Hearty and heart-warming, our beef and potato Massaman curry continues its reign as our top contender for winter. Of course, perennial favourites ham hock soup and our classic pea and ham soup are hot on its heels. And it’s clear that with the cooler weather, we’re craving carbs and anything warmed by the oven, be it stews, roasts, pies or puddings.
Winter means plenty of time hibernating indoors and, with it, time – luxurious time – to spend in the kitchen. That likely explains why our how-to guides on making Bourke Street Bakery’s famed meat pie from scratch and Tony Tan’s loved beef rendang also feature on our most popular winter recipes hitlist.
Here are our best winter recipes, in order of popularity.Â
Loading the player…
Beef and potato Massaman curry
Have a few hours up your sleeve? There are worse ways to spend them than cooking a big pot of this curry.
Ham hock soup
The comfort bowl you need when the temperature starts to dip.
Dan Hong’s crisp eggplant with fish-fragrant sauce
Fish-fragrant sauce doesn’t actually have any fish in it, but its sweet, sour and spicy elements are traditionally used to cook Sichuan fish dishes and give this dish its name.
Harissa chicken with carrot, rice and quinoa pilaf
Chicken, boring? Things look up with the addition of harissa, the North African spice paste.
Ricotta-polenta cake with lemon-rosemary syrup
Enjoy a slice of this fragrant, versatile cake at any time of day. And you can make the whole thing in just over an hour.
Pea and ham soup recipe
The appeal of this classic soup recipe with humble origins is nothing new – and with these robust flavours, it’s little wonder.
Fragrant chicken noodle soup with ginger and turmeric
Turmeric, ginger, chilli and broth — this chicken noodle soup is just what the doctor ordered.
Oven-roasted lamb chops with potatoes, pecorino and rosemary
A classic Italian recipe set to become a weeknight winner.
Chicken braised in mustard and verjuice with buttered green beans
Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for chicken braised in mustard and verjuice with buttered green beans.
Bethany Finn’s lemon delicious pudding
Don’t forget the cream.
Flour and Stone’s lemon dream cake
Recipe for lemon dream cake by Nadine Ingram from Sydney bakery Flour & Stone.
Gerard Yaxley’s Persian love cake
With a kiss of nutmeg.
Nik Hill’s cauliflower cheese tart
The two best ways to cook cauliflower – in a cauliflower cheese, and whole-roasted – in one spectacular dish.
Our ultimate mac and cheese
This is comfort food at its best.
Flourless chocolate cake with hazelnut and buttermilk
Every great baker needs a great flourless chocolate cake recipe. Here’s the one we swear by.
Roast chicken, pancetta and Brussels sprouts tray bake
Pancetta-wrapped chicken and roasted, buttery Brussels sprouts. What else could you want?
Eggplant parmigiana involtini
Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s recipe for eggplant parmigiana involtini is both simple and delicious.
Shepherd’s pie
Arguably one of the most comforting foods around, this simple but satisfying sheperd’s pie is a winner any day of the week.
Du Fermier’s daube of beef with root vegetables
The Provençal stew to cuddle up to.
.jpg?resize=760%2C608)
Ginger-carrot cake with salted butterscotch frosting
Recipe for ginger-carrot cake with salted butterscotch frosting.
Eggplant parmigiana
There’s a little labour involved in frying the eggplant slices before layering them, but the result is worth it.
Boeuf Bourguignon
The recipe for the traditional braise of Burgundy may have changed slightly, but one ingredient remains non-negotiable: a bottle of the region’s red wine.
Our best bread and butter pudding recipe
Just what you need on a cold winter’s night, a bowl of luscious bread and butter pudding. Make sure to leave room for seconds.
Pumpkin ravioli with sage brown butter
A combination that’s a classic for good reason.
Bourke Street Bakery’s guide to making the perfect meat pie
From the filling to the pastry, the founders of the Australian and New York bakery powerhouse show how to make the classic pie, step by step.
Sage and spinach pesto risotto
A vibrant and easy risotto recipe worth committing to memory.
Mandarin and ginger syrup cake
It’s the whole boiled mandarins that make this a go-to cake for the winter season.
Baked mocha and ricotta pudding with chocolate sauce
These cute, individual puddings are the ideal way to cap off a weeknight dinner.
Vegetable moussaka
Our vegetable-heavy spin on the cheesy Greek classic.
Sichuan spicy chicken with rolled rice noodles
This easy, oven-baked Sichuan chicken with noodles has spice and everything nice. Plus, it’s ready in less than 60 minutes.
French onion soup
French onion soup is a bistro classic for good reason. For this recipe, we’ve given an already rich soup some extra luxe touches, because you may as well go all in on decadence.
Rosemary, mustard and brandy chicken with buttered carrot
A modern take on the classic French chicken chasseur.
Greek lamb meatballs with orzo, tomato-garlic sauce and fried oregano
A quick and easy lamb meatballs recipe primed for weeknight dinners.
One-pot braised chicken with white wine and mascarpone
A final stir-through of mascarpone takes this mid-week dish to another level.
Easy duck and sausage cassoulet
This classic French stew typically takes hours of simmering to do right. But we’ll make an exception for this recipe.
How to make beef rendang
When it comes to making the ever-popular rendang, patience is indeed a virtue. Persevere and you’ll be richly rewarded with a dish of delicious complexity.
Cheat’s wonton soup
This wonton soup is an express version of the recipe that cuts time, not flavour.
Roast onion tarte Tatin with apple and Comté salad
A quick and easy tart recipe for an impressive vegetarian lunch.
Stracciatella and pumpkin risoni with roast chilli oil
Velvety, aromatic and laced with heat — this pumpkin risoni is a certified winter warmer.
Persian red lentil soup with tahini, beetroot and fried mint
Lentil soup may not sound like the sexiest of dishes, but rest assured, it’s a heart-warmer.
Now check out our best quick and easy winter recipes for midweek cooking.
Related stories
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
The best homemade bread recipes that don’t require a bread maker
Brought to you by Scanpan
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
