1,539 comforting recipes

Hearty oat bran bread made in a bread machine with whole wheat flour, oatmeal, molasses, and honey. Dense, nutty, and fiber-packed, this loaf is wholesome comfort in every slice.

Dad's fried meatballs are eight ingredients of pure Italian-American comfort: ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, oregano, parsley, and grated cheese rolled into balls and pan-fried golden. Drop into tomato sauce or eat as is.

Potatoes and onions boil in chicken broth until tender, then get mashed right in the pot and stirred with melted American cheese for creamy, comforting potato soup in 20 minutes flat.

Creamy broccoli cheese soup made smooth with Velveeta, blended with milk and flour so it never curdles, then enriched with half-and-half. A quick, velvety comfort-food soup in about 40 minutes.

Egg white oatmeal raisin cookies sweetened with frozen apple juice concentrate and lifted with whipped egg whites for a light, low-fat texture. Cholesterol-free with the chewy, cinnamon comfort of classic oatmeal cookies.

Cheddar mashed potatoes made creamy with buttery Yukon Golds, tangy buttermilk, and extra-sharp cheddar melted right into the mash. Fresh chives add a green oniony bite to this lighter comfort-food side.

This is a very basic beef stew. It’s easy, delicious and inexpensive to make. While there are hundreds of variations of this traditional recipe, it’s hard to improve on this version’s savory and comforting goodness.

A beef vegetable soup made with homemade stock made one day ahead, featuring tender shredded beef, diced vegetables, and fresh herbs. A comforting and flavorful meal loaded with beefy goodness.

Six Can Casserole is the easiest dump-and-bake dinner you'll ever make. Canned chicken, cream soups, chow mein noodles, and melted cheddar bake into bubbly comfort food with just 5 minutes of prep.

Easy hearty potato soup simmers tender potatoes, carrots and celery into a creamy milk base built on a simple butter-and-flour roux. A from-scratch, vegetarian comfort soup that's thick, cozy and budget-friendly.

Creamy Irish colcannon with buttery mashed potatoes, tender cabbage, and fresh scallions. This classic comfort food side dish comes together in about an hour with just a handful of pantry staples.

A rustic American cassoulet with navy beans, browned chicken legs, crispy bacon, and smoked sausage baked in a tomato and herb broth. Hearty French-inspired comfort food for 4 to 6.

Aunt Ann's creamy potato soup: waxy potatoes simmered with leek, onion, and celery in herb-scented broth, then finished with cream. Part of the soup gets mashed for a thick, rustic body. Pure comfort.

Pumpkin soup with coconut cream and fresh ginger, brightened with lemon juice and a pinch of chili. Pureed silky-smooth and finished with chopped coriander. Thai-leaning fall comfort that works hot or chilled.

Tom Yum Goong brings tangy lime, fragrant lemongrass, and plump shrimp together in a fiery Thai hot and sour soup that's ready in just 30 minutes. The ultimate comfort bowl for spice lovers.

Pumpkin millet soup pairs nutty whole-grain millet with creamy kabocha squash for a vegan, gluten-free fall soup. Pureed into a velvety bisque, finished with nutmeg, cayenne, and a yogurt swirl. Five ingredients, plant-powered comfort.