comfort food Recipes
953 delicious comfort food recipes from around the world
Pasta alla Norma
A classic Sicilian pasta dish featuring tender fried eggplant, a rich tomato and basil sauce, and salty ricotta salata. This recipe offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors.
Pastitsada (Corfiot Braised Rooster with Pasta)
A traditional Corfiot dish featuring tender rooster (or chicken) slow-braised in a rich, aromatic tomato and red wine sauce, infused with warm spices. Served over thick pasta and finished with grated Kefalotiri cheese, this dish showcases a distinct Venetian influence on the island of Corfu.
Pastitsio
A classic Greek baked pasta dish featuring layers of al dente tubular pasta, a rich, spiced ground meat sauce, and a creamy, decadent béchamel, all baked to golden perfection. Often referred to as 'Greek lasagna'.
Patatas a la Importancia
Patatas a la Importancia, or 'important potatoes,' is a classic Spanish tapa featuring thick-cut, egg-battered fried potatoes simmered in a fragrant saffron and garlic sauce. Despite its humble ingredients, it's a dish of surprising elegance and flavor.
Patatas Revolconas (Shepherd's Mashed Potatoes)
A hearty and rustic mashed potato dish from Extremadura, Spain. Characterized by its vibrant red hue from pimentón (paprika) and rich flavor, often served as a tapa or a comforting side. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, it's a true taste of shepherd's fare.
Patsas (Greek Tripe Soup)
A hearty and comforting Greek tripe soup, traditionally enjoyed as a late-night restorative meal or a potent hangover cure. This rich broth, made tender with slow-cooked tripe and pork feet, is finished with a creamy avgolemono sauce. The pungent garlic and tangy vinegar provide a sharp contrast to the richness.
Pelmeni
Russian dumplings - small pouches of thin dough filled with seasoned meat, traditionally frozen and boiled in bulk. This recipe yields approximately 50-60 pelmeni.
Pieczeń Cielęca (Polish Veal Roast)
A classic Polish Sunday dinner centerpiece, this tender veal roast is infused with flavor and served with a rich, creamy gravy.
Pierogi (Polish Dumplings)
Classic Polish dumplings with a tender dough, filled with a savory mixture of mashed potatoes and farmer's cheese, then pan-fried in butter until golden brown. This recipe focuses on the traditional 'Ruskie' filling.
Pierogi Ruskie (Authentic)
The most beloved pierogi - filled with potato and farmer's cheese (twaróg), named for the Ruthenian region. These tender dumplings are a staple of Polish cuisine, perfect served with a dollop of sour cream and crispy fried onions.
Pierogi Ruskie (Ruthenian Pierogi)
The beloved Polish classic, Pierogi Ruskie, are tender dumplings filled with a savory mixture of mashed potatoes and farmer's cheese, often enhanced with sweet, caramelized onions.
Pimientos Rellenos de Carne
A hearty and classic Spanish home-cooking dish featuring tender red bell peppers generously stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and aromatics, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
Pirog (Russian Savory Pie)
A traditional Russian large pie, often filled with savory ingredients like cabbage, meat, or fish, typically served during celebrations. This recipe focuses on the assembly and baking of a large pirog.
Pirozhki (Russian Stuffed Buns)
Pirozhki are classic Russian stuffed buns, traditionally filled with savory or sweet ingredients and then baked or fried. This recipe focuses on a delicious meat and egg filling, encased in a soft, enriched yeasted dough. They are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal.
Pisto Manchego
Pisto Manchego is a rustic Spanish vegetable stew, often referred to as La Mancha's answer to ratatouille. It features a medley of tender, slow-cooked vegetables, primarily tomatoes, bell peppers, and zucchini, simmered to a rich, flavorful consistency. It's traditionally served as a main course or a side dish, often crowned with a perfectly fried egg.
Placki Ziemniaczane (Polish Potato Pancakes)
Authentic Polish potato pancakes, known as Placki Ziemniaczane, are a beloved comfort food. These pancakes are pan-fried until wonderfully crispy and golden brown on the outside, with a tender interior. They are a versatile dish, perfect as a simple snack or a hearty side.
Pljeskavica
A traditional Serbian spiced meat patty, typically a blend of beef, pork, and lamb, grilled to achieve a delicious char on the outside while remaining juicy within. It's traditionally served in a soft lepinja bread with creamy kajmak and flavorful ajvar.
Polenta
Northern Italian cornmeal - creamy or set, topped with ragù or cheese.
Pollo al Chilindron
A classic Aragonese dish featuring tender chicken braised in a rich sauce of tomatoes, sweet peppers, and savory Serrano ham. This hearty stew is full of flavor and comforting.
Pot-au-Feu
Pot-au-Feu, meaning 'pot on the fire,' is a quintessential French family meal. This classic dish features tender, slow-cooked beef and root vegetables simmered in a rich, aromatic broth. It's traditionally served in two courses: first the flavorful broth, followed by the succulent meats and vegetables.
Pote Gallego
A hearty and traditional Galician stew, Pote Gallego, featuring tender white beans, tender chunks of pork, smoky chorizo, and soft potatoes, all simmered with nutrient-rich greens. This is a deeply satisfying winter comfort food.
Potée Auvergnate (Auvergne Pork and Cabbage Stew)
A hearty and rustic French stew from the Auvergne region, featuring tender salt pork, flavorful sausages, and a medley of root vegetables and cabbage, all slowly braised in a savory broth. This dish is the epitome of mountain sustenance.
Poulet Basquaise
A classic Basque dish featuring chicken braised in a vibrant sauce of bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and the subtle warmth of Espelette pepper, enhanced with savory Bayonne ham. It embodies the sunny flavors of the Pays Basque.
Prasorizo (Greek Leek Rice)
A simple, creamy, and comforting vegetarian Greek rice dish featuring tender leeks, fragrant dill, and bright lemon. Perfect as a light main or a side.