1,539 comforting recipes

Not a pie at all! This Lancaster County classic is a hearty chicken noodle stew with tender potatoes and square-cut egg noodles simmered in rich homemade broth. Pure PA Dutch comfort.

Floured cube steak browned in lard and simmered in a tangy homemade barbecue sauce with ketchup, Worcestershire, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Old-fashioned comfort food, fork-tender in about an hour.

Layers of mayo-spread French bread, sauteed tuna with vegetables, and cheddar cheese soaked in an egg and tomato custard, then baked until golden and puffy. Part strata, part souffle, all comfort.

A creamy Cajun oyster pie with shucked oysters in a buttery béchamel sauce seasoned with filé powder, hot sauce, and pimientos, baked under a golden pie crust. Old-school Louisiana comfort food.

Hearty ground turkey simmered with sage, garlic, and tomato sauce, topped with rustic rosemary cornmeal dumplings. A cozy one-skillet casserole ready in 40 minutes that's pure comfort food for busy weeknights.

Tender pork knuckles simmer slowly with tangy sauerkraut until falling-apart tender, then fluffy dumplings drop into the bubbling pot for a hearty Pennsylvania Dutch comfort meal steeped in Old World tradition.

This impossible pot pie magically forms its own golden crust as it bakes. Just dump everything in one dish and let the oven do the work. Weeknight comfort in 45 minutes flat.

Dump-and-go crockpot beef casserole with mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and red wine. Cook on low 8 to 12 hours without peeking. Serve over noodles or rice for effortless comfort.

Creamy ricotta and mascarpone blend with wilted spinach, then get rolled in fresh lasagna sheets and baked under bubbling mozzarella. This vegetarian Italian comfort dish delivers rich cheese flavor in every forkful.

Creamy asparagus chicken casserole baked with a rich cream sauce, Parmesan cheese, and a kick of hot pepper sauce. Comfort food at its best, ready for the oven in under an hour.

Microwave dried beef and noodle casserole with cream of mushroom soup and melted cheddar. Ready in 40 minutes with zero oven time, this retro one-dish comfort meal is pure weeknight convenience.

Traditional British steamed pudding studded with sweet sultanas and wrapped in greaseproof paper. This classic Spotted Dick is proper old-school comfort food, best served with hot custard poured over the top.

Shrimp smothered in a creamy poblano-tomato sauce with sour cream and white wine, spooned over crispy buttermilk cornmeal pancakes. A Tex-Mex brunch or dinner that's pure comfort on a plate.

Easy chile with ground beef, pinto beans, and stewed tomatoes simmered low and slow in one pot. A thick, warming bowl of comfort that feeds six hungry folks on a busy weeknight.

Moros y Cristianos, the classic Cuban black beans and rice cooked together in one pot with garlic, oregano, bay leaf, and a splash of vinegar and white wine. Simple, soulful comfort food.

Pearl barley gets the risotto treatment with tender cauliflower florets and a splash of red wine in this hearty grain bowl that delivers creamy comfort without the constant stirring of Arborio rice.