38 Homestyle Recipes to Nourish the Soul

Homestyle recipes are like a warm hug on a plate. The aromas and flavors remind you of Grandma’s kitchen and fill your belly with simple, comforting goodness. These fuss-free, wholesome dishes are pure nostalgia that’ll have you going back for seconds. Get ready to indulge in some serious comfort food bliss that’ll soothe your soul.

Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

A bowl of chicken and cauliflower casserole on a wooden table.

Serve this as a side with anything from chicken to meatloaf, steak, or ribs. You just can’t go wrong with a cheesy vegetable casserole.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

Old Fashioned Roasted Chicken

A whole roasted chicken on a platter.
Roasted Chicken. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

The key to the best holiday roasted chicken might lie in the simplicity of the recipe. Also ideal for a regular weeknight dinner when you want something a little fancier, this no-fuss, one-pot whole chicken is a real winner.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Chicken

Air Fryer Bacon Loaded Cornbread Pudding

Cheesy corn casserole served as a delicious side dish for turkey.
Air Fryer Bacon Loaded Cornbread Pudding. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Bacon-loaded cornbread pudding pairs with everything. This is the best corn casserole and it’s easy to put together the air fryer.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Bacon Loaded Cornbread Pudding

Old Fashioned Braised Chicken

Chicken Braised in Red Wine.
Chicken Braised in Red Wine. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Coq au vin, or chicken braised in red wine, is a simple French dish. The slow braise gives this delicious chicken dinner a rich taste.
Get the Recipe: Coq Au Vin

One Pot Gouda And Cream Cheese Corn

An appetizing corn on the cob in a white dish, perfect for Thanksgiving or a potluck gathering.
One Pot Gouda And Cream Cheese Corn. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

One pot gouda and cream cheese corn is an extra-special and very delicious side dish. It’s an amazing Thanksgiving or Christmas corn recipe. The combination of gouda, cream cheese and heavy cream gives this cheesy corn casserole recipe a rich taste.
Get the Recipe: One Pot Gouda And Cream Cheese Corn

Lasagna al Forno

A plate of baked lasagna with a fork and basil.
Lasagna al Forno. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This lasagna al forno is an authentic Italian dish bursting with rich meaty flavors, homemade bechamel sauce, veggies and more.
Get the Recipe: Lasagna al Forno

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Inspired macaroni and cheese in a white bowl.
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

An easy Hawaiian macaroni salad recipe is always worth knowing. It also pairs beautifully with so many different dishes.
Get the Recipe: Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Sweet Skillet Cornbread Recipe

Country style cornbread cooked in a skillet with a drizzle of honey.
Sweet Skillet Cornbread Recipe. Photo credit: xoxoBella

A delicious sweet skillet cornbread, perfect as a side for chili or a tasty snack. With honey, butter, and cornmeal, it’s a real treat!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Skillet Cornbread Recipe

Italian Beef

Two Italian beef buns on a tray.
Italian Beef. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

You won’t be able to resist making slow cooker Italian beef again and again once you try it. This hearty and filling dish is perfect on toasted rolls or hoagie buns, and the slow-cooked beef is incredibly tender and flavorful.
Get the Recipe: Italian Beef

Eggplant Parmigiana

Eggplant parmigiana served in a casserole dish.
Eggplant Parmigiana. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Try this authentic Italian recipe for eggplant parmigiana, which is a comfort food favourite. Baked with a flavorful tomato and vodka sauce, this delicious vegetarian dinner idea is a hearty and satisfying meal bursting with tasty flavors.
Get the Recipe: Eggplant Parmigiana

Instant Pot Chicken Soup

Instant Pot Chicken Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Soup. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Your family will love this Instant Pot Chicken Soup. This easy pressure cooker recipe is simple to make with pantry staples, so it can be thrown together any night of the week.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Soup

Instant Pot Short Ribs

Instant Pot Short Ribs
Instant Pot Short Ribs. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Instant Pot Short Ribs recipe is a perfect blend of tender, juicy beef short ribs and aromatic herbs, all cooked to perfection in your Instant Pot. They are easy to throw together and ready from scratch in less than an hour with no wine. What’s best is that it can easily be made gluten-free too!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Short Ribs

Gigi Hadid Pasta (Quick And Easy Recipe)

Gigi Hadid Pasta Quick And Easy Recipe 1
Gigi Hadid Pasta (Quick And Easy Recipe). Photo credit: Pink When.

This easy Gigi Hadid pasta is everything you searched for in a comfort recipe. It’s effortless to make, creamy, satisfying, and ready in no time.
Get the Recipe: Gigi Hadid Pasta (Quick And Easy Recipe)

Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese

Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese 1
Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese. Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese puts a delicious spin on classic macaroni and cheese. It’s creamy, cheesy, mildly spicy, and also has a hint of smokiness.
Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese

Lipton Onion Soup Mix Meatloaf

Mouthwatering meatloaf recipe served with creamy mashed potatoes and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Lipton Onion Soup Mix Meatloaf. Photo credit: Sparkles to Sprinkles.

Add a packet of Lipton onion soup mix to your next meatloaf. You are going to love the way such a simple add in elevates this classic dish to new levels.
Get the Recipe: Lipton Onion Soup Mix Mea

Beef Barley Soup

Beef Barley Soup
Beef Barley Soup. Photo credit: The gourmet Bon Vivant.

Beef barley soup is hearty, filling, and nutritious. It’s a great, cozy way to end a freezing cold day in the middle of winter!
Get the Recipe: Beef Barley Soup

Patty’s Crockpot Beef Tip Stew With Dumplings

Pattys Crockpot Beef Tip Stew With Dumplings 1
Patty’s Crockpot Beef Tip Stew with Dumplings. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

If you need a comforting, delicious, and hearty meal, look no further, because this crock pot beef stew with dumplings is it. It’s everything you want in comfort food – rich flavors, satisfying and not fussy, made with simple ingredients, and feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
Get the Recipe: Patty’s Crockpot Beef Tip Stew With Dumplings

Delicious Dutch Oven Southern Pot Roast

Delicious Dutch Oven Southern Pot Roast
Delicious Dutch Oven Southern Pot Roast. Photo credit: Sweet Tea & Thyme.

My southern pot roast recipe is so cozy! Chuck roast slow cooked to perfection in a dutch oven with red wine jus, fresh herbs, and carrots.
Get the Recipe: Delicious Dutch Oven Southern Pot Roast

The Best Southern Baked Mac And Cheese

The Best Southern Baked Mac And Cheese Soul Food Recipe
The Best Southern Baked Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: Sweet Tea & Thyme.

This southern mac and cheese recipe will be the best you’ll ever make in your life. It has been passed down for generations in my family, the ultimate comfort food bursting with 5 types of cheese, heavy cream for extra creaminess,. Once you make the best southern mac and cheese from scratch, you’ll never go back to the boxed stuff.
Get the Recipe: The Best Southern Baked Mac And Cheese

Lentil Stew (Hearty And Easy Recipe)

Lentil Stew Hearty And Easy Recipe
Lentil Stew (Hearty And Easy Recipe). Photo credit: Vintage Kitchen Notes.

Hearty, comforting, and flavorful, it’s the best Lentil Stew I have ever made. It tastes even better the next day and freezes wonderfully!
Get the Recipe: Lentil Stew (Hearty And Easy Recipe)

Creamy Vegetable Soup (Like The Dixie Stampede)

Creamy Vegetable Soup (Like The Dixie Stampede). Photo credit: Mandi Of The Mountains.

A quick and easy creamy vegetable soup made with frozen mixed vegetables. Inspired by the soup at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Show.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Vegetable Soup (Like The Dixie Stampede)

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans And Rice

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans And Rice
Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice. Photo credit: Lauren From Scratch.

An authentic New Orleans red beans and rice recipe, from a Cajun! Creamy and velvety smooth red beans made with bacon, smoked ham, and smoky andouille sausage served over . This Louisiana red beans and rice recipe is meaty, rich, and savory.
Get the Recipe: Authentic Louisiana Red Beans And Rice

The Best Easy Meatloaf Recipe

The Best Easy Healthy Meatloaf Recipe
The Best Easy Healthy Meatloaf Recipe. Photo credit: Feels Like Home.

How to make the best meatloaf – This easy recipe uses a combination of juicy ground beef and lean ground turkey for a healthy, clean eating, low carb meal. Makes a juicy and flavorful meatloaf!
Get the Recipe: The Best Easy Meatloaf Recipe

Smothered Green Beans With Bacon And Ham

Smothered Green Beans With Bacon And Ham
Smothered Green Beans With Bacon And Ham. Photo credit: Lauren From Scratch.

This version has tender green beans simmered with onions, garlic, bacon, and smoked ham to soak up all the rich and savory flavor. It’s a vegetable side dish that is melt-in-your-mouth good.
Get the Recipe: Smothered Green Beans With Bacon And Ham

Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper With Tomato Soup

Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper With Tomato Soup
Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper With Tomato Soup. Photo credit: Thyme With Heather.

This is the best kid-friendly version of easy homemade hamburger helper with tomato soup. With finely chopped vegetables, juicy ground beef, tender macaroni noodles, and a creamy sweet tomato soup sauce. It is the perfect family-friendly meal at the end of a long busy day.
Get the Recipe: Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper With Tomato Soup

Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak Recipe

Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak Recipe
Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak Recipe. Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

This easy Salisbury Steak Recipe is a classic comfort food. Juicy steak patties in a savory mushroom gravy, the perfect weeknight meal.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak Recipe

Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi Pot Roast
Mississippi Pot Roast. Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

Mississippi Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots is a easy recipe with only 3 steps and a few simple ingredients. It’s hearty and delicious!
Get the Recipe: Mississippi Pot Roast

Easy Homemade Peach Cobbler

Easy Homemade Peach Cobbler
Easy Homemade Peach Cobbler. Photo credit: Sense & Edibility.

Easy Homemade Peach Cobbler is made with fresh peaches tossed in brown sugar and bourbon and baked until bubbly under a buttery dough.
Get the Recipe: Easy Homemade Peach Cobbler

Baked Mexican Meatballs

Baked Mexican Meatballs. Photo credit: Busyday Dinners.

Dive into the cheesy, saucy goodness of Baked Mexican Meatballs, a baked dinner delight that’s a little spicy and packed with tender beef and pork meatballs.
Get the Recipe: Baked Mexican Meatballs

Crockpot Cube Steak

Crockpot Cube Steak
Crockpot Cube Steak. Photo credit: Busyday Dinners.

Crockpot Cube Steak is the ultimate comfort food, offering a fuss-free, flavorful meal where the steak becomes rich and tender, smothered in a delicious gravy.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Cube Steak

Ravioli Lasagna

Ravioli Lasagna
Ravioli Lasagna. Photo credit: Sugar & Soul.

Ravioli Lasagna tucks spinach and ricotta ravioli among layers of ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and a mouthwatering homemade sauce!
Get the Recipe: Ravioli Lasagna

Easy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe With Cake Mix

Easy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe With Cake Mix. Photo credit: Simply Stacie.

Indulge in the best summer dessert with this classic Blueberry Cobbler. This dessert is an easy and irresistible favourite that perfectly captures the essence of summer, featuring juicy blueberries, a golden cake mix topping, a scoop of ice cream, or a dollop of whipped cream.
Get the Recipe: Easy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe With Cake Mix

Broccoli Chicken Alfredo

Broccoli Chicken Alfredo
Broccoli Chicken Alfredo. Photo credit: Love From The Oven.

Juicy chicken and al dente pasta are coated in a creamy Alfredo sauce that will steal the show in this easy Broccoli Chicken Alfredo recipe!
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Chicken Alfredo

Wife Saver

Wife Saver
Wife Saver. Photo credit: Sweet Tea & Sprinkles.

Discover the magic of Wife Saver- your solution for stress-free, delicious mornings. This make-ahead breakfast is perfect for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Wife Saver

Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars 1
Lemon Bars. Photo credit: Sweet Tea & Sprinkles.

Dive into Lemon Bars, a perfect blend of tangy and sweet. This easy guide offers step-by-step instructions for delicious, crumbly lemon bars.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Bars

Heirloom Tomato Soup

Heirloom Tomato Soup
Heirloom Tomato Soup. Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

Heirloom tomato soup is a delightful blend of vibrant heirloom tomatoes, fresh herbs, and garlic – simmered to perfection. This comforting classic captures the essence of simplicity with its rich, smooth texture and balanced flavors. Enhanced with coconut milk, basil pesto, and fresh herbs, this heirloom tomato soup recipe will be one that you’ll be making all year long!
Get the Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Soup

Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Apple Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Julies Eats & Treats.

Easy Apple Cinnamon Rolls are made in just over a hour! Flakey cinnamon rolls with cinnamon apple filling and a cream cheese frosting on top.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Rolls

The Best Bread Pudding

The Best Bread Pudding
The Best Bread Pudding. Photo credit: Tornadough Alli.

When it comes to easy recipes this Bread Pudding couldn’t get any simpler. Filled with cinnamon and nutmeg this makes the perfect breakfast or dessert recipe.
Get the Recipe: The Best Bread Pudding

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