1. Italian Meatball Soup
The rich tomato-beef broth can instantly warm you up! It’s packed with mini meatballs, vegetables and parmesan cheese, so you be sure to taste it, too. You can also serve it with a crusty slice of Italian bread to dip it in!
2. Tuna Noodle Casserole
Talk about a timeless childhood dish! This is about as nostalgic as they come. It’s creamy and delicious and is topped by salty chips of potato to provide the perfect crunch.
3. Chicken and Corn Chowder
This creamy and rich soup is loaded with chicken shredded, crisp bacon, and sweet corn. Its texture is derived from the thick base that is made by toasting some of the flour with butter. The heavy cream and potatoes are also part of the richness, which makes it ideal for chilly winter days.
4. Croque Monsieur
It’s a traditional French sandwich is like a grilled cheese with a higher-end. It’s filled with Gruyere cheese, ham, and dijon mustard, with a bechamel sauce, just like the one you’d make for Mac and Cheese!
5. Manicotti
This delicious cooked pasta comes of manicotti, long tubes which include ricotta covered in meat sauce and then topped with melting mozzarella cheese. All you require is an ice cold glass of red wine to make the perfect evening in.
6. Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
This dish of a side dish is made of two traditional comfort food dishes Carbs and cheese! It’s great with roast chicken or ham, steak or even pork.
7. Pierogi and Meatball Skillet
Pierogi are potato-based dumplings, which you can buy within the freezer aisle of many supermarkets today. It’s a simple ingredient to add to this delicious meatball skillet that can be cooked in less than an hour.
8. Coconut Chicken Curry
Warm spices such as spice powders like curry, cardamom and ginger impart a smoky flavor to this nourishing chicken dish. Serve it with a bowl of rice garnished with mango pieces and cilantro to give it a zing of freshness.
9. Grit Cakes
They’re delicious by themselves however if you’re the kind of person who is in search of a crunchy crunch, you’ll be in the love with these golden, gritty cakes! They’re cheesy in their center that goes well to braised short-ribs.
10. Beef Burgundy
The beef stew is cooked slowly and low until it is tender and melty. This is one reason that this stew is amazing. Another reason? There’s bacon, red wine and mushrooms to add an even greater amount of richness! Serve it over potato mash for a rich dish
11. Cauliflower Soup
Ree has been cooking this delicious cauliflower soup for a long time. She claims it’s “all the comforts of home.” Based on your preferences, you can either puree the soup to create a smooth texture or even make a half-pure if you like it creamy and with some chunks.
12. Sausage Gravy
If it’s a special event or just a Sunday brunch, you won’t be able to make a mistake with the deliciousness of sausage gravy. Serve it over homemade biscuits, or choose something more substantial like chicken that has been fried.
13. Turkey Meatloaf
This could be a lightened-up version of a meatloaf recipe however that doesn’t mean it any less cozy. It’s moist and delicious with a ketchup-based glaze that’s ideal to serve with the mashed potatoes.
14. Pasta with Peas
The spring-time pasta here is rich and cheesy because of the cream cheese’s Italian cousin, Mascarpone. The tiny bits of pancetta will make it difficult to resist.
15. Stuffed Cabbage
This stuffed pork and beef cabbage is a favorite for reasons. It’s easy and delicious along with a delicious sweet tart tomato sauce that’s simple to prepare.
16. Braised Short Ribs
Short ribs of beef and polenta with creamy sauce are two of the most popular meals for comfort food It’s not a surprise that short ribs paired with a bed of polenta make an extremely satisfying meal.
17. Beer Battered Fish
Fish and chips, anyone? You can make this British classic of comfort food by combining these gorgeously crispy beer-battered fish bites and Ree’s famous fries.
18. Asparagus Pasta
Bacon, lemons asparagus, lemons and a rich parmesan sauce complement perfectly in this delicious spring pasta dish. It’s refreshing, fresh and easy!
