28 Comforting Homestyle Dinner Recipes to Warm Your Table

Comfort food cravings? We’ve all been there! Homestyle meals are the perfect answer. Every bite brings back those warm and fuzzy feelings with familiar flavors and textures. These dinner recipes are all about comfort and taste, but won’t take forever to make on a busy weeknight. Pick from hearty casseroles, slow-cooked stews, classic roast chicken, or something more adventurous. There’s a delicious homestyle dinner for everyone!

Mushroom Gruyere Chicken And Rice Casserole

Chicken and mushroom casserole in a blue dish, perfect for comforting winter dinners. — Mushroom Gruyere Chicken And Rice Casserole. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

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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Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast With Vegetables

A hearty winter dinner featuring succulent pork tenderloin served on a plate alongside savory potatoes and carrots – the ultimate comfort food. — Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast With Vegetables. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

If you are a fan of pressure cooking and tasty Instant Pot recipes. This Instant Pot pork loin roast is an especially great recipe.
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Italian Minestrone Soup

Indulge in a warm and comforting bowl of traditional Italian flavours with this delicious minestrone soup recipe! Enjoy a hearty minestrone soup recipe for lunch or supper, perhaps paired with some crusty bread for a well-rounded meal.
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Lasagna al Forno

This lasagna al forno is an authentic Italian dish bursting with rich meaty flavors, homemade bechamel sauce, veggies and more.
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American Chop Suey (American Goulash)

American chop suey is a delicious dish that’s popular in the New England region. Also known as American goulash, this dish is meaty and tasty.
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Boeuf Bourguignon

A delightful mushroom stew perfect for any occasion. — Beef Stewed with Mushrooms, Red Wine and Bacon. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Boeuf bourguignon is one of the best French recipes. This flavourful beef recipe combines the meat with red wine for an exquisite dish. This dish is sometimes called beef burgundy. It is a version of Julia Child’s boeuf bourguignon aka beef bourguignon and a great alternative to a traditional beef stew recipe.
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Sausage Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Stuffed sweet potatoes with sausage and spinach. — Sausage Stuffed Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Craving a hearty lunch? Sausage Stuffed Sweet Potatoes will fill you up and keep you full of energy all afternoon.
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Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe

A plate of chicken thighs. — Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Grilled chicken thighs take center stage in this easy-to-follow recipe, offering a delightful burst of flavors.
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Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread

A close up of food. — Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread. Photo credit: The Cooking Duo.

Forget soggy buns; this Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread recipe will level up your sandwich game! Enjoy French bread topped with garlic butter.
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Slow Cooker Curried Sausages

A bowl of curried sausages with a fork. — Slow Cooker Curried Sausages. Photo credit: Somebody Feed Seb.

Slow Cooker Curried Sausages are the ultimate comfort food for the winter evening that will take you down memory lane.
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Shrimp And Grits

This classic and oh-so-delicious Shrimp and Grits recipe is the perfect comfort food for the whole family and comes together in 35 minutes.
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Dutch Oven Chicken

A chicken and vegetables in a white pot. — Dutch Oven Chicken. Photo credit: She’s Not Cookin.

With only 15 minutes of prep time, this Dutch oven chicken cooks to perfection on the stovetop to juicy perfection.
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Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Bacon wrapped meatloaf on a white plate. — Cheeseburger Meatloaf. Photo credit: Delicious Table.

A Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe bursting with flavor for an easy dinner. Loaded with burger flavor, cheeses, and then wrapped in bacon.
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Easy One Pot Lasagna

Lasagna in a pot with cheese and herbs. — Easy One Pot Lasagna. Photo credit: Pink When.

One Pot Lasagna is a super easy and delicious weeknight meal. Made with lean ground beef, pasta shells, shredded cheese, and more.
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Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

A pork tenderloin sandwich on a white plate. — Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. Photo credit: The Perks OF Being Us.

A breaded pork tenderloin sandwich is easy to make at home! We make with thinly pounded marinated pork tenderloin dredged in cheese crackers!
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Gumbo With Andouille Sausage, Chicken, And Seafood

A bowl of gumbo with rice and sausage. — Gumbo With Andouille Sausage, Chicken, And Seafood. Photo credit: Sense And Edibility.

Gumbo is a North American favorite. Make yours flavorful with a deep roux, spiced sausage, chicken, and plump crab and shrimp.
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Honey Glazed Pork Chops

Bbq pork chops on a plate with green beans and mashed potatoes. — Honey Glazed Pork Chops. Photo credit: Quiche My Grits.

Honey Glazed Pork Chops are marinated in an irresistible honey garlic sauce, then seared and baked in the same skillet!
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Salisbury Steak

A plate of meat with gravy and mushrooms. — Salisbury Steak. Photo credit: Quiche My Grits.

This Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak Recipe is an easy skillet dinner made with ground beef, bread crumbs and spices in a rich mushroom gravy!
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Greek Lamb Meatloaf

A plate of meatloaf with a salad on it. — Greek Lamb Meatloaf. Photo credit: Fit Mama Real Food.

Greek Lamb Meatloaf combines ground lamb, spinach, red onion, oregano, and mint for a wonderfully delicious, Greek inspired meal.
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Pork Sirloin Roast

A piece of meat with herbs on top of it. — Pork Sirloin Roast. Photo credit: Get Inspired Everyday.

This Pork Sirloin Roast is easy to make a super flavorful thanks to the garlic herb butter. It’s tender, juicy, & perfect for family dinners.
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Pizza Casserole

A casserole with pepperoni and olives. — Pizza Casserole. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

This easy Pizza Casserole recipe is a flavorful and fun twist on classic pizza. Add ground beef, pepperoni, black olives, mushrooms, two cheeses and pasta for a hearty meal!
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Beef Barley Soup

A bowl of beef and barley soup with rosemary sprigs. — Beef Barley Soup. Photo credit: The Gourmet Bon Vivant.

Beef barley soup is hearty, filling, and delicious. It’s a great, cozy way to end a freezing cold day in the middle of winter!
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Chicken Pot Pie Bake

Discover the joys of making our Chicken Pot Pie Bake! Dive into a world of cheesy, flaky goodness and make your family dinners delightful!
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Italian Pasta Fagioli

A plate of pasta with beans. — Italian Pasta Fagioli. Photo credit: The Pasta Project.

This unique Italian pasta fagioli recipe includes homemade egg pasta and a delicious garlic oil that’s drizzled over the soup when serving.
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Baked Pork Tenderloin

At a dinner party, a person is skillfully slicing a main piece of meat on a cutting board. — Baked Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This juicy and flavorful Baked Pork Tenderloin is full of smoky, sweet spices and cooked to tender perfection in the oven. It makes a quick and healthy weeknight dinner that the entire family will love!
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Beef Stew

This easy beef stew is a hearty, wholesome dish that’s perfect for those chilly nights and can be made in just 35 minutes using an instant pot!
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Leftover Ham Pot Pie with Biscuits

A bowl of ham pot pie. — Leftover Ham Pot Pie with Biscuits. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This simple pot pie recipe is rich, creamy, filling, and bursting with juicy ham and colorful veggies. Whether you’re looking for leftover ham recipes or you simply want to make a tasty pie with ham steak and creamy sauce, you’ll be please you picked this recipe.
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Herb Roasted Chicken And Veggies

Sheet Pan Recipes: Chicken and vegetables in a baking dish. — Herb Roasted Chicken and Vegetables. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

This herb roasted chicken and veggies sheet pan dinner is a satisfying homestyle meal that’s easy to make and bursting with flavor.
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