Comfort Food Recipes - Hearty Meals

Shrimp scampi in a garlicky butter and white wine sauce makes a delicious accompaniment to macaroni and cheese. Cook the shrimp scampi separately, then combine them with the cooked...

The classic hot tuna sandwich is half an English muffin topped with a thick layer of tuna salad, artichokes, and celery in a mayonnaise dressing. Topped with a slice of...

These sandwiches are made with tuna salad, placed on split buns or slices of rye bread, topped with shredded sharp cheddar, and toasted in the oven until the cheese...

Tuna Noodle Casserole is a classic American home cooking dish, a simple and easy-to-make casserole made with egg noodles, canned tuna, mushrooms, a few vegetables,...

This delicious, hearty noodle and tuna casserole in a velvety creamy sauce is made entirely in one pot, including the noodles. It also features mushrooms, green peas, and grated...

A chili dog is a more flavorful and filling version of a hot dog, with the sausage on a bun topped with a generous helping of chili sauce. It's a great hearty appetizer for a house party with friends. You...

These delicious and healthy crab cakes are baked in the oven and turn out crispy on the outside, as if they were fried in a generous amount of oil. It's all thanks to the coarse panko breadcrumbs...

This recipe will make classic beef stroganoff lighter and healthier. It uses lean beef, some of which is replaced with mushrooms. They perfectly complement the beef...

This big, rich burger, both in flavor and texture, is made with a super-spicy grilled turkey patty and served on a toasted onion bun, slathered with aioli and...

This juicy burger is made divine with quick pickles that are ready in just 10 minutes and 18000 Island dressing, Jeff Mauro's signature take on the classic...

The traditional American pot pie is literally a pot pie, a thick filling of chicken and vegetables in gravy that is baked in a tightly covered pan until it's covered in a delicious...

This shepherd's pie can be baked in a 2-quart casserole dish or in individual ramekins for a party. The thick filling is made with shredded chicken and spinach in a light sauce made with fresh...

This recipe makes the perfect Louisiana pork rinds, perfect for on-the-go snacking, beer accompaniments, or as a side dish to your favorite dishes and...

These amazing Italian-style cookies will brighten up your holiday and make a perfect treat for your daily tea party. These cookies are made by cutting them. The ingredients listed are mixed...

Before deep-frying, the chicken pieces are marinated for an hour in sour milk with a little salt to make the meat tender and juicy, especially the breast. Then, each piece is rolled in...

Apple fritters are fluffy, golden-brown donuts filled with juicy apple chunks and a wonderful cinnamon aroma. Like any donut, fritters are deep-fried in oil, making them truly...

Spaghetti carbonara is a delicious Italian pasta dish served in a delicate egg sauce, generously topped with grated Parmesan cheese and crispy pieces of pancetta. It's even more filling when paired with traditional...

This casserole is a simplified version of chicken cordon bleu. It's much quicker to assemble and cook, yet just as delicious and contains all the traditional ingredients of this restaurant dish. Here's...

This is an American homemade casserole traditionally made with canned goods: a can of soup, a can of tuna, a can of green peas, a box of pasta, and a bag of chips for topping. This improved...

The main ingredients of this lasagna are portobello mushrooms, kale, ricotta, and low-fat mozzarella. These ingredients make the dish healthy and low-calorie, yet...

This Tex-Mex dish is perfect for using inexpensive yet flavorful beef thigh. It's quite tough but contains very little fat, and after braising, it's simply...

Unlike traditional layered lasagna, this version of the casserole is prepared in the form of rolls of noodles with a cheese and mushroom filling, laid out in an even layer in a baking dish, covered with tomato sauce and...

Fettuccine Alfredo is one of the most popular and beloved Italian dishes. It's irresistible to taste pasta in a thick, creamy sauce of butter and Parmesan. However, the traditional...

This spring dumpling soup is hearty and nutritious, yet lower in calories than traditional chicken and dumplings. It's made with chicken broth, carrots, onions, celery,...

This pot pie is baked in a large baking dish. A separately prepared filling of chicken and vegetables in a thick, creamy sauce is then covered with a layer of dough, like a lid, and...

Whoopie pie is a traditional American sandwich cake that's easy to make at home. Two chocolate biscuits are sandwiched together with a delicious vanilla filling with a firm, elastic...

Homemade mac 'n' cheese casserole, made with pasta smothered in a rich, cheesy sauce, is always delicious. But it's even more delicious when topped with crispy bacon. Mix together the cooked...

To make Italian calzones easier, use ready-made yeast dough for buns or bread, and minced raw sausage for the filling. Simply remove the sausage from the pork...

Scrapple is a Pennsylvania jelly similar to meatloaf, traditionally made with ground pork offal, spices, cornmeal, and broth. However, it differs from meatloaf in that...

To prepare this delicious potato casserole you need only three basic ingredients: yellow potatoes, butter and 10% fat heavy cream, and for spices - garlic, coarse grain...

If you're expecting a crowd of friends or spending the evening watching a game, the perfect treat is a thick, cheesy chili con queso dip. This Tex-Mex dip is made with...

This white bean soup is nutritious, warming, delicious, and aromatic, with hints of spice and smoky flavor from the smoked pork. The white beans are first soaked, and...

This version of traditional Italian fettuccine Alfredo is especially delicious, more filling, and incredibly easy to make! The pasta is served in a creamy sauce and topped with fried shrimp, and...

This warming beef stew is perfect for a delicious family dinner on a chilly day. Juicy, melt-in-your-mouth beef, onions, carrots, potatoes, and celery—all in perfect harmony...

A patty melt sandwich is two slices of rye bread sandwiched between a thick beef patty, slathered in sweet and spicy caramelized onions, and melty Swiss cheese. It's incredibly juicy, even though...

If you're in the mood for something Italian, try penne alla vodka, or penne in vodka sauce. It's quick to prepare and requires only a few ingredients...

Instead of simple mashed potatoes, make this casserole for a holiday side dish: just like mashed potatoes, but packed with tons of flavor, topped with crispy bacon and cheese. Boiled potatoes are whipped...

This creamy Italian pasta is made with just fettuccine, butter, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese. Cooked pasta is simply tossed with a hot cream sauce and freshly grated cheese,...

This dish is versatile, juicy, and delicious. How could it be otherwise? After all, it's made with sausage! You'll need all-natural Italian turkey sausage. It's fried whole until done, and...

These fragrant, soft buns will be the highlight of any family celebration. They're made from yeast dough, which is rolled into a rectangle, greased with butter, and sprinkled with a sugar mixture...

Ziti casserole is a popular Italian-American home-cooked dish that will delight any pasta lover. The main ingredient is ziti pasta, or tubes. Boiled until just tender, the pasta...

In this mac 'n' cheese recipe, Ree Drummond uses only one type of cheese for the sauce—aged cheddar—which turns into a wonderfully gooey treat that coats the macaroni cones. Dry...

These beef chops are prepared similarly to chicken chops: the steaks are pounded, dipped in an egg mixture, coated in seasoned flour, and fried in butter. Top rounds are used...

Shrimp and grits is a comforting, filling dish popular in the Southern United States. The grits are made from coarse cornmeal, then tossed with butter and grated cheese and...

This quick pasta dish is ready in just half an hour and is filled with juicy turkey meatballs and crispy broccolini stems. You don't need to cook the meatballs. Just peel the casings off...

Once you try homemade Oreo cookies made with real butter, you'll never want to go back to store-bought ones. They're just as delicious: crispy chocolate chip cookies and a soft, creamy...

The classic American chocolate chip cookie has two distinct flavors: some prefer a crispier version, while others prefer a soft, chewy cookie. This recipe offers just that...

This chili con carne gets its traditional flavor and aroma from spices like chili powder, cumin, and coriander. But the ingredients are much healthier! Protein-rich black beans, lean ground...

This recipe transforms classic British shepherd's pie into a quick main dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Made in individual portions, it features both a meat base and...

If you have a pasta machine, don't let it sit idle. It's time to treat your family to delicious, fresh homemade pasta! With this recipe, you'll learn how to make the most delicious fettuccine pasta with...