Comforting recipes for cold Canberra days
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Easy enough to make any day of the week, these comforting recipes are perfect for when you want something warm and cosy without the fuss.
Ranging from a Croque Monsieur with enough Gruyère to sink a ship to baked gnocchi, and even hot chocolate, not only will they get you out of a cooking slump, but they’ll warm you from the inside out.
Creamy tea-infused oats with maple-roasted berries
Looking for a cosy recipe to kick the morning off? This recipe from Anisa Sabet is worth saving. Infused with vanilla bean and black tea and topped with maple-roasted berries, pistachio cream, toasted pistachios and maple syrup, it will take your usual morning oats to the next level.
And the best part? The recipe makes four serves, so you can even meal prep for the week ahead.
Get the recipe here.
The ultimate Croque Monsieur
Because while a toastie is always a good choice on a cold day, why wouldn’t you want one done the French way?
Overflowing with shaved ham, tangy béchamel and enough Gruyère to sink a ship, if you’re lactose intolerant, this probably isn’t the recipe for you. As for everyone else, we say bon appétit!
Read the recipe here.
Caramelised onion and Gruyère tart
Perfect if you have a spare loaf of white bread (it doesn’t even need to be fresh), this rich caramelised onion and Gruyère tart recipe will take less than an hour to cook and only requires six ingredients.
Think of it like having a bowl of French onion soup, but in tart form. And with maximum visual and taste-bud appeal, it will be sure to impress.
Read the recipe here.
Pasta Alla Vodka
Taking only 10 minutes to throw together and featuring simple ingredients (along with a lot of cream and cheese), this Pasta Alla Vodka recipe will quickly become your go-to.
And while you do technically cook the alcohol out, don’t blame us for your sudden increase in vodka consumption.
Save the recipe here.
Gluten-free chicken and leek pie
Dietary friendly, this gluten-free chicken and leek pie from Grace Minehan ticks all the boxes. Taking less than an hour to prepare and cook, it’s best enjoyed on its own, with a classic slaw or with a garden salad.
Whatever you decide, it’ll be sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Get the recipe here.
Baked gnocchi
One of the HerCanberra team’s favourite comfort recipes, this is so easy, you’ll think you forgot a step.
All you need to do is chop up some vege and throw it all in a large baking tray along with the gnocchi (plus some herbs, olives, and parmesan) and pop it in the oven.
Read the full recipe here.
Winner Winner Chorizo Dinner
The creation of our very own Emma Macdonald, this recipe may look complicated, but we promise it’s not – and it’s something the whole family will be sure to love.
Featuring chorizo sausage, halloumi, chickpeas, guacamole, tomato salsa and pesto sauce, she suggests heating up some wraps to serve. And while it may be a bit messy to eat, what it lacks in refinement it makes up for in flavour.
Save the recipe here.
Hot chocolate
It turns out that we have an abundance of hot chocolate recipes on the HerCanberra website – here are some worth trying.
