Winter

The incredible flavours of pumpkin and ricotta combine in this affordable and delicious cannelloni recipe. Serve with a fresh side salad for a filling weeknight family meal.

As far as quintessential comfort food goes, there’s nothing more satisfying than a freshly baked slice of Nadia's rhubarb and apple lattice tart served warm with custard, ice cream or cream.

These comforting and delicious persimmon cranberry crumble cups will be perfect for any friend or family member to enjoy a tasty winter dessert.

The delicious combination of tender shredded chicken and slow cooked beans makes this slow cooker Mexican dish absolutely delicious. Enjoy it warm for a family weeknight dinner.

This hearty, spiced pork casserole is brilliant simmered with naturally sweet dates and hearty cauliflower for a filling, nutritious meal. Serve over couscous for an authentic Middle Eastern recipe.

Tender slow-cooked lamb shanks go brilliantly with a hearty lentil ragu for a filling and nutritious flavour-packed winter dinner for the whole family.

Warm your body and soul with this hearty red wine beef and vegetable casserole. Try it served over creamy, cheesy polenta and a zesty homemade gremolata.

When your body is crying out for a healthy, nourishing lunch or dinner, but the weather is cool, this beautiful winter vegie bowl from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'Super Vegetarian' cookbook comes in very handy.

Get your serve of nutritious vegies while you warm your body and soul with this comforting soup recipe from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'Food For The Soul' cookbook.

Keep warm this winter with this beautiful, filling soup with a nutritious seed topping.

Without doubt, oxtail stew is my number-one favourite comfort food. I do have memories of recoiling in horror when my grandmother mentioned oxtail as a delicious meal option, but how wise she was. This rugged pot of finger-licking meaty goodness uses an old-fashioned cut that, after a few hours in the oven, becomes a rich, hearty, stand-out dish. It uses a whole bottle of wine but, believe me, the result is worth every drop.

Coleslaw is a great way to enjoy a refreshing, crunchy salad in the colder months. All the ingredients in this slaw are available during autumn and winter. Leftovers will make a healthy addition to the lunch box.

Broth is traditionally a soup of meat and/or vegetables thickened with barley or grains of some sort. I use barley and red lentils in this hearty broth. Red lentils are perfect for thickening as they fluff up and dissolve into the liquid. You can use other varieties of lentils, but the soup will be a slightly different consistency.

Packed with bold flavour, this deliciously hearty peppered pork curry is perfect for any night of the week.

Warm, hearty and utterly delicious, this flavour packed pork and fennel ragu is cooked to tender perfection and served atop homemade kumara and goat's cheese gnocchi. It makes the ultimate Winter dinner dish.

Enjoy this hearty and nourishing lamb, kumara and almond curry on a winter's night.

Looking for hearty and full-of-flavour dinner options? You can't go past these beer and thyme beef cheeks.

Hot, creamy and hearty, this beautiful comfort food recipe is absolutely beautiful and fragrant after slow cooking all day. The combination of sweet pumpkin and cream will warm your body and soul.

Try this hearty lamb and vegetable combination, wrapped in tasty prosciutto and accompanied by smooth and creamy celeriac mash potato.

This deliciously spicy soup is packed full of creamy coconut milk, tender flaked fish and a punchy sauce to delight any dinner guests.

This sweet, moist pudding is absolutely divine served warm, drizzled with rich golden syrup and a spoonful of creamy ice-cream.

This warming Italian-style soup is a great family meal for when zucchini are in season and cheap. For some added Italian flavour, use a good parmesan instead of the cheese mix.

Hot, creamy and packed full of goodness, this tasty cauliflower and bacon soup is beautiful served warm with a slice of crusty bread on a cool Winter's evening.

Enjoy this brandy sauce as it soaks from the juicy chicken into the smooth bed of polenta underneath.

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

This wholesome potato soup has the robust flavours of roasted fennel and garlic paired with deliciously crisp prosciutto slices for a winter warmer sure to satisfy

The addition of tender beef sausages to this Minestrone soup brings a hearty, tasty twist to the Italian classic. Packed full of veggies, pasta and beans, the tomato-based soup is wonderfully warming and perfect for those cooler Winter nights.

A fabulous creamy, vegetarian- and child-friendly winter meal. Serve with croutons or warm crusty bread.

Hearty, creamy and wonderfully fragrant, this roasted fennel and capsicum soup is perfect for a cool Winter's evening. Served drizzled with a cream for extra richness and a real flavour sensation.

A timeless dessert classic that is loved by all - there is something so divine about warm, stewed fruits with a sweet, biscuit crumble.

This country style classic has a thick buttery crust and is jam packed with lightly spiced stewed fruits - delightful!

Thick, creamy and wonderfully warming, this hearty chowder is packed full of bacon, potatoes and fresh vegetarians to create a tasty soup perfect for cool Winter evenings.

This creamy veggie-packed soup is filling and warming, perfect for a chilly Winter's evening.

This delicious pudding mixes a sweet, oozing caramel sauce with crunchy pecans and chewy dates.

Satisfy those savoury cravings with this hearty winter bake. Tender veal, carrots and celery sit perfectly under a layer of cheesy semolina that will leave your belly and your taste buds perfectly content.

A quick and nourishing winter vegie soup. Packed hot into a thermos, this is a wonderful homemade work or school lunch.

Warm up with this creamy, seafood broth infused with clams and snapper and seasoned with thyme and tabasco sauce.

Perfect for a cool Winter's evening, this chunky vegetable, ham hock, bean and pasta soup is packed full of delicious and nutritious ingredients that will satisfy your mind, body and soul. Serve with freshly shaved Parmesan and crusty bread for a complete meal.

This warming beef casserole brings out the tenderness of the cheaper-cut blade steak with slow cooking. Add the vegies and flavoursome condiments and this is the ultimate cold weather comfort food.

Hot, fragrant and wonderfully warming, this Italian fennel spiced soup is full of tender, flaky fish pieces to create a hearty Winter dish.

Topped with almonds and packed with dried and glace fruit, this moist fruitcake not only looks good but tastes amazing. It serves 16, so is perfect to feed a crowd if you're hosting Christmas lunch or Christmas in July.

This creamy pumpkin and leek soup is perfect for a cool evening and is beautiful served with a dollop of sour cream, crispy bacon and crusty bread.

Enjoy the classic flavours of a warm, sugary apple pie in gorgeous individual pots for your whole family to enjoy.

Add some sweet and sour bliss to an Austrian favourite. Layered with nutritious morello cherries, cinnamon, coconut and delicate filo pastry, this is sure to please your tastebuds.

This isn't your usual hot chocolate recipe. This is a little special, perfect for winter birthday dinners or breakfast in bed.

Bursting with the goodness of cauliflower and tasty leek, this soup is a great way to warm up your night

Tender, flaked fish and fresh mussels are beautifully stewed in a fragrant, spicy broth. Serve with a piece of thick, crusty bread and a glass of white for a soul-warming dish.

Create this tasty, warming Japanese hot pot for your family in no time at all. Packed full of tender seared beef, fresh Asian vegetables and a fragrant broth, it is the perfect dish for those cooler Winter nights.

A warming soup full of nutritional vegetables is a top meal choice for cold days. For a heartier meal, serve soup with croutons or crusty bread.

This herbaceous seafood soup showcases plenty of French country charm.

Warm your tummy from the inside out with this scrumptious mushroom soup topped with chives and infused with a fragrant dash of truffle oil.

Filled with cherries and almonds, this pudding is perfect for an easy sweet treat.

This mouthwatering pear and date crumble stirs in sweet honey and a generous hint of spices for a warming winter dessert.

This tasty casserole made with beef, bacon and smoked paprika is packed full of flavour. Serve with rice for a complete dinner dish for the family.

Enrich a winter family meal with this glorious roast beef coated with mustard, worcestershire sauce and red wine gravy. It also wouldn't go astray on the Christmas dinner table.

Juicy prawns and thick rice noodles are swirled through a delicious Asian broth - perfect for a cool Winter evening.

Relive the classic British Sunday roast with these tender lamb shanks. Gather the family for a warm winter feast that everyone will enjoy.

Quick, tasty and warming, this chicken and corn noodle soup is easy to make and the ultimate comfort food for cool Winter's evenings.

Bursting with Mediterranean colour and flavour, this hearty casserole can be served with rice or creamy mashed potato.

This family classic is perfect for a cool winter's evening, the ultimate crumbly comfort food packed full of juicy fruit to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Packed full of juicy, tender beef and fresh mushrooms braised in a white wine sauce, this hearty casserole is beautiful enjoyed hot with a side of creamy mashed potato and steamed greens as a warming Winter meal.

A traditional Greek dish, Moussaka is an eggplant and beef based dish that is baked with a rich, creamy cheesy topping to create a divine, hearty one-pot dinner, perfect for pleasing hungry families.

Packed full of delicious Moroccan spices, this glorious spiced lamb tagine with preserved lemon, roasted tomatoes and olives is absolutely divine served on a bed of fluffy couscous.

A warming soup on a cold day ... bliss! And chicken soup is said to be medicinal as well as delicious, so this creamy chicken and corn combination should be just what the doctor ordered!

Wonderfully sweet and moist, these divine caramel and coffee puddings are wonderful eaten served with fresh whipped cream.

With the high nutritional value of spinach and the filling goodness of potato, topped with crispy bacon, this winter warmer soup is healthy and tasty as can be!

This generous vegetable gratin, layered with two types of potato, a creamy white sauce and cheese, is a fantastic winter warmer.

Meaning "big rice" in Italian, risoni is pasta shaped like long grain rice. It blends beautifully with these fragrantly slow-cooked lamb shanks.

Wonderfully warming, this hearty pork and vegetable casserole is cooked in apple cider to produce a brilliant, aromatic one-pot meal. Serve with dense, fluffy sage dumplings to soak up the flavoursome sauce and complete this beautiful Winter dish.

Hot, smoky and packed full of delicious flavours, this hearty bean and chorizo tomato soup is perfect served with a slice of thick toasted bread for a quick and tasty Winter dish.

Delicious herbed chicken dumplings are tossed through a fragrant Asian broth, perfect for those cooler winter months.

These lean lamb meatballs seasoned with a spicy, herbaceous chutney make for a sensational and relatively easy weeknight dinner.

Chocoholics beware - you are sure to go nuts over these indulgent puddings sprinkled with wholesome pistachios and showered in a rich chocolate fudge sauce.

These sweet pear puddings draped with caramel sauce make an uplifting dessert for the whole family - especially on a cool autumn or winter night.

This classic Italian method of cooking results in a melt-in-the-mouth winter dish.

Packed full of fresh high-quality seafood and soft sweet potatoes, this beautifully fragrant casserole is perfect for a warming Winter dinner.