comfort food Recipes
953 delicious comfort food recipes from around the world
Gratin Dauphinois
A classic French potato gratin from the Dauphiné region, featuring thinly sliced potatoes baked slowly in a rich mixture of cream and milk until tender and golden brown. This traditional recipe omits cheese, allowing the pure flavors of potato, cream, and a hint of nutmeg to shine.
Gratin de Chou-fleur
A classic French cauliflower gratin featuring tender cauliflower florets enveloped in a rich, creamy Mornay sauce, topped with golden-brown breadcrumbs and melted Gruyère cheese. This comforting side dish is perfect for any occasion.
Greek Lamb Fricassee with Avgolemono Sauce
A comforting and classic Greek stew featuring tender lamb shoulder simmered in a rich broth, then finished with a delicate avgolemono (egg-lemon) sauce and wilted romaine lettuce. Perfect for spring.
Grochówka (Polish Pea Soup)
A deeply satisfying and hearty Polish pea soup, often considered a military classic due to its robust flavor and filling nature. This recipe yields a thick, comforting soup perfect for cold days.
Gulasch (German Beef and Paprika Stew)
A hearty and comforting German Gulasch, this slow-cooked beef stew is rich with paprika and tender beef, perfect for a cold winter day. It's even better the next day!
Hasselbackspotatis
Hasselbackspotatis, or Swedish accordion potatoes, are a classic restaurant side dish where potatoes are thinly sliced almost all the way through, creating a crispy, fan-like appearance when baked. This recipe enhances the traditional method with a flavorful butter and Parmesan coating.
Hilopites me Kota (Greek Chicken with Egg Noodles)
A comforting and homestyle Greek dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic spices, served over square egg noodles (hilopites). Perfect for a Sunday family meal.
Himmel und Erde (Heaven and Earth)
A hearty and traditional Rhineland dish, Himmel und Erde translates to 'Heaven and Earth,' representing the sweetness of apples (heaven) and the earthiness of potatoes, served with savory blood sausage and caramelized onions. It's a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and rich flavors.
Huevos Rotos
Huevos Rotos, meaning 'broken eggs', is a classic Spanish tapa or bar food. It features crispy fried potatoes topped with perfectly fried eggs with runny yolks, and savory jamón serrano. The eggs are traditionally broken at the table, hence the name.
Hungarian Goulash
Hungary's iconic national stew, featuring tender beef and sweet onions slow-cooked with generous amounts of sweet paprika, creating a rich, deeply flavored, and soul-warming red stew.
Irish Stew
Ireland's soul-warming national dish - tender lamb simmered with potatoes, onions, and carrots in a simple, savory broth. This hearty stew is perfect for a chilly evening.
Jam Roly-Poly
A classic British steamed pudding, affectionately known as 'dead man's arm' due to its appearance. This comforting dessert features a suet pastry rolled around a generous layer of jam, traditionally served with hot custard.
Jansson's Frestelse (Jansson's Temptation)
Jansson's Temptation is a beloved Swedish Christmas classic, a rich and creamy potato gratin infused with the savory flavor of Swedish anchovies (ansjovis) and sweet, softened onions. This dish is surprisingly approachable, even for those wary of anchovies, as their flavor mellows beautifully during baking.
Janssons Frestelse (Jansson's Temptation)
A classic Swedish potato gratin, Jansson's Frestelse is a rich and comforting dish featuring thinly sliced potatoes, onions, and savory anchovies baked in a creamy sauce until golden and bubbling. It's a beloved centerpiece of Swedish Christmas feasts.
Janssons Frestelse (Jansson's Temptation)
Jansson's Temptation is a beloved Swedish potato gratin, traditionally served during Christmas. It features thinly sliced potatoes layered with sweet, caramelized onions and the distinct umami of Swedish anchovies (ansjovis), all baked in a rich cream and milk mixture until golden and bubbling. Its name is a playful nod to opera singer Pelle Janzon, who was rumored to be a fan.
Jota
A hearty and comforting Slovenian stew, Jota is a classic Alpine dish featuring tender beans, tangy sauerkraut, soft potatoes, and savory smoked pork. Perfect for a cold day.
Judiones de la Granja (Segovian Giant Beans)
A hearty and comforting Segovian stew featuring massive white beans (judiones) slow-cooked with flavorful chorizo, morcilla, and pork belly. A true taste of mountain comfort.
Kaiserschmarrn (Emperor's Pancake)
A beloved Austrian dessert, Kaiserschmarrn, translates to 'Emperor's Mess' or 'Emperor's Pancake'. It's a light, fluffy, and slightly sweet shredded pancake, caramelized to golden perfection and often served with a side of warm plum compote (Zwetschgenröster). A truly imperial indulgence.
Kåldolmar (Swedish Cabbage Rolls)
Hearty and comforting Swedish cabbage rolls, traditionally stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat and rice, then baked in a rich sauce. A taste of history and home.
Kalops (Swedish Beef Stew)
A comforting and classic Swedish beef stew, deeply flavored with the warm, aromatic notes of allspice. This slow-cooked dish is perfect for a hearty meal.
Kapuśniak (Polish Sauerkraut Soup)
A hearty and traditional Polish sauerkraut soup, perfect for a cold winter day. This soup features tender pork, smoky kielbasa, tangy sauerkraut, and wholesome vegetables, simmered to perfection. It's a comforting dish with centuries of history.
Kapusta Zasmażana (Polish Braised Sauerkraut)
A classic Polish side dish featuring deeply flavorful braised sauerkraut, enriched with crispy bacon and aromatic spices. This dish is a comforting and traditional accompaniment to many Polish meals.
Kartoffelsuppe (German Potato Soup with Sausage)
A hearty and comforting German potato soup, enriched with smoky bacon, savory leeks, and sliced Wiener sausages. Perfect for a chilly winter day, this soup offers a delightful balance of creamy texture and satisfying flavor, with optional chunky potato pieces for added character.
Käsespätzle
Swabian egg noodles - hand-made soft dumplings layered with mountain cheese and topped with crispy fried onions. A classic German comfort food.