The Comfort Food I Love
On my farm, Iโll frequently find myself in a situation where the day has flown by, and thereโs no plan for dinner. This is especially true during the summer months when the garden is booming outdoors. But that doesnโt mean I want to compromise when it comes to delicious flavor, and these comfort food recipes are the answer.
These recipes are what I make when my day is busy, or when the weather turns cooler. Or, theyโre the ones I turn to when I just want something that I know everyone at the table will eat (Iโm looking at my niece on this one, who can be a bit of a picky eater). These are dinners that I keep coming back to time and again. Theyโre cozy soups, hearty casseroles, classic roasts, and simple skillet meals that feel like home.
If youโre not sure where to start, pick one section below and choose a recipe that fits your mood. Thereโs no way you can pick a bad one.
Start With These Comfort Foods
If you only choose to make 3 of my comfort food recipes, you canโt skip these:
Weeknight Meal
Easy Homemade Goulash
A cozy one-skillet dinner with beef, noodles, and rich tomato flavor.
Soups & Stews
Warm, filling, and the perfect comfort food for weeknights and leftovers. Start with these:
Soup
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Everyoneโs favorite soup with tons of feel-good flavor for cooler weather.
Soup
Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup
The perfect combination of chicken and tortilla strips, all in soup form.
Casseroles & Bakes
Make-ahead friendly, crowd-pleasing, and great for feeding a lot of people. Start with these:
Side Dishes
Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
Bacon, cheese, sour cream, and potatoes baked into one creamy dish.
Roast Dinners
The kind of meal that makes the whole house smell good and guarantees leftovers. Start with these:
Skillet Dinners & Quick Classics
Fast dinners that still feel like comfort food. Start with these:
Weeknight Meal
Easy Homemade Goulash
A cozy one-skillet dinner with beef, noodles, and rich tomato flavor.
Weeknight Meal
Skillet Kielbasa and Sauerkraut
One-skillet comfort with sweet, smoky flavor and tangy bite.
Dinner
Sheet Pan Meatloaf
Smothered with a ketchup sauce, made all on one sheet pan, itโs dinner in a snap!
Cozy Sides & Add-Ons
These are the finishing touches that turn that comfort food dinner into a full table. Start with these:
Side Dishes
Grandmaโs Homemade Baked Beans
Saucy baked beans with smoky bacon, molasses, and bold flavor.
Thanksgiving
Easy Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet, classic casserole with pecans, caramel, and Thanksgiving flavor.
Dinner
Baked Crispy Chicken Strips
With their light, crispy exterior, thereโs no reason to buy the frozen ones.
Side Dishes
Classic Macaroni Salad
Creamy salad with herbs, cheese, and dressing thatโs perfect for summer.
Browse More Recipes
If you want even more recipes, make sure to check out all of my recipes!
