Sometimes when you’re really craving comfort food, nothing else will satisfy that desire. This collection of recipes is definitely worth trying out. They’re not only delicious but also easy to make. No matter if you feel like frying, grilling, or baking, there are plenty of tasty options available to choose from. You might even want to give all these simple comfort foods a shot!
Easy Pink Pasta
This pink pasta sauce isn’t just easy to make with alfredo sauce and tomatoes. It’s delicious and turns your spaghetti a shade of pink!
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Beef and Noodles with Mushrooms
This slow cooker beef and noodles with mushrooms is the ultimate winter comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. With a delicious combination of beef, mushrooms, and egg noodles in a creamy mushroom soup sauce, this easy crockpot recipe is a great option for busy weeknights.
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Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Taco stuffed zucchini boats offer a little of everything – nutrition, meat, veggies, a pop of Mexican seasoning, and of course a tasty meal!
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Ricotta Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells
Baked ricotta beef stuffed pasta shells are full of ground beef and four different types of cheese. It is a meal the whole family will love!
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Cheesy Baja Chicken & Bell Pepper Skillet
This cheesy Baja chicken and bell pepper skillet is packed with south-of-the-border flavors. With juicy chicken, fresh veggies, and a blend of Mexican seasonings, all topped with melted Pepper Jack cheese, this chicken cheesesteak dish will surely become a new family favorite!
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Garlic Tomato Shrimp Scampi
Many easy garlic tomato shrimp scampi recipes call for wine, but do you really need to add it? Is there a wine substitute you can add to this seafood pasta dinner recipe instead? The following recipe proves you don’t need to add wine for a delicious shrimp and tomato dish served with pappardelle pasta.
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Mushroom Gruyere Chicken and Rice Casserole
This creamy chicken and rice casserole is perfect for chilly evenings. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a versatile crowd-pleaser!
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Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
Sausage Tortellini Soup is a delicious option for lunch or dinner. It can be made with spicy or sweet Italian sausage!
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Roasted Cauliflower Carbonara
This delicious Italian recipe is ideal for any pasta lover, combining roasted cauliflower florets with a creamy sauce that includes bacon, pancetta, and parmesan cheese. It comes out of the oven perfectly golden brown and caramelized and is sure to impress.
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup
A hearty meal is a must-have to keep you satisfied and warm all year round. This deliciously creamy chicken pot pie soup with a heart-shaped biscuit topping is one of the best comfort food recipes you shouldn’t miss.
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Easy Shrimp Linguine
This classic Italian dish pairs linguine noodles with shrimp and a delicious lemon, garlic and herb sauce. Shrimp linguine is light but satisfying and it’s also easy to make. There are only 8 different ingredients in this shrimp linguine recipe, or 9 if you want a parmesan cheese garnish.
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Beef Stewed with Mushrooms, Red Wine and Bacon
Boeuf bourguignon is one of the best French recipes with beef. This flavourful beef recipe combines the meat with red wine and herbs for an exquisite dish. This dish is sometimes called beef burgundy, because the traditional wine used is from France’s Burgundy region.
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Turkey Tetrazzini
Creamy, decadent, full of flavor, and easy to put together, this Turkey Tetrazzini recipe is the perfect weeknight meal.
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Mexican Pasta
An easy meal idea that takes under 30 minutes, this Taco Mexican Pasta Recipe will be everyone’s favorite weeknight meal. Made with a delicious mix of ingredients!
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Antipasto Salad
Make this easy antipasto salad recipe with simple ingredients like salami, mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, and artichokes. Ready in 10 minutes!
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Lemon Garlic Pasta
This easy recipe for lemon garlic pasta comes together in 20 minutes and only requires a few simple ingredients, perfect for weeknights!
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Easy Homemade Chili Mac And Cheese
Imagine your favorite chili recipe blended with creamy, gooey mac and cheese. Our Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe is perfect for any weeknight!
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Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a creamy, cheesy blend of shredded chicken breasts and hot sauce, tossed in your favorite pasta.
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Bacon Pesto Pasta
Bacon Pesto Pasta, a quick meal solution for busy weeknight dinners! Homemade pesto, bacon and pasta mix for a winning combo!
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Easy Hamburger Soup
This easy hamburger soup is packed with lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a savory broth. It’s not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious.
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Instant Pot Short Ribs
These Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs are melt in your mouth tender and packed with slow-cooked flavor. Quick and easily made with no wine.
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Easy Southwestern Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
This slow cooker chicken tortilla soup is the perfect easy chicken freezer dump meal! It’s full of Southwestern flare!
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Chili Cheese Fries Recipe
Chili Cheese Fries are an American favorite when it comes to comfort food. But that doesn’t mean they have to be unhealthy.
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Crockpot Chicken And Rice Recipe
This crockpot chicken and rice is a cozy, comforting meal that has incredible flavor and perfectly juicy chicken thighs. Just 10 minutes prep.
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Brisket Chili
Brisket chili is a comforting, hearty meal perfect for using up leftover beef brisket in a cozy chili filled with beans, peppers, tomatoes and corn.
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Taco Bell Nacho Fries Recipe (Copycat)
This Copycat Taco Bell Nacho Fries Recipe can be enjoyed in 2 different ways! Either classic with nacho cheese sauce or fully loaded!
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Salt And Vinegar Smashed Potatoes
These vegan Salt and Vinegar Smashed Potatoes are a crispy, easy side dish. Serve them with dinner or at your next Game Day!
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Best Homemade Biscuits
Homemade buttermilk biscuits for breakfast or main meals. This biscuit recipe yields soft, flaky layers for the best biscuits from scratch.
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Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie
Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie has flaky pie crust with chicken, vegetables in a creamy sauce. Chicken pot pie recipe is easy to make!
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The Juiciest Air Fryer Meatloaf Recipe
This air fryer meatloaf recipe creates a perfectly crisp exterior and juicy, tender inside! Here’s how to make it in an air fryer.
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Dutch Oven BBQ Chicken Thighs
These Dutch Oven BBQ Chicken Thighs have tons of flavor, extra sauce, and they’re super easy to make! Most of the cooking time is hands off!
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Biscuit And Gravy Casserole
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole combines refrigerated biscuits with ground breakfast sausage and homemade gravy for a savory start to the day!
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Easy Swedish Meatball Recipe
These easy Swedish Meatballs are covered in a rich and creamy sauce that is ready in about 15 minutes. They’re perfect served over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
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Crack Chicken Chili
Our slow cooker Crack Chicken Chili is packed with lean protein, fiber, and plenty of spice; it’s amazing what packet of Ranch can do to a chili recipe!
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Creamy Cajun Orzo With Sausage (One Pan!)
Creamy Cajun Orzo is an exciting fusion of bold spices, hearty orzo pasta, and smoky sausage in a luxurious sauce.
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Homemade Hamburger Helper
Ready in 30 minutes and with just one-pot, this easy and extra cheesy Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe is sure to be a new family favorite!
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Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs With Mustard Sauce
Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs with Mustard Sauce are an easy-to-make weeknight dinner! Cooked with potatoes and made with creamy dijon pan sauce!
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Easy Homemade Lasagna Recipe
This is the best LASAGNA RECIPE! Pasta, an easy meat sauce, and ricotta cheese are layered and then topped with more cheese before baking.
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Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe
Easy sesame chicken recipe is smothered in a sweet, tangy sauce topped with sesame seeds. It’s better than your favorite Chinese Take-Out!
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Creamy Beef And Shells
Our Creamy Beef and Shells is an easy ground beef recipe that will satisfy even the pickiest eater and will be on the dinner table in under 30 minutes.
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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Simple and satisfying, this Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan consists of crispy chicken, marinara sauce, and lots of melty cheese.
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Pesto Fettuccini with Bolognese Sauce
Pesto fettuccini with Bolognese sauce is a delicious pasta dinner bursting with fresh veggies in every bite. It’s a homemade Italian beef Bolognese meat sauce and fettuccine pasta. So if you love hearty Italian dishes like this fettuccini with pesto and the best Bolognese recipe, I can’t recommend this highly enough!
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