comfort food Recipes
953 delicious comfort food recipes from around the world
Empanada Gallega de Atún
A hearty and flavorful Galician tuna pie, traditionally made for festivals and feasts. This large, savory pie is filled with tender tuna, sweet peppers, and onions, all encased in a golden, flaky pastry.
Fabada Asturiana
A hearty and traditional Asturian bean stew, featuring tender white beans simmered with flavorful chorizo, morcilla (blood sausage), and rich pork belly. This is ultimate mountain comfort food, perfect for a cold day.
Fabes con Almejas (Asturian White Beans with Clams)
A classic Asturian dish featuring tender, creamy large white beans (fabes) simmered with fresh clams in their own briny liquor, enhanced with garlic and parsley. This recipe balances the richness of the beans with the delicate flavor of the sea.
Fakes Soupa (Greek Lentil Soup)
A comforting and hearty Greek lentil soup, traditionally flavored with bay leaf and finished with a bright splash of red wine vinegar. This is an everyday staple, perfect for a simple yet satisfying meal.
Falscher Hase (German Meatloaf with Hidden Eggs)
A classic German comfort food, 'Falscher Hase' translates to 'False Hare' and is a savory meatloaf with a surprise of hard-boiled eggs nestled inside. This recipe offers a detailed guide to creating this hearty and satisfying dish.
Falukorv (Swedish Sausage)
A classic and comforting Swedish everyday meal featuring pan-fried or baked Falukorv sausage, traditionally served with creamy mashed potatoes and mustard. This recipe is based on a tradition originating from the Falun copper mines.
Fasolada (Greek White Bean Soup)
Fasolada is considered the national dish of Greece, a hearty and comforting white bean soup simmered with aromatic vegetables, tomatoes, and fragrant herbs. It's a simple yet deeply flavorful dish, perfect for a chilly day.
Feijoada à Portuguesa
A hearty and rustic Portuguese bean stew, rich with smoky depth from a variety of pork cuts and sausages. This dish is a comforting classic, perfect for feeding a crowd.
Feijoada à Transmontana
A hearty and traditional Portuguese white bean stew, originating from the Trás-os-Montes region, featuring tender pork and flavorful sausages. A true winter comfort dish.
Fish and Chips (Traditional)
A classic British takeaway dish featuring flaky, battered fish and thick-cut, crispy chips, traditionally served with mushy peas and malt vinegar.
Flaczki (Polish Tripe Soup)
A hearty and traditional Polish tripe soup, featuring tender beef tripe simmered in a rich, savory broth infused with paprika and vegetables. This soup is known for its distinctive flavor and comforting warmth.
Flaki (Polish Tripe Soup)
A deeply flavorful and hearty Polish tripe soup, traditionally simmered for hours to achieve a rich broth and tender tripe. This dish is a comforting classic, perfect for cold weather.
Flygande Jacob (Flying Jacob)
A beloved 1970s Swedish comfort food casserole featuring tender chicken, sweet bananas, crispy bacon, and a creamy chili sauce. Despite its unusual combination, it's a surprisingly delicious and satisfying dish.
Francesinha
Porto's legendary sandwich - layers of ham, sausage, and steak between bread, covered in melted cheese and a rich, spicy beer sauce. A truly indulgent and hearty meal.
French Onion Soup
A classic French Onion Soup featuring deeply caramelized onions simmered in a rich, savory beef broth, then topped with a toasted baguette slice and a generous layer of melted, bubbly Gruyère cheese.
Frikadellen (German Meat Patties)
Classic German pan-fried meat patties, also known as Buletten or Klopse, made from a flavorful mixture of ground beef and pork, seasoned and bound with bread, onion, egg, and mustard. Perfect for a hearty meal or a picnic.
Full English Breakfast
Britain's legendary fry-up, a hearty and satisfying breakfast featuring a medley of classic components: crispy bacon, juicy sausages, perfectly fried eggs, warm baked beans, sautéed mushrooms and tomatoes, rich black pudding, and golden toast.
Gemista me Kima (Greek Stuffed Vegetables with Meat)
A hearty and flavorful Greek classic, Gemista me Kima features ripe tomatoes and bell peppers generously filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, fresh herbs, and aromatics, then baked until tender. This version includes potatoes, which absorb the delicious juices during baking.
German Gulasch
A hearty and comforting German take on the classic Hungarian goulash, featuring tender beef simmered in a rich, paprika-infused sauce. This version is known for its generous amount of liquid, making it perfect served over egg noodles.
Gigantes Plaki (Greek Giant Baked Beans)
Gigantes Plaki are large, tender butter beans baked in a rich, aromatic tomato and herb sauce. This classic Greek taverna dish is hearty, comforting, and surprisingly simple to make, with the beans becoming incredibly creamy and flavorful as they bake.
Giouvarlakia (Greek Meatball Soup)
Giouvarlakia are tender, rice-filled meatballs simmered in a rich, lemony egg-and-rice broth (avgolemono). This is a classic Greek comfort food, perfect for a chilly day.
Giouvetsi (Greek Lamb and Orzo Bake)
A comforting and flavorful Greek classic, Giouvetsi features tender lamb shoulder slow-cooked with tomatoes and aromatic spices, then baked with orzo pasta until perfectly al dente. Traditionally prepared in a clay pot, this dish is ideal for Sunday dinners and special occasions.
Gołąbki (Polish Cabbage Rolls)
Gołąbki, meaning 'little pigeons,' are a beloved Polish comfort food featuring tender cabbage leaves generously filled with a savory mixture of ground meat and rice, then simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This recipe offers a classic take on this hearty dish.
Golubtsy (Russian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Hearty and comforting Russian cabbage rolls, featuring a savory mixture of ground meat and rice, tenderly wrapped in blanched cabbage leaves and braised in a rich tomato-sour cream sauce. A true taste of home.