From mashed potatoes to grilled cheese, chicken congee to coconut laksa, comfort food can mean different things to different people. Typically home cooked and designed to evoke the comforting memories of childhood, we've chosen our favourite comfort food recipes to ensure you stay wrapped in a blanket of nostalgia this weekend.
FRENCH ONION SOUP
Nothing warms the soul like a hearty soup. Caramelised onions give this soup a rich flavour and, served with melted gruyere cheese and toasted baguette this recipe makes for a filling winter lunch.
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FISH PIE
Topped with saffron mash and packed with prawns, scallops and white fish fillets, there's no better dish to warm up this winter.
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MACARONI CHEESE
Voted one of America's top 25 comfort food recipes according to a poll conducted by About.com, macaroni and cheese is a simple, hearty dish that is both quick and easy to make. Here, Dixie adds cooked bacon and Gruyere cheese to give the dish a special flavour.
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CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT LAKSA
The ultimate Malaysian comfort food, laksa is a spicy coconut soup served with thick rice noodles or thin vermicelli noodles. This recipe is a mild version full of fresh vegetables that will not only warm you up but keep you healthy too.
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RICE CONGEE
Chicken congee is one of the most popular comfort foods in Indonesia. A type of porridge, this recipe calls for Jasmine rice to be cooked under a low heat for an hour. Flavoured with fried onions and chilli, this dish is perfect for a cold evening at home.
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CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
A little sugar can go a long way when it comes to making you feel warm on a wet, cold weekend. Served with a rich caramel sauce these brownies will give you a glow in no time.
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BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
Made up of layers of buttered bread scattered with raisins and drenched in custard, this recipe adds a decadent twist by replacing traditional bread with French croissants. For a more flavoursome dish, leave the croissants to soak in the custard overnight.
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APPLE PIE
With crisp pastry and steaming apples, this pie is perhaps the ultimate in comfort food. Top it off with your choice of cream, ice cream, or piping hot home made custard. Enjoy!
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