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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Skillet Mac and Cheese with Crispy Breadcrumbs
Our Test Kitchen has created dozens and dozens of recipes for macaroni and cheese over the years and this is one of our favorite versions yet. The secret is three…
Creamed Mustard Greens
If you’re looking for a Southern-inspired side dish to accompany any grilled meats, look no further than this recipe for creamed mustard greens. Eating your greens is a…
Creamed Mustard Greens
Ingredients 6 pounds mustard greens (6-8 bunches), tough stems and ribs removed 3 Tablespoons grapeseed oil 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion 1…
Southern Instant Pot Collard Greens
Ingredients 2 teaspoon olive oil 2 slices uncooked bacon chopped 4 ounces country ham sliced and chopped 1 small onion chopped 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 2 Tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 16 ounces…
Succotash
Succotash is an incredibly versatile side — it can be served hot, warm, or even chilled from the fridge. The freshly sautéed summer vegetables are classically paired with…
Creole Cabbage
Ingredients 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, sliced 1…
Okonomiyaki (Japanese Cabbage Pancake)
This cabbage pancake is a popular dish throughout Japan and is easily adapted to one’s preferences. While the fillings and toppings can vary, from pork and fried eggs…
Rumbledethumps
This breakfast casserole is Scotland’s answer to the English bubble and squeak—potatoes coarsely mashed with cabbage and baked with a Cheddar cheese topping. Spoon out with fried eggs and bacon or…
Hot Jezebel Sauce & Cream Cheese Dip
Sweet apricot preserves, pungent horseradish, Dijon mustard, and cracked black pepper come together in this classic Southern-style Jezebel sauce. Spoon it generously over cool cream cheese and serve…
Chantilly Potatoes (Pommes de Terre Chantilly)
Chantilly potatoes, or Pommes de Terry Chantilly, are the ultimate fast-and-fancy side dish. They’re essentially fluffier, creamier mashed potatoes. And it’s all thanks to one smart ingredient. This ingredient…
