5 Comfort Recipes for a Rainy Weekend

I went out and found the five best recipes to cook on a rainy weekend, so you don’t have to.

According to multiple weather sources, Sydney is forecast to receive approximately 30mm–105mm of rain this weekend (Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18, 2026). With plans likely moving indoors, I decided to do the hard work for you and round up five cosy, comforting meals that are perfect for staying in.

After scrolling through our recipe collection, I’ve carefully selected the top five dishes that truly shine on a rainy day. Let’s count them down, starting from number five.

#5 Creamy Tuscan Salmon

This rich, creamy salmon dish absolutely screams Friday night at home — a glass of wine, a good movie, and rain tapping on the windows. Serve it with rice and you’ve got an effortless, comforting dinner sorted.
Buy Tasmanian salmon fillets for $9.90 per fillet.
https://www.manettas.com.au/creamy-tuscan-salmon/

#4 Moreton Bay Bug Linguine with Cherry Tomatoes

Is there anything better than a warm bowl of pasta on a rainy day? This linguine is elevated even further with our already-cooked Moreton Bay bugs, making it impressive and easy.
Buy cooked Moreton Bay bugs for $59 per kilo.
https://www.manettas.com.au/roasted-moreton-bay-bugs-with-linguine-cherry-tomatoes/

#3 One-Pan Cottage Pie with Beef Mince

This dish is the definition of cosy comfort. Perfect for a Sunday night with family or friends, wrapped in blankets after cards, board games or a Netflix binge.
Use our premium beef mince for $18.90 per 1kg pack.
https://www.manettas.com.au/one-pan-cottage-pie-with-beef-mince/

#2 Scotch Fillet Steak with Garlic Butter Roast Potatoes

Reliable, comforting and always satisfying, a perfectly cooked steak with crispy garlic butter potatoes never disappoints. This hearty meal will leave you warm, full and very happy.
Buy Andrew’s Select scotch fillet steaks for $13.50 per steak.
https://www.manettas.com.au/scotch-fillet-with-garlic-butter-roast-potatoes/

#1 Prawn Risotto with Parmesan Crisp

Our number one pick for a rainy weekend is this beautiful prawn risotto. There’s something about a freshly cooked seafood risotto that makes staying indoors feel completely worth it. Easy to make and full of flavour, this dish earns the top spot.
Buy raw prawn cutlets for $42.50 per kilo.
https://www.manettas.com.au/prawn-risotto-with-parmesan-crisp/

And there you have it. We hope this list inspires you to cook one of these meals or reminds you just how enjoyable staying in can be when the food is this good. Enjoy.