Exclusive comfort food recipes

Showcase aubergines at their best and master a classic Italian comfort food with our foolproof recipe. Make it ahead and it will freeze for three months

Try Melissa Thompson's favourite method for cooking fried chicken inspired by the cooks she met while delving into this history of this classic dish

Combine several favourites in this sausage one-pot. This hearty casserole has a wonderful smokiness from the chorizo and reheats well for busy nights or leftover lunches

Enjoy the perfect cheeseburger with these quick and easy versions – they come out cooked to perfection. Don't forget to smother the buns in your favourite condiment, too

Wander down memory lane with this chocolate sponge pudding. Warm, fluffy chocolate sponge is served with lashings of rich, creamy chocolate custard

This clever pasta bake is all cooked in one pan, saving on washing-up. If you want to make it veggie, replace the chicken with some peas or broad beans

Enjoy our cheesy garlic bread as a side dish with your favourite mains. We’ve mellowed out the flavour of the garlic by slowly cooking it in butter first

Get clever with custard and make these gorgeous custard buns. Serve with fresh or roasted fruit if you like for a sweet breakfast or afternoon treat

Bring fried rice to life in this speedy supper with punchy, fermented kimchi. If you don’t have kale, you can use pak choi or whatever greens you prefer

Make our crowd-pleasing filo custard tart. A custard tart can be tricky to get right but this version is just as impressive but much easier to make

Bake this cake for a celebration, afternoon tea or coffee morning. It's flavoured with salted caramel and has a nostalgic, crumbly biscuit topping

Bring together two beloved dishes, beans on toast and pizza, in this hybrid lunchtime treat – the whole family will enjoy it

Bake a twist on a cinnamon roll recipe by adding seasonal pumpkin – an autumnal treat to enjoy for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up

Enjoy this rich tribute to Hungarian goulash, flavoured with paprika and finished with soured cream. Serve with potato, rice or pasta

Make this savoury sharing platter for a movie night in with the kids – even the smallest hands will be able to enjoy this finger food

Add gentle spicing and apricots to elevate this chicken casserole to a dish reminiscent of a Moroccan tagine. It's healthy too, with four of your 5-a-day

Sweetcorn is the secret ingredient to make this custard tart for dessert. You could use shop-bought shortcrust pastry instead of making your own for a simple shortcut

Enjoy this stunning risotto. It requires a little more effort but you’re repaid with vibrant spring veg in every forkful

Make this comforting chicken stew with seasonal vegetables to feed the whole family

Use bratwurst-style sausages to make hot dogs at a barbecue and spice them up with our pickle mustard sauce. Crispy onions add texture

Make this comforting meatball traybake with a twist, using hot smoked paprika for a smoky flavour

Roasting butternut squash with garlic, rosemary and warming spices adds such depth to this hearty risotto. Perfect dinner party food, with salad on the side