Had a frustrating day? Journey home a nightmare? Or just plain feeling blue? There's nothing more solacing than food. And not just the obvious indulgences like chocolate - just think how mood-elevating a bacon sandwich can be. There is an essential wholesomeness to comfort food, a familiarity and hearty solidity that never fails to deliver.

Comfort Food, now available in paperback, contains over 175 recipes and ideas that will do just this, demonstrating that comfort food, as well as being consoling, can be interesting, lively, colourful and varied.

Mouthwatering dishes such as Potted Salmon, Chicken and Bacon Casserole and Mango and Passion Fruit Roulade are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face - and ensure your friends and family rush back for more.

Whatever the occasion Comfort Food will give you a host of ideas for food that will both satisfy and soothe.

Had a frustrating day? Journey home a nightmare? Or just plain feeling blue? There's nothing more solacing than food