In our opinion, there are a few crucial qualities a proper winter meal should have. For a start, it should be warming – both in terms of temperature and generous hits of uplifting spices and chillies. Bold flavours, like in Diana Chan's assam pedas and Tony Tan's beef rendang, make for a top-tier winter recipe, while plenty of carbs and cheese also definitely help. And while hearty meats such as beef and lamb help get us through the chilly winter evenings, veggie dishes like Shannon Martinez's cacio e pepe prove vegan winter recipes can be just as hearty as their meat-based counterparts. Sweets, such as Richard Hart's cinnamon buns and Karen Martini's sticky toffee panforte, also make the winter days feel brighter.

Our collection of winter food ideas will bring warmth to your plate and keep you busy in the kitchen until the temperature inches up come spring. Want more recipe inspiration – for cold days, hot days and every day in between? Work your way through Broadsheet's recipe hub or sign up for our Cooking newsletter.