Comfort Food

Budget-friendly chicken recipes

Whether you’re looking for something hearty and nourishing as the weather turns colder – try our

Budget-friendly curry recipes

From smoky daals to tasty tikkas we’ve got some seriously good curries here – along with the all-important breads and sides – so you can feast without breaking the bank. Read on for our favourite budget-friendly curry recipes, and put some spice in your life!

11 budget-friendly fakeaway recipes

So it’s time to get your fakeaway on! From easy pizzas and the perfect chips to aromatic curries and flavour-packed stir-fries, we’ve put together our favourite fakeaway recipes.

How to make a jam roly-poly

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How to make Jamie’s proper tasty porridge

Watch how Grandad teaches Billy how to make the perfect bowl here.

Ham, mushroom & courgette lasagne

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The ultimate homemade pasta guide

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A proper key lime pie

So, needless to say, when I walked in with pounds of key limes the other day, her eyes grew wild she realised a pie-baking session was on the cards. She was deliriously happy, and I was bribed with two gumballs and the entirety of her allowance to make it right then and there, so we had pie that night — I can always use a gumball.

Five retro foods saved by Jamie

Here at JamieOliver.com we love those long-forgotten dishes, because with them comes a whole load of flavours, textures and memories we’d forgotten all about. We can pimp up some stodgy British classics, or clean up some fatty comfort foods, and breath new life into dishes ruined by fast food chains. And by we, we mean Jamie.

How to make gluten-free cornbread

In the pivotal scene of the film, vindictive restaurant megacritic Anton Ego decides to re-review a famous restaurant he once publicly shamed with a scathing critique after hype begins to build around its food once again.

Maunika’s beautiful butter chicken recipe

Without looking at the menu my father says: “Three plates butter chicken, three roomali rotis and one black daal. Also we’ll have some raita and onion salaad.”

Jammie biscuits recipe from Bee’s Bakery

According to the makers of the famous Jammie Dodgers, Burton’s Biscuit Company in Wales, their biscuits were named after Roger the Dodger from the Beano comic. They have a bit of a celebrity following, including Matt Smith’s Doctor Who, comedian Harry Hill, the pop music star Labrinth, as well as the cast of

Five breakfast recipes to get you out of bed

One of Jamie's all-time brekkie favourites is the awesome

Tips for the perfect poutine

It seems Canadians are prolific inventors. The winner was insulin – used to treat diabetes – followed by the telephone and the light bulb. But creeping into the top 10 was an invention that few non-Canadians have heard of. It’s a simple plate of chips topped with cheese curds and gravy, and it goes by the name of poutine. It polled higher than the electron microscope, the electric oven and even the concept of standard time, coming just behind the pacemaker and the Wonderbra.

What is miso paste?

Use miso paste in soups,

How to make the perfect stew

When it’s starting to get chilly outside, get in the kitchen and turn it into the warm heart of your home. As you approach the front door with frosty rosy cheeks and with a lack of feeling in your toes, the joy and warmth of a homemade stew wafting around your home is second to none.

How to make homemade musubi (onigiri)

Hint: it’s not the spicy green horseradish you get with sushi - that’s wasabi. Musubi are actually pressed parcels of rice, stuffed with savoury fillings and wrapped in nori seaweed.

Wood-fired autumn food

Although party season is still a couple of months away, simple, filling, hot autumn food such as baked potatoes or burgers are perfect shared outside as the evenings close in.

John Quilter’s lamb sliders

If normal burgers are too big for your outdoor party and finger food is not quite substantial enough, there is a delicious scaled-down version to keep all your guests happy. Sliders are great for outdoors because they’re one-handed wonders that leave your other hand free for a chai latte.

Polish comfort food: Kopytka (Polish dumplings)

In my case, childhood was filled with the kind of food that reminded my parents of their home in Poland; a home they had left behind during the Second World War. Family recipes, flavours, textures, tastes and even customs provided a strong nostalgic pull. Cooking was a way of remembering, and whatever was placed on the table was both respected and enjoyed.

Homemade pumpkin spiced latte recipe

This time of year is all about sweet pumpkins and drinks to warm you through, making this pumpkin spiced latte recipe the drink of the season! Entrepreneur and chef John Quilter has created a simple recipe so you can create your own version at home – here’s how it’s done.

Bonfire Night: Polish potato pancakes

In a recent feature, I shared a recipe for my favourite Polish comfort food,

Beef olives: a true comfort food

It’s not always positive, but on the whole it creates a sixth synesthetic sense where taste, texture, aroma and aesthetic combine to stimulate an involuntary feeling – as if knitting together lost pathways in the brain. Comfort food in particular creates an emotional map leading straight home, where the log burner is radiating woody warmth and dancing shadows; where it is just fine to use your lap as a table and sink into a sofa, and where the only side dish can be warm bread and butter.

Easy potato gratin with cheese & bacon

It doesn’t matter what time of year it is either – potatoes can be a hearty addition to a warming dish or a soft change of texture in a fresh summer salad.

Tips for perfect homemade pastry

And what goes into pastry matters. A lot. I've been Jamie's head pastry chef for years, and below are my top tips for perfect pastry, but a general note is to buy the best ingredients you can afford. Always try to use organic unsalted butter and avoid margarines – butter is king for flavour and colour – and only ever use unbleached good-quality flour. For the eggs and milk, try to use organic because the colour is superior and the flavour is second to none. Finally, fine sea salt is best for pastry making because the smaller grains incorporate into the dough better.

Glorious roasted pumpkin soup recipe

The wonderful thing about any squash is that, once slivered and roasted, it becomes soft, sweet and rich. That means there aren’t many dishes that wouldn’t benefit from some, and they can be used in a variety of dishes from salads to stews, and, of course, a hearty pumpkin soup.

Creamy sea-salted fudge: the perfect gift

There are two things that I love making as Christmas gifts, or even as a simple thank you gift throughout the year:

Easy Christmas party food: dips and nibbles

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Perfect latkes, three ways

After consuming the quantities of deep-fried potato that I have in 22 years and 7 months, it’s a miracle I am still here to write this.

Slow-cooker German potato soup (kartoffelsuppe)

Since we’re still experiencing a bit of a cold spell here in the UK, the stock pots and slow cookers are my kitchen vessels of choice, in which I simmer and stew all manner of vegetables and winter roots.

A heavenly vegan chickpea & cider stew

The lavish holiday spreads have given way to humble fare, like a nourishing

Slow cooker red roast pulled pork

Often, however, comforting dishes are a little labour-intensive, and spending a lot of time in the kitchen is the last thing many of us feel like doing after Christmas. For me the answer is to break out my slow cooker – that oft-forgotten but oh-so-useful kitchen appliance that’s fabulous for soups and stews (check out this

5 tips to nail your slow-cooker recipes

Here are five tips to help you get your slow cooker recipes right every time. Sorted.

How to construct the perfect nachos

The game usually takes place on the first Sunday in February, and is American’s biggest television event of the year in terms of viewership, sports or otherwise. Consequently, it has also become known for the truly staggering quantities of food consumed across the continent over the course of the day – 60% of which is accounted for by takeout pizza (seriously, with the volume of orders it would be easier just

Favourite fillers for next-level soups

Another wonderful thing about soup is that, when filled out with inexpensive pantry staples, it can be a fantastic way to make your money go further. This can free you up to spend a bit more on things like higher-welfare meat, where a small amount will go a long way. By using things like pasta, beans or grains, you can turn a simple soup a substantial meal that can last for several days – all without breaking the bank.

A wonderful wonton soup recipe

When and why we seek these dishes out varies greatly though. From craving hot and hearty meals on chilly winter evenings, to reaching for a bowl of something restorative at the end of a long working week, comfort food plays a big role in helping us feel good.