Comfort food means different things to people, but typically it involves food that is creamy or silky in texture and doesn’t have sharp flavors (i.e., spicy, fermented, or pungent flavors).
I try to keep these recipes simple, which makes them even more comforting. Pasta recipes, comforting warm soups and creamy not-so-sweet desserts.
I didn’t expect this recipe for a cheeseburger soup to be so good. It’s my husband’s concoction and It’s certainly nothing fancy, but boy did it hit the trifecta: budget-friendly, quick & easy, and full of flavor! Such a nice addition to cold-weather cooking. Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredient List | Additions or Substitutions | …
This easy pasta dish is rich creamy comfort food in a bowl, perfect for a fall weeknight dinner. It takes less than 30 minutes to from start to finish and hits all the high points: creamy texture, smoky protein, and the autumn flavor of fresh sage. Triple tested for ease of success. Jump to: RECIPE …
Did you know you can do much more with chai tea than just make a basic chai latte? This comforting Indian blend of black tea and spices works wonderfully in a range of other drinks and even baked goods or desserts. Try using the delicious blend of warming chai spices in one of these 10 …
Silky and sweet, banana pudding layered with vanilla wafers and sliced bananas is quintessential Southern comfort food. My Louisiana mom’s version of this classic dish added layers of whipped cream instead of the meringue topping and used evaporated milk instead of sweetened condensed milk. Jump to: RECIPE | Homemade vs Pudding Mix | Ingredients & …
Mexico’s version of kid-friendly comfort food is Sopa de Fideo. Like mac and cheese in the US, it is a classic lunchtime dish that many kids in Mexico grow up on. This version of fideo adds leftover turkey to the tomato and pasta base. Keeps the turkey moist and the adults are just as happy …
This creamy Mexican comfort food can be used in quesadillas or just eaten on it’s own. There are always nuanced versions of classic regional dishes, but the poblanos and crema are key ingredients in all versions of this dish. This recipe is from the Bajío region of Mexico and it includes mushrooms, corn and chicken …
Keto mashed cauliflower is a perfect side dish for any weeknight dinner, but is particularly nice at Thanksgiving or as a winter comfort food
The classic Mexican pozole is a rich stew made with hominy, pork butt, a chile sauce made with dried chiles and flavored broths. While it is a simple dish, preparing the dried chile rojo sauce can sometimes deter people from making it. This slow cooker recipe uses a smoky ancho/pasilla powder to season the broth …
Winter is a time to enjoy the comfort of hygge and making this Plum Amaretto Butter and serving on warm rye toast is an incredible cozy treat