COMFORT FOOD

IT’S COLD OUTSIDE SO WARM YOURSELF UP WITH THESE SATISFYING BUYS, SAYS JANE HAASE

DOUGHLICIOUS READY TO BAKE SALTED CARAMEL & DARK CHOCOLATE COOKIE DOUGH

£3, Ocado, Waitrose and doughlicious.co.uk There’s nothing more comforting than a delicious homebaked cookie and a brew. Pop this ready-to-bake dough into the oven for perfect biscuits in minutes.

THE GREAT BRITISH PORRIDGE CO INSTANT OATMEAL PORRIDGE

£3.75 for 38g bag, thegreatbritishporridgeco.co.uk Start your morning with a warming bowl of creamy porridge with three different nut varieties packed into each bag. High in protein (20% per serving) and under 5% natural sugar per serving (sweetened with dates), it makes a healthy breakfast choice.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH OPEN RAVIOLI

£4, Co-op

Inspired by an Italian classic, this comforting pasta “bowl” is filled with butternut squash and mascarpone and comes with a tasty garlicky sauce.

SLIMMING WORLD CHINESE CHICKEN CURRY

£3.50, Iceland Swap your Friday night takeaway for a healthier at home one with Slimming World’s Chinese chicken curry, which ramps up the heat with some fiery salt and pepper spice, blasting away any winter blues.

HORLICKS VEGAN £3.49 for a 400g jar. Asda

A flavour from our childhood, this new dairy-free malted drink from heritage brand Horlicks is aimed at anyone who suffers from dairy allergies, as well as those who follow a plant-based diet. Mix with your favourite alternative milk and serve hot or cold.

SHEESE MELTING SHEESY BAKE SPRING ONION & GARLIC

£3.75, Sainsbury’s

The ultimate vegan comfort food, this is guaranteed to titillate the taste buds with its punchy, smoky flavours. Simply pop it in the oven and enjoy.

CHARLIE BIGHAM’S AWARD – WINNING STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

£4.75, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s

Who won’t be cheered by a classic sticky toffee pudding with a generous, velvety toffee caramel sauce? A hug on a plate.

*Prices correct at time of going to press. While stocks last