Best comfort food recipes. No one will be able to resist
Our comfort food classics will warm you up on a winter’s night. Tuck into cheesy pasta bakes, satisfying pies, hearty stews, indulgent puddings and more. When your day sucked, these comforting eats got your back. From soups to casseroles to all things cheesy, they’ll soothe your soul…and fill your stomach.
- Slow-cooked pork, cider & sage hotpot. Warm-up as the cold nights set in with this glorious hotpot, with slow-cooked pork cooked in cider and sage. It’s topped with a crispy layer of potatoes.
- Potato Soup loaded with chunks of tender, hearty potatoes and made with a rich and creamy soup base. This soup is a reader favorite and for good reason – it’s easy to make and absolutely delicious! Top it with cheese and bacon and no one will be able to resist.
- Bacon, Brussels Sprouts, and Butternut Squash Pasta. Loaded with roasted vegetables, bacon, whole grain pasta, and parmesan cheese. This Bacon, Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash Pasta is a delicious and healthy comfort food dinner!
- Beef and Stout Skillet Pie. A store-bought crust makes this one-pan beef pie even easier, and the hearty filling is sure to make for a family favorite.
- Perfect Chicken Alfredo. Oh, chicken alfredo: It’s the classic pasta we just can’t seem to get enough of. Of course, there are tons of jarred pasta sauces you can buy, but making alfredo from-scratch is actually so easy. This is a great base recipe for all your one-pot pasta needs. Consider the following revisions when you feel like mixing it up.
- Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo. Fettuccine alfredo is one of life’s greatest comfort foods. It’s creamy, cheesy, carby, and super flavorful. We especially love this version because the shrimp adds lots of extra flavors and some lean protein to boot! Make sure to avoid the common mistakes listed below and you’ll master this dish in no time.
- Wine braised short ribs and creamy white cheddar mashed potatoes. These tender wine braised short ribs are the best cold-weather comfort food. Beef short ribs braised in a dutch oven and served over creamy mashed potatoes with white cheddar cheese!
- Slow cooker beef goulash. With fall-apart beef, tomatoes, and peppers in a creamy, rich stew, our slow cooker goulash recipe couldn’t be easier or more comforting.
Slow-cooked pork, cider & sage hotpot
INGREDIENTS
- 4 tbsp olive oil, plus a little extra
- 1kg diced pork shoulder
- 20g butter, cubed, plus a little extra
- 4 leeks, trimmed and thickly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- 500ml dry cider
- 400ml chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ small bunch parsley, finely chopped
- small bunch sage, leaves picked, 5 left whole, the rest chopped
- 200ml single cream
- 400g Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes
- 400g sweet potatoes
Full recipe is here : Slow-cooked pork, cider & sage hotpot
Creamy Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 6 cups peeled and diced Russet potatoes (about 5 medium potatoes. Dice into small cubes about 3/4-inch)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium
- 1 1/4 cups peeled and diced carrots (3 medium)
- 1 cup diced celery (2 stalks)
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream*
- For Serving:
Crumbled bacon or chopped cooked ham , shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions or chives
Full recipe is here: Creamy Potato Soup
Bacon, Brussels Sprouts, and Butternut Squash Pasta
Ingredients
ROASTED VEGETABLES
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups cubed butternut squash, peeled
- 2 cups halved Brussels sprouts
- 4 shallots, cut into chunks
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
PASTA
- 3/4 pound whole wheat pasta of choice
- 3 strips bacon
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Full recipe is here: Bacon, Brussels Sprouts, and Butternut Squash Pasta
Beef and Stout Skillet Pie
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. Lean Ground Beef
- 4 oz. small shiitake mushrooms
- kosher salt
- Pepper
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 c. frozen pearl onions
- 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 8 oz. stout (we used Guinness)
- 2 c. frozen butternut squash pieces
- 1 c. frozen peas
- 1 refrigerated rolled pie crust
- 1 large egg
Full recipe is here: Beef and Stout Skillet Pie
Perfect Chicken Alfredo
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 c. whole milk
- 1 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz. fetuccini
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan
- Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Full recipe is here: Perfect Chicken Alfredo
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fetuccine
- 3 tbsp. butter, divided
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 1/2 c. whole milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
- 1 tbsp. Chopped parsley, for garnish
Full recipe is here: Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Wine braised short ribs and creamy white cheddar mashed potatoes
Ingredients
FOR THE SHORT RIBS:
- 1.5 pounds boneless beef short ribs (use 2 pounds if using bone-in ribs)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 cups red wine (we like a hearty merlot or cabernet)
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional), for garnish
FOR THE MASHED POTATOES:
- 2 pounds yukon gold or butter potatoes, cleaned and cut into 2–3inch pieces
- 3 ounces unsalted butter (about 6 Tablespoons)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2/3 cup half and half
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
Full recipe is here: Wine braised short ribs and creamy white cheddar mashed potatoes
Slow cooker beef goulash
INGREDIENTS
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2kg braising or stewing steak, cut into chunks
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 4 mixed peppers, cut into 4cm chunks
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tsp caraway seeds
- 2 tsp hot smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika, plus extra to serve
- 4 tbsp tomato purée
- 4 large tomatoes, cut into small chunks
- 400-500ml beef stock
- 300ml soured cream
- small bunch of parsley, chopped
Full recipe is here: Slow cooker beef goulash