Comfort food recipes (2024)

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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.

For more comforting dinner ideas, have a look at our storecupboard comfort food recipes for new ways to use up what's in your cupboards.

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  • Three-cheese meatball lasagne

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.70 ratings

    Take lasagne to the next level by swapping the meat sauce for sausage meatballs. The fennel seeds and chilli add another layer of flavour and a little spice

  • Beef enchiladas

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Serve enchiladas for a Mexican-inspired family feast. Stuffed with beef mince and black beans and topped with melted cheese, they're a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

  • A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.36 ratings

    Impress dinner guests with this oozy squash and spinach gnocchi dish. Guests will never know you made it in just 30 minutes with the help of a microwave

  • Chicken in white wine sauce

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Serve tender chicken in a creamy wine sauce alongside rice or potatoes and your favourite veg – a perfect midweek meal for the whole family

  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Tuck into a hearty pie with a rich steak and potato filling and crumbly shortcrust pastry – it makes a crowd-pleasing dinner or even Sunday lunch

  • Chilli con carne recipe

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.2600 ratings

    This great chilli recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up storecupboard ingredients.

  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Elevate fish pie with a touch of saffron to make a meal you can serve to guests without compromising on your healthy eating routine

  • Beef rissoles

    A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.9 ratings

    Combine meat and veg in these crowd-pleasing beef rissoles – they make a filling and family-friendly supper when served with mash and peas

  • Bigos (Polish hunter's stew)

    A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.2 ratings

    This hearty Polish stew makes a comforting family dinner for wintry days. Cabbage is slow cooked and combined with mushrooms, cooked meats and spices.

  • Chicken stroganoff

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.54 ratings

    Use chicken thigh fillets if you prefer in this chicken stroganoff, and use half-fat soured cream for a lighter version. Enjoy with pasta, mash or rice.

  • Next level chocolate fondant

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    Wow dinner guests with our ultimate chocolate fondant. Its molten middle is the stuff of dessert dreams – and we've added in caramel and coffee flavours too

  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.66 ratings

    Give the humble fish pie a flavour-boosting makeover with Tommy Banks' version, made with king prawns, salmon and haddock and topped with a comforting, cheesy mash

  • Blitz-and-bake banana sticky toffee pudding

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Indulge in a sticky toffee pud for a comforting dessert. Add a splash of dark rum to the sponge batter as well as the sauce to make it a bit boozy

  • App onlyCheesy potato patchwork pie. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Take inspiration from potato dauphinoise for this rustic veggie pie that's bursting with caramelised leeks and cheese. It's ideal for a cosy evening in

  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Turn a comforting stew into a show-off pie. With a homemade pastry crust and filling packed with chunks of meltingly tender beef, it's sure to impress guests

  • App onlyBanoffee flapjack crumble. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.6 ratings

    Indulge in a banoffee flapjack crumble for a comforting winter dessert. Enjoy with custard, ice cream, or cold single cream would be equally delicious, too.

  • Bangers and mash with onion gravy

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.37 ratings

    Make sausages and mash with love and you're in for a real treat. We’ve perfected this recipe to make it the very best it can be

  • Macaroni cheese lasagne

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.61 ratings

    Feeling a bit fuzzy or need some comfort? Mac 'n' cheese and lasagne are sure to do the trick – and here we've combined them for the ultimate indulgent dish

  • Croissant mincemeat sandwich

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Treat the family to a croissant sandwich for brunch, with mascarpone and mincemeat filling. They're a decadent sweet treat for Christmas morning

  • A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.9 ratings

    On a mission to eat less meat? Tom Kerridge's roasted cauliflower and chickpea coconut curry will be a new favourite. Enjoy with your choice of sides

  • Sticky toffee apple pudding

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.223 ratings

    Try a fruity version of the classic sticky toffee pudding for a rich after-dinner treat. Serve with cream, custard or vanilla ice cream

  • One-pot paneer curry pie

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.39 ratings

    What's more comforting than a curry in pie form? This one-pot paneer pie is filled with a makhani-style filling and topped with a crisp puff pastry lid

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Comfort food recipes (2024)

FAQs

What's your go to comfort food best answer? ›

Fried chicken: a classic comfort food because of its crispy texture and the positive memories of picnics and gatherings. Mac and cheese: macaroni noodles in cheese sauce are simple to cook and perfectly balance carbs and proteins.

What is the most comfort food in the world? ›

10 Comfort Foods from Around the World
  • Italy: Risotto Milanese. Begin your gastronomic adventure in Italy with the iconic Risotto Milanese. ...
  • Japan: Hot Pot (Nabe) ...
  • India: Butter Chicken. ...
  • France: Cassoulet. ...
  • Morocco: Harira Soup. ...
  • South Korea: Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae) ...
  • Mexico: Pozole. ...
  • Greece: Moussaka.

What are the seven comfort foods that make us happy? ›

This article discusses eight Indian comfort foods that never fail to bring a smile, including Dal Tadka, Khichdi, Masala Chai, Curd Rice, Gajar Halwa, Biryani, Aloo Paratha, Pav Bhaji, Dosa, Lassi, and Butter Chicken.

What's your all-time favorite comfort food? ›

Our 20 all-time favorite comfort foods
  • 1 of 20. Chicken noodle soup. Joshua Resnick / shutterstock.com. ...
  • 2 of 20. Chicken pot pie. Charles Brutlag / shutterstock.com. ...
  • 3 of 20. Chicken tenders. ...
  • 4 of 20. Chili. ...
  • 5 of 20. Chocolate chip cookies. ...
  • 6 of 20. Cinnamon buns. ...
  • 7 of 20. Cornbread. ...
  • 8 of 20. Fries.
Aug 12, 2024

What is a comfort food when you are not feeling well? ›

Soups are packed with flavor, ingredients, and nutrients that will make you get well soon. The seasonings, veggies, and broths are hydrating and boost the immune system. Proteins like chicken and turkey and carbs like noodles and rice provide the energy you need to fight illness.

What is the number 1 most loved food? ›

popularity is the % of people who have a positive opinion of a american dish. Find out more
  1. 1 Hamburgers85%
  2. 2 French Fries84%
  3. 3 Grilled Cheese84%
  4. 4 Fried Chicken83%
  5. 5 Cheeseburger83%
  6. 6 Mashed potatoes82%
  7. 7 Corn on the Cob81%
  8. 8 Steak and Baked potato81%

What is the No 1 most delicious food in the world? ›

Top 20 Most Delicious Foods in the World
  1. Sushi (Japan) Sushi, a Japanese delicacy, tops our list with its perfect balance of flavors and textures. ...
  2. Pizza (Italy) ...
  3. Tacos (Mexico) ...
  4. Massaman Curry (Thailand) ...
  5. Croissant (France) ...
  6. Hamburger (United States) ...
  7. Dim Sum (China) ...
  8. Paella (Spain)
Aug 9, 2023

What is a popular comfort food in the United States? ›

What Are the Top 10 Comfort Foods?
  • Burgers & French fries.
  • Cake and cheesecake.
  • Candy.
  • Chicken soup.
  • Grilled cheese.
  • Grits.
  • Ice cream.
  • Mac 'n' cheese.
Apr 11, 2023

What is the most calming food? ›

Foods that may help with anxiety include fatty fish, eggs, turmeric, pumpkin seeds, and more. Anxiety is a widespread condition, affecting millions of people globally. Symptoms vary, and some people experience them only now and then.

What is the best comfort food when feeling lonely? ›

Comfort foods, the study found, actually do make us feel less sad. So what were the top seven items on my poll? Mac and cheese hit the No. 1 spot, followed by beef stew, apple pie and ice cream, chicken and dumplings/chicken pot pie, meatloaf with mashed potatoes, bread pudding and fried chicken.

What does "your go to comfort food" mean? ›

Comfort food is food that provides a nostalgic or sentimental value to someone and may be characterized by its high caloric nature associated with childhood or home cooking. The nostalgia may be specific to an individual or it may apply to a specific culture.

What is your go to food meaning? ›

Defined as food that gives emotional comfort to the one eating it, these tend to be favorite foods of childhood, or linked to a person, place or time with which the food has a positive association.

What is an example of a comfort food? ›

We're talking cheesy casseroles, traditional stews, fried bites, and even scrumptious desserts. If you're feeling under the weather, we have just the thing: Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings, just like Grandma made them.

What does it mean to go to comfort? ›

To comfort is to lessen the sadness or sorrow of someone and to strengthen by inspiring with hope and restoring a cheerful outlook: to comfort a despairing person. console, a more formal word, means to make grief or distress seem lighter, by means of kindness and thoughtful attentions: to console a bereaved parent.

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