Comfort foods are known to reduce stress, bring on nostalgia, and make you feel happy. And nothing says comfort food like pasta, casseroles, dumplings, and meatloaf! These family-friendly recipes are sure to please everyone’s taste buds and have them coming back for seconds (and maybe thirds).
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
“Pot roast is a classic meal that’s always welcome and it’s super easy to make, especially in a slow cooker! You really just need to throw the beef into a slow cooker and cook on low all day!” - Kevin
Simple Lasagna
“Store-bought sauce and a box of pasta, help this lasagna recipe come together in a snap. This simple lasagna has a hearty meat sauce (featuring Italian sausage and ground beef), that's layered between ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and noodles. The final result is a creamy lasagna rich with Italian flavor. Guaranteed to become a family favorite.” - Kitchen Crew
Creamy Tomato Soup
“I believe in keeping things simple, like this easy tomato soup that only requires 5 simple ingredients. My kids like to have it with a baguette or polenta croutons, and my husband and I like to pair it with a green salad for a clean, light dinner night.” - Shikha
Old Fashioned Homemade Chicken & Dumplings
“This recipe was handed down from my husband's family. It's a family favorite and you can see from the directions that it is kind of hard to put into a recipe. It's a lot of work but well worth it. There is never a dumpling left when this is made. I have to call my children and let them know that I made them so they can come over and get theirs.” - Linda
Creamy Vegetarian Pasta
“This Creamy Vegetarian Pasta recipe is perfect for weekly dinners. It takes less than 30 minutes to get this tasty meal on your plate, and it’s made from only a handful of simple ingredients. This pasta dish is like happiness on your plate.” - Nicole
Guinness Beef Stew
“This recipe is an absolute winner. I made it for St. Patrick's Day lunch today, and my father and husband had very gratifying reactions. Thank you so much! It's easy to make. I paired it with Irish Boxty Potatoes instead of mashed, and that worked VERY well. This will be part of our annual family St. Pat's tradition.” - Sarah
Homemade Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff
“Made this and I am not a fan of beef stroganoff but this was really good! Real good flavor! My husband loved it even though he is on a diet and can't have pasta. I will put this in my favorites! Thank you for sharing this!” - Tammy
Chicken Pot Pie Quesadilla
“Chicken Pot Pie Quesadilla is a tasty delight great for dinner or snack. A fun mix-up-mash-up of a traditional Mexican quesadilla and classic comfort food, chicken pot pie. This one will be a new favorite!” - Paula
Enchilada Casserole
“YUMMY! We made this into a breakfast casserole by adding scrambled eggs and crumbled pork sausage. Easy to make since there's rolling. I will be making this at home for breakfast and with beef for sure. Definitely 5 stars!” - Stephanie
Prime Rib Soup
“This Prime Rib Soup is full of leftover tender chunks of meat floating in a hearty bone broth. It is meat and potatoes in a soup and the perfect way to use those precious leftovers.” - Debbie
Thyme and Garlic Chuck Roast With Veggies
“This is my Thyme and Garlic Chuck Roast WIth Veggies. I created it through years of making roasts. It has become a family favorite!” - Tami
Shrimp and Grits
“A simple, yet delicious, way to prepare shrimp and grits. Preparing the grits, chilling them in a loaf pan, slicing them, and then frying is an interesting twist. It gives the grits a little crunch outside and they're smooth inside. The creamy shrimp sauce takes no time to throw together. We added a dash of hot sauce and Creole seasoning and it was perfect. Paula leaves this open to personal preference control the seasoning to your preference. These shrimp and grits are elegant enough to serve for a special occasion but simple enough to enjoy any time.” - Kitchen Crew
Parm Crusted Chicken
“Wow, these are flavorful chicken breasts. We love the breading method. The crust fries up nice and crispy and keeps the meat juicy. One of the keys to the flavor is the brine. It moistens the chicken and adds flavor to the white meat. This is simple enough to make every day but good enough for a special occasion. Serve with a salad or simple side for a delicious dinner.” - Kitchen Crew
Mac and Cheese With Bacon
“We're not sure there are many flavors that pair better than bacon and cheese. The more cheese (and bacon) the better and this macaroni and cheese recipe is packed with both! We love the variety of cheeses... makes for creamy mac and cheese. The bacon adds a bit of a salty, smoky flavor that complements the cheesy goodness.” - Kitchen Crew
Italian Sausage and Rice Stuffed Peppers
“These are fantastic!!! I made them the first time but realized I didn't have pork sausage. The only change I made was using chicken sausage with feta cheese and spinach. Only thing I had in the freezer! Turned out SO good! Making them again today, can't get enough of these!! Thanks for sharing!” - Phyllis
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
“This is one of my family's most favorite recipes, especially my youngest daughter. She absolutely loves these. The original recipe came from an old friend of ours. It reminds me of the old-timey chicken pot pie that came in individual pans back in the '50s...only better tasting.” - Virginia
Colorado Cowboy Casserole
“Oh! So easy; so convenient (what with ingredients we all have on hand!). Hearty and just really fills the bill when you need a good tasting meal and fast! Wouldn't change a thing!” - Sydney