My Debut Cookbook 'Comfy' Is Out Now. ORDER HERE!
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My Debut Cookbook is officially OUT NOW!

April 27, 2023 (Last Updated: November 24, 2024) by Chris Collins

Chris Collins holding stack of Comfy cookbook in kitchen

Make your comfort food dreams come true with ‘Comfy’

I’ve poured everything I’ve got into this book and I’m genuinely SO excited to share it with you! It’s built on the back of years of blogging, recipe developing & home cooking and I can safely say it’s my best work to date!!

Comfy is packed with feel-good flavour-loaded dinners that you’ll want to make over and over again. It’s full of the comfiest, most delicious dinners I’ve ever created. Think the ultimate Fish & Chips, Creamy Peppercorn Steak Pasta and Loaded Baked Potato Soup!

sausage and mash pie comfy cookbook preview photo

This is my ‘Bangers & Mash Pie’ from the ‘Comfort Classics’ chapter. How could I not include this fan favourite in the book?!

Let me answer some questions!

I’ll try and preempt some questions, but if you have any more let me know in the comments below!

Is the book available outside of the UK?

YES! Please keep in mind the book is written in Metric and will contain some UK phrases/words (minced beef instead of ground beef, coriander instead of cilantro etc). If you have scales and measuring cups with ml the measurements should easily be converted.

USA AmazonOrder here
Canada AmazonOrder here
Australia AmazonOrder here
Australia other optionsOrder here
New Zealand optionsOrder here

Where can I order the book in the UK?

Alongside Amazon, you can order on Waterstones and WHSmith.

How many of the recipes are new?

The majority are completely brand new and written for the cookbook! In fact around 80% of them are completely new, with some of my most popular blog recipes that I had to include.

pork ragu comfy cookbook photo preview

This is my ‘Rich & Tender Pork Ragu’ from the ‘Low, Slow & Saucy’ chapter. It’s one of my favourite shots from the book!

cauliflower broccoli soup comfy cookbook preview photo

This is my ‘Broccoli & Cauliflower Cheese Soup’ from the ‘Dinner-worthy Soups & Salads’ chapter. And yes, naturally I’ve served it in a loaf of bread!

What kind of recipes are in the book?

Dinners!! All approachable, super-delicious, fail-proof, comfy and full of flavour.

Here’s a few sneak peek recipes:

  • Burrata Caprese Pasta
  • Cottage Pie Baked Potatoes
  • Easy Bloomer Bread Pizza
  • Brown Butter Gnocchi with Sage and Butternut Squash
  • Soul Soothing Chicken Orzo Soup
  • Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
  • Harissa Halloumi Skewers
  • Katsu Curry

Are these year-round recipes or just for ‘comfy’ season?

These are 100% recipes you can make all year-round. There’s of course lots of recipes that are perfect to tuck into on a cold Winter’s evening (soups, pies, hearty pastas and warming casseroles). But there’s heaps of Spring/Summery recipes too (think burgers, mega salads, tacos, quick dinners, minimal prep dinners, slow-cooker/no-oven dinners).

Are the recipes easy to make?

The skill level is no different for the recipes I post on here and across social media. As with my blog, I made sure that every single recipe (bar 1 or 2) has a notes section and every recipe is as detailed as possible. My publishers were pulling their hair out squeezing in each recipe, but you know how thorough I like to be . Even the bigger recipes are placed across a double page to ensure there’s no missing crucial info. So, in short, I’ve made the recipes as fail-proof as possible!

Do let me know if you have any other questions in the comments!

Also, if you missed any announcements I made across social media I’ll pop the videos below.

Book Reveal

Cover Reveal

Sneak Peek

As I said, if you’ve got any more questions please do let me know in the comments. But for now, I just want to say the biggest thank you. For the comments, the reviews, the likes – everything. I’m so confident that you’ll love this book and I seriously can’t wait for it to make its way to your kitchen. I know it’ll bring you as much joy as it continues to bring me.

Chris x

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81 Comments

  • Reply
    Marge Garrod
    November 13, 2024 at 9:47 pm

    I’m not sure what is needed to use a non-US cookbook. Anything beyond a scale and measuring cups that have mls?

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      Chris Collins
      November 14, 2024 at 12:49 pm

      Hey Marge! If you’re happy to convert from Metric to Imperial you’ll be good to go – scales and measuring cups with mls should do the trick. There are some UK terms (minced beef instead of ground beef, coriander instead of cilantro) but these should hopefully be few and far between. C.

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    Brooke
    November 12, 2024 at 8:36 pm

    Any hints as to when a US version will be available?

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      November 13, 2024 at 12:29 pm

      Hi Brooke! The book is available but unfortunately not as a US version. It was something I was hoping for but the publishers have chosen to stick with a metric version. C.

  • Reply
    Kim Tuffery
    October 6, 2024 at 8:51 pm

    Just made the skinless pork sausages. The flavour is fantastic. You could make meatballs with this mixture and have it in a tomato sauce with pasta

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      Chris Collins
      October 7, 2024 at 3:18 pm

      So pleased to hear they went down well, Kim! 🙂 C.

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    Alyssa
    July 22, 2024 at 11:05 pm

    Any update on if this will be available in the US? Love your recipes and can’t wait to buy the book!

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      Chris Collins
      July 29, 2024 at 10:17 am

      I think it’ll likely be October! Still looking for official date though 🙂 C.

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    Anouska
    June 23, 2024 at 5:01 pm

    Me & my neighbour have just received your book “Comfy” today from amazon, all we can say is Wow, it’s amazing! We are swapping page numbers as to which ones we are gonna cook 1st!

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      Chris Collins
      June 24, 2024 at 11:21 am

      Ah I’m so pleased to hear! I hope you love the recipes 🙂 C.

  • Reply
    Ryan De-Vall
    March 27, 2024 at 7:26 am

    Hi Chris, first of all your book is amazing and enjoying working my way through it front to back! I know that it can vary depending on the specific ingredients used, but do you have anywhere that lists the rough calories per meal? I’ve just started tracking and thought I’d ask before I go work it out for every recipe – sorry if it’s somewhere and I haven’t noticed!

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      Chris Collins
      March 27, 2024 at 7:07 pm

      Hey Ryan! Great to hear you’re enjoying the book. We actually decided not to put calories in the book! Having said that, ~20% of the recipes are popular recipes from the blog, which are all calorie counted. Most of the blog recipes are at the beginning of each chapter. Cheers! C.

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    Helen
    January 30, 2024 at 8:10 am

    Hey Chris!
    With the book being available in Australia, does that mean us Kiwis can order it too ?
    Cheers, Helen

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    Robbie
    January 11, 2024 at 6:42 am

    I see that I can order your book from Amazon US, have the units of measurement been converted?
    Hope so.

    Thank you

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      January 11, 2024 at 12:36 pm

      Hey Robbie! I haven’t had confirmation from my publisher that it’s out in the US yet, so it’ll likely be being sold through a 3rd party. As such, it will be UK measurements. Will keep you updated if I manage to get a US version out or not C.

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    Janie Blythe
    January 8, 2024 at 10:34 pm

    Hello from Colorado, USA. I pre-ordered your Comfy Book for my adult daughter and it arrived in time for Christmas. It wonderful to carry on a tradition of signing/giving it as a first cook book for her own home. Traditional type cooking that I am proud to share with her to create her own memories now. Thank you!

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      Chris Collins
      January 9, 2024 at 11:05 am

      So pleased to hear the book made it in time for Christmas! Happy new year to you and yours, Janie 🙂 C.

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    Sue baker
    December 27, 2023 at 3:32 pm

    Thai cashew chicken looks like sh, I have bought the cookbook, but can’t find recipe on line to print out. I am visually impaired, so need larger print. Please

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      December 30, 2023 at 1:29 pm

      Hi Sue! So sorry to hear you’re having trouble reading the recipe. The Thai Cashew Chicken is a recipe exclusive to the book, so unfortunately isn’t online. C.

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        Sue
        December 30, 2023 at 2:09 pm

        Thanks Chris, have managed to print the recipe, from the book… xx

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    Jo-Ann
    December 22, 2023 at 8:05 pm

    My potato loving husband is positively drooling over your French Onion Potatoes……….but as we live in Canada, we’ll have to wait until COMFY is available here!

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      December 23, 2023 at 12:40 pm

      Thanks Jo-Ann! Hopefully won’t be too long! C.

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    Corrina
    December 20, 2023 at 5:53 am

    Chris I love your story from a little boy upto today WOW.. congrats on your wonderful book, think it’s sitting under my tree ready for Xmas morn. Can’t wait…. What a journey & thankyou for sharing it with us oh & thankyou for your wonderful recipes Chris your a top chappie x HAPPY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR CHRIS

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      Chris Collins
      December 21, 2023 at 11:04 am

      Thank you so much for the lovely comment, Corrina! Hopefully it is under the tree! Best wishes to you and yours C.

  • Reply
    Lee-Ann Allen
    December 4, 2023 at 5:47 am

    Man I per order this book and didn’t get it this suxs I paid for it and nothing so upset

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      Chris Collins
      December 5, 2023 at 12:07 pm

      Hey Lee-Ann! Sorry to hear this – if you head back to where you ordered it from I’m sure they’ll have a process to try and retrieve the book! C.

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    Lisa Jay
    December 2, 2023 at 8:18 pm

    I want to make the cheese and potato pie for a special dinner. Don’t have time to get the book. Where can I get it.

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      December 5, 2023 at 12:05 pm

      Hey Lisa! The recipe for the potato, cheese and onion pie is currently just exclusive to the book 🙂 C.

  • Reply
    susan hill
    December 2, 2023 at 6:34 pm

    Hi Chris, Congrats to you.
    Will you ever consider digitizing your book?
    I love your recipes but tend not to no longer have books in paper format.
    I do so hope – thank you x

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      December 5, 2023 at 12:04 pm

      Hey Susan! The book is available on kindle on Amazon. Definitely worth considering a wider digital copy so possibly down the line 🙂 C.

  • Reply
    Haiqa
    November 16, 2023 at 6:16 am

    Can I get it in Pakistan?
    If not yet then please Do something to ship worldwide

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      November 18, 2023 at 12:43 pm

      It’s available online in Waterstones and Amazon, so those would be the two options to ship worldwide at this current time. C.

  • Reply
    Judy Goldenberg
    November 12, 2023 at 8:04 pm

    When will Comfy be available in an American version?

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      Chris Collins
      November 14, 2023 at 3:01 pm

      Hey Judy! It will definitely be available in the US at a later date, unfortunately I don’t know exactly when. I hoping I can get it as an American version, but it’s a little tricky. Will keep everyone updated! C.

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    Windell Keith
    November 3, 2023 at 8:55 pm

    Just made the Moussaka for the second time for parties. Really great.

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      November 4, 2023 at 11:15 am

      Great to hear! C.

  • Reply
    Nish
    November 3, 2023 at 3:06 am

    Looking forward to buy this! How many recipes in total are in this book?

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      November 3, 2023 at 11:41 am

      Hey Nish! There’s almost 100 recipes, 80% are brand new and 20% are fan favourites 🙂 C.

  • Reply
    Martin Miller
    October 26, 2023 at 7:24 pm

    I have bought and received this recipe book and was slightly disappointed when I searched for the TikTok recipe for Fish Pie Jackets which was not in the book I have made the sausage mash pie which was delicious but the jacket fish pie sold it to me so that was a big shame. If you could send that recipe it would be a consolation.

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      October 26, 2023 at 8:01 pm

      Hey Martin! Sorry to hear you were disappointed to not see the fish pie baked potatoes. Thankfully the recipe is also on the blog (you can use the search bar on the right hand side, also on the homepage) and the recipe is in the caption in the TikTok you saw. Hope you love the book either way 🙂 C.

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        Martin Miller
        October 26, 2023 at 8:16 pm

        I do so well done and look forward to cooking the delicious recipes

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    Diane Jones
    October 26, 2023 at 5:25 pm

    Just received mine. Already looking forward to working my way through it. Recipe by Recipe. Bit like Julie and Julia!!!!! My favourite film x

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      Chris Collins
      October 26, 2023 at 8:00 pm

      Ah that’s so heartwarming to hear, Diane! I hope all the recipes go down well! C.

  • Reply
    Linda
    October 22, 2023 at 2:24 am

    Please…do not forget about us Canadians!!! Looking forward to your book….Congratulations!

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      Chris Collins
      October 22, 2023 at 1:55 pm

      I definitely won’t, Linda! Always appreciate the support from across the pond 🙂 C.

  • Reply
    Robert J Bussey
    October 18, 2023 at 7:26 pm

    Congratulations. It seems to be a great cookbook for recipes I would actually make. Awaiting it’s arrival on US Shores.

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      Chris Collins
      October 19, 2023 at 7:43 pm

      Cheers Robert! Hopefully the wait won’t be too long!

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    Julie shelton
    October 16, 2023 at 6:36 pm

    Well, I got all excited and ordered one and THEN noticed it is not ‘Americanized’ but I am not canceling! I will just figure it out!!!!

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      October 18, 2023 at 6:18 pm

      Ah so happy you’ve got a pre-order! I’m confident you’ll be okay if you’re happy to convert (mostly just one click on the scales and a lot of the liquid measurements are made with cups in mind). I hope you love the book, Julie! 🙂 C.

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    Christine Richens
    October 8, 2023 at 3:31 am

    I live in Australia, when can we expect the book release here please. Big fan, so am looking forward to getting a copy. Christine

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      October 8, 2023 at 11:20 am

      Hey Christine! I don’t currently have a date unfortunately, but I’m hoping it won’t be too much longer and I’ll certainly let everyone know as soon as I do. C.

  • Reply
    Karen Fetters
    October 5, 2023 at 6:30 pm

    Please let me know when US version is available.

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      Chris Collins
      October 5, 2023 at 7:05 pm

      I definitely will 🙂

  • Reply
    Tamara
    September 29, 2023 at 4:59 pm

    Uggggh! I really want this cookbook (the pre-order)! I hope it can be sorted out soon for those of us in the US! Your recipes look fabulous!

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      Chris Collins
      September 29, 2023 at 6:05 pm

      I’m hoping so too! Fingers crossed we’ll get a date soon C.

  • Reply
    Jacquelyn Hoff
    September 27, 2023 at 3:23 pm

    Oh No! I was so hyped up order your cookbook, but I’m in the USA . Can you add me to do e kind of “Pre-Order USA list? I don’t want to miss this book! And Congrats Chris

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      September 28, 2023 at 10:23 am

      Really hoping to get a USA date soon!! C.

  • Reply
    Cheree
    September 18, 2023 at 3:37 pm

    I’d there any reason why Americans couldn’t preorder? Are the measurements different or something?

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      September 18, 2023 at 3:52 pm

      Hi Cheree! It’s just available on Amazon UK at the moment and it is in metric measurements. It will be on Amazon US at a later date and I’m hoping to get it all converted for then too 🙂 C.

  • Reply
    Pat
    August 30, 2023 at 2:27 pm

    Congratulations!! How does one get an autographed copy?

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      August 31, 2023 at 10:40 am

      Thanks Pat! I’m not sure if any will be signed but will let you know if they are 🙂 C.

  • Reply
    Nancy Quinn
    July 16, 2023 at 4:05 pm

    My 17 yr old daughter has taken an interest in cooking because of your recipes. We’re in the lovely state of Washington, sadly a little too close to the insanity of “Seattle”, but I grew up in Henley on Thames… my recollection of food from my childhood has me skeptical of English recipes online, but yours are FANTASTIC! We’re having the Harrisa Pasta this week. Although we have several fav’s, I think the top one is Honey Butter Chicken. I’m going next to look on Amazon to pre-order your cookbook, hoping it’s here in time for Christmas. It’s going to make a fabulous surprise! Thanks for all the hard work!!!

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      Chris Collins
      July 16, 2023 at 4:53 pm

      Thank you so much for the kind words, Nancy! So happy to hear the recipes are going down well! I’ve got my fingers crossed for a US version so hopefully will be on the US Amazon soon 🙂 C.

    • Reply
      Jacquelin White
      October 18, 2023 at 10:29 pm

      I live above 45 miles south of Seattle! I also am looking forward to the cookbook as well!

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    Tess Shouse
    June 28, 2023 at 2:31 am

    Chris, I have made several of your recipes and love, love, love, them all. I have learned so much from you about why you do certain tings and my husband loves everything I have cooked from your recipes. I have my favorites like the butter honey pork loin, but so far I have not found anything I don’t like. Thank you so much for your willingness to share and make me a better cook.

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      Chris Collins
      June 28, 2023 at 10:15 am

      Tess, this is such a lovely comment, thank you! I’m so happy to hear the recipes are going down well 🙂 C.

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    Carolyn
    May 31, 2023 at 5:59 pm

    Any recipes gluten free

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      June 1, 2023 at 10:13 am

      Hi Carolyn! I haven’t made any specific gluten-free, but I’m sure there will be many that can be adapted 🙂 C.

  • Reply
    Michele Johns
    May 22, 2023 at 11:52 pm

    I am in Australia and I would love your cook book.

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      Chris Collins
      May 23, 2023 at 10:30 am

      Thanks Michele! Fingers crossed for an Australian date!! C.

      • Reply
        Tabby
        October 5, 2023 at 1:07 pm

        Differently needs to be sent to Australia. We love our comfy food.

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          Chris Collins
          October 5, 2023 at 7:05 pm

          Hopefully I’ll have an AUS date soon!

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    Rob
    May 3, 2023 at 7:23 pm

    Can’t wait. Follow so many if your recipes and never disappointed. In fact, I still use your method for cooking steaks and the blue cheese sauce, always a winner.
    Can’t wait Chris, keep up the great work.

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      May 3, 2023 at 7:51 pm

      Cheers Rob! I posted that recipe a little while ago, so that’s awesome you’re still following along. I hope you love the book 🙂 C.

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    Bea Holland
    April 27, 2023 at 4:32 pm

    Wow, congratulations. It’s something I have been hoping for for months now, already pre-ordered on Amazon. I love to “prop-up” a cook book whilst cooking. (I’m old enough to remember when that was the only option!) Hope it’s a best seller and the first of many for you, “but don’t stop the blog.”
    Best wishes
    Bea, Suffolk UK.

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      April 27, 2023 at 7:48 pm

      Thanks so much, Bea! I’m confident you’ll love the book 🙂 I’ll never stop the blog – it’s with me for good now!! C.

  • Reply
    giles
    April 27, 2023 at 3:51 pm

    Ha, being coy when I said were you making a cookbook then?!

    • Reply
      Chris Collins
      April 27, 2023 at 7:46 pm

      Hahah maybe a little!! C.

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    Jenny J Bomberry
    April 27, 2023 at 3:20 pm

    Looking forward to cn’g…it congrats…
    Q: like to make sml dinners for 1…so r some dinners in thr to make for 1 person…?
    Tks ‍♀️❗️

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      Chris Collins
      April 27, 2023 at 3:43 pm

      Thanks Jenny! None for 1 person, but there are some for two and plenty that will freeze/refrigerate. C.

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    DINNERS

    YOU'LL NEVER STOP MAKING!

    A FREE EMAIL SERIES, FROM ONE FOODIE TO ANOTHER