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Home | Recipes | Classic Comfort Food Recipes | Page 6

Classic Comfort Food Recipes

Craving something warm, hearty, and soul-satisfying? From nostalgic dishes to modern takes, there’s something here for every comfort food lover.

Whether you’re in the mood for a classic meatloaf with a sweet-tangy glaze, a bowl of creamy chicken and dumplings, or a big scoop of easy-peasy mac and cheese, we’ve got recipes that will warm your heart and fill your belly.

Looking for something a bit different? Try our shrimp and grits for a Southern twist, or indulge in a herby lemon risotto that’s both comforting and elegant.

Don’t miss our chicken pot pie, a dish that’s as cozy as it gets, or our Portuguese beef stew, perfect for chilly evenings.

Three blue bowls of Instant Pot mac and cheese
Truffled mac and cheese in four mini-casserole pans, one with a fork and a few mouthfuls missing.

Truffled Mac and Cheese

1 hr

A white bowl filled with French beef stew piled atop pasta.

Daube ~ French Beef Stew

4 hrs 30 mins

A baking dish filled with mashed potatoes that are sprinkled with black pepper

Black Pepper Mashed Potatoes

30 mins

Four chicken enchiladas in a nonstick skillet, topped with scallions.

Skillet Chicken Enchiladas

1 hr 15 mins

A fried boneless chicken thigh drizzle with honey on a white plate with a fork next to it.

Fried Boneless Chicken Thighs

1 d 2 hrs

Four beef chili tacos and two lime halves in a basket, with bowls of pickled onions, slaw, and a beer on the side.

Beef Chili Tacos

2 hrs 45 mins

A grey ceramic bowl filled with baked mac and cheese with bread crumbs

Baked Mac and Cheese with Bread Crumbs

1 hr 15 mins

A pottery bowl of slow-cooker beef chili from Skinnytaste, topped with tortilla chips, cilantro, red onions, and cheese.

Slow Cooker Beef Chili from Skinnytaste

5 hrs 20 mins

Chili mac and cheese in close up, with breadcrumbs and melted cheese.

Chili Mac and Cheese

2 hrs 30 mins

A dish of macaroni au gratin on a white paper napkin on a white plate with a stack of plates beside it.

Macaroni Au Gratin

45 mins

A platter of pickle-brined fried chicken with pieces of dill pickle, and a bottle of beer.

Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken

6 hrs 30 mins

A white bowl filled with chili, with shredded cheese on top, and a spoon and two pieces of cornbread on the side.

Easy Chili

1 hr 30 mins

A grilled mac and cheese sandwich cut into four squares on a wooden board with pickle slices beside it.

Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich

1 hr 40 mins

A metal skillet filled with creamy pasta covered with shredded Parmesan and cracked pepper, with a large serving spoon. A bowl of Parmesan and a pepper mill sit beside it.

Cacio e Pepe

25 mins

A cast iron pot filled with braised short rib chili with a bowl of diced onion on the side and a handful of cilantro.

Short Rib Chili

4 hrs 30 mins

A cast-iron skillet filled with pumpkin macaroni and cheese.

Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese

1 hr 30 mins

A white dish filled with sweet potato casserole, topped with toasted marshmallows.

Classic Sweet Potato Casserole

1 hr 45 mins

A dark grey rectangular baking dish half filled with four cheese macaroni and cheese and a metal spoon lifting a scoop out.

Four Cheese Macaroni and Cheese

1 hr 30 mins

A scattering of chili cheese fries topped with cheddar and snipped fresh chives.

Chili Cheese Fries

1 hr

A wedge of spaghetti pie on a plate with a fork.

Spaghetti Pie

1 hr 15 mins

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