hearty Recipes
209 delicious hearty recipes from around the world
Aguadito de Pollo (Peruvian Green Chicken Soup)
A vibrant and flavorful Peruvian green chicken soup, celebrated for its rich cilantro base and comforting texture. Often considered a potent hangover cure and a beloved comfort food.
Ajiaco Santafereño
A hearty and iconic Bogotá chicken and potato soup, Ajiaco Santafereño gets its signature creamy texture and unique flavor from three distinct types of potatoes and the essential herb, guascas. Served with shredded chicken, corn, and a trio of traditional accompaniments, it's a comforting and flavorful Colombian classic.
Asado Criollo (Venezuelan Pot Roast)
A comforting and flavorful Venezuelan pot roast, featuring tender beef slow-braised with aromatic vegetables and spices. Perfect for a hearty Sunday lunch.
Bandeja Paisa
Colombia's legendary platter - a generous feast featuring rice, beans, seasoned ground beef, crispy chicharrón (pork belly), flavorful chorizo, a fried egg, sweet fried plantain, a corn arepa, and creamy avocado, all brought together with a rich tomato-onion sauce (hogao).
Brunswick Stew
A hearty and flavorful tomato-based stew featuring tender pulled pork and a medley of vegetables, traditionally served as a quintessential Southern BBQ side dish.
Caldillo de Congrio
A rich and flavorful Chilean conger eel soup, featuring tender pieces of fish in a savory broth with potatoes, tomatoes, and a hint of white wine. A poetic favorite, famously celebrated by Pablo Neruda.
Caldo de Costilla (Colombian Beef Rib Soup)
A deeply comforting and hearty Colombian breakfast soup featuring tender beef ribs, soft potatoes, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a chilly morning or as a restorative meal.
Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)
A comforting and nourishing Mexican chicken soup, often considered a cure-all. A whole chicken is simmered with aromatic vegetables and spices, then combined with hearty vegetables like carrots, potatoes, chayote, and corn. Served with fresh garnishes, it's a soul-warming dish perfect for any occasion.
Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup)
A hearty and flavorful Mexican beef soup, traditionally enjoyed on Sundays with family. This comforting stew features tender beef shank simmered with a medley of vegetables like corn, potatoes, chayote, carrots, and cabbage, all infused with aromatic herbs.
Caldo Tlalpeño
A hearty and flavorful Tlalpan-style chicken soup, featuring tender chicken, chickpeas, smoky chipotle peppers in adobo, and fresh avocado. Named after the historic borough of Tlalpan in Mexico City.
Caldo Verde Brasileiro
A hearty and comforting Brazilian kale soup, a beloved dish with Portuguese roots. This version features tender potatoes blended into a creamy base, wilted collard greens, and savory calabresa sausage.
Caraotas Rojas (Venezuelan Red Beans)
A hearty and flavorful Venezuelan staple, these red beans are slow-cooked until tender and then simmered with aromatic sofrito and spices, creating a rich and comforting stew. Perfect as a side dish or a main course.
Carne Guisada
A hearty and comforting Venezuelan beef stew, slow-cooked with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, and carrots in a rich tomato-based broth.
Cemita Poblana
Puebla's legendary sandwich, a colossal creation featuring a sesame-seeded cemita roll generously filled with crispy milanesa, creamy avocado, melty Oaxaca cheese, smoky chipotle peppers, and the unique, pungent aroma of pápalo herb.
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
A hearty, pie-like pizza characteristic of Chicago, featuring a thick, buttery crust, generous layers of cheese, savory sausage, and a chunky tomato sauce topping.
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
A rich and deeply flavored dark roux-based gumbo, featuring tender chicken, smoky andouille sausage, and the essential 'holy trinity' of vegetables, thickened with okra. A true taste of Louisiana soul.
Chivo Guisado (Venezuelan Goat Stew)
A rich and tender goat stew, slow-cooked to perfection, originating from the Falcon region of Venezuela. This dish is a testament to traditional Venezuelan comfort food.
Chupe Andino
A hearty and comforting Andean cream soup featuring tender potatoes, melty cheese, and perfectly poached eggs.
Chupe de Gallina (Venezuelan Hen Cream Soup)
A rich and comforting Andean-style cream soup made with tender hen, potatoes, and cheese. Traditionally served with poached eggs.
Classic Louisiana Gumbo
A deeply flavorful and iconic Louisiana stew, this gumbo features a rich, dark roux, the aromatic 'holy trinity' of vegetables, savory andouille sausage, and tender seafood, all simmered to perfection and traditionally served over fluffy white rice. It's a true taste of Southern comfort.
Feijoada Completa
Brazil's beloved national dish, a rich and hearty black bean stew simmered with a variety of pork and beef cuts. Traditionally served with fluffy white rice, quickly sautéed collard greens, toasted cassava flour (farofa), and refreshing orange slices to cut through the richness.
Fluffy Biscuits and Creamy Sausage Gravy
A classic Southern breakfast featuring tender, flaky biscuits smothered in a rich, peppery sausage gravy. Perfect for a hearty start to the day.
Fosforera
A robust and spicy Venezuelan seafood soup, known for its rich flavor and generous mix of various seafood. Often considered a potent hangover cure.
Frijoles Antioqueños (Antioquia-Style Beans)
A hearty and flavorful Colombian classic from the Antioquia region. Tender red beans are slow-cooked with pork, thickened naturally with green plantain, and enriched with a savory hogao (a Colombian sofrito). Perfect as a side dish or a main course.