This kind of soft-and-saucy food is the stuff my midweek dinner dreams are made of, and one of the most popular Autumnal recipes from my second book Simply Seasonal. I …
Creamy chicken, leek & mushroom casserole with Cape tawny
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comfort food
Lamb & tomato ragu with gnocchi
This is hands-down one of the most comforting dishes I’ve ever eaten. It is made with boneless lamb that’s been cubed into 1 x 1 cm blocks – don’t …
Spinach & ricotta gnudi with chicken and herb broth
Although most people associate soups with substance and texture, there is something strangely mesmerizing about an understated, translucent broth. This fragrant liquid can pack surprisingly bold flavours and is a …
Easy English pork pies with onion gravy
I’ve always had a special interest in comfort food, and the Brits do it so well with their traditional pub fare. The idea of proper bangers with buttery mash and …
Beef burger with brie & figs
Burgers, anyone? I can catch my husband in a trap with a homemade burger. He would probably eat it everyday if I served it. Me too, if all the factors …
Really good macaroni and cheese
Mmmmmmmmacaroni and cheese. Everyone’s favourite lazy comfort food. You have to be in your pyjamas or other “slap” good-for-nothing clothes, in front of the TV, with a big chunk of …
Split pea soup with smoked pork hocks
With the African summer sun starting to fade, autumn comfort food is taking center stage in my kitchen. My split pea soup with smoked pork hocks is a seriously simple, …