Crowd-pleasing comfort

When it's cold outside, I crave proper comfort food, so this week I'm cooking dishes to bring a little warmth and joy.

- Brought to you by Good Food's Food Director, CASSIE BEST

Think rich one-tray dinners, hearty pies and slowly simmered dishes that fill the house with good smells and make the dark evenings feel brighter.

These are recipes you don't want to rush, perfect for settling in after a long day. Add a cosy pudding and you've got all you need for the week ahead.

ONE-POT PANEER CURRY PIE

PREP: 25 MINS COOK: 1 HR AND 30 MINS

• PLUS COOLING SERVES 6 MORE EFFORT

What's more comforting than a curry in pie form?

This one-pot paneer pie is filled with a makhanistyle filling and topped with a crisp puff pastry lid

• 2tbsp vegetable oil

• 440g paneer, cut into 2cm cubes

• 4tbsp ghee or butter

• 2 large onions, finely sliced

• 2 large garlic cloves, crushed

Thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely grated

• ½ tsp hot chilli powder

• 2tsp ground cumin

• 2tsp fenugreek seeds

1½ tbsp garam masala