As the rain and wind continue to make living in Northern Europe gloomy and inhospitable, fight back by holing yourself inside and having a comfort food dinner party.

The culinary equivalent of a warm jumper, these recipes will fill your house with the delicious smells of cooking . Best of all, at the end of the evening while your guests step out into the wintry weather to find a cab to take them home, you already are home. Hopefully with some leftovers.