Warming winter meals to cook for a cozy night in

Roasted cauliflower biryani
Whip up something both hearty and healthy at home. Photo credit: Hello Fresh.

It's that time of year again when you dust off your winter jacket, wrap yourself up in a scarf and pull out the heater. Is there anything better than cosying up inside on a cold winter's night with a hot, hearty meal? 

It's time to embrace the chill, and to help you warm your bellies up this winter, the team at HelloFresh have compiled a list of their best winter warming dinner recipes.

Roast Cauliflower Biryani

 

The thought of Indian food alone just oozes warmth, and the smell of the curried spices gives just the right amount of kick to give you that cosy sensation. The flavours of this Biryani are just what you need to stay warm and satisfied on the cooler nights.

What you'll need: 

  • 1 head cauliflower 
  • 1 carrot 
  • 154g basmati rice
  • 22g currents
  • 1 bunch coriander
  • ½ brown onion 
  • 75g bengal curry paste
  • 1 cube vegetable stock
  • 30g roasted almonds
  • 100g greek yoghurt

Serves 2. Click here for the method. 

Creole Chicken & Roast Veggie Rice Bowl

 

Warming winter meals to cook for a cozy night in
Photo credit: Hello Fresh.

Craving a bowl of steaming roast veggies and chicken perfection? Dive into this soul-warming creation. Hailing from New Orleans, the jazz capital of Louisiana, this dish really hits the spot and will leave your taste buds singing sweet melodies.

  • What you'll need: 
  • ¾ cup basmati rice
  • 30g baby spinach leaves 
  • 2 chicken breast 
  • 100g greek yoghurt 
  • 2 cloves garlic 
  • 400g peeled pmkin 
  • 1 courgette
  • 11g creole spice blend
  • 1 bunch spring onion 

Serves 2. Click here for the method 

Miso-Glazed Tofu Rice Bowl

Warming winter meals to cook for a cozy night in
Photo credit: Hello Fresh.

This Asian inspired dish carries both a sweet and savoury whirlwind of flavours. From the buttery garlic rice to the sauteed veggies, cosy up to this bowl of goodness and mellow in the comfort it provides. 

What you'll need: 

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 bunch broccolini
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 bunch spring onion
  • 20g miso paste 
  • 30g japanese style dressing 
  • ¾ cup basmati rice 
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 block japanese tofu
  • 1 long red chilli
  • 12g mixed sesame seeds
  • 40g mayonnaise

Serves 2. Click here for the method. 

Recipes courtesy of HelloFresh - HelloFresh is a meal-kit provider that delivers professionally tried-and-tested recipe cards and all the fresh pre-portioned ingredients you need to cook them. 

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