Comfort food ideas
When the cold nights set in, nothing quite beats a hearty dinner to warm you up.
Shop all winter cooking essentialsOne-pot stews and wholesome casseroles are forecasted, with generous portions straight from a steaming pot in the centre of the dining table. We've got all the kit and recipes you need to create some cosy comfort food this season.
Kitchen must-haves
Slow cookers
Energy efficient and low maintenance - create one-pot meals without the fuss.
Soup makers
Make fast and easy soup. Boil, cook and blend all your ingredients in one.
Pressure cookers
In a hurry? Whip up hearty dishes in a fraction of the usual cooking time.
Fryers
Fried comfort food is a staple for winter but how healthy you make it is down to your fryer choice.
Oven to tableware
Serve your winter casseroles and pies straight from the oven.
Roasting tins
An essential for a warming family favourite roast. Choose from ceramic, stainless steel or enamel.
Slow cooker sensations
Slow cooker chocolate lava cake
Who doesn't want to indulge in an ooey, gooey cake on a chilly day, or anytime really? Watch this video for a ridiculously simple slow cooker recipe.
Ingredients
- 550g brown sugar
- 130g plain flour
- 210g cocoa
- 4tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 4tbsp melted butter
- 250ml milk
- Dash of vanilla extract
- 230ml boiling water
Slow cooker beef chilli
The ultimate comfort food that gets more flavoursome the longer it's left. Pair it with rice or have some fun and make burritos or chilli nachos - yum!
Slow cooker chicken with herby baby Jersey Royals
For succulent chicken and tender veg, this recipe is the one! With all the elements of a basic roast dinner but created with minimal effort.
What you'll need
Wholesome hot pots
Chunky chicken and chorizo hot pot
Full of all the good stuff, this hot pot recipe is a great way to transform your leftover roast chicken.
Vegetarian hot pot
This hot pot is bulked out with loads of flavoursome greens - you're sure to get your 5-a-day with this dish.
Sausage hot pot
A hearty hot pot full of healthy goodness sure to warm the cockles.
What you'll need
Scrummy seasonal soups
Cheese toastie soup
A tasty onion soup topped with cheesy toasted bread. This recipe has moreish written all over it.
Chicken and veg soup
A one-pot soup supper full of all the flavours of a roast chicken dinner.
Butternut squash soup with ricotta dumplings
This soup is filling, delicious and easy to make. No need to be a whizz in the kitchen to master this recipe.
What you'll need
Pick your pan
Copper
Copper transfers heat quicker so you can cook more efficiently. It also makes a bold statement in your kitchen.
Stainless steel
Durable, hard wearing pans that are easy to clean so they'll look good, even after years of use.
Hard anodised
Made from aluminium that has been treated to give a smooth, robust and durable surface. Twice as hard as stainless steel.
Ceramic
Durable, scratch resistant and easy to maintain. Their strong non-stick coating is ideal for healthier cooking with little or no oil.