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9 classic comfort food recipes

By Branston NPD team

Get stuck into your favourite comforting classics with our simple, family-friendly recipe ideas. From cottage pies to chips and gravy, a comforting meal is sure to keep you warm throughout the season.

Potatoes are the perfect ingredient to keeping you warm over winter, they’re versatile and packed full of goodness making them ideal for preparing delicious and nutritious meals. We’ve put together a list of our favourite autumn recipes, whether you’re looking for a winter dish, a healthier breakfast alternative or a recipe to get the kids involved.  

Try our best ever comforting recipe ideas

Best ever breakfasts  

  1. Scottish tattie scones complement any traditional breakfast and are a tasty alternative to bread 

2. These super simple breakfast hash browns are quick and easy to make, and require only three ingredients 

3. Our breakfast potato cakes are a great way to use up leftover spuds, why not top with smoked salmon and poached eggs to make a filling breakfast or brunch  

Cooking for kids  

4. Recreate a school dinner favourite with our retro potato croquettes 

5. These homemade potato smiley faces are a great way to get the kids in the kitchen and make the perfect comfort food  

6. Our deliciously moreish sweet potato brownies are vegan, gluten-free and a healthy alternative to the traditional sweet treat

Winter warmers 

7. Poutine is a Canadian street food dish and our oven-based version is just as good – It’s made with chips topped with cheese curd and a rich gravy 

8. This rich potato pithivier is perfect for cheese lovers and puts a modern twist on a traditional pie 

9. A cottage pie is a great British classic winter dish, try our seasonal version with cavola nero and a sweet potato top  

Have you got a favourite autumn dish or recipe you would like to share? Join the conversation using @seasonalspuds on Twitter, by liking us on Facebook, or following us on Instagram.  

Check out our recipes!

Hasselback New potatoes in a Vodka BBQ Sauce
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Hasselback New potatoes in a Vodka BBQ Sauce

Tasty Hasselback New potatoes basted in a delicious vodka BBQ sauce for the ultimate summer dish.
Smashed Cornish New Potato Salad Recipe
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Smashed New potato salad

Add a bit of texture and smoky taste to a summer classic with Seasonal Spuds' smashed New potato salad with smoky paprika.
Crushed New potatoes with chermoula dressing
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Crushed New potatoes with chermoula dressing

Succulent crushed Cornish New potatoes with chermoula dressing for a Moroccan twist perfect for the summer.
Cornish New Potato and Mackerel Fish Cake
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Cornish New Potato and Mackerel Fish Cakes with Sun-dried Tomato Sauce & Sour Cream

These simple fish cakes are lightly coated in polenta for a crispy finish, and served with a rich sun-dried tomato sauce. They can be made with fresh or smoked mackerel - if using fresh, you’ll need to pan fry or grill first.
Healthy fish and Cornish new potato chips
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Healthy Fish and Cornish New Potato Chips

Try a healthy take on the British classic, fish and chips, with the Healthy Fish and Cornish New potato Chips recipe developed by Seasonal Spuds.
Cornish New Potato, Hake Fillet, and Fennel Tray Bake
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Roasted Cornish New Potato, Fennel and Hake Tray Bake

A one-pan simple to make Cornish New potato and hake bake.
Cornish New Potato Pasty on an Oven Tray
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Cornish Pasties Puff Pastry-Style with New Potato, Roasted Red Pepper and Feta

It may look like a Cornish pasty on the outside, but on the inside this vegetarian pasty is inspired by Mediterranean flavours combining Cornish New potatoes with roasted pepper and feta. It’s a cinch to make with a cheat of shop bought puff pastry.
Swedish Beef and Pork Meatballs with Mashed Potato and Gravy
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Swedish Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Swedish beef and pork meatballs accompanied with fluffy mashed potato and creamy gravy.
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Cheesy Chicken and Potatoes

A cheesy chicken and potato recipe, with melt in the mouth mozzarella, bacon, and parsley.
Sweet potato gnocchi dish
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi

This simple yet satisfying sweet potato gnocchi recipe makes an ideal delicious dinner dish you will want to make over and over again.
Sweet Potato Pie
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Sweet Potato Pie

It's always the right time for a slice of something nice like our Sweet Potato Pie which is sure to leave you wanting more.
Bowl of Potato Tteokbokki
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Potato Tteokbokki

Traditionally Korean rice cakes, there are 2 varieties which are made from rice flour and wheat flour. I made these from potatoes and used potato starch to give it that chewy texture. This is eaten all year round.

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