100 Comfort Food Recipes

Tuck in to delicious, warming meals from oven-baked pasta, to slow-cooked stews.

Comfort meals are always there ready to give you a cuddle when you need it most, whatever the weather. Whether it’s melted, gooey cheese crowning a Pollock, Spinach and Gnocchi Gratin that tickles your fancy, or a light and warming Risotto, you’re sure to find a soothing dish to satisfy your cravings for nostalgic meals.

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Heat a pot of water to boil for the pasta. Salt the water then add the pasta and cook to al dente or, with a bite to it.While pasta cooks, heat a medium heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the extra-virgin olive oil and butter. When the butter

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Lasagne Rolls

To make the sauce: Melt the butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the flour and whisk for 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk. Increase the heat to medium-high. Whisk the sauce until it comes to a simmer and is thick and smooth, about

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Shepherd's Pie

1) Peel the potatoes and cut into 1cm cubes. Place in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Set over a high heat, cover and bring to the boil. Once boiling, uncover, decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tend

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Toad-in-the-Hole

Perfect this British classic for a spot of dinner time nostalgia.

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White Bean and Chicken Chili

1. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken mince, 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, fennel seeds

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Gorgonzola, Steak, Guinness and Potato Pie

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large oven-proof saucepan. Gently fry shallots and garlic until softened. Coat the steak in seasoned flour and brown in the same pan (3-5 minutes). Add the remaining vegetables and rosemary and c

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Yorkshire Puddings with Sausages, Tenderstem and Roasted Shallot Gravy

Pre heat oven to 200°C / gas mark 6. Add the sausages and shallots to a sturdy bottomed roasting tin. Pour over the olive oil and add the thyme. Season with a little black pepper and toss to mix well. Roast in the middle of the oven for 20-25 minute

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Gorgonzola, Parsnip and Pear Soup

Preheat oven to 190°C. Place parsnips, onion, garlic, pears and thyme on a large baking tray and dot over the butter. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, turning at intervals to keep the vegetables coated in butter. Pour over a ladleful of stock

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Sausage and Mixed Mushroom Lasagne

Layers of sausage, sauce ricotta and mozzarella, this lasagne is baked to perfection.

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Pot Roast with Roasted Vegetables

Preheat the oven to 190°C.Heat a large Dutch oven, with a lid, over medium-high heat. Season the meat generously with salt and pepper, and sprinkle lightly with the flour. Add the oil to the pot, lay the meat in the pan and sear on both sides unt

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Baked Spaghetti

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.Heat a second large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring to break the meat up, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the onions, bell peppe

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Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs with Grapes and Olives

Sprinkle the chicken liberally with salt and pepper. Heat the canola oil in a large, ovenproof high-sided skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Sear the chicken, skin-side down, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Then flip and brown the o

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Parmigiano Reggiano, Pumpkin and Porcini Risotto

Use dried porcini mushrooms to add an intense depth of flavour to this classic.

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Veggie Moussaka

Heat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4. In a large pan with a lid, heat 2 tsp of oil and gently fry the onions for 3-4 minutes until they are soft, add the garlic and cook for a further minute. Add the carrot, lentils, stock, tomatoes, cinnamon and oregano

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Chili con Carne

1. Pat the meat dry with a paper towel and season with the salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large stew pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the meat, in small batches, until well browned, adding more oil to the pan if need

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Tomato Soup

Heat the butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until crisp and most of the fat has rendered, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Lower th

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Royal Leg of Lamb

Transport yourself to Mughal India with this truly decadent roast lamb.

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Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

Broccoli adds colour and crunch to this simple soup.

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Osso buco

1) Place the rosemary, thyme, bay leaf and cloves into cheesecloth and secure with twine. This will be your bouquet garni. 2) For the veal shanks, pat dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Veal shanks will brown better when they are d

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Chicken and Tenderstem Casserole with Herby Cheddar Dumplings

Preheat the oven to 180ºC/fan 160ºC/gas mark 4. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large casserole over a low heat and add the lardons or pancetta. Cook until they are golden and slightly crunchy. Remove from the casserole dish with a slotted spoon and sit

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Spicy Pop Pulled Pork

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Start by placing the onion quarters in the bottom of a pot. Sprinkle the pork with salt and pepper, and then place on top of the onions. Pour the chipotle peppers over the top, and then crack open the cans of

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Vietnamese Grilled Smoked Pork Chop Rice Bowls

Whisk together the rice wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the sugar in a mixing bowl until the sugar dissolves. Add the grated carrot and stir to combine. Season with salt and reserve.Combine the remaining sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan.

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Cod Croisettes with Baked New Potatoes

Stuffed with spinach and ricotta, these tender parcels are light yet comforting.

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Beef Stew

Heat a large Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. Pour in enough oil to fill the pan about 1/4-inch deep. Season the beef generously with salt and pepper, and add to the pan. Saute half the meat, uncovered, stirring only occasi

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Corn and Cheese Chowder

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the bacon and cook for another minute or so, and then add the bell peppers and cook for a couple of minutes. Finally, add the corn and cook fo

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Moroccan Style Beef Stew

Place the flour in a large, clean, plastic food bag, season and add the cumin and Moroccan spices. Gently toss the beef cubes in the seasoned flour to coat. Preheat the oven to Gas mark 3, 170°C, 325°F. Heat 2tbsp of oil in a large non-stick fr

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Creamy Pizza Macaroni and Cheese

Set an oven rack 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until it is al dente, about 6 minutes. Strain, reserving 1 3/4 cups of the pasta water. Set a

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Chicken and Rice Paprikash Casserole

A favourite Hungarian comfort meal made with smoky paprika and juicy chicken.

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Mozzarella pillows

1) Preheat the oven to 180°C/ gas mark 4. Line two baking trays with greaseproof paper. 2) Place the marinara sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook until reduced to a thick, jam-like consistency, about 30 minutes. There shoul

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Stuffed Naan Pockets with Spicy Pizza Dip

First, make the naan dough. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt kalonji seeds and garlic. In a separate jug, whisk together the warm water, yeast, sugar, oil and yoghurt. Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture and pour in the liquid

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Creamy Lemon-Pepper Orzo with Chicken and Fig Salad

Whisk together the yogurt, 2 teaspoons of the oil, the garlic, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.Bring a pot of water to a boil and preheat an outdoor or indoor grill to medium heat.Rub the chicken

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Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Soufflé

Visit cheese heaven with this pure, unadulterated soufflé.

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Chicken Tikka Masala

1. Make the ginger-garlic paste, Throw the garlic, ginger and vegetable oil in a mini food processor and let it go until it forms a semi-smooth paste. There will still be tiny little pieces in there, but overall it should resemble a paste. 2. Save

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Cuban Pork Chops with Mojo

Guy Fieri's simple orange pork chops are the ultimate pick-me-up meal.

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Chicken scallopine with sage and fontina cheese

1) Place the chicken cutlets on a clean work surface, narrow end facing you. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place one sage leaf crosswise on each of the pieces of chicken. Sprinkle each of the pieces of chicken with two tablespoons of fontina cheese.

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Slow Cooker Pepper Pork Chops

1) Combine the vegetable stock, salt, brown sugar and peppercorns in a medium saucepan and set over a medium-high heat. Cook just until the salt and sugar dissolve, then remove from the heat and add the ice. 2) Place the pork chops into a 7 1/2L zi

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Tomato Mac and Cheese

Macaroni cheese isn't the same without Cheddar and juicy tomatoes on top.

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Toad in the Hole with Gorgonzola and Cumberland Sausages

Jazz up this British classic.

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Beef Stroganoff

1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Raise the heat to high and heat 1 tablespoon oil. Season half the beef with salt and pepper, add to the skillet, arranging it in a single layer, and saute, without stirring, until well-b

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Top Sirloin Hot Pot

Heat the oil in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Stir in the mushrooms and cook until golden, about 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the beef broth, 2 cups wa

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Beef and Black Bean Chilli with Cumin Crema

Enjoy a taste of Mexico with Bobby Flay's beef chilli.

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Bedfordshire Clanger

Beef skirt and fruity pears wrapped in crusty pastry.

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Cheesy Spinach Baked Penne

Restaurant-style baked pasta with loads less calories.

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Pork Chops with Sweet and Hot Peppers

1) Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. 2) Season chops with salt and pepper. 3) Add 15ml extra-virgin olive oil to pan -- 1 turn of the pan. Add chops and cook 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a platter and cover with foil. 4) Return pan t

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French Three Onion Soup

Turn this rich soup into a full meal with a salad of baby mixed greens.

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Kale and Portobello Lasagne

A light and healthy lasagne packed with iron-rich kale and woody mushrooms.

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Wild Alaska Salmon Thai Red Curry

Salmon makes a great meat alternative in this classic curry.

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Wild Alaskan Pollock, Spinach and Gnocchi Gratin

This hearty dinner of pollock and gnocchi will melt in your mouth.

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Macaroni and Cheese Carbonara

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven to 200°C.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until it is al dente, about 6 minutes. Strain, reserving 1 3/4 cups of the pasta water. Set asid

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Rare Roast Beef and Yorkshire Puddings

Horseradish cream and crispy onion rings give this dish real class.

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Cheesy Mushroom and Broccoli Casserole

Preheat oven to 220°C. Butter casserole dish. In a large pot, melt three tablespoons butter and flour over medium heat until golden in color to make a quick roux. The roux should resemble the color of peanut butter. Add mushrooms, onion, garli

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Granola Apple Crumble

Preheat the oven to 175°C. Melt the butter in a medium nonreactive and oven safe frying pan over medium heat. Add the granola, 1 tablespoon of the flour and 1 tablespoon sugar and toss until the sugar is dissolved and the granola is well-coated.

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Parmigiano Reggiano and Butternut Squash Soup

Make ahead and defrost as needed for the perfect Christmas starter.

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Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells

Preheat the oven to 180°C. In a saucepan heat the olive oil and gently sauté the garlic and chilli. Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, salt and sugar. Reduce to a thick sauce (this usually takes around 15-20 minutes. Cover the bottom of a wide ba

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Slow cooker chicken chilli

An effortless slow-cooker supper. Serve with Mexican rice.

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Slow Cooker Sausage, Bean and Pasta Stew

Combine sausage, pasta and beans for a comforting stew.

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Wild Alaska salmon, spinach and pasta bake

Try a hearty pasta bake for supper with friends.

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Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb with Asparagus

Mint chimichurri is an interesting twist on this classic spring combination.

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Wild Alaska Salmon with Sun-dried Tomato

Who said cosy meals can't be as beautiful as dinner party fare?

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Chicken Noodle Casserole

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook until al dente, about 4 minutes. Strain.Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large Du

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Old-Fashioned Spaghetti and Meatballs

Tuck in to a supper of hearty meatballs, spaghetti and tangy tomato sauce.

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Slow cooked Korean-style short rib soup

A spicy noodle soup with traditional flavours.

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Mom's meatloaf

Make like Guy and cover your meatloaf in tomato ketchup before cooking.

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Lamb Chops with Root Vegetables and Colcannon

Gorgeous grilled lamb with hearty root veg and Irish mash.

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Wild Alaska salmon, carrot and halloumi burgers

Pair succulent salmon with salty halloumi for a sensational burger.

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Smoked Chilli and Sweet Potato Gratin

A spicy side of gratinated sweet potatoes makes for warming evening fare.

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Chunky fish soup

A light and spicy tomato broth with fresh fish and mussels.

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Chorizo & Spud Quesadillas

A traditional Mexican snack can be served with salsa for a light evening meal.

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Thai Red Curry Mussels

Bobby Flay shows you how to make these aromatic mussels in a hurry.

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Pork Rib Broth with Soft Rice Noodles

What's more comforting than aromatic soup with pork ribs?

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Bangers and Mash

Preheat the oven to 210°C.Place a baking rack on a sheet pan and arrange the sausages in one layer on the baking rack. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the sausages are just cooked through.Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large saucepan with 1 tab

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Refried Beans

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and chili powder and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in the beans and chicken broth and cook until the beans are warmed through,

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Pork With Green Peas

"Light and very worthy of a Whitsun shindig." - Lotte Duncan

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Turkey and Sweetcorn Chowder

In large saucepan heat the oil then add the celery and onion, put the lid on a sweat over a medium heat for 5 minutes. Pour the stock into the pan, along with the potato and bay leaves and simmer for 10 minutes until the potatoes start to become tend

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Provencal Potato Gratin

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Rub one of the garlic cloves all over the inside of a large oval casserole dish. Smear some of the olive oil all over the inside of the dish. Mince the rest of the garlic. 2) Heat the rest of the oil in a saucepan

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Leftover Baked Potato Soup

In a large saucepot, over high heat melt the butter and add the leeks and garlic. Cook over medium heat until they are translucent. Add the hot stock and whisk to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together the riced potatoes, buttermilk, sour cream,

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Chicken Shawarma

Sizzling and juicy, shawarma comes wrapped in khubz (Arabic bread).

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Roasted Winter Vegetables

Rustle up this simple side using the season's best produce.

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Swiss Chard Lasagne

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.Separate the Swiss chard stems from the leaves and finely chop the stems; you'll have about 1 1/2 cups of chopped stems. Heat the oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Then stir in the stem

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Butternut Squash Soup

Heat the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, sage, 1 teaspoon of the salt and season with pepper, to taste. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, about 15 minutes. Raise heat to medium-high, add t

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Sausage, White Bean and Tortellini Soup

Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the onions and celery and continue to cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 mi

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Supreme Pizza Dip

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Dice 3 ounces of the pepperoni. Thinly slice the remaining 1 ounce and set it aside to garnish the dip. Heat a medium cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the diced pepperoni and cook, s

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Beef and Cannellini Bean Minestrone

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, add the oil and heat over medium heat. Stir in the onion, carrot and celery and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Increase the heat to

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Sloppy Joes

Brown the meat and the onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, breaking up the meat into crumbles as it cooks. Pour the drippings out of the pan and discard. Add the garlic, jalapeno, and red pepper and cook 5 minutes

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Campfire Beans

Rinse the beans under cold water, sorting out any rocks or particles. Place the beans in a stockpot with the ham hock and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot and simmer for 2 hours, checking occas

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Bean-Kale Burgers with Sweet Potato Wedges

Place a baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.Combine the kale and beans in a medium bowl and mash until the beans almost form a paste. Add the cheese, peanuts, 2 tablespoons of the cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt, som

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Slow Cooker Turkey Chilli

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and cayenne and cook, stirring, until the oil is brick-red and the mixture is dry, about 2 minutes. Add the ground turkey and 1 teaspoon salt an

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Yellow Rice

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan, with a tight-fitting lid, over medium-high heat. Add the onion, pepper, and annatto, and cook, stirring, until somewhat soft, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until toasted, about 2 minutes more. Ad

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French Onion Macaroni and Cheese Soup

For the soup: Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add half of the onions and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Top with the remaining onions and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few more grinds of

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Creamy Jalapeno Popper Macaroni and Cheese

Set an oven rack 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven to 220°C.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until it is al dente, about 6 minutes. Strain, reserving 1 3/4 cups of the pasta water. Set aside.

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Tenderstem, Pumpkin and Pine Nut Tart

Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas 6. Put the pumpkin, red onion and thyme in a roasting tin and pour over the olive oil. Toss to mix well and roast in the oven for 15 minutes. Then add the Tenderstem and garlic to the roasting tin, mix through and roast

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Bratwursts with Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage

Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the bratwursts and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.Lower the heat slightly (between medium-high and medium), add the onions and fennel seeds and sprinkle wit

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Simple Perfect Enchiladas

Cono Sur wine pairing: Serve these easy enchiladas alongside a tall glass of ruby red Malbec.

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Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

Broccoli adds colour and crunch to this simple soup.

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Beef and Cannellini Bean Minestrone

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, add the oil and heat over medium heat. Stir in the onion, carrot and celery and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Increase the heat to