
Hearty casseroles (that the kids will actually eat!), One Pot Pasta Recipes, Pies and Kid-Friendly Family Curry recipes to name just a few! If you are looking for Family Friendly Comfort Food, then you’re going to love these recipes!

Family Friendly Comfort Food
There’s something about this time of year, when it’s not quite Christmas but it’s getting cold and the days are getting much shorter, that makes me want to cook up loads of hearty comfort food. This year especially!
For me, that’s all things slow cooker, pies, one pot pasta dishes and of course casseroles!
If you are feeding a family then it’s important that the whole family will happily all eat the same thing which I know a lot of families struggle with.
But sometimes, it’s not about the food itself, but how you serve it! Casseroles are a great example of something that I would serve slightly differently to the kids than I would to my husband and I.
If you’d like to see how I serve it for the kids, then see how here:
What I Cook Versus How I Serve It
Batch Cooked Comfort Food
We love a bit of batch cooking and lot’s of these recipes are perfect to batch cook.
So you can ensure that even on the busiest of days or even just the days that you can’t be bothered, you’ve always got something tasty, comforting and quick to hand for whole family.
If you are looking for other Batch Cook Recipes, then you might like these specific Batch Cook Recipe Roundups:
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Family Friendly Comfort Food
15 of our favourite Family Friendly Comfort Food Recipes. Hearty casseroles (that the kids will actually eat!), One Pot Pasta Recipes, Pies and Kid-Friendly Family Curry recipes to name just a few!
Easy Meatball Pasta Bake
An easy recipe for Meatball Pasta Bake. Family comfort food at it’s best and ready in 30 minutes!
10 Minute Meal for Kids - Easy Paella
When you need to get dinner on the table fast for the kids try my Easy 10 Minute Paella
Hidden Veg Chicken Satay
A delicious mild chicken satay with five different vegetables all blended and hidden into the sauce. A brilliant family meal for your fussy eaters!
Waffle Omelette
Waffle makers are so versatile and you can cook so many recipes in them other than traditional waffles. Try this Waffle Omelette for a simple but tasty lunch for the kids!
Airfryer Dauphinoise Potatoes
Free up space in your oven this Christmas by making this delicious Potato Dauphinoise in the airfryer. The ultimate comfort food side dish!
Airfryer Cheesy Sausage Bites
Delicious cheesy sausage bites made with just three ingredients and cooked in the airfryer to make them super crispy on the outside.
Sausages in Onion Gravy
Sausage and Mash has to be the ultimate comfort food. Take this classic dish to the next level with my Onion Gravy recipe. So tasty, like a hug in a bowl!
Crunchy Baked Onion Rings
Wonderful crunchy onion rings, baked to keep them nice and healthy! The ultimate comfort food side dish.
One Pot Smoky Halloumi Pasta
A tasty smoky pasta dish all cooked in one pot and topped with crispy halloumi
Hidden Veg Chicken Curry
A delicious mild chicken curry recipe suitable for kids and packed with hidden vegetables likes carrots, courgette, cauliflower and red pepper.
Bolognese Pasta Bake
This Bolognese Pasta Bake is a delicious alternative to spaghetti bolognese with a tasty creamy cheese sauce on top. The ultimate in family home cooking!
Chicken Lasagne
A delicious lasagne recipe made with chicken mince and packed with vegetables. Healthy family friendly comfort food at it’s best!
Baked Cheese & Tomato Risotto
A delicious and kid-friendly Baked Cheese & Tomato Risotto recipe, cooked in the oven to make it super easy!
Slow Cooker Spaghetti Meatballs with Hidden Veg Sauce
Delicious meatballs cooked in the slow cooker in a hidden veggie sauce and served with spaghetti. Brilliant for fussy eaters and a meal the whole family are sure to enjoy!
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
These tasty Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are so easy to make. Simply bung all the ingredients into the slow cooker and come back to a delicious dinner later in the day! Super healthy and Slimming World friendly too!
10 Minute Meal - One Pot Spinach Parmesan Orzo
A quick and easy midweek meal, all cooked in one pot and in just 10 minutes. It’s my One Pot Spinach & Parmesan Orzo
Chinese Chicken Curry
A delicious kid-friendly mild Chinese Chicken Curry recipe. The perfect go-to family dinner and great for batch-cooking and storing in the freezer.
20 Minute Rainbow Veggie Risotto
A delicious, quick and easy Rainbow Vegetable Risotto recipe. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for the whole family.
30 Minute Lasagne
A super speedy recipe for lasagne ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for mid week comfort meals!
Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese
A quick and easy midweek meal, all cooked in one pot and in just 10 minutes. It’s my One Pot Spinach & Parmesan Orzo
Easy Sausage & Butterbean Casserole
A quick and easy family dinner recipe; Sausage & Butterbean Casserole cooked on the hob in less than 30 minutes!
One Pot Creamy Sausage & Tomato Spaghetti
Quick, easy and convenient, this gluten free One Pot Pasta is made with organic brown rice spaghetti and a creamy sausage and tomato sauce.
10 Minute Meal - Smoky Bean Chilli
A delicious vegetarian family dinner ready in just 10 minutes; Smoky Bean Chilli!
Slow Cooker Beef Casserole
An easy recipe for Beef Casserole all cooked together in the slow cooker. Delicious and so warming, perfect for an Autumn or Winter evening.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
The easiest ever recipe for a tasty Chicken Tikka Masala, cooked in the slow cooker to make it soft and tender.
Cheesy Chicken & Sausage Lattice Pie
A super easy mid week meal idea that’s so warming and comforting; Cheesy Chicken & Sausage Pie with a lattice puff pastry crust.
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Ellie says
We’ve tried a few of the recipes from here and they’ve all come out really nice. We REALLY liked the Chinese Chicken Curry! We make it loads now. x