Dig in to this delicious Comfort Food Collection, featuring classic comfort food recipes from around the world.
From mashed potatoes to grilled cheese and 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 RECIPE
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.
FISH PIE RECIPE
Topped with saffron mash and packed with prawns, scallops and white fish fillets, there’s no better dish to warm up this winter.
MACARONI CHEESE RECIPE
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.
MALAYSIAN PRAWN CURRY WITH HERB AND BEAN-SPROUT SALAD RECIPE
This curry is so simple to make, ready in under 30 minutes it’s perfect for a midweek meal. The herb salad and rice noodles are a fresh alternative to rice.
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE RECIPE
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.
BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING RECIPE
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.
APPLE PIE RECIPE
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!