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Comfort Food Recipes

Big, slow, soothing dishes for cold nights and long days, with the timing and make-ahead notes that let you serve them without stress.

30 recipes
A close-up shot showing vanilla ice cream melting into dark espresso in a glass.
Affogato (Vanilla Espresso)
Freshly baked apple crumble in a baking dish showing a golden crust.
Apple Crumble with Brown Sugar Oats
A large spoonful of baked mac and cheese with melted cheese stretching from the dish.
Baked Mac and Cheese from Scratch
Dark brown beef rendang coated in a thick, dry curry paste served next to white rice.
Beef Rendang (Stovetop)
A bowl of rich beef stew with tender chunks of meat and vegetables over creamy mashed potatoes
Beef Stew with Red Wine, Carrots and Potatoes
Braised beef short ribs served in a rich red wine sauce.
Braised Beef Short Ribs in Red Wine Sauce
A close-up of a rich, creamy coconut fish stew garnished with fresh cilantro.
Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca Baiana)
Shiny brown sugar glazed carrots with deep brown roasted edges on a white plate.
Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots (Roasted)
Baked chicken parmigiana with melted mozzarella and fresh basil
Chicken Parmigiana from Scratch
A whole baked lasagna in a baking dish showing a browned cheese topping.
Classic Beef Lasagna
Close-up of a serving of cottage pie showing the rich beef filling and fluffy potato topping.
Cottage Pie (Classic Beef)
A generous scoop of creamy broccoli casserole with a golden breadcrumb topping.
Creamy Broccoli Casserole with Panko Crust
Close up of a highly textured, crunchy, golden brown roasted potato.
Duck Fat Potatoes (Extra Crunchy)
Close-up of golden French onion soup with melted cheese toast.
French Onion Soup from Scratch
A perfectly golden brown roast chicken sitting on a platter.
Herb Butter Roast Chicken with Pan Juices
A deeply browned lamb shank smothered in rich massaman curry sauce
Lamb Shanks Massaman Curry (Oven-Braised)
Slow cooked lamb shank with red wine sauce on mashed potatoes.
Lamb Shanks in Red Wine Sauce
A slice of moist meatloaf coated in a sticky red glaze.
Meatloaf with Sweet Tomato Glaze
Tender Mexican beef short ribs smothered in a dark red chipotle sauce.
Mexican Braised Beef Ribs (Fall-Apart)
Overhead view of fluffy mushroom rice served in a large ceramic bowl.
Mushroom Rice with Garlic Butter (One Pot)
A bowl of vibrant ratatouille garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Ratatouille (Thick French Vegetable Stew)
Baked Shepherd's pie potato skins with crispy mashed potato tops on a plate
Shepherd's Pie Potato Skins
A scoop of hot Shepherd's Pie with a crispy golden potato crust revealing a rich meat and vegetable filling.
Shepherd's Pie with Crispy Potato Top
A close-up view of a bowl of thick shredded beef chili topped with cheese and sour cream
Shredded Beef Chili Con Carne
A fork lifting a wide ribbon of pasta coated in a thick, rich shredded beef sauce.
Slow Cooked Shredded Beef Ragu
A glistening, slow-cooked beef brisket glazed with thick barbecue sauce.
Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with BBQ Sauce
A whole slow-roasted lamb shoulder on a wooden carving board.
Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Garlic and Rosemary
A thick slice of dark sticky date pudding smothered in butterscotch sauce with vanilla ice cream
Sticky Date Pudding with Toffee Sauce
A scoop of creamy tuna pasta bake with a golden breadcrumb crust.
Tuna Mornay with Panko Crust
A rustic bowl of hearty vegetable beef soup with chunks of tender meat and potatoes.
Vegetable Beef Soup (Slow-Simmered)

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