1,539 comforting recipes

Homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch with fluffy parsley-flecked dumplings steamed right on top of herb-simmered broth. Pure comfort food that fills the kitchen with the smell of thyme and rosemary.

Browned chicken pieces simmered in a curried tomato broth, then smothered in a rich, velvety peanut butter sauce. Inspired by West African groundnut stew, this one-pot comfort meal is served over rice.

Chunky sweet potato soup loaded with carrots, celery, peas, and herbs, finished with nonfat sour cream and skim milk. A big-batch comfort soup that serves 16 and feels lighter than it tastes.

A loaded tamale pie with ground beef, bacon, corn, and green chiles in a cornmeal crust, topped with a melted Monterey Jack and egg layer. Tex-Mex comfort baked in a pie pan.

Baked sweet potato pudding with raw grated sweet potatoes, flaked coconut, evaporated milk, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg. A Caribbean-style comfort dessert that's creamy, coconutty, and golden-topped in just over an hour.

Blanched cauliflower florets nestled under a layer of grated Swiss cheese and bathed in a silky egg custard with melted butter. Baked until golden and set for a rich, comforting vegetable side dish.

Ramen noodles leveled up with canned tuna, mixed vegetables, and melted mozzarella in a creamy mushroom sauce. This budget-friendly cheesy tuna and noodles skillet is comfort food that won't break the bank.

Ground venison pressed into a pan, smothered in cream of cheddar and celery soup, then topped with frozen french fries that bake up golden and crispy. Kid-friendly, no-fuss weeknight comfort food.

Slow cooker chicken soup packed with cauliflower, chickpeas, rice, and herbs. Set it in the morning and come home to a fragrant, hearty pot ready for bowls. Crock pot comfort at its best.

A retro ground beef and rice casserole with mushrooms, soy sauce, and crispy chow mein noodles stirred in at the end. Easy weeknight comfort food that bakes in one dish with zero fuss.

Flour-coated round steak browned and slow cooked with tomato sauce, onions, and green peppers until fork-tender. A hands-off comfort food dinner that simmers all day while you do your thing.

Red lentils, grated turnip, egg whites, and whole wheat breadcrumbs baked until golden and firm. A hearty vegetarian pie with just 5 ingredients that proves plant-based comfort food can be dead simple.

Slow cooker cheddar meatloaf with ground beef, cheese crackers, chili sauce, and shredded cheddar cooked low and slow for 5 hours. Hands-off comfort food that stays moist and packed with cheesy flavor.

Pounded chicken breasts stuffed with a curry-spiced filling of carrots, raisins, and bread crumbs, then baked until tender and topped with a tangy yogurt-marmalade sauce. Low-calorie comfort with bold flavor.

Pride of Erin soup is an Irish cabbage and potato soup with mace, blended almost smooth and served with whipped cream and Parmesan. A creamy, comforting soup with subtle spice from ground mace.

Pigeon Forge pintos, a Tennessee-style baked bean with pinto beans, salt pork, molasses, brown sugar, and dry mustard slow-baked for 6 to 8 hours. Smoky Mountain comfort in a bean pot.