If we can rely on anyone to come up with a comforting, traditional, easy-to-follow recipe, it’s Mary Berry. Her crowd-pleasing Irish stew, made with succulent lamb topped with perfectly crispy potato slices, is a guaranteed family favourite. Luckily there’s lots to go around (which will come in handy when you have everyone asking for seconds).
For something classically Spanish, look no further than Nieves Barragán Mohacho’s potato and chorizo stew (patatas a la riojana). Not only is it bursting with smoky, earthy flavour, it’s also pretty easy on the eye when plated and garnished with a handful of bright, fresh parsley.
The classic combination of Puy lentils and sausage in Lindsey Bareham’s sausage and lentil stew is winter comfort food defined. Easy to prepare and with mass appeal, it’s an ideal hassle-free family dinner.
For a vegetarian option, Nick Knowles’ stew with wholesome dumplings is the ultimate veg-centric winter warmer and proves that a stew doesn’t need meat to be hearty and flavoursome.
Rosemary Shrager’s sausage and bean cassoulet boasts two different types of sausage, merguez and chorizo, and extra chunky butter beans.
This rich and hearty venison and cider stew is guaranteed to warm you from head to toe, with its comforting butter dumplings to satisfy those inevitable winter carb cravings.
For a satisfying stew that has a refreshingly vibrant flavour, try Nadiya Hussain’s grapefruit chicken. The recipe is simple and easy to follow and is perfect if you’re after a lighter take on a chicken stew.
Raymond Blanc’s coq au vin recipe is a timeless French classic and a winter dinner party favourite.
Looking for something soothing but still fresh and light? Melissa Hemsley’s chickpea and almond stew hits all the right notes when it comes to a nourishing winter warmer. Opt for vegetable stock instead of bone broth and this makes a quick and hassle-free vegetarian dish for a dinner party.
