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Winter Warmth: Irresistibly Cosy Midwinter Supper Recipe Ideas to Savour the Season
Hunker down and cosy up through the long dark evenings with these comforting and nourishing supper ideas.
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.
Main image: Delicious Magazine
Delicious Magazine
If you’ve got some germs to blast, this fragrant broth will warm your bones.
Jamie Oliver
A simple, five-ingredient, one-pan recipe for no-fuss, crowd-pleasing mealtimes.
BBC Good Food
The richness of the cheesy is balanced perfectly with a kick of horseradish.
Olive Magazine
The butternut squash and kale in this gnocchi recipe add great seasonal nutrition.
BBC Good Food
A great seasonal spin on the Sicilian classic, delivering five veg portions for added goodness.
Delicious Magazine
A great twist on a classic fish pie that are comfortingly nostalgic.
BBC Good Food
A cheap, cheerful and filling risotto. With only one pot to wash-up. A winter win.
Olive Magazine
The marriage of two comfort dishes you didn’t know you needed. Until now.
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.
BBC Good Food
A great one to batch cook and have in the freezer for easy midweek meals
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.
Waitrose
With satisfying root veg and comforting carbs, this one-pot dinner is ready in under an hour, with minimal effort.
Here are twelve cosy winter supper recipes ideas to feed a brood and warm the soul.
Main image: Delicious Magazine
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.
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