When the temperature drops, only proper comfort food will do. From steaming mugs of mulled wine and rich hot chocolate to hearty mains, cosy starters and indulgent desserts, these classic winter recipes are guaranteed to warm you from the inside out. Browse our favourite cold-weather dishes and find your next comfort food obsession.
Winter Warmers: Drinks
Starting with a classic of note, Glühwein is a warm mulled wine best enjoyed in the winter months. Originating in Germany and usually made during the Christmas months, Glühwein can be enjoyed with slow-cooked meat, blue cheese and dark chocolate.
Glühwein
Stout Hot Chocolate
A boozy take on another classic, this stout hot chocolate is a creamy combination of coffee, malt and chocolate.
Winter warmers: Starters
Roast tomato soup with cheese toasties
The perfect starter to any evening, a combination of slow-roasted tomatoes and a strong cheddar and creamy mozzarella for the toasties.
Veggie & chickpea fritters
Packed with veggies, these tasty meat-free Veggie & chickpea fritters only take 30 minutes to make.
Winter Warmers: Mains
Peri-peri Crispy Tofu with Spring onions
Here’s one (or two) for the vegetarians out there! This Crispy tofu is a crowd pleaser!
Aubergine, chickpea and coconut curry
Creamy, fragrant and full of comforting flavour, this aubergine, chickpea and coconut curry is the kind of midweek meal that feels both wholesome and indulgent.
Slow-roasted lamb with garlic, red onions and maple potatoes
One for the meat lovers. Who doesn’t love a slow-roasted lamb?
Slow Roasted Lamb with Garlic, Red Onions and Maple Potatoes
Winter Warmers: Desserts
Almond, Chocolate and Orange Cake
We have to showcase a classic chocolate dessert recipe, sultry and rich, this is perfect for an end-of-the-night showstopper!
Sticky Toffee Date Pudding
Sink your spoon into pure comfort with this classic sticky toffee date pudding – the kind of dessert that feels like a warm hug on a plate.
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Also See: Roundup of hot drinks to warm up with in winter
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