s pie is the ultimate in comfort food. The sweet, flavoursome roasted garlic and Parmesan mash make the dish lovely and rich. A good handful of mature cheddar will give the mash an extra cheesy kick.

Try this shepherd’s pie with garlic and cheesy mash recipe

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Rachel Allen's Chicken Parsnip and Potato Bake

This is the perfect one-pot winter warmer. Chicken thighs and drumsticks are so easy to cook. Mixed with onion and root vegetables and tossed in a little oil, they will be moist and juicy after baking in the oven, with a gorgeous golden skin.

Try Rachel Allen’s chicken, parsnip and potato bake recipe

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Macaroni Cheese

A good rich, flavoursome macaroni cheese on a chilly evening is hard to beat. The addition of the sweet tomatoes cuts through this cheesy comfort food dish.

Try this macaroni cheese with grilled tomatoes recipe

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Cottage Pie

The classic topping of mashed potato is given a twist by adding parsnips. If parsnips aren’t your thing, then omit, but remember to add more potatoes. Unlike pastry-topped pies, it is not necessary to cool before assembling.

Try this cottage pie with parsnip mash recipe

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Giant gruyere and ham sandwich

Try Higgidy’s gruyere and ham sandwich recipe

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French Onion Soup

Slowly cooked caramelised onions, sherry-infused broth, toasted cheese on crusty bread – nothing beats a bowl of classic French onion soup.

Try this step-by-step French onion soup recipe

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Hot Chocolate

Rich and slightly addictive, this hot chocolate recipe is a heavenly way to wake up in the morning or for when you need a chocolate fix.

Try this Mexican hot chocolate recipe

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Slow cooked pork belly

The slow cooked pork belly has the most wonderfully succulent meat under the crunchy skin and melting crackling layer. The perfect Sunday lunch dish, serve with roast potatoes, apple sauce, and a salad of bitter leaves (such as chicory and radicchio) with a mustard dressing.

Try Bill Granger’s crisp pork belly with apple sauce recipe

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Sticky Clementine Cake

The only fat in this gluten-free cake comes from almonds and eggs, yet it is moist, tender textured and very moreish. The citrus syrup adds a sticky sweet finish, but if you love a frosting you can drizzle a citrus icing over the top instead using icing sugar and clementine juice.

Try this sticky clementine cake recipe

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Chestnut stuffed mushrooms

No winter would be complete without some chestnuts roasting over a fire. Use the delicious nuts in this recipe to bring out the mushroom’s wonderful earthiness. Easily made vegetarian or stuffed with sausage meat, it’s a great versatile dinner party dish.

Try this chestnut stuffed mushrooms recipe

Sausage and Blue Stilton Mash

The cheesy creamy mash, onion gravy, and succulent sausages make for a quick and easy comfort food classic with a twist.

Try this bangers and Stilton mash recipe

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Sticky Orange and Madeira Steamed Pudding

If you can make a simple sponge cake, you can make a steamed pudding. They’re so easy and look satisfyingly impressive when you bring them to the table.

Try this sticky orange and madeira steamed pudding recipe

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Grilled Cheese with Smoked Ham

A simple recipe that is all the better for good-quality ingredients, so don’t skimp. If you are really pushed for time, don’t bother with the sage leaves.

Try this grilled cheese with smoked mountain ham recipe

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Lamb potato hotpot

This lamb and potato hotpot is a classic, hearty comfort food dish which originates from Lancashire. Perfect on a cold winter’s evening.

Try this lamb and potato hotpot recipe

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Sticky Toffee Pudding Cupcakes

These naughty desserts from Martha Stewart are delicious served slightly warm with the toffee glaze still slightly gooey – the perfect Sunday lunch pud.

Try this sticky toffee pudding cupcakes recipe

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Three cheese lasagne

A true lasagne takes a little time and love but the end result is simply delicious. Layers of rich meat sauce, creamy white sauce and perfectly cooked pasta meld beautifully in the oven. There are many different variations on this Italian classic and this one features a rich white sauce with three different cheeses, which adds a wonderful dimension to the dish.

Try Donal Skehan’s three cheese lasagne recipe

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Cowboy hotpot

This campfire classic is easy to make and so delicious. It’s comfort food at its best, with the warming sausage base and crisped potatoes on top, there’s nothing not to like.

Try this sausage hotpot recipe

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Clementines in Red Wine

These beautifully spiced clementines poached in red wine will make a quick and easy dinner party dessert.

Try this clementines in red wine recipe

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Straw Potatoes with Melting Cheese

These straw potato parcels with melted cheese and crisp pancetta makes a light supper that can be supplemented with a generous portion of beans – alternatively they would work well on the weekend as brunch for friends.

Try this straw potatoes with melting cheese and pancetta recipe

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Mulled Wine Stars

This simple yet delicious biscuit recipe is the perfect Christmas or winter comfort food. Enjoy with a glass of mulled wine. Alternatively, these treats can be flavoured with spiced orange marmalade.

Warming Winter Recipes (2024)

Shepherd's Pie

Try this shepherd’s pie with garlic and cheesy mash recipe

Rachel Allen's Chicken Parsnip and Potato Bake

Try Rachel Allen’s chicken, parsnip and potato bake recipe

Macaroni Cheese

Try this macaroni cheese with grilled tomatoes recipe

Cottage Pie

Try this cottage pie with parsnip mash recipe

Giant gruyere and ham sandwich

Try Higgidy’s gruyere and ham sandwich recipe

French Onion Soup

Try this step-by-step French onion soup recipe

Hot Chocolate

Try this Mexican hot chocolate recipe

Slow cooked pork belly

Try Bill Granger’s crisp pork belly with apple sauce recipe

Sticky Clementine Cake

Try this sticky clementine cake recipe

Chestnut stuffed mushrooms

Try this chestnut stuffed mushrooms recipe

Sausage and Blue Stilton Mash

Try this bangers and Stilton mash recipe

Sticky Orange and Madeira Steamed Pudding

Try this sticky orange and madeira steamed pudding recipe

Grilled Cheese with Smoked Ham

Try this grilled cheese with smoked mountain ham recipe

Lamb potato hotpot

Try this lamb and potato hotpot recipe

Sticky Toffee Pudding Cupcakes

Try this sticky toffee pudding cupcakes recipe

Three cheese lasagne

Try Donal Skehan’s three cheese lasagne recipe

Cowboy hotpot

Try this sausage hotpot recipe

Clementines in Red Wine

Try this clementines in red wine recipe

Straw Potatoes with Melting Cheese

Try this straw potatoes with melting cheese and pancetta recipe

Mulled Wine Stars

Try this mulled wine stars recipe