These recipes are pure emotional rescue. Rich, creamy, hearty, and soulful, they deliver nostalgia and satisfaction in every bite. Perfect for nights when nothing else will do. Comfort never goes out of style.

Sauerkraut Balls

Six breaded and fried patties topped with a white sauce and chopped herbs are arranged in a small black skillet on a light textured surface next to a floral-patterned cloth—a true classic among comfort foods.
Sauerkraut Balls. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Crispy on the outside and loaded with sasuage, sauerkraut, and just the right amount of cheese, these tasty bites will score a homerun with everybody!
Get the Recipe: Sauerkraut Balls

Street Corn Smash Tacos

Up close hand holding taco.
Street Corn Smash Tacos. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

This recipe is a delicious mashup of flavor! Enjoy these easy street corn smash tacos with the family!
Get the Recipe: Street Corn Smash Tacos

Shirley Temple Cake

Shirley Temple cake with grenadine glaze on a glass cake stand.
Shirley Temple Cake. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

This easy Shirley Temple Cake with Grenadine Glaze is an impressive, delicious dessert that is really simple to make!
Get the Recipe: Shirley Temple Cake

Peanut butter cookie cups with black background.
Peanut Butter Cookie Cups. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Satisfy your peanut butter cravings with these Peanut Butter Cookie Cups, filled with delicious peanut butter icing!
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells

Giant Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells in two black serving dishes.
Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

What’s more comfort food than cheese and pasta? These giant shells are stuffed with a tasty combination of cheeses, and with a delish sauce, this tomato-free dish is all about flavor!
Get the Recipe: Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells

Spicy Romano Chicken Pasta

Pasta in a Texas shaped cast iron skillet.
Spicy Romano Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

This Spicy Romano Chicken Pasta is a delicous family meal!
Get the Recipe: Spicy Romano Chicken Pasta

Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Dinner

A skillet filled with ground beef, rice, diced red bell peppers, melted cheese, and chopped parsley—one of those comfort food recipes that feels like a warm hug in every bite.
Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Dinner. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try try cheesy Skillet Beef and Rice diner for a quick to make meal with ground beef, fluffy rice, and rich flavor from the pepper and onion.
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Dinner

Tomato Basil Soup

Two bowls of soup with sour cream on top.
Tomato Basil Soup. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Tomato Basil Soup has a luscious, silky texture and the perfect blend of tangy tomatoes, nutty parmesan and fragrant basil.
Get the Recipe: Tomato Basil Soup

Chocolate Covered Pineapple Dessert

A piece of chocolate covered dessert on a plate next to a pan of dessert.
Chocolate Covered Pineapple Dessert. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Chocolate Covered Pineapple Dessert is a cool, creamy, delicous no bake dessert that’s perfect for summer bbqs and parties!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Pineapple Dessert

German Pork Loin

German Pork Loin on a platter with a gravy boat nearby.
German Pork Loin. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Slow-cooked until it’s melt in your mouth tender, this slow-cooked favorite is always a dinner winner! Set it, forget it, then eat it!
Get the Recipe: German Pork Loin

Authentic Hungarian Goulash

Hungarian Goulash in two white bowls.
Authentic Hungarian Goulash. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Hungarian Goulash is a thing of beauty. It’s meaty, flavorful, and when slowly cooked, it’s so tender. This goulash is perfect as is, or top it with a dollop of sour cream.
Get the Recipe: Authentic Hungarian Goulash

Au Gratin Potato Stacks

Au Gratin Potato Stacks on a white plate.
Au Gratin Potato Stacks. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

You know about au gratin potatoes, but this fun twist makes them individual size and everybody gets their own fair share of crunchy cheesy bits! So creamy, tender, and flavorful – Au Gratin Potato Stacks are going to become a new favorite!
Get the Recipe: Au Gratin Potato Stacks

Smoked Jalapeno Poppers

Smoked jalapeno poppers on a platter.
Smoked Jalapeno Poppers. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Do your poppers differfently! These bacon-wrapped jalapenos are stuffed with a meaty filling that’s oh-so-good!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Jalapeno Poppers

Chicken Potato Stew

A bowl of soup with chicken and green onions.
Chicken Potato Stew. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

This delicious, hearty chicken potato stew is so easy and made with frozen hashbrowns!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Potato Stew

Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

A bowl of beef stew with chunks of beef, carrots, potatoes, and corn, garnished with herbs. A spoon rests in the bowl, and a cloth napkin is nearby on a wooden plate.
Beef and Sweet Potato Stew. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This beef and sweet potato stew is hearty and comforting—just what you need on chilly winter days. I love that it cooks in a crockpot, making it perfect for busy schedules. Toss in the ingredients, and by dinnertime, you’ve got a warm, satisfying meal.
Get the Recipe: Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Bacon, Cheddar & Green Onion Scones

Bacon, Cheddar, Green Onion Scones on a black plate.
Bacon, Cheddar & Green Onion Scones. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Fluffy, light, and loaded with bacon and cheddar, these easy scones are perfect for breakfast, amazing for lunch, and are even a tasty dinner next to a hearty bowl of soup.
Get the Recipe: Bacon, Cheddar & Green Onion Scones

Chicken And Corn Noodle Soup

Chicken corn noodle soup in bowl with spoon.
Chicken And Corn Noodle Soup. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Craving something warm and filling? Our beloved Chicken and Corn Soup recipe is made from scratch with lots of egg noodles and veggies. It’s like the ultimate comfort food for you and your family that will make them feel warm and cozy inside – it’s just that good.
Get the Recipe: Chicken And Corn Noodle Soup

Creamed Corn

Smoked Creamed Corn in a black skillet.
Creamed Corn. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Creamed corn gets such a bad rap from the gloopy canned stuff, but made from scratch it’s a thing of beauty! Not hard to make, either, and so crazy good!
Get the Recipe: Creamed Corn

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