If you’re in desperate need of a midweek pick-me-up, then we highly recommend checking out these cosy and comforting dinners. Not only are these hearty and wholesome dishes sure to put a smile on your face, but they’re also super simple to rustle up.

Triple cheese mac ‘n’ cheese

Triple cheese mac and cheese
Comfort food at its finest, this cheesy dish is a firm family favourite. Not forgetting, it freezes really well and is perfect for batch cooking.

Chicken Kiev


Serve this sumptuous dish with mash and steamed tenderstem broccoli. Place the kiev on top and let the garlic butter ooze out. Delicious!

Quick chicken noodle soup

Quick chicken noodle soup
There truly is nothing a steaming bowl of chicken noodle soup can’t cure! Taking just 20 minutes to whip up from start to finish, this comforting dish is such a winner.

One pot mushroom and lentil Bolognese


As a childhood staple for many of us, spaghetti bolognese is comfort food hands down. Now, with this veggie-friendly recipe, you can even treat yourself to that nostalgic dish each and every meat-free Monday!

Coconut butter chicken


Skip the Saturday night takeaway this week, and instead opt for this utterly divine, hearty coconut butter chicken curry. The creamy sauce is packed full of fresh herbs and spices, like ginger, cumin, turmeric and garlic, that add quite a flavourful punch.

Venison bourguignon

Venison bourguignon
The ultimate winter warmer, this venison bourguignon is sure to impress any dinner guest. Make sure to have plenty of crusty bread at hand for dipping and soaking up that delicious beefy soup.

Fish pies with leek and chorizo


Wholesome and satisfying, these pastry-topped fish pies are just what we need at the end of a long and dreary week. Serve with a hefty spoon of creamy mashed potatoes for even more comforting decadence.

Slow-cooked beef lasagne

Slow-cooked beef lasagne
This Italian menu staple is one of our favourite comfort foods; slow cooking the meaty sauce is a game-changer in this scrumptious recipe.

Double smash burger

You just can’t beat a homemade beef burger, and this double-smash burger is no exception! Make sure to include all of YOUR
favourite toppings, from gherkins to caramelised onions, from relish to garlic mayo – the options are endless!

Classic carbonara

Classic carbonara
Requiring just six simple ingredients, this quick and easy dish is bound to be your new mid-week saviour. If you don’t have any guanciale to hand, then streaky bacon will work nicely.

Chicken, mushroom and leek casserole

Chicken mushroom and leek casserole Easy Food
A one-pot wonder to tantalise the taste buds, this chicken dinner is a wholesome, warming dish that we find ourselves turning to time and time again.

Prosciutto and sun-dried tomato pizza

If you’re throwing yourself a pizza party, then why not indulge in this quick and easy prosciutto and sun-dried tomato pizza fix? It’s a seriously low-effort, comforting dish that doesn’t scrimp on flavour.

Looking for more recipe inspo? Check out our full collection of comfort food recipes, here.