Delicious magazine recipes

Add a bit of Spanish sunshine to your midweek meals with this speedy fish dish

Comfort food doesn’t get much better than a hearty chicken...

A warming one pot recipe to combat cold winter evenings, try this slow-cooked pork, pear and sherry casserole for a proper dose of comfort food – you won’t regret it. Casseroles don’t come much finer. If you like this, you’ll love our Dorset pork and cider casserole recipe.

Never let anyone say vegetarian lasagne is boring. Sweet pumpkin and caramelised onions are layered up with creamy ricotta and a final flourish of decadent truffled butter.

The key to a perfect Persian pilaf is cooking the rice until it’s lightly spiced and fluffy then adding fresh herbs, pomegranate, raisins and chicken. Don’t forget to serve everyone some of the crust on the bottom – that’s the best bit!

This summer vegetable lasagne from food writer Debora Robertson is packed with courgettes, aubergine and flame-grilled peppers. Serve with a crisp green salad. Love a meat sauce? Here’s our classic lasagne recipe

God I love anything in pastry…

Behold our crispy halloumi bake: new potatoes are mixed with a homemade chilli tomato sauce then topped with halloumi cheese before grilling until golden.

Our vegetarian courgette, feta and mint tart recipe is packed with Greek island-flavours perfect for a summer picnic on the patio

Try our healthier, but no-less-comforting, take on the Russian classic

When cold weather strikes, there’s no better way to warm up than with these comfort food recipes.

We’ve swapped arborio rice for pearled spelt in this take on a risotto. It’s got a wonderfully nutty texture which pairs well with earthy mushrooms and iron-rich spinach.

Recipe for soufflés Les Halles by Damien Pignolet

A rich, indulgent lasagne perfect for cosy family gatherings around the kitchen table. Thinly sliced potatoes make a good value substitute for lasagne sheets. Get the Sainsbury's magazine recipe

Basque Lemon Cheesecake » Dish Magazine

This orzo is richly delicious and makes use of the classic flavour combo of sausage and fennel. The sauce is enriched with a good dollop of mascarpone and the sweet tomatoes, hint of chilli and fragrant basil take it to the next level. We’ll be very, very surprised if you have any leftovers with this one… Find more tasty sausage pasta recipes here.

Cumberland pie is very similar to shepherd’s pie, so The Hairy Bikers thought to themselves: why not make a pie with Cumberland sausages for the full Cumberland experience? The sausages are broken up into little balls so everyone gets a bite of banger satisfaction. Add the cheesy potato topping makes for a hearty pie to be proud of. Recipe from The Hairy Bikers’ Everyday Winners by Si King and Dave Myers (Seven Dials Publishing; £22). For more fantastic sausage dinners, check out our best…

Step-by-step method for making Light chicken, leek and mushroom pot pies yourself.