comfort food Recipes
953 delicious comfort food recipes from around the world
Chou Farci (French Stuffed Cabbage)
A rustic and hearty French peasant dish featuring a whole cabbage stuffed with a savory mixture of ground pork, bacon, and rice, then slowly braised until meltingly tender. Perfect for a comforting meal.
Choucroute Garnie
A hearty Alsatian specialty featuring sauerkraut slow-braised with a generous assortment of cured and smoked meats, and tender potatoes. This dish embodies the rich, comforting flavors of Alsace.
Ciorbă de Burtă (Romanian Tripe Soup)
A rich and creamy Romanian tripe soup, renowned for its tender tripe, pungent garlic, and tangy vinegar. Traditionally considered a potent hangover cure, this soup is a beloved comfort food across the Balkans.
Classic British Bread and Butter Pudding
A comforting and classic British dessert made from custard-soaked bread, baked until golden and delicious. Perfect for using up stale bread.
Classic British Fish Pie
A comforting and classic British fish pie, featuring a medley of flaky fish in a creamy sauce, topped with a generous layer of fluffy mashed potatoes and baked until golden.
Classic British Sunday Roast
A quintessential British Sunday Roast featuring a perfectly roasted joint of beef, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and fluffy Yorkshire puddings, all brought together with rich gravy. A comforting and traditional meal perfect for family gatherings.
Classic Fish and Chips
Britain's beloved national dish: flaky, beer-battered cod, fried to a perfect crisp, served alongside golden, double-fried chips. A true taste of British pub culture.
Classic Russian Borscht
A hearty and iconic Russian beet soup, featuring tender beef, vibrant beets, shredded cabbage, and potatoes, simmered in a rich broth and traditionally served with a dollop of sour cream. This soup is even better the next day!
Classic Steak and Kidney Pie
A hearty and traditional British pub classic, featuring tender chunks of beef and kidney simmered in a rich gravy, all encased in a flaky puff pastry crust.
Classic Treacle Tart
A quintessential British dessert featuring a sweet, sticky filling of golden syrup and lemon encased in a crisp, buttery shortcrust pastry. This classic tart is beloved for its comforting sweetness and delightful texture.
Colcannon
A classic Irish comfort food, Colcannon is a hearty and flavorful dish of creamy mashed potatoes blended with tender cabbage or kale, butter, milk, and scallions. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
Coq au Vin
A quintessential French comfort dish, Coq au Vin features tender chicken braised in rich red wine with savory lardons, sweet pearl onions, and earthy mushrooms. This rustic Burgundian classic is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy evening.
Cottage Pie
A hearty and comforting British classic, this Cottage Pie features a rich, savory beef mince filling topped with fluffy mashed potatoes and baked until golden brown. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
Cozido à Portuguesa
Cozido à Portuguesa is a hearty and traditional Portuguese mixed boil, often served as a celebratory Sunday feast. It features a variety of meats and root vegetables simmered together in a flavorful broth, creating a comforting and abundant meal.
Croque Monsieur
A classic French grilled ham and cheese sandwich, elevated with a rich béchamel sauce and topped with melted Gruyère. For a Croque Madame, simply add a fried egg on top.
Croquetas de Jamón
Authentic Spanish ham croquettes featuring a rich, creamy béchamel sauce infused with finely diced Jamón Serrano, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and fried to a perfect golden brown. A quintessential Spanish tapa.
Csirkepaprikás
A quintessential Hungarian comfort food, Csirkepaprikás features tender chicken pieces braised in a rich, creamy sauce infused with sweet Hungarian paprika and finished with a swirl of sour cream. Traditionally served with nokedli (Hungarian dumplings) or egg noodles.
Cullen Skink
A rich and creamy Scottish smoked haddock and potato soup, originating from the town of Cullen. This hearty soup is a true taste of Scotland, perfect for a comforting meal.
Currywurst
Berlin's iconic street food. Juicy grilled bratwurst, sliced and generously coated in a homemade, tangy curry ketchup sauce, finished with a sprinkle of aromatic curry powder. Typically served with crispy French fries.
Dampfnudeln with Sauerkraut
Traditional German savory steamed dumplings (Dampfnudeln) served with hearty sauerkraut and crispy pork belly. This recipe focuses on the Palatinate style, known for its rich flavors and satisfying textures.
Daube Provençale
A classic Provençal beef stew, slow-braised in red wine with aromatic vegetables, olives, and a hint of orange peel. This rich and deeply flavorful dish is the epitome of Mediterranean comfort food, best enjoyed after a day or two of resting to allow the flavors to meld.
Dublin Coddle
A hearty and comforting Irish sausage and bacon stew, where potatoes and onions are slowly simmered to perfection. A true taste of Dublin's working-class heritage.
Eisbein (German Pork Knuckle)
A classic German beer hall dish featuring tender, slow-cooked pork knuckles, traditionally boiled and sometimes finished with a crispy roast. Served with hearty sauerkraut and sharp mustard.
Empanada Gallega
A traditional Galician savory pie, this large empanada features a rich tuna and vegetable filling encased in a tender, oil-based dough, baked to golden perfection.