30 ultimate comfort foods

Slow-cooker pumpkin soup

Sweet pumpkin soup will warm your body & soul. Hot, creamy and hearty, this classic comfort food is delightfully fragrant after slow cooking all day.

Beef stroganoff

Comfort food at its best – this rich and creamy stroganoff will have you coming back for seconds.

Chicken and leek pie

This pie is all about wholesome goodness.

Baked custard

Classic comfort food! This baked custard is so simple and delicious you’ll want to make it every night!

Crunchy macaroni and cheese

The combination of hot, oozy, cheesy pasta and a crunchy toasted bread topping makes this recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Food For The Soul’ cookbook the ultimate comfort food.

Pork and fennel sausage rolls

Flaky pastry and pork mince with fragrant fennel. Yes please!

Fettuccine carbonara

Fettuccine carbonara is a comfort food classic with salty cured pancetta and a creamy sauce.

Quattro formaggio pizza

Pizza with four cheeses, enough said!

Slow-cooker mushroom risotto

This gorgeous vegetarian risotto uses a mix of dried and fresh mushrooms to create a dish rich in warm, earthy flavours.

This delicious pork and veal lasagne is a healthy take on the classic Italian pasta dish. We’ve created a lighter, low GI version of the family favourite for those that are watching their weight.

Cottage pie

Transport yourself back to those family dinners with a hearty beef and veg filling and a cheesy mashed potato topping.

Crunchy lemon, garlic and thyme pork schnitzels are a world away from the cheap, thin, cardboard served up in some establishments. Serve with a winter slaw on the side for added crunch.

Chilli con carne

This spicy Mexican stew is a real crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Serve with rice, corn chips or on top of baked potatoes – just don’t forget the sour cream.

Pork and vegetable wonton soup

Baked chicken and mushroom pasta

Easy lamb and bean casserole

Broccoli and cauliflower cannelloni

The addition of lentils and tomatoes makes this vegetarian pasta bake a hearty, flavoursome family meal.

Chocolate fudge brownies

This classic dessert recipe is one that’ll never go out of style. There’s something so delicious about the crispy tops and edges and soft, fudgy centre of these brownies.

Warm, flavoursome and tender chicken stroganoff with a creamy potato topping. A delicious meal the entire family will love!

Hearty minestrone with cheesy garlic bread

Spoil the family this weekend with these decadent banana maple pancakes.

Bangers & mash with red wine gravy

Bangers and mash is a classic in the pantheon of great British dishes. Red wine gravy, or straight onion gravy if you prefer, just makes the meal even better. Serve with peas for the full experience.

Apple pie

A delightfully buttery pastry crust encasing warm, cinnamon-stewed apples makes this classic dessert a favourite.

Creamy rice pudding with caramelised pears

Mini shepherd’s pies with cheesy potato topping

Try these traditional British cottage pies, topped with cheesy, creamy mashed potato and served in four individual ramekins. Great partnered with a rosemary salad.

Potato bake

A classic family favourite, this hearty and creamy potato and pancetta bake is beautiful served hot straight from the oven and is always a welcome side dish to a big dinner spread.

Slow-cooker lamb shanks

There’s a reason lamb shanks are among the best cuts of meat for your slow-cooker. There’s nothing like coming home to a perfectly tender lamb shank.

Easy lasagne

You’ll have everyone gobbling up this simple yet tantilising Italian classic. With tomato sauce, oregano, pasta and mince there is no going wrong with this flavour combination.

Bread and butter pudding with banana and almonds

Bread and butter pudding is as old as the hills and it’s great for using up stale bread. There are many different ways of making it. This recipe is a bit of a departure from the traditional, with the addition of bananas.

Spaghetti bolognese

This dinner winner never fails to delight both young and old in the family.

Pork ribs with sticky barbecue sauce

The paprika in the barbecue sauce marinade adds a smokey edge to the recipe, and creates a golden char on the tender rib meat.

Classic chocolate self-saucing pudding

Rich and gooey, this self-saucing pudding is not for the faint-hearted. Balance out the intense chocolate flavours with a silky dollop of vanilla ice cream.

Wholesome and warming, this chicken noodle soup is the perfect comfort food for the cooler weather.

Chicken macaroni cheese

Transform this popular hunger fix into a main meal fit for any occasion with the injection of shredded chicken.