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15 comforting one-pot dishes to soothe you this winter

  • <p>A Nepali style chicken and noodle broth. This deeply spiced one pot <a href="http://www.gigglingspoons.com/thukpa/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:dish;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">dish</a> is comforting and easy to make.</p><p><i>[Photo: gigglingspoons]</i><br></p>
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    Thukpa

    A Nepali style chicken and noodle broth. This deeply spiced one pot dish is comforting and easy to make.

    [Photo: gigglingspoons]

  • <p>This colourful vegan <a href="http://vegangela.com/2013/09/20/african-peanut-and-sweet-potato-stew/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">recipe</a> puts black beans and sweet potato centre stage with oodles of garlic and punchy ginger. Perfect for a gloomy winter’s night.</p><p><i>[Photo: Vegangela]</i></p>
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    African peanut and sweet potato stew

    This colourful vegan recipe puts black beans and sweet potato centre stage with oodles of garlic and punchy ginger. Perfect for a gloomy winter’s night.

    [Photo: Vegangela]

  • <p>It’s chilli con carne <i>and </i>mac and cheese in - you guessed it - <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2014/03/15/one-pot-chili-mac-cheese/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:one pot;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">one pot</a>. A more beautiful marriage of classic favourites there has never been.</p><p><i>[Photo: damndelicious]</i></p>
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    One pot chilli mac and cheese

    It’s chilli con carne and mac and cheese in - you guessed it - one pot. A more beautiful marriage of classic favourites there has never been.

    [Photo: damndelicious]

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  • <p>This deeply satisfying buttery black lentil and kidney bean <a href="http://www.harighotra.co.uk/dhal-makhani-recipe" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:dish;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">dish</a> is perfect for the slow cooker. </p><p><i>[Photo: Hari Ghotra]</i></p>
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    Dhal makhani

    This deeply satisfying buttery black lentil and kidney bean dish is perfect for the slow cooker.

    [Photo: Hari Ghotra]

  • <p>The ultimate winter comfort food. <a href="http://www.myfussyeater.com/easy-sausage-butterbean-casserole/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:This dish;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">This dish</a> is super speedy and easy to prepare. Perfect for a midweek winter warmer. </p><p><i>[Photo: Myfussyeater]</i></p>
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    Sausage and butter bean casserole

    The ultimate winter comfort food. This dish is super speedy and easy to prepare. Perfect for a midweek winter warmer.

    [Photo: Myfussyeater]

  • <p>A s<a href="http://coleycooks.com/kates-irish-stew/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:imple classic;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">imple classic</a> with Guinness (of course) cooked slowly over two to three hours until the beef is tender and falling apart. Serve with a hunk fresh crusty bread and slices of butter.</p><p><i>[Photo: coleycooks]</i></p>
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    Katie’s Irish Stew

    A simple classic with Guinness (of course) cooked slowly over two to three hours until the beef is tender and falling apart. Serve with a hunk fresh crusty bread and slices of butter.

    [Photo: coleycooks]

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  • <p>A creamy hearty vegan <a href="http://detoxinista.com/2014/08/vegan-lentil-sweet-potato-curry/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:dish;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">dish</a> that’s super cheap to make and keeps well in the fridge making it perfect for next day lunches. Serve with quinoa or rice if you fancy bulking it out.</p><p><i>[Photo: Detoxinista]</i></p>
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    Easy lentil and sweet potato curry

    A creamy hearty vegan dish that’s super cheap to make and keeps well in the fridge making it perfect for next day lunches. Serve with quinoa or rice if you fancy bulking it out.

    [Photo: Detoxinista]

  • <p>Yummy, cheesy full of veggies and protein. <a href="http://simpleasthatblog.com/2016/01/rustic-italian-one-pot-chicken-and-rice.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:This;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">This</a> should please even the fussiest of eaters.</p><p><i>[Photo: Simpleasthatblog]</i></p>
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    Rustic Italian one-Pot chicken and rice

    Yummy, cheesy full of veggies and protein. This should please even the fussiest of eaters.

    [Photo: Simpleasthatblog]

  • <p>Buckwheat noodles in a soothing broth with a kick of spice and plenty of detoxifying veggies. This <a href="http://www.theglowingfridge.com/one-pot-veggie-soba-noodle-soup/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">recipe</a> is perfect if you’re feeling a little run down (read hungover). </p><p><i>[Photo: the glowing fridge]</i></p>
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    One-pot veggie and soba noodle soup

    Buckwheat noodles in a soothing broth with a kick of spice and plenty of detoxifying veggies. This recipe is perfect if you’re feeling a little run down (read hungover).

    [Photo: the glowing fridge]

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  • <p>This <a href="http://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/one-pot-minced-beef-hotpot/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">recipe</a> is cheap to make and packed full of root veggies with a hint of horseradish. Traditional comfort food at it’s best. </p><p><i>[Photo: fabfood4all]</i></p>
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    Minced beef hotpot

    This recipe is cheap to make and packed full of root veggies with a hint of horseradish. Traditional comfort food at it’s best.

    [Photo: fabfood4all]

  • <p>A spiced coconut-based curry packed with veggies a protein. This <a href="http://ohmyveggies.com/one-pot-curried-quinoa-with-butternut-squash-and-chickpeas/#hhFqk6hVst4M5ZQi.99" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">recipe</a> can be knocked up in 30 minutes flat. </p><p><i>[Photo: ohmyveggies]</i><br></p>
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    One-pot curried quinoa with butternut squash and chickpeas

    A spiced coconut-based curry packed with veggies a protein. This recipe can be knocked up in 30 minutes flat.

    [Photo: ohmyveggies]

  • <p>With a prep time of ten minutes this <a href="https://www.beachbody.com/beachbodyblog/recipes/portuguese-kale-soup" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:dish;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">dish</a> really does take care of itself. It tastes even better the next day making it perfect to batch cook and use for lunches or lazy meals throughout the week. </p><p><i>[Photo: beachbody.com]</i></p>
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    Portuguese kale soup

    With a prep time of ten minutes this dish really does take care of itself. It tastes even better the next day making it perfect to batch cook and use for lunches or lazy meals throughout the week.

    [Photo: beachbody.com]

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  • <p>A rich and satisfying mushroom <a href="http://www.belleaukitchen.com/2015/09/slow-cooked-portobello-mushroom-stew.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:stew;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">stew</a> with yummy dumplings. </p><p><i>[Photo: belleaukitchen]</i></p>
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    Slow-cooked portobello mushroom stew with herb dumplings

    A rich and satisfying mushroom stew with yummy dumplings.

    [Photo: belleaukitchen]

  • <p>A white <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/dads_fish_stew/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:fish stew;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">fish stew</a> cooked in fish stock and white wine. Delicious served with fresh bread to soak up all that lovely sauce.</p><p><i>[Photo: simply recipes]</i></p>
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    Quick easy fish stew

    A white fish stew cooked in fish stock and white wine. Delicious served with fresh bread to soak up all that lovely sauce.

    [Photo: simply recipes]

  • <p>This simple cheesy <a href="http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2014/10/one-pan-cheesy-chicken-broccoli-rice.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:dish;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">dish</a> makes the perfect mid week lazy dinner.</p><p><i>[Photo: thegirlwhoateeverything]</i></p>
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    One pan cheesy chicken, broccoli and rice

    This simple cheesy dish makes the perfect mid week lazy dinner.

    [Photo: thegirlwhoateeverything]

<p>A Nepali style chicken and noodle broth. This deeply spiced one pot <a href="http://www.gigglingspoons.com/thukpa/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:dish;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">dish</a> is comforting and easy to make.</p><p><i>[Photo: gigglingspoons]</i><br></p>
<p>This colourful vegan <a href="http://vegangela.com/2013/09/20/african-peanut-and-sweet-potato-stew/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">recipe</a> puts black beans and sweet potato centre stage with oodles of garlic and punchy ginger. Perfect for a gloomy winter’s night.</p><p><i>[Photo: Vegangela]</i></p>
<p>It’s chilli con carne <i>and </i>mac and cheese in - you guessed it - <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2014/03/15/one-pot-chili-mac-cheese/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:one pot;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">one pot</a>. A more beautiful marriage of classic favourites there has never been.</p><p><i>[Photo: damndelicious]</i></p>
<p>This deeply satisfying buttery black lentil and kidney bean <a href="http://www.harighotra.co.uk/dhal-makhani-recipe" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:dish;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">dish</a> is perfect for the slow cooker. </p><p><i>[Photo: Hari Ghotra]</i></p>
<p>The ultimate winter comfort food. <a href="http://www.myfussyeater.com/easy-sausage-butterbean-casserole/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:This dish;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">This dish</a> is super speedy and easy to prepare. Perfect for a midweek winter warmer. </p><p><i>[Photo: Myfussyeater]</i></p>
<p>A s<a href="http://coleycooks.com/kates-irish-stew/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:imple classic;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">imple classic</a> with Guinness (of course) cooked slowly over two to three hours until the beef is tender and falling apart. Serve with a hunk fresh crusty bread and slices of butter.</p><p><i>[Photo: coleycooks]</i></p>
<p>A creamy hearty vegan <a href="http://detoxinista.com/2014/08/vegan-lentil-sweet-potato-curry/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:dish;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">dish</a> that’s super cheap to make and keeps well in the fridge making it perfect for next day lunches. Serve with quinoa or rice if you fancy bulking it out.</p><p><i>[Photo: Detoxinista]</i></p>
<p>Yummy, cheesy full of veggies and protein. <a href="http://simpleasthatblog.com/2016/01/rustic-italian-one-pot-chicken-and-rice.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:This;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">This</a> should please even the fussiest of eaters.</p><p><i>[Photo: Simpleasthatblog]</i></p>
<p>Buckwheat noodles in a soothing broth with a kick of spice and plenty of detoxifying veggies. This <a href="http://www.theglowingfridge.com/one-pot-veggie-soba-noodle-soup/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">recipe</a> is perfect if you’re feeling a little run down (read hungover). </p><p><i>[Photo: the glowing fridge]</i></p>
<p>This <a href="http://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/one-pot-minced-beef-hotpot/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">recipe</a> is cheap to make and packed full of root veggies with a hint of horseradish. Traditional comfort food at it’s best. </p><p><i>[Photo: fabfood4all]</i></p>
<p>A spiced coconut-based curry packed with veggies a protein. This <a href="http://ohmyveggies.com/one-pot-curried-quinoa-with-butternut-squash-and-chickpeas/#hhFqk6hVst4M5ZQi.99" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">recipe</a> can be knocked up in 30 minutes flat. </p><p><i>[Photo: ohmyveggies]</i><br></p>
<p>With a prep time of ten minutes this <a href="https://www.beachbody.com/beachbodyblog/recipes/portuguese-kale-soup" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:dish;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">dish</a> really does take care of itself. It tastes even better the next day making it perfect to batch cook and use for lunches or lazy meals throughout the week. </p><p><i>[Photo: beachbody.com]</i></p>
<p>A rich and satisfying mushroom <a href="http://www.belleaukitchen.com/2015/09/slow-cooked-portobello-mushroom-stew.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:stew;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">stew</a> with yummy dumplings. </p><p><i>[Photo: belleaukitchen]</i></p>
<p>A white <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/dads_fish_stew/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:fish stew;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">fish stew</a> cooked in fish stock and white wine. Delicious served with fresh bread to soak up all that lovely sauce.</p><p><i>[Photo: simply recipes]</i></p>
<p>This simple cheesy <a href="http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2014/10/one-pan-cheesy-chicken-broccoli-rice.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:dish;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">dish</a> makes the perfect mid week lazy dinner.</p><p><i>[Photo: thegirlwhoateeverything]</i></p>
Jasmine Jones

The long drawn out evenings are the perfect time to take refuge in the kitchen and fall in love with cooking.

These comforting and restorative one pot dishes vary from super quick to steady and slow, ideal for weekend and midweek meals. What better on a cold winter’s night than a steaming bowl of delicious dinner.