Comfort Food Recipes - Hearty Meals

Make this simple, comforting dish with the touch of a button on your slow cooker. Besides the meat, it only requires a few simple ingredients that are easy to find and likely already in your pantry.

Chocolate, caramel, and toasted coconut—one of the most delicious dessert combinations! This no-bake dessert is made in the refrigerator. The cakes, like miniature tarts, are assembled from chocolate...

"It's one of my favorite soups because, to me, soup itself is the perfect comfort food," admits Ree Drummond. "So, I make Tuscan Chicken Soup, a wonderful classic soup with...

This delicious and healthy Tuscan pearl barley soup is loaded with a variety of vegetables, including zucchini, Swiss chard, and parsnips, and lean turkey sausage. Nourishing and warming, it's super easy to...

This elegant pear and cranberry strudel, dusted with powdered sugar, will be a wonderful centerpiece for a small family celebration. The combination of tart cranberries and sweet pears adds a delicious...

The perfect pastry for peanut butter and jelly (or PB&J) sandwich lovers. For the pie filling, use your favorite jam, preserves, or preserves, but the peanut butter pairs best with...

If you love the combination of sweet and salty, peanut butter and chocolate, be sure to try these cookies with an interesting addition: sour cream is added to the chocolate glaze, and the flavor becomes...

Using store-bought pie dough for these pies, you can make them quickly and easily. All you need to do is boil the fresh peach filling, assemble the pies, and bake.

With a crisp, crumbly crust and a chewy, oatmeal raisin cookie-flavored filling, this pie is best served slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Skip the mashed potatoes and turn them into the filling for this succulent meatloaf. Thanks to the microwave, the potatoes are ready in minutes—all you have to do is mash them...

"I got this recipe from my Grandpa Pep. When I was a kid, we ate pork with braised cabbage for New Year's, but now I make it all the time," says Michael Symon. The cabbage is braised in...

These delicious breakfast sandwiches are filled with a classic omelet with spinach and mushrooms. You can make the sandwiches ahead of time, freeze them, and then reheat a few each day and...

Even with a hangover, you can make a breakfast that's not only nutritious but also delicious. This recipe gives you two-in-one: a hot cheese sandwich and an egg in bread. Just assemble the cheese sandwich,...

Belgian waffles aren't just for eating with syrup; they're also great for sandwiches. This sweet sandwich with chocolate spread, fresh strawberries, and bananas is perfect for breakfast,...

This shepherd's pie recipe is close to the traditional version and is made with lamb, but you can substitute ground beef if desired. The thick meat filling is filled with tender vegetables, and topped with...

Comfort food at its best! Tender pieces of chicken and vegetables meet in a creamy sauce with soft, pillow-like dumplings. The dish is filling without being heavy. For...

"When I remember the delicious dishes from my childhood, these tomatoes stuffed with rice immediately come to mind," shares Giada de Laurentiis. "It's my mother Veronica's signature dish. It's full of simple,...

Make a quick pilaf with an unexpected nutty flavor from almonds and cinnamon to enhance the natural sweetness of carrots. This pilaf is made with basmati rice and ready-made...

A classic Greek salad takes just minutes to prepare, leaving you with a healthy, vibrant salad bursting with equally vibrant flavors. Start with the dressing, mixing together high-quality...

This American Cobb salad recipe is a bit different from the classic version. It includes all the traditional ingredients, but the blue cheese is added as part of the salad rather than as a separate layer...

Two of America's most popular comfort foods come together in one pot: mac 'n' cheese and chili con carne. It's incredibly delicious and filling, loaded with meat, gooey cheese, and pasta. The chili is made...

The combination of Colby Jack and cheddar cheeses makes the sauce very aromatic, viscous, and velvety, and a little Dijon mustard, paprika, and a drop of hot sauce perfectly highlight the flavor of the cheese.

Leftover mac 'n' cheese makes a delicious breakfast the next morning. Simply spread the macaroni and cheese sauce in an oven-safe pan, make a few...

This recipe transforms the comforting and homey dish of mac 'n' cheese into a sophisticated treat perfect for holidays and other special occasions. The sauce is made with...

When making mac 'n' cheese, Katie Lee likes to experiment with different cheeses. She usually uses whatever's left on the cheeseboard. Taleggio is especially good because it's so rich and...

If you already have some cooked pasta, perhaps leftover from last night's dinner, this mac 'n' cheese will take you just 10 minutes. Perfect for a quick, filling breakfast. Simply toss the pasta into...

"I think the ultimate comfort food is candy," says Ina Garten, "any kind of candy, from a store-bought Snickers bar to handmade chocolate truffles. Besides the fact that we...

This thick and warming beef and vegetable stew is the perfect dish for winter Sunday evenings. The beauty of this recipe is that it simmers for several hours in a slow cooker. You can...

Ina Garten makes patties from a blend of three types of ground meat – beef, pork, and veal – and they turn out very juicy with a rich flavor that perfectly complements fried onions and thyme.

This simple yet elegant Provençal dish is cooked entirely in one cast iron skillet: pan-fried boneless pork loin cutlets, potatoes, and a light cherry tomato sauce with...

This recipe transforms frozen potato gnocchi from a typical convenience food into a filling, healthy, fiber-rich family meal that's quick to make and perfect for...

American goulash is made with ground meat and pasta and shouldn't be confused with Hungarian goulash, which consists of meat and vegetables simmered with paprika. This recipe features ground beef fried with whole...

With a light, crispy crust and juicy meat inside, katsu is a comforting Japanese dish at its best. Traditionally made with pork, this method also works well with chicken. Fried...

The traditional New Orleans po' boy sandwich is a large, soft French baguette filled with fresh seafood from the coast. This vegetarian version retains the...

"Chana masala is my favorite chickpea dish," says recipe author Nidhi Jalan. "There are so many variations of this curry. I love it when the chickpeas are completely coated in a deliciously thick and..."

This recipe transforms the classic French boeuf bourguignon of braised beef and vegetables into a luxurious vegetarian dish. The combination of several types of mushrooms adds a richer flavor to the sauce...

Large portobello mushroom caps are the perfect substitute for steaks on a vegetarian menu. In this recipe, they're breaded and deep-fried until they're beautifully crispy.

This dish is quite popular online among those who prefer the convenience of a slow cooker, but the sauce often ends up either too runny or curdled. This recipe calls for...

Chicken Marsala is a mouthwatering roasted chicken in a flavorful wine and mushroom sauce. This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs, which are then shredded after roasting.

This chicken recipe turns out incredibly crispy and delicious, just like deep-fried chicken. However, it's baked in the oven, skinless, and much healthier. To get the crust...

This beef stroganoff is made with beef short ribs. They're less popular, but when cooked properly, they're incredibly flavorful and juicy. Bake these meaty short ribs in the oven,...

"Meatloaf is the way to my heart, especially when it's spicy and served with potatoes," admits Sunny Anderson. This meatloaf is made with a mixture of ground beef and ground dark turkey. Sunny...

Sunny Anderson makes large meatballs from a mixture of ground beef and pork, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fragrant herbs. The mega-meatballs are first pan-fried until golden brown, then...

Prepare a delicious German-style dinner. Sauerbraten literally means "sour roast" in German, and this dish lives up to its name, but it's incredibly delicious...

Enjoy the delicious combination of sautéed mushrooms and fennel seeds in this meat- and dairy-free vegan lasagna. In addition to the mushroom-and-tomato sauce, this vegan...

This hearty beef casserole features rich chili and beef baked under a layer of flavorful cornbread. To make, simmer ground beef in a tomato salsa with corn and spices, along with...

This delicious Italian-style casserole is prepared in several stages. Meatballs made from a mixture of ground beef and pork are baked individually in a simple tomato sauce, polenta is cooked, and then...

If you don't have time to prepare a full, hearty breakfast in the morning, a slow cooker will come to the rescue. It will work for you all night, so you can wake up and sit down to the table without wasting time.