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Summer Comfort Foods

  • Vegetarian
    A classic Italian baked Eggplant Parmesan casserole with breaded eggplant slices layered with Mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, and tomato sauce.
  • Cornbread made from Southern Cornbread Recipe

    35 min
    This savory cornbread recipe, or "Southern Cornbread," will teach you how to make cornbread with bacon drippings and then bake in a hot iron skillet.
  • Grilled Chicken Wings with buffalo sauce on a serving platter

    1 hr, 35 min
    These Amazing BBQ chicken wings are slow-grilled and slathered in a classic Buffalo wing sauce. Make plenty because everyone will want seconds!
  • How to Make Dump Cake from Scratch

    50 min
    You'll forgive this cake its unfortunate name once you make this homemade version, which uses no canned pie filling or cake mix. Real ingredients are just as easy—and so much tastier!
  • Apple Cobbler hot from oven

    1 hr, 10 min
    BEST apple cobbler! How to make apple cobbler packed with apples, not too sweet, with a ginger cobbler topping.
  • Best Fried Chicken Recipe With Buttermilk

    8 hrs, 40 min
    Old fashioned, buttermilk marinated, flour coated, crispy, tender fried chicken recipe.
  • Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe in a bowl for serving

    25 min
    Vegetarian
    When it's hot, cooking has to be at a bare minimum, right? This quick and easy macaroni salad with hard boiled egg, roasted red bell pepper, onion, mayonnaise, and paprika gives new life to your standard issue picnic macaroni salad!
  • Grilled Polish Sausage with Sauerkraut and onions

    1 hr, 5 min
    Grilled Polish Sausage and Sauerkraut! Here's how to cook Polish sausage with sauerkraut and onions, simmered in beer, and spiced with caraway seeds. A summer BBQ staple!
  • Classic Potato Salad Recipe served on a round plate

    45 min
    Gluten-Free
    Going to a cookout? This classic potato salad is what you want! It's made with boiled potatoes, sour cream, mayo, green onions, celery, parsley, pickles and bacon. Serve room temperature or chilled.
  • bbq pork shoulder on grill

    9 hrs
    Fall apart tender and smoky, barbecued pork shoulder, cooked low and slow on a 2-burner gas grill.
  • Potato Salad with Apples and Bacon on serving plate

    40 min
    Gluten-Free
    Potato Salad with Bacon and Apples makes the perfect summer potluck potato salad! Yukon Gold potatoes, bacon, onions, and chopped apple make this salty-sweet potato salad with apples a standout.
  • Baked Beans with Molasses - baked beans in a pot with a wooden spoon

    40 min
    Gluten-Free
    Use canned beans to cut down on time, while still making party-worthy baked beans on the stovetop. Richly flavored with molasses and brown sugar, these beans won’t disappoint.

Recent Comfort Food Recipes & Ideas

  • Side view of a plate of one pot chicken pasta dinner. A large skillet is behind the plate of pasta and grape tomatoes, basil and seasoning are in the upper right.

    1 hr, 5 min
    Healthy
    This quick and easy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Skillet is a one-pot noodle dish made with simple, yet flavorful ingredients. Marinated chicken breast is tossed with tender spaghetti, tomatoes, artichokes, olives, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and herbs. It’s the perfect easy weekday meal!
  • Overhead view of simple gluten-free banana bread on a platter and sliced into thick slices.

    1 hr, 5 min
    Allergy-Friendly, Gluten-Free
    This easy banana bread is moist and delicious—and just happens to be gluten-free. With this simple recipe and your favorite gluten-free flour on hand, no one will know the difference.
  • Three images of ice cream side by side. To the left are homemade ice cream sandwiches. In the middle is a two scoop sugar cone held in a hand. On the right is a close up of a scoop of cherry chocolate chip ice cream.

    Looking for a great way to cool down this summer? Breakout the ice cream maker and churn one (or more) of these delicious, creamy and utterly refreshing ice cream recipes. Scoop it in a dish, pile it on a cone or eat it straight out of the freezer!
  • Easy pizza recipe with sausage cut into slices with melted cheese strung between the slices.

    14 min
    Put this homemade pizza topped with spicy Italian sausage and mozzarella cheese at the top of the list for your next pizza night. Don’t skip the hot honey sauce for dipping the crust!
  • Plate of the best lobster roll recipe served with a side of chips and a lemon wedge.

    10 min
    Nothing says summer like a New England Lobster Roll! This classic recipe lets the lobster shine with big chunks of sweet meat, a little mayo, and a touch of lemon. Keep it simple and serve it with a side of chips.
  • Classic Potato Salad Recipe served on a round plate

    45 min
    Gluten-Free
    Going to a cookout? This classic potato salad is what you want! It's made with boiled potatoes, sour cream, mayo, green onions, celery, parsley, pickles and bacon. Serve room temperature or chilled.
  • Plate with grilled steak foil packet opened up to reveal steak, peppers, onions inside. Avocado slices and sour cream are also in the packet and a flour tortilla is to the right.

    20 min
    Healthy, Low Carb
    For casual family dinners, backyard BBQs, or camping trips, these Easy Steak Fajitas are always a hit. Cook the veggies in foil packet while the seasoned steak grills alongside. Everything can be assembled ahead, and dinner is ready in 10 minutes!
  • Grilled Chicken Wings with buffalo sauce on a serving platter

    1 hr, 35 min
    These Amazing BBQ chicken wings are slow-grilled and slathered in a classic Buffalo wing sauce. Make plenty because everyone will want seconds!

  • Eat baked potatoes on the regular? These recipes all serve double duty; they're terrific meals on their own, but they also make a great baked potato topping!
  • A bowl of crockpot Taco Soup topped with sour cream and chips

    10 min
    Gluten-Free
    This slow cooker taco soup with ground beef is so easy — and SO GOOD! It's perfect for busy weeks with flexible cooking times for any schedule. Serve with tortilla chips, cilantro-lime rice, or cornbread.
  • Overhead view of a loaf of cream cheese filled banana bread on a plate.

    1 hr, 10 min
    Thought banana bread couldn't get any better? Try this riff on our original banana bread recipe by adding cream cheese in big, bold swirls.
  • Chicken Fried Rice

    25 min
    Gluten-Free
    Chicken Fried Rice! This take-out classic is an easy weeknight meal! It's made on the stovetop with chicken, eggs, onions, carrots, peas, and rice.
  • Authentic Tres Leches Cake Recipe

    30 min
    Tres leches is a moist and subtly sweet cake made with sponge cake and three different kinds of milk. It's easy to make (only 30 minutes of active time!) and it gets even better after a day in the fridge.
  • Cheesy, broccoli, bacon loaded baked potato on a white plate with a salad of spinach and tomato behind it on a white plate. The potato is sliced down each side and the top and bottom. Chopped bacon, broccoli, scallions and shredded cheddar cheese are on the potato. A spoonful of sour cream is in the middle of the potato. A fork is to the right of the plate.

    1 hr, 10 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy
    These LOADED baked potatoes turn a standard side dish into a full-on entrée. Packed with steamed broccoli, bacon, cheddar, sour cream, and chives, they are a meal on their own! They are quick to toss together, have a variety of different flavors and ingredients, and are economical to make in bulk.
  • Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe in a bowl for serving

    25 min
    Vegetarian
    When it's hot, cooking has to be at a bare minimum, right? This quick and easy macaroni salad with hard boiled egg, roasted red bell pepper, onion, mayonnaise, and paprika gives new life to your standard issue picnic macaroni salad!
  • Creole Shrimp Gumbo with Andouille Sausage served in a shallow bowl

    1 hr, 45 min
    Shrimp Gumbo is like a trip to New Orleans without the plane ticket. The secret is in the slow-cooked roux — don't skip it! Serve with white rice for soaking up the rich sauce.
  • Easy chicken fried steak covered with gravy on a plate

    40 min
    To make classic Chicken Fried Steak, pound steak cutlets thin, then bread and fry. Serve with rich country gravy. Chicken Fried Steak is a Southern favorite!
  • Close up photo of of crispy chicken thighs with cubed potatoes and greens visible in the dish. Serving fork and spoon are on the upper edge of the skillet. The chicken is sprinkled with herbs and a striped grey linen is behind the skillet.

    1 hr
    Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    Crispy skillet chicken is cooked in a flavorful lemon broth and served on a bed of Swiss chard, potatoes, and carrots. This bistro-style oven braised chicken with vegetables has everything you love about cozy comfort food.
  • A close up side view of a glass casserole dish with a wooden spoon scooping out the potato casserole.

    1 hr, 5 min
    Vegetarian
    Cheesy Potato Casserole without the canned cream of anything soup. This recipe relies on simple ingredients in your pantry to make a quick and easy cheese sauce. It sounds fancy, but don’t worry. It’s easy!
  • Pasta Puttanesca

    40 min
    Pasta Puttanesca is a classic Italian pasta dish that's ready in under 40 minutes! Make it with canned tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, canned anchovies, jarred olives and capers. So simple and so good.
  • Top view of easy hash brown egg bites on a white plate.

    55 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
    Jam-packed with spinach and surrounded by crispy potatoes, this is not your average egg bite. They’re perfect for your next brunch party or just a quick grab-and-go midweek breakfast.
  • A golden brown baked reuben casserole is cooling on a rack. A metal spatula is in the lower right hand corner. A matte grey plate has a side salad and black fork in the upper right. A dark teal linen is under the plate.

    1 hr, 15 min
    Reuben casserole is a great way to use up leftover corned beef or to make a quick weeknight meal using pastrami from the deli. It has all the flavor of a Reuben sandwich, but very little hands-on time. Just mix it together, and pop it in the oven!
  • Horizontal image of the best corned beef omelet. The folded omelet is covered in browned corned beef. Grated cheese and parsley are on the top of the omelet. A white cotton napkin is partially under the plate. A fork rests on the napkin which is to the right of the plate. A partial view of a glass of orange juice is above the plate. Halved strawberries are to the left of the omelet on the plate.

    25 min
    Eggs and corned beef hash come together for the perfect, hearty and delicious breakfast omelet. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover corned beef from St. Patrick's Day.
  • Easy Beef Brisket sliced and served on a platter

    3 hrs, 10 min
    Paleo
    Easy 3-ingredient Beef Brisket! Here's how to cook beef brisket in oven, slathered in a mixture of BBQ sauce and soy sauce. Just wrap in foil, and bake until falling apart tender. This beef brisket is simple and delicious.
  • The best baked corned beef on a plate with some sauteed cabbage

    2 hrs, 40 min
    Here's the BEST Corned Beef and Cabbage for your St. Patrick's Day Party! We give you 2-ways to make it—boiled in spiced water the traditional way or baked with cloves and sweet hot honey mustard. Either way is delicious.

All Comfort Food Recipes

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  • Tuna Patties

    20 min
    Quick, easy, delicious tuna patties! Best thing you can make with canned tuna. Kid-friendly, Budget-friendly.
  • White Bean Ham Soup ready for serving

    3 hrs, 40 min
    Gluten-Free
    Hearty White Bean and Ham Soup, perfect for cold winter days! White beans, ham shanks, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, Tabasco, and herbs make this delicious ham and bean soup a cool weather classic.
  • Scalloped Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Gruyere

    1 hr, 20 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Gorgeous scalloped potatoes with caramelized onions, Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses. Perfect for holiday entertaining!
  • Easy Baked Spaghetti

    1 hr, 55 min
    Baked Spaghetti Casserole with thin spaghetti, sausage, mushroom, and tomato sauce, ricotta, Parmesan, and Mozzarella cheeses.
  • Cheesy Bread

    20 min
    Vegetarian
    A cross between garlic bread and pizza, cheesy bread is a quick, easy, and delicious party snack.
  • Baked Ziti

    1 hr, 5 min
    Baked Ziti - classic Italian American comfort food of pasta baked with sausage, tomato sauce and all kinds of gooey, yummy cheeses. So EASY and so good!
  • Sausage, Peppers, and Onions recipe

    50 min
    Low Carb, Paleo
    Such a satisfying combo! Italian sausages cooked with bell peppers, sweet onions, crushed tomatoes, and garlic. Served on a hoagie roll or over pasta or polenta.
  • How to Make Meatloaf (Classic)

    1 hr, 30 min
    BEST Meatloaf EVER! Learn to how to make meatloaf with ground beef, pork sausage, onion, celery, garlic, egg, parsley, and breadcrumbs. Homemade meatloaf is a staple. You'll want to keep this classic meatloaf recipe on hand.
  • Shepherd's Pie

    1 hr, 5 min
    Gluten-Free
    American favorite shepherd's pie recipe, casserole with ground beef, vegetables such as carrots, corn, and peas, topped with mashed potatoes.
  • Hash Browns Recipe flip the hash browns

    20 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    What's the secret to the crispiest hash browns ever? Press out as much extra moisture as possible after grating and before frying. Here's how you can make them perfectly browned and extra crispy, every time.
  • Baked Apples

    50 min
    Gluten-Free
    Classic baked apples! Filled with pecans, cinnamon, raisins, butter, and brown sugar.
  • Perfect Mashed Potatoes

    35 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    These heavenly mashed potatoes are made using buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, cream, butter, milk, salt, and pepper. This is a classic recipe, perfect for Thanksgiving, Easter, and everything in between!
  • Swedish Meatballs

    1 hr, 20 min
    The BEST Swedish meatballs recipe! Made from a mixture of beef and pork, flavored with nutmeg and cardamom and served with a tasty Swedish Meatball sauce.
  • how to make etouffee with shrimp

    2 hrs
    Shrimp Etouffee! This classic Louisiana stew is made with shrimp, the Holy Trinity of onion, celery, and green pepper, and a simple roux to thicken it up. Serve it over rice for a true Cajun meal!
  • Tapioca Pudding

    30 min
    Gluten-Free
    One of our favorite desserts growing up! This tapioca pudding recipe uses small pearl tapioca, milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  • Southern Style Collard Green

    2 hrs, 10 min
    Low Carb
    Southern Style Collard Greens! Slow cooked collard greens with a ham hock, onions, vinegar and hot sauce. A classic with BBQ!
  • Sloppy Joe

    40 min
    Best Ever Sloppy Joes! These cook in one pot, with ground beef, onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, in sweet-and-sour tomato sauce. Served messy on purpose, over hamburger buns.
  • Easy chicken fried steak covered with gravy on a plate

    40 min
    To make classic Chicken Fried Steak, pound steak cutlets thin, then bread and fry. Serve with rich country gravy. Chicken Fried Steak is a Southern favorite!

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