Family Friendly Comfort Food

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!

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.

For me, comfort food is all about the classic comfort food classics like pies, stews, hotpots, and pasta bakes.

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

Family Friendly Comfort Food

Easy Chicken Pie

If you want an easy comfort food recipe then you need to try my Easy Chicken Pie!

A delicious chicken pie with a golden and crisp pastry crust and a delicious chicken and vegetable filling. My time saving hacks make this a really easy mid-week family dinner.

Sausages & Onion Gravy

When you are need of a hearty dinner, I don’t think you can beat sausage and mash! It’s like a hug in a bowl on a cold night!

But you can elevate this humble dish to the next level by making my onion gravy to go with it!

Chicken Lasagne

Lasagne is one of those comforting dinners that always goes down well with the whole family!

My Chicken Lasagne is a twist on a comfort food classic. It’s now one of my favourite ways to cook lasagne!

Baked Chorizo Cheese Risotto

I’ve a few risotto recipes on the blog, like this Baked Butternut Squash Risotto which is great in the autumn when squash is in season or this Leftover Chicken Risotto that is great for roast season.

But this Baked Chorizo Cheese Risotto is my go to one pot comfort food recipe at the moment!

Irish Beef Stew

I love a Slow Cooker Beef Stew but if don’t have a slow cooker and still want all the comfort that a good beef stew can offer, then try my Irish Beef Stew instead.

All the ingredients are cooked together in one pot and just left to do it’s thing while you get on with something else!

One Pot Chicken Curry & Rice

If you’re looking for weeknight comfort food then you need to try my One Pot Chicken Curry & Rice.

Everything cooks together in just one pot and is on the table in less than 30 minutes!

Sausage Pie

All the hearty goodness of sausage and mash but made even better in a pie! Simple and quick enough to whip up during the week when you need a hearty home cooked meal!

This Sausage Pie is sure to become a firm family favourite.

Easy Meatball Pasta Bake

You can’t go wrong with a big serving of meatballs and pasta on a cold winter’s night. Adding cheese and turning it into a pasta bake just takes it to the next level!

It’s kid-friendly comfort food as well so ideal for a cozy meal for the whole family to enjoy together.

Easy Sausage & Butterbean Casserole

You can’t talk about comforting dinners without mentioning casseroles!

This family friendly casserole is one of my oldest but most popular recipes to date! It’s also one of my easiest and simplest dinner recipes. Probably why it has been so popular!

One Pot Smoky Halloumi Pasta

If you’ve been a reader for a while you’ll know how much I love One Pot Recipes! They are perfect when you are feeding a family.

My One Pot Smoky Halloumi Pasta isa real one pot comfort meal. It’s also a great way to introduce halloumi to kids!

Looking for ways to get your fussy eater to eat a better variety of food? Try these Plates for Fussy Eaters. These round divided plates have five compartments to be filled with a wide selection of food groups and choices of ingredients. Perfect for making food fun, interesting and appealing to picky eaters.