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
Prawn And Lemongrass Hot And Sour Soup

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


Comforting Sausage Bake


Jamie Oliver
Comforting Sausage Bake

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


Cheesy Celeriac, Leek And Rosemary Gratin


BBC Good Food
Cheesy Celeriac, Leek & Rosemary Gratin

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


Healthy Gnocchi


Olive Magazine
Healthy Gnocchi

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


Winter Vegetable Caponata


BBC Good Food
Winter Vegetable Caponata

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


Fish Pie Jackets


Delicious Magazine
Fish Pie Jackets

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


Winter Warmer Hearty Risotto


BBC Good Food
Winter Warmer Hearty Risotto

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


Chilli Con Carne Cottage Pie


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Chilli Con Carne Cottage Pie

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


Slow-Baked Meatballs


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Slow-baked Meatballs

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
Indian Winter Soup

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


Proper Chicken Pie


Jamie Oliver
Proper Chicken Pie

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
Roast Winter Vegetable Pilau

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

Lydia Mansi
January 2024