hearty Recipes
209 delicious hearty recipes from around the world
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grünkohl mit Pinkel (German Kale with Smoked Sausage)
A hearty and traditional Northern German winter dish featuring tender kale stewed with smoked sausages (Pinkel and Kasseler) and enriched with oats. Best enjoyed on a cold day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kaszanka (Polish Blood Sausage with Buckwheat)
A traditional and hearty Polish blood sausage, featuring the earthy flavor of buckwheat groats and savory pork fat, encased and gently cooked. This recipe requires careful preparation and is best served pan-fried.
Kohlroulade (German Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
A comforting and classic German dish featuring tender cabbage leaves generously stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat and rice, then slow-braised in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for a hearty meal.
Köttfärslimpa (Swedish Meatloaf)
A classic Swedish comfort food, this köttfärslimpa (meatloaf) is tender, flavorful, and traditionally served with a rich cream sauce. Perfect for a hearty family meal.
Labskaus
A hearty and traditional German sailor's hash, originating from the port cities of Hamburg and Bremen. This dish is a flavorful mix of corned beef, mashed potatoes, and beets, often served with pickled herring and a fried egg.