Flaky pastry, tender meat and nutritious vegies... Cornish pasties are the ultimate winter comfort food. This is an edited extract from Oats in the North, Wheat from the South: The History of British Baking, Sweet and Savoury by Regula Ysewijn (Murdoch Books, $49.99).

A Fish pie recipe in under 30 minutes? You bet! This recipe is an extract from 5 Ingredients – Quick & Easy Food by Jamie Oliver (Penguin Random House).

Could anything be more comforting than an apple pie? We sure don't think so.

Great for afternoon tea, just as good for dessert. This cake is as versatile as it is scrumptious.

Fresh, simple and utterly delicious. This recipe is an extract from 5 Ingredients – Quick & Easy Food by Jamie Oliver (Penguin Random House), in stores now.

Is there anything more comforting than a gooey, chocolate pudding?

This Jamie Oliver recipe delivers comforting cookies in minutes. This is an extract from 5 Ingredients – Quick & Easy Food by Jamie Oliver (Penguin Random House).

Easy, quick and comforting, this strawberry dessert from Jamie Oliver really has it all.

Making your own gnocchi from scratch has never been so easy. This recipe is an extract from 5 Ingredients – Quick & Easy Food by Jamie Oliver (Penguin Random House), in stores now.

Take your leg of lamb to the next level with this barbecue recipe from Jamie Oliver.

Jamie Oliver turns the humble roast chook into something extra special with this tasty mushroom stuffing.

Jamie Oliver delivers the perfect treat to serve this summer.

Straight form the pass at Union Street Cafe comes Gordon Ramsay's ultimate dessert to grace your tables this spring.

Give your burgers a Moroccan makeover with this tasty weekend treat from Jamie Oliver.

Jamie Oliver shows you how to take your summer salsa up a notch.