1,539 comforting recipes

Stay abed stew is the ultimate lazy day meal. Cubed beef, carrots, potatoes, and tomato soup go into one casserole and bake low and slow for 5 hours. Almost zero prep, maximum comfort.

Oxtails braised 4 hours in red wine with tomatoes and capers, then stripped, stuffed into cabbage rolls with Parmesan, and baked golden. Served on mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort meal.

Flaked tuna folded into creamy bechamel sauce with a splash of sherry, served three ways: over fried eggplant, in tart shells, or on buttered biscuits. Retro comfort food in 20 minutes.

Think of this soup as a dessert more than a soup. Indeed, you could serve it as a dessert or as an appetizer. This is summer comfort food at its best.

Piquant meatloaf seasoned with paprika, oregano, thyme, and chili powder, served with a rich mushroom gravy made from butter, cream, and beef stock. A boldly spiced take on a comforting classic.

Hearty, chewy steel-cut oats simmered to creamy comfort in just 20 minutes. Top with butter, honey, fresh fruit, or cream for a wholesome breakfast that keeps you full all morning.

Red lentils and carrots simmer with curry spices into a hearty soup thickened with breadcrumbs. This warming bowl takes just one pot and delivers protein-rich comfort in about an hour.

Tender beef chunks simmer for hours with tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and peas in this hearty Italian-style stew. Basil, dill, and thyme add layers of herb-forward comfort to every spoonful.

Creamy chicken pot pie casserole with tender potatoes, sweet peas, and golden biscuit topping. This one-dish comfort meal uses leftover chicken and cream of mushroom soup for foolproof weeknight ease.

Egg-marinated chicken breasts coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, sauteed golden in butter, then layered with mushrooms and provolone in a bubbly broth-soaked casserole. Comfort food with a crispy, cheesy finish.

Smoky bacon meets sharp cheddar in this velvety soup loaded with tender vegetables. Cook everything in bacon fat for maximum flavor, then stir in cream for pure comfort in a bowl.

Hearty beefy quiche loaded with browned ground beef, onion, and eggs bound with tomato soup in a flaky pie crust. A rustic, no-cream quiche that serves up old-school comfort.

Cajun chicken and rice casserole with cream of mushroom and celery soups, bell pepper, onion, and seasoned rice mix. A dump-and-bake comfort food supper the whole family will devour.

Bodebiremus is a rustic German potato mush made with boiled potatoes, milk, and a touch of flour, topped with crispy cracklings or toasted breadcrumbs. Simple Bavarian comfort food at its finest.

A three-meat loaf of beef, pork, and smoked ham crusted with breadcrumbs and corn tortilla mix, then braised in smoky chipotle sauce. Mexican-inspired comfort food that feeds a crowd.

Beef Boulash is a creamy Hungarian-style goulash with cubed round steak, paprika, and onions simmered until tender, finished with heavy cream. Serve over egg noodles for the ultimate comfort bowl.