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From Gino Di Campo classics that take just 20 mins to Jamie Oliver's best ever tomato soup, these easy recipes will have you sorted for hearty winter cooking
14:34, 28 Nov 2025Updated 14:35, 28 Nov 2025
- Mary Berry's one-pot beef stew recipe is perfect for cold days, and incredibly can be knocked up in under 2 hours. Like all things Berry, this recipe calls for good quality, healthy ingredients, and so is perfect for those with extra veg left over in the fridge. It's also ideal for batch cooking as it holds up in the freezer pretty well. See the recipe here
- These banging Nigella Lawson meatballs have been called the 'ultimate brown food', and you don't need to trek down to IKEA to eat them. The queen of home cooking recommends adding black pudding to the beef mince before forming the balls, which gives them a slighter richer flavour and darker colour when cooked. See the recipe here
- This twist on a traditional cottage pie will no doubt have people asking what your secret ingredient is, as they'd never guess its added richness comes from adding a bit of Guinness to the pie filling. The Guinness, or whatever stout you have at hand, adds a deep umami flavour to the dish, and don't worry about anyone getting drunk as the booze will evaporate as it is cooked. See the recipe here
- And if you're looking for something that can help keep the colds and flus at bay, this hearty chicken noodle soup is made with bone broth which, while sounding a bit medieval, is not only delicious but incredibly healthy too. Bone broth contains loads of collagen and can help boost immune systems too. See the recipe here
- For those who want to keep it really simple, this Jamie Oliver tomato soup recipe can be whipped up in just 45 minutes. As always with the naked chef, this dish is all about simple ingredients cooked well, and the end result is something hearty and creamy that puts supermarket soups to shame. See the recipe here
- Another winter staple of ours is this Italian twist on sausage and beans from Gino Di Campo. Whilst it may sound simple, Gino has packed this recipe with subtle flavours and complimentary textures resulting in a delicious midweek treat that takes just 20 minutes from start to finish. See the recipe here
- For those looking for an early festive treat or a post Sunday lunch crowd pleaser, this Mary Berry apple crumble requires just 6 ingredients and is a doddle to whip up. And if you don't fancy cooking with apples, pears, plums and any stone fruits work just as well. See the recipe here
- And finally, you have to (and we mean have to) try these perfect brownies from Nigella Lawson. With just a 30 minute bake-time and a simple ingredients list, these bad boys end up unbelievably gooey and chocolatey every time. They can be eaten hot out of the oven with ice cream or left to cool and snacked on throughout the week. See the recipe here.