Below are just a few examples of some of mine and my friends’ favourites, but you are more than welcome to choose any other comfort foods you wish to make.

These dishes I think of as the stalwarts of any cook. They could be described as homely and there’s nothing wrong with that. A homemade Shepherd’s Pie is hard to beat on a dull November evening.

Sauces (e.g. White sauces, gravies, pasta sauces and reductions)

Pies (e.g. Fisherman’s, Cottage)

Stews (e.g. Hotpot, Cassoulet, Tagine)

Roasts

Pasta dishes (e.g. Lasagne, stuffed cannelloni)

Risottos

Salads