When the rain falls, comfort food is definitely on the menu

It doesn't happen often but when it rains in the UAE it's the perfect time to stay indoors and play games, watch movies, and spend some quality time with family.

This also gives you the chance to make amazing comfort food, perhaps including a few favourites that might take a little longer than usual.

From brunch dishes and tasty casseroles to belly-warming soups, indulge in these rainy day recipes.

Green chilli

This beautiful dish can be made in just 30 minutes and is an ideal addition to a rainy day menu.

Warming and filling, you can pack it with protein using either turkey and beans or chunky pieces of chicken. Curry has a beautiful texture, which makes it great for a rainy day recipe. Vegetables and broth form the base of most chillis and curries, which also make for delicious soups.

Serve with white rice or corn tortillas, and slices of avocado, to pack things out. If you want a vegetarian version, double the number of beans, skip the turkey and use vegetable broth.

Pot pie

Snuggle up in your comfiest attire, light a relaxing candle and throw together a homemade pot pie.

Chock-full of poultry, potatoes, peas and corn, there are stacks of recipes available for easy chicken pot pie. Although it's also easy to swap out the chicken for any other meat or fresh. chopped veggies.

Serve one at supper and you'll have people coming back for more and happy to stay in during the rain.