Delicious winter recipes as comfort food for cold days!

What do you eat in winter for extra comfort?

When it’s freezing outside, we look for warmth indoors. Classic winter meals are often rich, filling and wonderfully comforting. Think of traditional mash-and-veg dishes, but with a modern twist by mashing in a mature organic cheese. Or how about a hearty French onion soup with a thick layer of melted cheese from the oven? That’s exactly the kind of comfort food we crave in winter.

Winter dinner recipes

On busy weeknights, we often look for easy winter meals with cheese.

• Oven bakes: The oven is your best friend in winter. A traybake with seasonal vegetables like parsnip and carrot becomes extra special with cubes of our cumin cheese.
• Vegetarian winter recipes: Who says winter comfort food always needs meat? A pumpkin risotto with plenty of freshly grated Henri Willig cheese is a vegetarian favourite that warms you right up.

Winter lunch recipes for the weekend

At the weekend, lunch can be a little more elaborate. Swap your standard sandwich for a winter lunch that will keep you going all afternoon.

• Warm cheese & onion baguettes: Slice open a fresh baguette, top generously with our herby cheeses and pop it in the oven to gratinate.
• Hearty soups: A bowl of pea soup or lentil soup with a piece of artisan cheese bread on the side is the perfect reward after a crisp winter walk.

Our favourite winter recipes

Not in the mood to overthink it? These recipes are our winter staples. Warm, savoury and, of course, made with our tastiest cheeses.

1. Classic cheese fondue with Henri Willig cheese

Nothing beats the winter chill like a steaming pot of cheese fondue. Whether you go for a ready-to-heat version for a quick bite, or mix your own with our mature cheeses, this is the ultimate weekend treat.

• View the recipe:Cheese fondue recipe

2. Creamy pumpkin soup with fenugreek cheese

A winter lunch isn’t complete without soup. This pumpkin soup gets a deliciously creamy twist thanks to our Henri Willig fenugreek cheese. A perfect vegetarian warmer after a cold day.

• View the recipe: Pumpkin soup with fenugreek cheese 

3. Potato gratin with sheep’s cheese

The perfect side dish for any winter dinner. Using our characterful sheep’s cheese for the gratin topping gives this classic a deliciously bold crust that pairs beautifully with soft slices of potato.

• View the recipe:Potato gratin with Henri Willig cheese

4. Endive mash with fenugreek cheese

Mash is a winter classic, but it doesn’t have to be boring. The subtle, nutty flavour of fenugreek in our cheese pairs beautifully with crisp endive. A surprising twist on a familiar favourite.

• View the recipe:Endive mash with fenugreek 

5. Truffle risotto with shaved Brussels sprouts

Risotto is the king of comfort food. In this dish, we pair the luxurious flavour of truffle cheese with a true winter vegetable: Brussels sprouts. By shaving them thinly, they become milder and blend perfectly with the creamy rice.

• View the recipe: Truffle risotto with Brussels sprouts

Complete your winter table

Whether you’re going for a quick bite or a full five-course dinner, good ingredients make all the difference. Have you tried our seasonal cheeses yet? Some of our aged cheeses have deep, nutty notes that pair beautifully with winter flavours like red wine, nuts and dried fruit.

Henri’s tip: Got leftover cheese from your cheese board? Keep it! It’s the perfect base for a quick winter cheese fondue, or as a topping for an oven bake. Nothing goes to waste — and everything gets better with a little melted cheese.

Enjoy your meal — and enjoy winter!

Frequently asked questions about winter meals

Which recipes work best in cold weather?
Slow-cooked dishes like stews and soups are ideal. The smell that fills the house while everything simmers is part of the winter magic. Finish with a handful of grated cheese for a creamy texture and that deep, savoury flavour.

What are good winter recipes for the weekend?
Weekends are perfect for dishes you can take your time with. Think of a homemade savoury pie with carrots, leek and a generous layer of aged cheese. Or plan an extended cheese fondue evening — the ultimate winter meal to linger over for hours.

Which oven dishes go well with winter?
Pretty much anything you can gratinate! Think potato gratin with garlic and a mix of our young and aged cheeses for that perfect cheese pull. Lasagnes with winter vegetables and a generous dose of cheese are also favourites during the colder months.