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

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

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    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 5.2595 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 5.53 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 4.9 out of 5.166 ratings

    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

  • 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 5.60 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

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    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. Kebab: meat, veggies, spices, sauces — all mixed on a plate or rolled in a flatbread.

What foods are considered comfort foods? ›

Homemade meals that your family makes like casseroles, fried chicken and biscuits, pasta, pot pie, and soothing soups and chowders like beef stew, matzo ball soup, and chicken soup. Snacks like chips, pretzels, popcorn, nachos, and munchies that curb snack attacks.

What is the most comforting 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's your all-time favorite comfort food? ›

Pizza. Pizza is the perfect comfort food not only because it's made from the mouthwatering union of warm dough, smooth and flavorful tomato sauce, and melty cheese, but also because you can get it delivered right to your door by barely lifting a finger.

Why do people say comfort food? ›

Comfort food is the name given to food that we simply associate with good. It gives us great pleasure and joy because it evokes positive emotions in us. Comfort food makes us feel good, it activates the reward area of the brain, which can improve mood and reduce stress when we eat these foods, in the moment.

What is America's #1 comfort food? ›

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  • 1 Chicken and Waffles.
  • 2 Spaghetti and Meatballs.
  • 3 Chicken Fried Steak.
  • 4 Mac and Cheese.
  • 5 Hotdish.
  • 6 Chicago Deep Dish Pizza.
  • 7 Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup.
  • 8 Matzo Ball Soup.
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What is the number 1 most loved food? ›

Pizza has rightfully earned its place as the world's most beloved food. This Italian creation has become a staple in numerous countries, with endless variations to suit every taste bud. Whether you prefer thin crust or deep dish, classic Margherita, or loaded pepperoni, pizza has something for everyone.

What is the most relaxing food? ›

Turkey, bananas, and oats: These are good sources of the amino acid tryptophan, which is converted to serotonin in the body and may promote relaxation and anxiety relief ( 64 , 65 ).

What is traditional comfort food? ›

In one study of American preferences, "males preferred warm, hearty, meal-related comfort foods (such as steak, casseroles, and soup) while females instead preferred comfort foods that were more snack related (such as chocolate and ice cream).

What is the meal of comfort? ›

The Meal of Comfort is a Unique Resource that cannot be sold or used. By holding it, all of Kratos' stats (Strength, Defense, Runic, Vitality, Cooldown and Luck) are permanently increased by 5!

What comfort food makes you feel good? ›

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 food is loved by everyone? ›

Potatoes

Nearly as versatile a food as rice, potatoes are loved by everyone no matter where they live. They can take many forms: from French fries to mashed potatoes to gnocchi, potato lovers can rest easy knowing their favorite delicacy is incredibly easy to find and eat.

What is the happiest food? ›

A “happy food” is any ingredient that lifts your mood and supports mental health. Examples of happy foods include fish, nuts, seeds, eggs, leafy greens, berries, olive oil and whole grains.

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

If you call something comfort food, you mean it is enjoyable to eat and makes you feel happier, although it may not be very good for your health. For me, spaghetti bolognese is the ultimate comfort food.

How would you describe comfort food? ›

Merriam-Webster defines comfort food as “food that is satisfying because it is prepared in a simple or traditional way and reminds you of home, family, or friends.” Oxford Dictionaries gives a more specific definition: “Food that provides consolation or a feeling of well-being, typically having a high sugar or ...

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.

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