Sometimes when you need comfort food the most, it's when you're least up for cooking. Here we have recipes shared by 15 professional foodies, that they themselves turn to when times call for easy comfort food.
Just what Grandma would suggest.
1. Orzo risotto with Gorgonzola
Jacqui over at The Pasta Project shares this glorious orzo pasta risotto with Gorgonzola and mascarpone--Italian comfort food at it's best. This divine dish is actually super simple to make and calls for just 3 main ingredients apart from the orzo/risoni pasta.
Get the recipe here.
2. Vegan Chocolate Strawberries
To Cloe, the creative force behind Baked By Clo, these delicious chocolate covered strawberries are the taste of comfort.
She says, "chocolate-covered strawberries always make me feel loved and comforted. My mum used to make me them every year for my birthday growing up."
3. Mini Chicken Pot Pies
Mandy, of Semi Homemade Kitchen, says, "Chicken pot pie is my favorite comfort food, but it’s so time consuming. I love this spin on chicken pot pies that allows me to have a comforting dinner on the table in 30 minutes."
Get the recipe here.
4. Oreo No-Bake Dessert
I just love the premise of Diane's recipe site, where she focuses on simple recipes.
"My mom used to make this in place of birthday cakes for my little brother who hated cakes," she shares. "When I make it on a regular day, it lends just a little of that fun birthday feeling!"
Get the recipe here.
5. Creamy Italian Sausage Soup with Potatoes and Kale
"I grew up eating homegrown potatoes almost every day. so anything with hearty potatoes is comfort food for me," says Mandi, who runs the site Mandi of the Mountains. "I love them cooked into a bowl of creamy soup!"
Get the recipe here.
6. Japanese Sweet Potatoes in the Air Fryer (Murasaki)
"Growing up in Taiwan, I always looked forward to roasted sweet potatoes sold from a clay oven cart, especially during colder months. I used to get excited when I could smell the sweet aroma and would follow the scent to the cart. This recipe is a modern take on this comforting food with very similar results."
Cindy Chou shares her delicious recipe with us here.
7. Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese (Grandma’s Recipe)
"This is the recipe that was passed down through the generations in our family and it’s made at every family gathering and holiday that we have. This southern style baked mac & cheese is truly the best way to make it!"
Kimber from Easy Family Recipes shares how to make her family's favorite mac & cheese here.
8. Stuvade Makaroner (Swedish Milk Stewed Macaroni)
Kristy, of Kristy's Kitchn, offers up another pasta-based comfort dish.
"Stuvade makaroner (Swedish milk stewed macaroni) is a simple and comforting dish made by simmering macaroni in milk. The macaroni absorbs most of the milk, creating a creamy sauce that coats the pasta. It's the ultimate Swedish comfort food!"
9. Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup
If you haven't yet explored Lana Lespič's little corner of the web, you really have to. She shares rustic recipes with such a lovely cottagecore aesthetic that you'll find yourself wanting to dress in linen and forage things. She says:
"There is nothing more comforting than a bowl of grandma’s chicken noodle soup. And all it takes is chicken bone broth, shredded chicken, egg noodles, and some simple veggies. You can even make homemade noodles if you feel so inclined."
10. Sourdough Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian Shredded Pancake)
Says Tina, of Stretch and Folds: "Growing up near Austria, Kaiserschmarrn has always been a comforting taste of the snowy mountains I cherish. This fluffy, sweet pancake dish, especially with a sourdough twist, feels like a warm hug on a cold day. It's a cherished taste of home!"
Get the recipe here.
11. Decadent 3-Ingredient Fudge
Shelley, from Two Healthy Kitchens, says, "Thanks to my dad's love of fudge, I've grown up with a 'soft spot' for this decadent little treat. But since I'm usually short on time, I created this ultra-simple version to satisfy that need for a comforting chocolate hug...extra-EASILY!"
Get her fudge recipe here.
12. Gluten Free Lasagna
"Lasagna has always been comfort food in my family and I know you'll enjoy my mom's classic made gluten free and extra easy with shortcuts!"
Kari, from Get Inspired Everyday, shares her delicious lasagna recipe here.
Spaghetti With Butter
Spaghetti with butter is my ultimate comfort food. I wasn't allowed to have it often when I was little, but when I did, it was sublime. I still love it to this day and feel that anyone who hasn't tried it is really missing out on one of life's best (but simple) dishes! (3 ingredients inc. salt!)
Bittersweet Chocolate Pudding (Dairy Free)
Who didn't love chocolate pudding as a kid? I did. Here's my grown up version, no boxes (and no dairy). If you exclude the salt, 5 ingredients. I've made hundreds of these for catered parties. Incredibly easy and delicious!
Get the recipe here.
Homemade Egg Noodles in Chicken Broth
My grandmother made these every Thanksgiving and they were the highlight of the holiday--with everyone eating way more than they should. It took a few years for me to start myself, but now my kids love them just as much.
Get the recipe here.
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Anna Chesley is a freelance writer living a homestead lifestyle, with a special love for family travel, old books, vintage skills, and seaside living. In addition to founding Salt In My Coffee, she runs the website, New England Family Life, as well as The 1800's Housewife, a website devoted to re-creating authentic 1800's recipes.
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