Winter warmers

It's cold outside, so look after yourself and fill up on these comforting, warming dishes. We've made sure to include lots with plenty of veg and vitamins... what better protection from cold January nights?

Ultimate comfort food

Venison sausages with celeriac mash - a low-fat version of a classic winter favourite
Cider-braised chicken with champ
Cottage pie with perfect mash - Phil Vickery's cottage pie really is the ultimate
Stacie Stewart's yummy fish pie
Beef stroganoff - rich and satisfying

Satisfying soups

Winter warmer soup
Chicken, paprika and chorizo soup - our Britain's Best Soup winner!
Sweet pepper and ginger soup
West Indian chicken soup
Pride of Britain soup

Stews and casseroles

Sausage casserole with green beans - part of the This Morning Healthy Starts plan
Wild boar civet - a Countrywise recipe from Mike Robinson
Gino's Italian lamb casserole
Beef goulash
Sausage, bean and olive casserole

Winter salads

Autumnal roast vegetable salad with rare beef fillet
Pretty pasta salad - another healthy recipe from Nadia Salwaha
Duck and pomengranate seed salad
Gino's winter stew with winter salad
Spicy beef salad - by Phil Vickery, this has a lot of substance

Hotpot recipes

Winter lamb hotpot
Beef and red wine hotpot
Sin-free creamy chicken hotpot - for those who are watching their waistlines
Caramelised onion chump chop hotpot - served with buttered cabbage, this is a real treat
Dean Edwards's Chilli con carne hotpot

Warming roasts

Slow-cooked pork belly
Roast chicken broadbean stock
Slow-roast lamb with lemon potatoes
Sunday roast - a favourite from There's No Taste Like Home
Roast beef with mustard

Vegetarian winter dishes

Butternut squash and spinach curry - tried and tested by the ITV Food team, this one's a winner!
Veggie shepherds pie
Cheshire three-cheese hotpot
Winter vegetable pie
Mushroom and blue cheese wellington - a bit naughtier than the others, but so worth the taste!

Puds that will make you go "mmm"

Irish cream and bread and butter pudding
Toffee and banana cobbler
Apple and beetroot crumble - a healthier pud, made with veg
Hot chocolate and churros - snuggle by the fire with Stacie's comforting hot chocolate
James' sticky toffee pudding - another favourite by Mr Tanner