Sit down and eat, honey.
Greg DuPree
When cozy season arrives, its the perfect time to look up some recipes for comfort food.
During the chilly months, we prefer warming, hearty meals like soup, stew, and casseroles.
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But that doesn’t mean we don’t need comforting dishes for the rest of the year, too.
Here are our favorite soothing recipes to warm your hearts and bellies whenever you need a little pick-me-up.
Instead of the traditional bechamel, it calls for a bit ofevaporated milkto thicken.
Jen Causey
Prepare yourself for potluck stardom.
Start by slathering honey mustard all over skin-on chicken thighs, then coat the meat with crunchy panko.
Cook the polenta with milk instead of water to make it extra decadent and velvety.
Fred Hardy
Ready in just 40 minutes, this hearty dinner will surely fulfill that comfort food craving in no time.
Make things easy for yourself by using store-bought pie crust, which bakes up golden and crispy.
For even more flavor, top with sliced scallions and minced red Fresno chilies.
Fred Hardy
verify to purchase an extra bottle of wine to drink during the hour it takes to caramelize the onions.
Gabriellas Pot Roast
Embrace your inner Italian with this warm, comforting pot roast.
Two hours of gentle simmering results in tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef.
Maria Robledo
This version of the popular rice porridge features a coconut-milk base flavored with garlic and ginger.
Simple Shepherd’s Pie
The “simple” in this recipe title is relative.
Fortunately, this meal is still simpler than a trip to Ireland for the real thing.
Hector Manuel Sanchez
Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
Think chicken pot pie meets fettuccini alfredo.
Half-and-half, sour cream, and butter give this mash a creamy, luxurious finish.
With this comfort food recipe in hand, you’re halfway to a meat-and-potatoes masterpiece.
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Thai Peanut Butter Ramen
If you need comfort on the fly, this recipe’s for you.
It turns store-bought ramen packages into a creamy, rich, Asian-style dish in just 20 minutes.
Satisfying as is, or add a protein for a one-pot, weeknight meal.
Caitlin Bensel
This variation includes melty mozzarella, crispy pepperoni coins, red onion, and creamy red sauce.
Chicken Enchiladas in Salsa Verde
Enchiladas are comfort food at its finest.
The chicken filling is rich and satisfying, while the sauce is tart, savory, and creamy.
Jennifer Causey
Cover the enchiladas with cheese, and you have the ideal one-dish dinner.
Classic Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
A slow cooker transforms this special-occasion-only recipe into an any-day one.
To prevent dryness, opt for high-quality ground beef with a higher fat percentage.
Greg DuPree
Last-minute stir-ins of an egg yolk and kimchi add creaminess and a punch to each bowl.
It’s topped with breadcrumbs for a nice crunch.
These stuffed potatoes work just as well for brunch as they do for dinner.
Greg DuPree
Pizza Margherita
The ingredients are unremarkable: dough,tomato, and mozzarella.
Layered with bright ingredients like lime mayonnaise, lettuce, andavocado, these burgers are balanced and satisfying.
Infused with sausage and sage, this hearty stuffing has an Italian bent.
Greg DuPree
Cheesy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
If youre a salty-sweet fan, these cheesy spuds are for you.
A topping of melted fontina and Parmesan is the perfect contrast to the candy-likesweet potatoflesh.
Full of beef, peppers, andbeans, its flavorful and filling.
Antonis Achilleos
Set up a chili bar so everyone can add whatever toppings theyd like.
Cheesy Baked Beans and Tomatoes
This recipe transforms basic pantry ingredients into a bubbling, pizza-likevegetarian main.
Serve with crusty bread to sop everything up, and a fresh green salad to balance everything out.
Greg DuPree
Crispy Chicken Cutlets With Artichoke Dressing
What would a comfort food recipe roundup be without fried chicken?
Smeared with butter, the bird gets crispy, golden skin while its meat stays tender.
Serve over pappardelle, polenta, or your favorite grain.
Jennifer Causey
confirm you have plenty of bread or pita crackers to scoop up every last bit.
Cheesy Potato Casserole
Potatoes + cheese + cream = comfort.
As a main or a side, serve this hearty stick-to-your-ribs dish with any green vegetable to allay guilt.
Caitlin Bensel
Thanks to the Instant Pot, this aromatic, authentic curry onlytasteslike it took all afternoon to make.
For now, it’ll suffice that it just makes us feel better, no matter what ails us.
Rainbow Paella
Paella is the quintessential comfort food of Spain.
Caitlin Bensel
It’s a high-maintenance dish that demands your attention while cooking, but is so worth it.
Chicken Adobo
Adobo is how Filipinos do chicken and rice.
This version combines pineapple and orange juice with classic Southeast-Asian flavors, giving this classic a sweet-and-sour twist.
Steve Giralt
Grits Pudding
Sure, grits are iconic with shrimp, but for breakfast…in a pudding?
Think of this new sweet-and-spicy breakfast option as a cross between Cream of Wheat and rice pudding.
The recipe yields a quarta single serving for some of usso prepare to scale up accordingly.
David Prince
Top with a dollop ofhomemade whipped cream.
Pair with ice cream or cheddar cheese to take this iconic symbol of American cuisine over the top.
Red onion, bell pepper, pepperoni, mushrooms and more come together in one flavorful pie.
Linda Pugliese
Brown butter, which adds a nutty flavor, completely elevates the classic mashed potatoes recipe.
Sour cream and half-and-half tossed into the mix makes these potatoes ultra creamy and luscious.
Top with additional fresh basil leaves.
Maria Robledo
White beans, thyme, and nutty Parmesan round out the flavors for a comforting home-cooked meal.
Substitute plant-based sausage and you’ve got a great meatless Monday vegetarian option.
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