20 Comfort Food Recipes to Warm Your Heart and Home

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20 Comfort Food Recipes to Warm Your Heart and Home

There’s something special about a home-cooked meal that warms both your heart and your home, and these recipes are the perfect way to achieve just that. From savory soups to decadent desserts, you’ll find everything you need to create a meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and content. So why not try something new and add a touch of warmth to your day?

Veggie Stew

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The best thing that can happen to canned young jackfruit is to turn it into a hearty and filling veggie stew. It is the perfect dinner recipe when you need a warm and steamy bowl of delicious comfort food.

Recipe: veggie stew

Creamiest Scalloped Potatoes

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This scalloped potatoes recipe is the ultimate comfort food and a perfect side dish for any occasion. With its creamy, garlicky, and savory flavors, it is sure to please everyone at the dinner table.

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Recipe: scalloped potatoes

Vegetable Pot Pie

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This creamy and flavorful vegetable pot pie is a perfect comfort food, packed with vegetables and topped with either a flaky pie crust or a crispy sliced potato crust. Whether you’re serving it for a holiday dinner or enjoying it as leftovers, this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Recipe: vegetable pot pie

Philly Cheesesteak

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To make the best vegetarian Philly cheesesteak you should pan-fry shredded oyster mushrooms (not cut, but torn apart). They will have the perfect beefy texture and taste. Fill your hoagie roll with a generous amount of mushroom cheesesteak and vegan cheese.

Recipe: Philly cheesesteak

Green Pesto Pasta

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Indulge in the deliciousness of this green pesto pasta that’s bursting with flavors of freshly made basil pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of parmesan. It’s a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for any time of the day.

Recipe: pesto pasta

Italian Panna Cotta

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This panna cotta is a decadent, silky-smooth Italian dessert made without gelatin. With only a few simple ingredients, it is a quick and easy dessert that will impress your guests.

Recipe: panna cotta

Minestrone Soup

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This minestrone soup is a comforting and hearty bowl of goodness. Loaded with vegetables, legumes, and pasta, it is a perfect meal in any season.

Recipe: minestrone soup

Juicy Lentil Loaf

A long brown lentil loaf on parchment paper has been cut into slices. 2 slices has fallen in the front. All slices are glazed with red sauce and topped with chopped scallions.

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This lentil loaf is packed with nutrients and flavor, and it’s a perfect option for a healthy and filling dinner. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite herbs and spices for a dish that is sure to impress.

Recipe: lentil loaf

Lasagna with Lentil Bolognese

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This lentil lasagna is a delicious and satisfying dish that features a rich and flavorful lentil bolognese sauce layered with creamy white bechamel and lasagna noodles. It is a perfect comfort food that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.

Recipe: lentil lasagna

Vegetable Gyros

Several pita pocket on a white serving tray stuffed with crispy brown shredded oyster mushroom, tomato and cucumber slices andwhite-green tzaztziki sauce

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These gyros made with shredded oyster mushrooms have the perfect texture and taste, making them the best option for a filling meal. The crispy gyro meat pairs well with fresh vegetables and homemade tzatziki sauce, all wrapped up in a pita pocket.

Recipe: gyros

Classic Crispy Falafel

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Classic falafel is delicious. Traditionally it is made of soaked chickpeas and not canned, mildly spiced with fresh herbs, formed into balls, and deep-fried until it gets a crispy crust. This falafel recipe will show you exactly how easy it is to make them home.

Recipe: falafel

Dumpling Soup

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This dumpling soup is the epitome of comfort food, with a medley of vegetables and herbs that come together in a light yet satisfying broth. The tender and flavorful dumplings add an extra layer of texture and flavor to make it a perfect meal for any occasion.

Recipe: dumpling soup

Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins

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Made with rich dark chocolate and creamy homemade peanut butter, these chocolate peanut butter muffins are flavor packed and so tender, they almost melt in your mouth. They are also effortless to make, only requiring 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of baking time!

Recipe: chocolate peanut butter muffins

Chocolate Chip Muffins

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These moist, chocolatey chocolate chip muffins are perfect for brunch, an after-dinner dessert, or an afternoon snack. Using the famous Jordan Marsh muffins as a base, these muffins are packed with flavor and a tender texture that both kids and adults will love!

Recipe: chocolate chip muffins

Vegetables and Dumplings

A white plate with dumplings, chopped veggies, shredded mushroom pieces in place of chicken, green herbs in a thick, white stew. The remaining soup is in a red-white enameled Dutch oven next to it.

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This vegetables and dumplings recipe is a hearty and comforting dish that will warm you up on a cold day. The dumplings are soft and fluffy, while the mushrooms and veggies add texture and flavor to the creamy broth.

Recipe: vegetables and dumplings

Cajun Pasta Sauce

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this pasta dish. With its perfect blend of Cajun seasonings, creamy coconut sauce, and hearty vegetables, this recipe is a delicious and quick dinner option that you’ll want to make again and again.

Recipe: cajun pasta sauce

Big Mac Style Burger

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Why is it the meatiest veggie burger? Because it has a chewy, ground beef-like texture (thank you TVP), and it does not taste like veggies at all.

Recipe: big mac style burger

Oyster Mushroom Steak

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This recipe is perfect for those who want a tasty and meatless alternative to steak. With the right marination and cooking technique, pearl oyster mushrooms can be transformed into a crispy and flavorful dish that can satisfy even the most carnivorous appetites.

Recipe: oyster mushroom steak

Cauliflower Steak in 20 Mins

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If you’re looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy cauliflower, try making these cauliflower steaks. With their crispy exterior and tender interior, and seasoned to perfection, they make a perfect main dish or side that doesn’t require an oven.

Recipe: cauliflower steak

Black Bean Burger

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This delicious black bean burger from our cookbook is perfect for a quick meal that does not skimp on flavor. With a hearty 5-ingredient black bean patty, fresh lettuce and tomato, and a spicy mayo sauce, this burger will satisfy even the most discerning taste buds. Perfect for those who crave veggie burgers, even on busy weeknights.

Recipe: black bean burger