Winter Warmth: Irresistibly Cosy Midwinter Supper Recipe Ideas to Savour the Season

On those deep, midwinter days – the ones when it feels like the sun has barely poked its head over the horizon before setting again – a warming, cosy supper is just what’s in order. We’re talking dishes filled with nutritious, seasonal ingredients that you can simply leave puttering away on the stove, ready for everyone’s return home to gather communally and enjoy. As the temperatures dip, so it falls to us to create the warmth.

Here are twelve cosy winter supper recipes ideas to feed a brood and warm the soul.

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Prawn And Lemongrass Hot And Sour Soup

Delicious Magazine


If you’ve got some germs to blast, this fragrant broth will warm your bones.

Comforting Sausage Bake

Jamie Oliver


A simple, five-ingredient, one-pan recipe for no-fuss, crowd-pleasing mealtimes.

Cheesy Celeriac, Leek And Rosemary Gratin

BBC Good Food


The richness of the cheesy is balanced perfectly with a kick of horseradish.

Healthy Gnocchi

Olive Magazine


The butternut squash and kale in this gnocchi recipe add great seasonal nutrition.

Winter Vegetable Caponata

BBC Good Food


A great seasonal spin on the Sicilian classic, delivering five veg portions for added goodness.

Fish Pie Jackets

Delicious Magazine


A great twist on a classic fish pie that are comfortingly nostalgic.

Winter Warmer Hearty Risotto

BBC Good Food


A cheap, cheerful and filling risotto. With only one pot to wash-up. A winter win.

Chilli Con Carne Cottage Pie

Olive Magazine


The marriage of two comfort dishes you didn’t know you needed. Until now.

Slow-Baked Meatballs

Delicious Magazine


With a little prep these meatballs can be left to do their own thing, serve with hunks of sourdough to mop up the tomato sauce and prepare to wipe the bowl clean.

Indian Winter Soup

BBC Good Food


A great one to batch cook and have in the freezer for easy midweek meals

Proper Chicken Pie

Jamie Oliver


Is there anything cosier than a traditional pie? This classic chicken recipe is a great one to prep ahead and pop in the oven when the troops return.

Roast Winter Vegetable Pilau

Waitrose


With satisfying root veg and comforting carbs, this one-pot dinner is ready in under an hour, with minimal effort.