This soup keeps well in the fridge and is easy to freeze

Celebrate leeks with our cheesy leek and potato pie, topped with a lovely crumbly pastry lid. Serve with a watercress salad for a satisfying supper

Serve up this creamy leek and potato soup on cold days when you want something warming and comforting. Made with a soup maker, it's good for lunch or supper

Make our healthy leek, kale and potato soup for an easy vegetarian lunch or supper. Top with shoestring fries for a bit of crunch

Indulge your loved ones with this cheesy, creamy and comforting leek and potato pie. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and goes well with sausages

Nestle leeks, potato and capers around salmon fillets to make this easy traybake for two. It's great as an midweek meal, or for a more romantic occasion

Mini veggie pastry parcels with oozing cheese make a great value and comforting homemade snack

Bake a pie for the ultimate comfort food. Our veggie version with leek and sweet potatoes won't disappoint – and using filo pastry cuts down the fat

Combine classic leek & potato soup with blue cheese and aromatic fennel to make this decadent soup. We've used cashel blue but you could try other blue cheeses

Of the winter soups, leek and potato is one of the most comforting and familiar. This easy Vichyssoise recipe by Darina Allen makes the most of seasonal, local veg

This bake is a great way to use up leftover roast potatoes or gammon and can be made-ahead and frozen for convenience

Use up leftover ham in this family dish - add some celery sticks or other veg to the sauce too, if you like

This bake is a cross between two classics – creamy dauphinoise and pommes boulangère (potatoes cooked in stock), the perfect side dish

Creamy and low-fat aren't words you often hear together, but that's exactly what you get with this freeze-ahead starter

This pie is made like an extra-large pasty, so you don't need a special dish or ring

A creamy supper dish that's cooked in one pot, and is easily made vegetarian

Mary Cadogan says 'This soup is still a favourite of mine and always goes down a treat'

A quick, thick Spanish omelette that's a brilliant way to use up leftover potatoes and cheese with eggs

Enjoy sausages and kale with a cheesy mash topping made with leeks and mustard. You can freeze this pie for busy weeknights when you need to feed a crowd

Make your own shortcrust pastry then fill with sweet leeks, Lancashire cheese, cooked ham and a chive and crème fraîche sauce

Give the humble fish pie a flavour-boosting makeover with Tommy Banks' version, made with king prawns, salmon and haddock and topped with a comforting, cheesy mash

Pides, often called Turkish pizzas, are boat-shaped tarts. Chef Selin Kiazim gives us her own take on these pastries, filling them with leek, potato and cheese

Use fresh fish to make this creamy, pastry-topped pie. The prawn, haddock and salmon filling and crumbly topping make this pie extremely moreish

This warming winter recipe is a great way to use up the Christmas leftovers, and so easy to make. Perfect for Boxing Day

Make this mackerel and leek hash in just 30 minutes. It uses just a few ingredients and can be served in the pan, so makes a great choice on busy weeknights

Warm up as the cold nights set in with this glorious hotpot, with slow-cooked pork cooked in cider and sage. It's topped with a crispy layer of potatoes

A simple salmon dish, parcelled up to seal in the flavours. With creamy mascarpone and fresh leeks, this fish supper is easy and rich in omega-3

Former restaurant chef Barney shows how to carve a small game bird - serve it with eggs and a salad, bistro-style

Use up leftovers from a roast dinner to make this delicious chicken and leek pie with filo pastry topping. Serve with cabbage and mash for true comfort food