‘Comfort food’ recipes for rainy days

With the weather turning colder all we want to do is curl up in front of the TV with one of these delicious, comforting dishes. Which one will you make to help soothe your rainy day woes?

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by Fiona Day |
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Butternut macaroni cheese

Macaroni cheese is one of the nation's favourite comfort dishes, and we can see why.

Just look at all that CHEESY amazingness?!

Cheesy bread

Yup, more cheese. Except this time on bread. Melted. Comfort 'foodgasm' right there.

Perfect mashed potatoes

Mashed potato is a heavenly comfort dish.

Serve with sausages or a slice of pie for one amazing, mood boosting plate of happiness.

Sweet potato hash browns

If you want to make hashbrowns slightly healthier, then swap potato for sweet potato. Easy peasy.

Enchiladas

This Mexican recipe is a fabulous (and suprisingly easy) option for when you need something to fill you up before a night in away from the rain and in front of the TV.

Easy calzones

This recipe is great for planning your week's lunches. Heat up with some soup and you'll feel less shivery and more cosy.

Pasta Ponza

Who doesn't love a tasty pasta dish? This is a great comfort dish if you're craving carbs.

Make it healthier by swapping white pasta for wholewheat pasta.

Jamie Oliver's double choc malt cookies

Eat these fresh from the oven when they're nice and gooey. The perfect snack to help you forget all that rain outside.

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