comfort food Recipes
953 delicious comfort food recipes from around the world
Shiro Tegabino (Spiced Chickpea Stew with Niter Kibbeh)
A rich and deeply flavorful, non-fasting version of the classic Ethiopian shiro (chickpea stew), enriched with aromatic niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter). This dish is luxuriously creamy and comforting.
Shiro Wot (Classic Ethiopian Chickpea Stew)
Ethiopia's beloved everyday comfort food: a creamy, deeply satisfying stew made from spiced chickpea flour. This dish is the cornerstone of many fasting-period meals, offering a hearty and economical plant-based option. Its smooth texture and rich flavor come from slow cooking and the unique blend of spices in the shiro powder.
Siga Wat (Ethiopian Beef Stew)
A rich, deeply flavored Ethiopian beef stew, slow-cooked with aromatic berbere spice and niter kibbeh. Traditionally served with injera, this hearty dish is perfect for a comforting meal.
Slap Chips (South African Soft Fries)
A beloved South African street food, 'slap chips' are thick-cut potatoes fried until tender and soft, then generously seasoned with salt and doused in vinegar. They are intentionally not crispy, offering a unique, yielding texture.
Souskluitjies (Cinnamon Dumplings in Sweet Sauce)
A comforting and traditional South African dessert featuring soft, fluffy cinnamon-spiced dumplings gently poached in a sweet, syrupy sauce.
South African Curried Tripe
A rich and comforting South African curried tripe, deeply influenced by Indian flavors. This slow-cooked dish features tender tripe simmered with aromatic spices, potatoes, and tomatoes.
South African Lamb Shank Potjie
Tender, fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks slow-cooked in a traditional potjie with aromatic vegetables and rich red wine. A hearty and comforting dish perfect for a gathering.
South African Samoosas
Deliciously spiced ground beef encased in crisp, golden pastry, these South African samosas are a beloved snack perfect for any gathering.
Steak Gatsby
A hearty and flavourful steak-filled super sandwich, a beloved Cape Town street food classic.
Stywe Pap (Stiff Maize Porridge)
Stywe pap is a dense, firm maize porridge, a traditional South African staple. Its stiff texture makes it perfect for scooping up flavorful stews and gravies.
Tagine Djaj M'qualli (Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon)
A classic Moroccan chicken tagine featuring tender chicken simmered in an aromatic sauce with briny olives and the unique, tangy flavor of preserved lemon. This dish is traditionally cooked in a tagine pot, but a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid will also work.
Tagine Kefta (Moroccan Meatball Tagine)
A comforting Moroccan classic featuring spiced lamb meatballs (kefta) simmered in a rich tomato sauce, with eggs gently poached on top. Perfect for sharing and scooping up with crusty bread.
Tagine Kefta bil Zaytoun (Moroccan Meatball Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon)
A flavorful and aromatic Moroccan meatball tagine, featuring tender kefta (spiced meatballs) simmered in a rich tomato sauce with briny olives and the unique tang of preserved lemon. This dish is traditionally cooked in a tagine pot but can be adapted for a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot.
Tagine Lahem bil Barkouk (Moroccan Lamb with Prunes)
A classic Moroccan tagine featuring tender lamb shoulder slow-cooked with sweet prunes, fragrant cinnamon, and crunchy almonds. This dish offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a special occasion or a comforting meal.
Tagine Lahm bil Khodra (Moroccan Lamb and Vegetable Tagine)
A comforting and aromatic Moroccan lamb and vegetable tagine, perfect for an everyday meal. This slow-cooked stew features tender lamb shoulder simmered with a medley of seasonal vegetables and fragrant spices.
Tagine Lham bil Jelbana (Moroccan Beef and Pea Tagine)
A fragrant and comforting Moroccan beef stew with tender peas, bright preserved lemon, and fresh cilantro. Traditionally cooked in a tagine pot, but a Dutch oven works beautifully. This dish is especially delightful in spring when peas are at their freshest.
Tagine Mrouzia (Moroccan Lamb with Prunes and Almonds)
A classic Moroccan tagine featuring tender lamb shoulder slow-cooked in a rich, aromatic sauce with sweet prunes, honey, and warming spices. This dish offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it a traditional centerpiece for celebrations like Eid al-Adha. Garnished with toasted almonds and sesame seeds, it's best served with fluffy couscous.
Tajine Kefta (Moroccan Spiced Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)
A classic Moroccan comfort dish featuring flavorful, spiced meatballs simmered in a rich, aromatic tomato sauce. Perfect for a satisfying meal, especially when served with crusty bread for dipping.
Tangia (Marrakech Slow-Cooked Lamb)
A traditional Marrakech specialty, Tangia is an incredibly simple yet profoundly flavorful slow-cooked lamb dish. Traditionally cooked in the embers of a hammam (public bath) furnace, this recipe adapts it for a home oven, resulting in meltingly tender lamb infused with aromatic spices and preserved lemon.
Tangia Marrakchia
Tangia Marrakchia is an iconic Marrakech dish, often called the 'bachelor's stew' due to its simple preparation and slow-cooking method. Tender lamb shoulder is marinated with preserved lemon, smen (a type of aged Moroccan butter), garlic, cumin, and saffron, then slow-cooked for hours in a distinctive clay urn, traditionally in the embers of a hammam (public bath). The result is incredibly tender, flavorful lamb that falls off the bone.
Tanjia (Marrakesh Style Slow-Cooked Lamb)
A traditional 'bachelor's stew' from Marrakech, this iconic dish features lamb shoulder slow-cooked to melting tenderness in a distinctive clay urn. It's remarkably simple to prepare, relying on the long, slow cooking process to develop deep flavors.
Tanjia Marrakchia
Tanjia Marrakchia is a traditional Moroccan dish from Marrakech, often prepared by men for communal gatherings. It features lamb shoulder slow-cooked to extreme tenderness in a distinctive amphora-shaped clay pot called a 'tanjia'. The long, slow cooking process, traditionally in the embers of a hammam (public bath) furnace, allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Tomato Bredie
A comforting and deeply flavorful Cape Malay slow-cooked stew featuring tender lamb and a rich tomato base. This dish is a classic example of South African comfort food.
Torly (Egyptian Vegetable Casserole)
A comforting and classic Egyptian baked vegetable casserole, featuring tender vegetables layered with seasoned ground beef and simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This dish is a beloved home-style staple.