Winter warmers
24 recipes for winter warmers: seasonal ingredients and occasion favourites.
Most of these take about 2 hr from start to finish, and the quickest is Tortellini in Brodo at 30 min. 16 of the 24 are rated easy, and 4 are vegetarian. Newest additions: Beef and Guinness Stew, Beef Cobbler and Beef Olives.
Beef and Guinness Stew
Tender chunks of beef braised slowly in stout with carrots, onions and thyme until the sauce is dark and glossy.
Beef Cobbler
Rich beef stew topped with savoury cheese scones that bake until golden and fluffy.
Beef Olives
Thin slices of beef rolled around a herby stuffing and braised in rich gravy until meltingly tender.
Beef Stew
Tender chunks of beef slowly braised with carrots, onions and ale in a rich, glossy gravy. Proper winter comfort food.
Boiled Bacon with Parsley Sauce
A gammon joint gently poached with vegetables, sliced and served with a smooth, herby white sauce.
Braised Oxtail
Oxtail slowly braised in red wine and stock until it falls off the bone, with a deep, sticky gravy.
Bread and Butter Pudding
Buttery bread layered with sultanas and baked in a vanilla custard until golden and crisp on top. A thrifty British classic.
Brown Windsor Soup
A rich, hearty Victorian soup of beef and vegetables, thickened and finished with a splash of Madeira.
Cawl
The national dish of Wales: a slow-cooked broth of lamb, leeks, swede and potatoes.
Chilli con Carne
A rich, smoky beef chilli with kidney beans, cumin and a touch of dark chocolate. Easy, freezer-friendly and great for a crowd.
Clootie Dumpling
A rich, spiced Scottish fruit pudding boiled in a cloth until it forms its famous dark skin.
Cock-a-Leekie Soup
Scotland's classic chicken and leek soup, gently simmered with a few prunes for a hint of sweetness.
Italian Wedding Soup
Tiny meatballs, small pasta and greens in a clear chicken broth. Hearty but light.
Meatloaf
A juicy beef and pork meatloaf with a sticky, tangy ketchup glaze. Classic American comfort food.
Mince and Tatties
Savoury minced beef simmered with onions and carrots in a rich gravy, served with creamy mashed potatoes.
Osso Buco
Veal shin slowly braised with white wine, tomato and vegetables, finished with a fresh gremolata of lemon, garlic and parsley.
Pan Haggerty
Layers of thinly sliced potato, onion and cheese cooked slowly in a frying pan until golden underneath and melting inside.
Ribollita
A thick Tuscan bread and bean soup with cavolo nero and vegetables. Even better reheated the next day.
Scouse
Liverpool's famous stew of beef, lamb, potatoes and vegetables, cooked until thick and served with pickled red cabbage.
Sussex Pond Pudding
A steamed suet pudding with a whole lemon, butter and sugar inside that melt into a buttery lemon sauce.
Texas Chili
Chunks of beef slowly simmered in a rich, smoky sauce of dried chillies. No beans, Texas style.
Tortellini in Brodo
Little filled pasta served in a clear, rich chicken broth with Parmesan. Comfort food from Emilia-Romagna.
Classic Cottage Pie
Rich beef and vegetable filling under a fluffy, golden cheddar mash. The ultimate make-ahead family dinner.
Spiced Carrot & Red Lentil Soup
Silky, warming and naturally vegan — carrots and red lentils blended with cumin and a squeeze of lemon.