winter warmers

The Hairy Bikers’ take on sausage casserole makes a wonderfully warming and filling dish, and it freezes brilliantly. 

Each serving provides 423 kcal, 23.5g protein, 16g carbohydrates (of which 9.5g sugars), 28.5g fat (of which 10g saturates), 4.5g fibre and 2g salt.



Hairy Bikers' sausage casserole

1–2 tbsp sunflower oil

pork sausages

rashers rindless streaky bacon,

onions, thinly sliced

garlic cloves, crushed

½–1 tsp hot chilli powder or smoked paprika

tin chopped tomatoes

300 milliliters/10fl oz chicken stock

tomato purée

Worcestershire sauce

dark brown muscovado sugar

herbs

bay leaves

thyme

milliliters/3½fl oz red or white wine (optional)

tin butter beans

salt and black pepper

rice bread

Mary Berry’s mother Marjorie cooked this every year on Christmas Eve. Mary still does it today with happy memories of childhood. Make it up to 36 hours ahead before cooking and keep in the fridge. 

Mary Berry's fish pie

75 grams/3 ounces butter, plus extra for greasing

onion,

flour

570 milliliters/1 pint milk

lemon juice

haddock,

/12 ounces smoked undyed haddock, cut into 1cm/½in pieces

hard-boiled free-range eggs, roughly chopped

900 grams/2lb potatoes,

milk

butter

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lb (900 g) potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾ inch (2 cm) slices

lambs' kidneys, cored,

oz (350 g) onions,

(570 ml) hot water,

bay leaf

Packed with flavour and meltingly tender beef, try this classic comfort food with steamed rice and greens.

Each serving provides 212kcal, 20g protein,  14g carbohydrate (of which sugars	13g), 8g fat (of which 2.5g saturates), 2g fibre and 2.8g salt.

Slow cooker beef hotpot

onion, chopped

carrots,

vegetable oil

beef

fresh root ginger, finely grated

red chilli, shredded (I leave the seeds in)

tbsp light muscovado sugar

tbsp miso paste, optional, but this will add extra depth to the sauce

tbsp light soy sauce

300 milliliters/½ pint beef stock

tsp sesame oil,

spring onions, trimmed then cut into finger-length pieces

beansprouts

This easy butternut squash soup recipe is completely dairy-free! It has added red pepper and ginger, and is deliciously smooth. 

For this recipe you will need a 3.5–4 litre/6–7 pint deep-sided saucepan. 

Mary Berry's butternut squash soup

red pepper, deseeded and

olive oil

tbsp clear honey (optional)

root

vegetable stock

This is not your typical spaghetti and meatballs. Venison elevates the dish to new heights, with a brandy and cream sauce to coat thick strands of tagliatelle.

Venison meatball and wild mushroom ragout

tbs sunflower oil

onion, finely chopped

dill,

venison mince

fresh white breadcrumbs

egg, lightly beaten

Dijon mustard

unsalted butter

mushrooms

tsp sweet smoked paprika

tomato paste and plain flour

beef stock

(80 milliliters) brandy

sour cream

tagliatelle

tbs poppyseeds

tbs chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves

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James Martin's easy cottage pie recipe is a family favourite. He goes back to basics to show you how to make a classic version, but easier.

Easy cottage pie

milliliters/2fl oz olive oil

onion banana

beef mince

plain flour

150 milliliters/5fl oz red wine

400 milliliters/14fl oz beef stock

Worcestershire sauce,

900 grams/2lb King Edward potatoes, peeled and chopped

125 milliliters/4½fl oz milk

150 grams/5½oz frozen peas

These ricotta zucchini parcels with roasted tomato sauce are the perfect accompaniment to a roast chicken or lamb, especially on cold weather days.

Ricotta Zucchini Parcels With Roasted Tomato Sauce Recipe

red onion,

red capsicum, seeded, thinly sliced

garlic clove, crushed

cherry tomatoes

mixed medley tomatoes, halved

(60 grams) pitted mixed olives

ricotta

goat’s cheese, crumbled

tsp lemon rind

zucchini,

Ricotta zucchini parcels with roasted tomato sauce recipe

Make this easy shepherd's pie recipe of a wintry evening – it's comfort food at its best. This one has a secret ingredient for extra savouriness. Don't worry about making it look fancy; the peaks and ridges on the mash just add to the appeal!

Each serving provides 743 kcal, 34g protein, 45g carbohydrates (of which 10g sugars), 46g fat (of which 23g saturates), 5.5g fibre and 1.2g salt.

Shepherd'S Pie

500 grams/1lb 2 ounces lamb mince

anchovy, finely chopped (optional)

450 milliliters/16fl oz chicken, beef or lamb stock

55 milliliters/2fl oz milk

Shepherd's pie

Cawl is a Welsh stew that's wonderfully comforting and best made the day before serving.

Cawl

neck of lamb (on the

litres/3 pints 10½fl oz lamb stock

225 grams/8 ounces potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped

225 grams/8 ounces onions, roughly chopped

225 grams/8 ounces carrots, peeled and roughly chopped

225 grams/8 ounces swede, peeled and roughly chopped

This creamy chicken dish is a great way cook chicken thighs and the paprika provides a gentle kick. If you don’t want to bother with the dumplings, serve with freshly boiled rice. 

Chicken paprikash

chicken thighs, skin

onions, finely chopped

green peppers, deseeded and finely chopped

tbsp sweet smoked paprika

hot paprika

400 milliliters/14fl oz hot chicken stock

150 milliliters/5fl oz soured cream

grams/2½oz suet

tbsp finely chopped fresh dill

tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

500 milliliters/18fl oz chicken stock

This easy chicken korma recipe is mild and rich with cream, but it's still really tasty. Serve with naan bread and/or rice.

Creamy chicken korma

brown onion, chopped

cloves

cardamom pods, crushed

skinless, boneless chicken breasts,

cm/1½in piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated

tsp coriander

¼ tsp ground allspice

1½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp ground turmeric

tsp mild chilli powder

grams/3 almonds

250 milliliters/8fl oz chicken stock

200 milliliters/7fl oz whipping cream

almonds,

chopped coriander, to garnish (optional)

A meltingly tender beef stew recipe with minimal prep – get it in the oven in next to no time, and leave it to work its magic.

Beef stew

800 g lean stewing beef

garlic

shallots

celery

carrots

½ a bunch of fresh thyme (15 grams)

tomatoes

ml red wine

500 ml organic beef stock

For the coldest wintry evenings, tuck into a rich beef stew with fluffy dumplings to warm you right down to your toes.

grams/1lb 10 ounces beef braising steak, chopped into bite-sized pieces

tbsp plain flour

baby onions, peeled

celery,

leeks, roughly chopped

swede,

500 milliliters/18fl oz beef stock

thyme leaves

parsley

tbsp balsamic vinegar,

grams/4½oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting

tsp baking powder

salt

60 grams/2½oz suet

water, to make a dough

potato

Simple suppers don't get much better than this easy sausage pasta with, sweet peppers and tasty Italian sausages.


Spicy sausage pasta

Italian sausages

red pepper,

½ tsp chilli flakes

oregano

tbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional

pasta

A simple, vegetarian, spiced bean stew makes a quick and filling midweek dinner.

With a GI of 52 this meal is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/diets/high_protein_low_GI_diet">high protein, low GI</a> and provides 492 kcal per portion.

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