hearty Recipes
209 delicious hearty recipes from around the world
Arroz Caldoso (Spanish Soupy Rice)
Arroz Caldoso is a comforting and flavorful Spanish rice dish, characterized by its soupy, brothy consistency. It's a versatile dish that can be made with various proteins like seafood, chicken, or rabbit, and is perfect for a hearty meal.
Arroz de Cabidela (Portuguese Blood Rice)
A traditional and deeply flavorful Portuguese dish, Arroz de Cabidela features tender chicken cooked in a rich, dark rice pilaf, uniquely enriched with chicken blood for its distinctive color and taste. This recipe provides a detailed guide to achieving this classic comfort food.
Arroz de Feijão (Portuguese Bean Rice)
A hearty and comforting Portuguese dish where tender red beans are simmered with rice, infused with the savory flavors of bacon and onion. Perfect for a satisfying everyday meal.
Ärtsoppa (Swedish Yellow Pea Soup)
A hearty and traditional Swedish yellow pea soup, often enjoyed on Thursdays, typically served with thin Swedish pancakes (pannkakor) and mustard. This recipe includes pork belly for a rich flavor.
Ärtsoppa med Fläskkorv (Swedish Pea Soup with Smoked Pork Sausage)
A hearty and traditional Swedish pea soup, famously served on Thursdays, accompanied by smoked pork sausage and thin pancakes. This recipe focuses on the classic preparation, ensuring a rich flavor and comforting texture.
Authentic Cornish Pasty
A traditional Cornish pasty, a hearty and portable meal consisting of a rich shortcrust pastry filled with tender beef, potato, swede (rutabaga), and onion, crimped along the side. Originally a miner's lunch.
Bangers and Mash
A quintessential British pub classic: juicy, flavorful sausages served atop creamy mashed potatoes, all smothered in a rich, savory onion gravy.
Bauernfrühstück (German Farmer's Breakfast)
A hearty and satisfying one-pan German breakfast or brunch dish featuring crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and fluffy scrambled eggs. Perfect for a weekend treat!
Bigos (Hunter's Stew)
Poland's national dish - a legendary hunter's stew featuring sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, and a medley of meats, traditionally simmered for days. Its flavor deepens and improves with each reheating, making it even better the next day.
Blodpudding (Swedish Blood Pudding)
A traditional Swedish blood pudding, known for its slightly sweet flavor profile, often served with lingonberry jam. This recipe offers a detailed approach to creating this rustic dish.
Blutwurst (German Blood Sausage)
A hearty and traditional German blood sausage, often served pan-fried with sauerkraut. This recipe requires careful handling of ingredients and precise cooking for optimal texture and flavor.
Bryndzové Halušky
Slovakia's beloved national dish, Bryndzové Halušky, features tender potato dumplings tossed with creamy, tangy sheep's cheese (bryndza) and topped with crispy, savory bacon. It's a comforting, deeply satisfying meal.
Cachupa
A hearty and flavorful Cape Verdean national dish, Cachupa is a slow-cooked stew featuring hominy corn, beans, and a medley of meats and vegetables. It's traditionally prepared overnight and simmered for hours, resulting in a rich, comforting meal.
Caldo Gallego
A hearty and comforting Galician white bean soup, perfect for a chilly day. This traditional dish features tender white beans, nutrient-rich greens, potatoes, and savory pork.
Caldo Verde
Portugal's soul soup - a silky, comforting potato and broth base generously studded with thinly sliced collard greens and savory slices of chouriço sausage.
Caldo Verde Tradicional (Traditional Portuguese Kale Soup)
A hearty and comforting national soup of Portugal, featuring tender potatoes, finely shredded kale, and smoky chouriço sausage. This traditional recipe is simple to make and incredibly satisfying.
Callos a la Madrileña
A classic Madrid stew featuring tender beef tripe slow-cooked with smoky chorizo, rich morcilla (blood sausage), and a paprika-infused tomato sauce, enriched with tender chickpeas. This is a hearty and traditional dish, 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.
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!
Cocido Madrileño
A hearty and traditional Madrid chickpea stew, famously served in three distinct courses: the flavorful broth with noodles, the tender chickpeas and vegetables, and finally the succulent meats. A true winter ritual in the Spanish capital.
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.
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.