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comfort food

A plate of manicotti with one stuffed pasta cut open to show the classic 3 cheese filling.

Classic 3 Cheese Manicotti

Let's talk ultimate comfort food!  I'm talking delicious pasta stuffed with a smooth, creamy filling of rich Ricotta, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheeses,

Pillsbury crescent rolls stuffed with chicken and cream cheese on a plate with bread and salad as a dinner idea.

Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls

This recipe speaks for itself- tender, buttery crescent rolls, stuffed with a deliciously easy cream cheese and chicken filling and smothered in a cheesy cream

A plate of potato patties surrounding a bowl of sour cream and chives to show texture of the fried grated potatoes.

Crispy Potato Pancakes

Crispy on the outside, tender potato goodness on the inside- we're talking Crispy Potato Pancakes! This simple, old fashioned recipe makes the perfect side dish

A bowl of Mexican pork stew made with green chiles, tomatillos and cilantro called chile verde.

Chile Verde Pork Stew

When your week calls for something warm and comforting, answer with a big pot of Chile Verde Pork Stew. Made with pork roast that's simmered until it's

A bowl of authentic Louisiana gumbo with sausage, shrimp and a blonde roux served over green chile rice.

Real Louisiana Gumbo with Sausage & Shrimp

You're going to love my family's authentic Louisiana gumbo recipe with a simple, nutty blonde roux, shrimp, sausage, okra and yes, even a few Creole tomatoes.

A slice of double crusted cottage pie with ground beef, red potatoes and cheese sauce on a brown plate with purple napkins.

Southern Cottage Pie (Meat & Potatoes Pot Pie)

A double crust dinner pie loaded with savory ground beef, tender new potatoes and a melt-y cheddar cheese sauce, Southern Cottage Pie is the epitome of hearty

Looking down on a bowl of hearty lasagna soup, full of pasta, meat sauce and a dollop of ricotta cheese topping.

Hearty Lasagna Soup

This easy Hearty Lasagna soup recipe has all the flavors of a perfect layered lasagna with meat sauce- velvety pasta, a creamy, cheesy ricotta layer and a saucy

Creamy macaroni and cheese in a blue bowl made from a stovetop recipe.

Easy Stovetop Mac & Cheese

Forget the boxed stuff. Homemade Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese is over the top cheesy, creamy, yummy good! 20-25 minutes tops and one pot is all you need to

A browned pork chop on a bed of creamy wild rice on a black plate and gold fork to show how to serve a no-peek pork chop.

“No Peek” Pork Chops & Wild Rice Casserole

Get ready for a delectable classic when you bake up this super easy "No Peek" Pork Chops & Wild Rice Casserole. Fork tender pork chops, creamy rice and a

Cheesy mexican style tomatoes and rice recipe with chicken and chiles in a blue skillet with a wooden spoon.

Cheesy Tomatoes & Rice with Chicken

Ridiculously scrumptious, this Cheesy Tomatoes & Rice with Chicken is classic one-dish comfort food for any night of the week. Loaded with serious flavor,

A plate of creamy french onion beef and noodles with a forkful showing a bite.

Easy French Onion Beef & Noodles

Rich, beefy and completely comforting, French Onion Beef & Noodles is an easy one pot meal you can get on the table in 30 minutes! Made with savory stew

Casseroles are the perfect busy weeknight meals! These all-in-one dinners are quick to put together, easy to bake and always make plenty for everyone. From pasta to rice, beef to chicken, this week's recipe collection has just the right casserole recipe no matter your schedule!

Easy Weeknight Casseroles

Casseroles are the perfect busy weeknight meals! These all-in-one dinners are quick to put together, easy to bake and always make plenty for everyone. From

A title collage with recipes made in a cast iron skillet with a text overlay displaying the title.

Scrumptious Skillet Recipes

From deep dish pizza to Tex Mex fajitas, pork chops, side dishes and casseroles, some family dinners are just better made in a skillet. This list contains some

the best recipes for comfort pasta dinners for the family with lots of melted cheese and sauce.

Easy Cheesy Pasta Recipes for Dinner

Cheese + Pasta = some of the best comfort food meals around! From Lasagna to Ultimate Baked Spaghetti, easy ravioli casseroles, stuffed shells, macaroni &

collage of this year's favorite soup recipes

Winter’s Best Soups, Stews & Chilis

Hearty, filling and, most of all, deliciously warm, these soups, stews and chili recipes represent the best of this year's cozy meals! Chilly days are

A casserole dish of baked macaroni and cheese made with pimento cheese and a ritz cracker crust.

Southern Pimento Mac and Cheese

Pimento cheese and crackers meets hot and melty macaroni and cheese for a comfort food side dish you'll swoon over! Perfect for tailgates, potlucks, weeknight

an overhead photo of a serving of apple pear crisp showing the texture of the topping and the cooked sliced apples.

Cozy Apple Pear Crisp

Cozy up to fall with this easy Apple Pear Crisp! Layers of sliced apples and pears are wrapped in a brown sugar cinnamon filling, full of warm spices and topped

Classic family pot roast with potatoes and carrots

Classic Southern Pot Roast

Nothing says Sunday dinner like a fork tender, classic Southern Pot Roast recipe.  Cooked low and slow with beef broth, red wine, savory seasonings, aromatic

An easy homemade Chicago-style, deep dish pizza in a cast iron skillet.

Deep Dish Skillet Pizza Casserole

Pizza night at home has never been delicious like this before! This Deep Dish Skillet Pizza Casserole is a thick crust, Chicago-style pan pizza that is easy to

A layered spaghetti with cream cheese, taco seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, spaghetti pasta and melted cheese makes an easy family dinner.

Million Dollar Mexican Spaghetti

Million Dollar Mexican Spaghetti is everything you love about taco night in a creamy, cheesy pasta recipe! Layers of velvety pasta, a rich, savory taco meat

An easy Chicken and Rice Casserole with creamy lemon rice and savory chicken thighs.

Creamy Lemon Chicken Rice Casserole

Loads of bright lemon flavor, tender rice, hints of Parmesan and savory boneless chicken thighs guarantee this isn't your regular chicken and rice casserole!

With the same great taste as the Picadilly recipe, a carrot souffle in a 2 quart casserole dish topped with powdered sugar and orange zest

Easy Carrot Soufflé- The Best Carrot Side Dish

Rich and creamy Carrot Soufflé is full of warm spices, stunning color and is the perfect side dish for Easter, Thanksgiving and Sunday dinners instead of

A cast iron skillet is the best way to pan fry cabbage, but any non stick pan will do.

Skillet Fried Cabbage & Bacon

Fried Cabbage done right is a crisp tender southern side dish loaded with smoky bacon, tender onion and creole seasonings. As it lightly cooks, fried cabbage

a collage of easy potato side dishes to serve with every meal.

Potato Side Dishes To Go With Every Meal

America's favorite side dish is potatoes! And with so many quick and easy ways to prepare them, it's no surprise. They are perfect for potlucks, cookouts,

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