January settles in a quiet winter chill after the New Year. As days turn crisp and cold, warm and comforting meals become a simple wish we all share. With the Morphy Richards Multifunctional Cooker, you can prepare cozy, flavorful one-pot dishes with ease—perfect for slow winter evenings at home. Let’s warm up the season with these heart-comforting recipes.
Roast Beef
Slow-simmered roast beef, wrapping the winter night in warmth and aroma.
Method
1.Marinate the beef with salt and pepper for 15 mins.
2.Set the Multifunctional Cooker to grilling mode, add olive oil and sear the beef until golden-brown. Then remove and set aside.
3.Using the remaining oil, sauté the vegetables.
4.Return the beef to the pot, pour in red wine, simmer the ingredients over low heat, covered for 90-120 minutes.
5.Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley.
Pro Tip: Cut vegetables slightly larger so they keep their shape during braising.
Ingredients
· 500 g beef brisket or chuck (cut into large chunks)
· 1 carrot
· 1 potato
· ½ onion
· 4 cloves garlic
· 2 stalks celery
· 10 ml olive oil
· 150 ml red wine
· 1 tsp salt
· A pinch of black pepper
· Dried rosemary
· Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Pumpkin Bacon Soup
Whip up this creamy, smoky Pumpkin Bacon Soup in one pot—cozy, quick, and perfect for chilly winter nights.
Method
1.Dice the bacon and onion. Sauté them with minced garlic in melted butter on Multifunctional Cooker grilling mode.
2.Add pumpkin and potato chunks, pour broth to cover, switch to simmer mode for 15–20 mins until tender.
3.Mash the ingredients thoroughly with a spoon, then strain for a smooth texture.
4.Finally, pour the soup into a bowl with salt and black pepper to serve.
Pro Tip: Steam the pumpkin and potato chunks in advance to save 5 minutes of cooking time.
Ingredients
· 300 g pumpkin chunks
· 3 slices of bacon
· ½ onion
· 1 potato
· 10 g butter
· 2 cloves garlic
· 300 ml broth
· 1 tsp salt
· A pinch of black pepper
Creamy Lemon Salmon
Try this tasty lemon salmon—quick, warm, home-night classic!
Method
1.Pat the salmon fillets dry, and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper for 10 mins.
2.Pan-fry the salmon in the Multifunctional Cooker until the surface turns opaque, then remove and set aside.
3.Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add cream, water, and lemon juice, simmer for 3 mins until thickened.
4.Drizzle the sauce over the pan-fried salmon and garnish with a few fresh lemon slices to serve.
Pro Tip: Use medium-high heat when pan-fring salmon to achieve a crisp, golden skin.
Ingredients
· 4 salmon fillets
· 1 lemon
· ½ onion
· 2 garlic cloves
· 100 ml light cream
· 20 ml water
· 1 tsp salt
· A pinch of black pepper
· Fresh lemon slices (for garnish)
Spinach Penne Pasta
Warm up your cozy night with this penne pasta—fresh spinach, silky cream, a truly homemade delight!
Method
1.Chop the spinach into 1 cm pieces. Boil penne pasta in the Multifunctional Cooker for 8-10 mins until tender.
2.Then drain well and toss with 1 tsp olive oil and set aside. Fry bacon, diced onion and minced garlic until crispy, then chop into small pieces..
3.Add spinach, toss for 1 minute, then add pasta, cream and butter, and switch to simmer mode to cook for 3-5 minutes.
4.Season with black pepper and serve warm.
Pro Tip: Add a proper amount of salt when boiling penne pasta for chewier, non-sticky noodles.
Ingredients
· 150 g pasta
· 100 g fresh spinach
· 3 garlic cloves
· ½ onion
· 2 bacon slices
· 20 g grated Parmesan
· 10g butter
· 2 tsp olive oil
· 1 tsp salt
· 50ml light cream
· A pinch of ground black pepper
The quiet chill of winter calls for food that comforts deeply and bring us together meaningfully. We hope these recipes inspire your table with moments that feel both tender and memorable. If you recreate any of these dishes, share the warmth by tagging @morphyrichardsglobal on Instagram. Follow along for more seasonal cooking ideas.