Comfort Food

Welcome to my favourite genre of recipes… comfort food! If you were to ask me what food I ‘specialise’ in, comfort food is the answer. There’s nothing quite like making a recipe that makes you feel cozy and happy.

pork/ham hock soup, with butternut squash, carrot, leek, onion, and garlic
Brooke

Ham Hock Soup

Now this ham hock soup is a Kiwi winter classic! Not only is it budget friendly, the ingredients of choice are super variable, and it makes the perfect cozy dinner for a chilly winter evening.

bacon tomato garlic spaghetti pasta with parmesan cheese
Brooke

Bacon Tomato Pasta

Now this bacon tomato pasta is definitely one of the easiest recipes I’m sharing. With only 5 main ingredients, and less than 10 steps to follow, it makes the perfect simple dinner. All while being super tasty!

pork sausage and leek lasagna, in a parmesan cheese sauce, with spinach, topped by fresh mozzarella
Brooke

Pork and Leek Lasagna

This pork and leek lasagna is down right divine! If you’re looking for a tasty and fulfilling meal, this is the recipe for you. Flavourful pork sausages, aromatic caramelised leek, a tasty decadent cheese sauce… all tangled up in a well loved carb, pasta of course!

potato top sausage bread rolls, with onion gravy and cheese
Brooke

Potato Top Sausage Rolls

If you are looking for a fun and super comforting dinner, these potato top sausage rolls are a must try – don’t be fooled by the lacklustre appearance! Juicy pork sausages, wrapped in a pillowy bread roll, with flavourful onion gravy, all topped by cheesy mashed potato… drooling thinking back to it!

one pot lasagna with beef mince, cheese, tomato sauce, and pasta
Brooke

One Pot Lasagna

This one pot lasagna has all the magnificent flavours of a traditional lasagna, without the hassle. Super easy, minimal dishes, down right delicious flavours! A family favourite, or bulk meal for leftovers.

Brooke

One Pot Roast Chicken and Vege

This one pot roast chicken and vege is the perfect, simple, meal. I love a good traditional roast, but sometimes it is just too much effort. With this recipe, everything is done in one pot, and is minimal fuss.

tomato pesto pasta with kale and lasagne pasta, topped with parmesan cheese
Brooke

Tomato Pesto Pasta

This healthy tomato pesto pasta, takes the heavenly flavours of pesto and combines them with the sweetness of cherry tomatoes. If you’re looking for a super simple and flavour packed meal, this one’s for you!

beef mince and cheese pie with flakey pastry
Brooke

Mince and Cheese Pie

A true Kiwi classic, mince and cheese pie! This is my take on this classic to make it a super easy weeknight meal. Flavourful mince in a delicious gravy, with tasty cheese, and topped by a flakey puff pastry… yum!

lentil potato soup with kale. served with toasted pitas
Brooke

Lentil Potato Soup

This creamy and dreamy lentil potato soup is perfect for a delicious fulfilling meal. Flavourful lentils in a smooth coconut cream base, with kale and everyone’s favourite carby vegetable – potato!

camembert bacon wedge bake with leek and kale, served with broccolini
Brooke

Camembert Bacon Wedge Bake

This camembert bacon wedge bake takes many delicious ingredients and combines them into a big bowl of goodness. It’s almost like a cheat tartiflette! Cozy and comforting, but really, what else can you expect from A Home Cook’s Diary recipe.