Comfort Foods
Creamy soups, casseroles, pies, and slow-cooked dishes give this comfort-food collection its familiar character. The recipes bring together substantial textures and preparations associated with home cooking, while allowing room for newer interpretations of those flavors. Find a dish that suits the kind of comforting meal you want to put on the table.
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Mac and Cheese
Ingredients 1 lb. cavatappi pasta (or pasta of your choice) 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 4 cups milk 6 cups freshly shredded sharp or white Cheddar 1…
Chile Relleno Chicken Soup
Ever had a chile relleno? It’s a delicious Mexican dish that consists of a roasted poblano pepper stuffed with cheese, dipped in an egg batter, and fried. All…
Zucchini Onion Pie
Zucchini Onion Pie that’s good for breakfast or dinner. Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup canola oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 garlic…
Parmesan & Garlic Fries
I found an even tastier way to eat fries! The addition of Parmesan and garlic makes this side dish simple irresistible. Ingredients 5 cups frozen French-fried potatoes 2…
Tex-Mex Summer Squash Casserole
Mild-flavored yellow squash gets a big boost from flavor-packed chilies, jalapeños and red onion. This side dish also works with zucchini. Ingredients 7 medium yellow summer squash, sliced…
Overnight Fruit Salad
Ingredients 3 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup vinegar 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups green grapes 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks,…
Corn Pudding
The pleasing flavor of this golden corn pudding side dish makes it real comfort food. And because the recipe calls for a packaged corn mix, it’s easy to…
Classic Succotash
Packed with healthy veggies like onion, corn, and lima beans, this traditional Southern side makes the perfect potluck dish. Ingredients 2 cups fresh lima beans 1/2 small yellow…
Tomago Gohan
There’s not much about tamago gohan that makes sense. The Japanese breakfast is nothing more than a large raw egg cracked over a mound of steamed rice. If…
Smiley Fries
It’s impossible not to get overwhelmed with joy when looking at these lil guys’ happy faces. They’re just so darn cute. With a few ingredients you can make…
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