There is something so cozy about making a favorite comfort food and pairing it with a comfort movie. In this post, you will find recipes for main dishes, side dishes, desserts and cocktails. They all have one thing in common: They are comfort foods! We hope these comforting recipes cure what ails you.
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Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Emma’s favorite baked macaroni and cheese recipe. There is nothing better than a cheesy baked pasta.
Apple Tart
This easy version of a French classic has a buttery crust and tender apples.
Tater Tot Casserole
A simple five-ingredient casserole with frozen tater tots on top. Ultimate comfort recipe!
Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
Easy peanut butter fudge made with only four ingredients. So good!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
A classic chocolate chip cookie bar recipe. Save an edge piece for me, please!
Chicken Alfredo Recipe
A restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes. Fettuccine has healing powers.
Painkiller Cocktail
Learn to mix a classic Painkiller Cocktail at home. This is one of the most delicious tropical cocktail recipes.
35 Comforting Soup Recipes
Here are 35 easy homemade soup recipes. Something for any mood!
Chicken Soup with Rotisserie Chicken
A fast recipe for homemade chicken noodle soup.
Crispy Air Fryer Wings
A simple and crispy air fried chicken wing recipe. Serve with ranch dressing for the ultimate comfort food moment.
Chocolate Martini Recipe
A deliciously sweet at-home chocolate martini recipe. Learn to make a classic!
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Gooey cheese on the inside, crispy on the outside grilled cheese sandwich in the air fryer.
Butterbeer Recipe
Learn to make Harry Potter Butterbeer at home. Bonus points if you watch the movies!
S’mores in the Oven, Air Fryer, or Microwave
How to make s’mores indoors, no bonfire needed.
Shrimp Scampi
A simple, buttery pasta dish with shrimp.
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Made from scratch chicken tenders recipe using an air fryer.
Grasshopper Pie
A creamy mint chocolate no-bake dessert.
Chocolate Cake Pops
Learn to make chocolate cake pops at home.
Butternut Squash Soup
A creamy, silky soup recipe. This is the perfect soup for a cold or rainy day.
Vegetarian Spaghetti and “Meatballs”
I bet you didn’t know that us (mostly) vegetarians dream of meatballs too. At least this gal does …
7 Layer Salad
A classic southern comfort food. This recipe is such a crowd-pleaser.
How to Broil Steak
How to oven broil a bacon wrapped filet mignon. The perfect fancy(ish) dinner at home.
Miso and Garlic Butter Noodles
Ah, butter noodles. This recipe is very comforting.
Air Fryer Meatballs
Simple, juicy meatballs you can cook in the air fryer!
Homemade Soup Noodles
Easy homemade soup noodles with only four ingredients. These are a perfect comfort food.
Starbucks Medicine Ball
An herbal tea mixture that can soothe a sore throat. Try it during winter or when you are not feeling 100%.
Easy Calzone Recipe
The easiest way to make homemade calzone.
Homemade Pretzel Pizza Bites
Pretzel bites filled with pizza toppings!
Marry Me Chicken
Pan fried chicken in a creamy sauce. This meal is so warm and cozy.
Honey Butter
How to make honey butter for holiday dinners.
Creamy Sausage and Kale Soup
A super simple recipe for sausage and kale soup.
Bakery-Style Giant Rice Krispie Treats
Simple and soft Rice Krispie treat recipe. These are so delicious and a bit oversized.
Rachel’s Italian Beef Sandwich
A simple Italian beef sandwich you can make in the crock pot!
Chicken Verde Enchiladas
An easy and delicious chicken verde enchiladas recipe.
Peanut Butter Bars
A no-bake dessert with only five ingredients!
Chocolate Chip Pizza
Chocolate chip pizza is such a happy recipe from my childhood. Make this at home!
Creamy White Sauce Veggie Enchiladas
Learn to make creamy white sauce enchiladas.
Detroit-Style Pizza
Learn to make this epic, square pizza recipe.
Wendy’s Frosty Recipe
This tastes exactly like a Wendy’s Frosty and is one of my top comfort foods.
Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies
Big chocolate chip cookies with crispy edge and soft centers—these cookies are a 10/10.
Gooey Butter Cake – With a Cake Mix
Easy gooey butter cake bars made with a yellow cake mix base.
Easy (Air Fryer) Seasoned French Fries
How to make French fries in an air fryer.
Apple Dumplings
Apple dumplings made with crescent roll dough.
Garlic Butter
Learn to make garlic butter—perfect for eating with homemade rolls.
Turkey Meatball Quiche
This is the perfect brunch recipe to feed a family.
Rice Pudding
A creamy, lightly sweet rice pudding recipe.
Easy Taco Soup
Simple tomato taco soup with homemade tortilla strips and fresh toppings.
My Favorite Homemade Brownies
Fudgy centers with a crispy top. These are the best homemade brownies.
How to Make Mulled Wine
How to make and customize the best mulled wine.
Mashed Parsnip and Potatoes
Here’s a super simple side dish that ended up being one of the big winners from our Friendsgiving menu.
Make Homemade Cookie Butter
An easy homemade cookie butter recipe (using any cookie!) So easy and delicious!
Air Fryer Okra
The best crispy air fried okra recipe. Try this and you will be hooked!
Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Crispy, juicy fried chicken made in an air fryer.
Pinwheel Sandwiches
Finger food perfect for any party or school lunch.
Puppy Chow
This is so addictive, you will love it! Make it for your next game night at home.
Classic Hot Toddy
A simple hot cocktail with only four ingredients.
Funeral Potatoes
Creamy, cheesy comforting potato casserole with cornflake topping.
Potato and Cream Cheese Soup
A simple, hearty soup made with potatoes and cream cheese.
30-Minute Vegetable White Chili
Make this simple white chili recipe.
Rotel Cheese Dip
A quick and easy cheese dip recipe made from Velveeta cheese. It’s a very Midwestern comfort food.
Easy Corn Casserole
A savory bread pudding-like side dish.
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Make a delicious bath of mashed potatoes ahead of time with this easy recipe.
Stuffed Crust Cast Iron Pizza
An easy deep dish cast iron pizza dough recipe. This recipe is SO good.
Homemade French Onion Dip
Learn to make this classic dip at home!
My Favorite Chocolate Cake
Emma’s favorite chocolate cake recipe.
Corn Dip
How to make crack corn dip. This dip is really nice with chips or crackers.
Homemade Chex Mix Recipe
Homemade Chex is one of our top guilty pleasures—it’s so good!
Overnight Cinnamon Rolls – Small Batch
These delicious cinnamon rolls can be make the night before and iced in the morning.
Chocolate Chip Quick Bread
Easy quick bread recipe that doesn't require any yeast or rising time.
Fudge Recipe
The best fudge recipe with only three ingredients!
One Banana – Banana Bread
The best banana bread recipe using only one banana!
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Old-fashioned soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies.
Mozzarella Asparagus Sticks
This recipe is really delicious and very unique.
Overnight No-Boil Lasagna
A delicious lasagna recipe that doesn't require a stovetop.
(Overnight) Pecan Pie Sticky Buns
These sticky buns are really good! Perfect for brunch and you can make them the night before.
Alfredo Sauce
An easy, delicious Alfredo sauce recipe to fix your bad day. 🙂
Green Bean Casserole
An easy green bean casserole with pepper jack cheese.
Overnight Baked Blueberry Muffin Oatmeal
Easy baked oatmeal recipe made with blueberries.
Creamy Crock Pot Butternut Mac & Cheese
Is there anything better on a chilly autumn night than a bowl of warm, cheesy pasta? Comfort to the max. And I love a classic, comforting dish. But what I love even more is if that meal can be made just a little bit better.
Chocolate Chip Slice and Bake Cookies
Make these delicious slice and bake cookies.
Easy Chocolate (Oreo) Truffles
An Oreo truffle recipe that’s perfect for the holidays (or anytime of year—just change the color or sprinkles).
Easy Hamburger Soup Recipe
Chili-like soup made from ground beef, tomatoes, potatoes, and a few other ingredients.
Easy Sofritas Tacos
This recipe is so good and easy to whip up after a long day.
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Easy cheesy biscuits and gravy casserole recipe. The BEST!
Easy Vodka Sauce
A simple pink sauce made with tomatoes, cream, and vodka.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
How to easily roast Brussels sprouts in the oven so they are tender and crispy.
Pumpkin Soup
An easy and flavorful pumpkin soup.
Easy Gnocchi Soup
A creamy soup with vegetables and gnocchi.
Cream of Mushroom Soup
A simple, flavorful cream of mushroom soup recipe.
Creamy Pasta Salad
A creamy, mayonnaise-based pasta salad recipe.
Chicken Pot Pie
Delicious and easy chicken pot pie with pre-made crust and rotisserie chicken.
Stuffed Peppers
Cheesy, beef and Spanish rice-filled peppers.
Turkey Chili
A simple, delicious turkey chili recipe.
Deep Dish Pizza Recipe
An easy to make recipe for deep dish pizza using an 8-inch square baking pan.
Apple Cobbler
This recipe is so delicious and perfect for comfort food season.
Stuffed Mushrooms
An easy appetizer or side dish.
Best Stuffing Recipe
This recipe is so delicious. You’ll make it over and over again.
Best Pea Soup
A light and refreshing pea soup recipe. Serve with homemade croutons.
Homemade Pretzel Bread Bowls
Take your soups to the next level with these homemade pretzel bread bowls. Yum!
Lobster Baked Macaroni & Cheese
This meal always makes me feel like I’m celebrating something!
How to Make Fresh Pasta
Learn to make homemade pasta from scratch—the ultimate comfort meal!
These are look SO good!
These all look SO good, my stomach was growling whilst scrolling through! I really need to perfect fudge. Everyone makes it look so easy – and I have so many ideas for it – but mine never seems to set for some reason?! Making s’mores in the oven or microwave sounds like a super fun treat to make, too 😋
I LOVE making Rice Krispies Treats! They’re so easy, and I love colouring/shaping/decorating them to look like other things, it’s so much fun. Cinnamon rolls are another thing I need to give another try because the first time was a major fail and I KNOW they’re so good! I also need to branch out into savoury foods to make sure I’m eating properly 😅 and those stuffed peppers look like a delicious place to try!
For me, my go-to no-fail comfort foods to make are banana bread and rum balls. So easy and so delicious! I try not to make them too often, or they will be all I eat! Hah!