Mary Berry’s bolognese pasta bake is a great comfort dish to make ahead for a crowd

Mary Berry has a bolognese pasta bake recipe that is set to be a crowd-pleaser and can be prepared up to six hours in advance, making event planning so much easier. Published in her book, Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts, this recipe has all the potential to become a family dinner classic, especially if served alongside … Read more

How to cook chicken pie: Gordon Ramsay’s recipe has a ‘twist’ to make it easier to cook

There is nothing better than something hearty and comforting to eat after a long day, and this chicken pie recipe can easily be put together for a delicious dinner. Gordon Ramsay’s chicken and vegetable pie recipe has a “twist” as it is actually a simple way to make individual pies. In his ‘Ultimate Cookery Course’ … Read more

Why ramen in Japan is more than just a bowl of noodles – it’s an experience

Perhaps it’s red-hot spicy with a dash of chilli. Sometimes there’s no soup at all but a sauce to dip the noodles in. Ramen has surged in popularity in the United States, South Korea and other places. Retail sales in the US have risen 72 per cent since 2000, according to NielsenIQ, a sales tracker. … Read more

Mary Berry’s meatball toad-in-a-hole recipe is perfect as a simple midweek dinner

Toad-in-a-hole is a traditional British dinner which is easy to make, but Mary Berry has a new twist on this classic dish to make it even tastier. Mary Berry has come up with a toad-in-a-hole recipe which uses meatballs instead of sausages, which makes this meal even more flavourful, cheesy and comforting. She first shared … Read more

Nigella Lawson’s lemon risotto is the perfect spring ‘comfort food’

This lemon risotto is billed by Nigella Lawson as the perfect comfort food recipe for spring. In fact, not only is the dish, itself, comforting, but the English chef says she finds the cooking process equally as relaxing. “Although everyone goes on about the finicketiness and crucial fine-tuning involved, I find risotto immensely comforting to … Read more

How to make chicken noodle soup: Mary Berry’s ‘hearty’ recipe is ready in 25 minutes

Spring has arrived and unfortunately, a lot of April showers have come with it, meaning many people are craving some classic comfort food for the rainy weather. Mary Berry’s chicken noodle soup from her cookbook Quick Cooking is a delicious meal to warm yourself up during this dreary season. She described this recipe as being … Read more

Chicken and ginger fried rice is the best recipe when you need an easy comfort dinner

Put the chopped chicken pieces in a bowl with sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, sake and half the ginger. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours. Rinse your rice thoroughly in a sieve until the water runs clear. Set it aside. Heat oil over medium heat in a saucepan … Read more

How to cook Gordon Ramsay’s warming lamb strew hotpot: Perfect as a midweek dinner

There is nothing better than a rich stew on a rainy day, and this traditional dish has been loved through generations due to how easy it is to cook. Gordon Ramsay was inspired to create the classic ‘Lancashire hotpot’ stew for a modern audience, and he explained in his cookbook ‘Great British Pub Food’ that … Read more

Cheesy pork and mash gratin is easy to make – takes just 12 minutes to prepare

Cooking something tasty does not have to be a chore if you have the proper recipe, which makes this pork and potato mash gratin the perfect dinner. Tender pork nestled on top of creamy mash, topped with crispy sage and mature cheddar cheese, this is a great meal for when you are craving comfort food. … Read more