I have so many variations on this ultimate comfort food that I feel I could write a whole book on it!This recipe really is the ultimate, it’s really creamy (which is essential in a mac n cheese), and the topping is lovely and crunchy (also essential), thanks to the panko breadcrumbs.
Read MoreDark, good-quality chocolate slow-cooked with beef is brilliant. It might seem a bit odd but it’s a classic combination in French and Mexican cooking. The chocolate adds a fantastic silky texture and deep notes of cocoa.
Read MoreWhat do you get if you put two of the greatest comfort foods of all time together? A delicious and tasty meatball soup of course! It's the ultimate winter warmer.
Read MoreJuicy prawns pan-fried with sizzling chilli, aromatic garlic and oregano wrapped in orzo scattered with flat-leaf parsley.
Read MoreAs shown on Steph’s Packed Lunch - Channel 4. Roast chicken marinated in warm spices best served with a pomegranate jewelled aromatic chickpea and couscous, drizzled with harrisa and mint yogurt.
Read MoreCheck out this light, fragrant curry recipe. It’s quick, easy and packed with juicy prawns, creamy coconut milk and crunchy green vegetables.
Read MoreThis three-bean vegetarian chili is a wonderfully simple, one-pot no-fuss dish. The results are magical, a richly flavoured meal that only gets better with time, like a fine wine, if you can make it a day ahead. Serve it up in a large warmed bowl for everyone to help themselves, along with smaller bowls of guacamole, rice, grated cheese and tortilla chips. The perfect Friday night feast!
Read MoreThe juicy sweetness of blackberries with the sour cooking apples, soaking into the pork while it roasts is incredible. The apple crisps are so simple to make and look fabulous dotted around the serving dish.
Read MoreThis one pot supper is just brilliant, a real crowd pleaser. I have nights (which I am sure you do too), when I just can bare the idea of washing up more than one pan, so I love a casserole where I can cook it all in one pot.
Read MoreIf all the recent sunshine has got you in the mood for some alfresco dining, then this is the meal inspiration you need. A zingy coconut and lime grilled chicken, which is perfect to enjoy with your loved ones in the sun.
Read MoreSo what makes it so juicy I here you question? Well, it’s the combination of the Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, sautéedonions and egg yolk, it really does make the patty very juicy and bouncing with flavour. I love to cook them up on the BBQ outside even when it’s not that warm, they always just taste so much better but this book is all about easy and quickness so a griddle pan of you have one will work great.
Read MoreI love serving a seafood paella at home for supper with my friends — one big pan set in the middle of the table for everyone to enjoy. You can make it up to step two a few hours before serving it, so that you’re not chained to the stove while your guests are there.
Read MoreThis pie has sublime filling! The idea of making your own puff pastry may not appeal when comfort is the order of the day, so I have made this pie with a ready-made butter puff pastry. I serve these pies with slow-cooked red cabbage.
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