Best Comfort Food Recipes

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Looking for delicious comfort food recipes? Here is a collection of comfort food that are cozy and easy to make. Whether you like soup ,meatballs, pasta or rice dishes ,you can find your favorite comfort food recipe here and enjoy!

Looking for delicious comfort food recipes? Here is a collection of comfort food that are cozy and easy to make. Whether you like soup ,meatballs, pasta or rice dishes ,you can find your favorite comfort food recipe here and enjoy!


 

Favorite Comfort Food Recipes To Try

Soutzoukakia Greek Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

4.86 from 7 votes

Soutzoukakia Greek Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Soutzoukakia also known as Greek baked meatballs in tomato sauce is a classic recipe that's full of flavor. Juicy meatballs cooked in a flavorful rich tomato sauce makes the perfect recipe. Follow along for all my tips and tricks to make the juiciest meatballs!
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Soutzoukakia also known as Greek baked meatballs in tomato sauce is a classic recipe that's full of flavor. Juicy meatballs cooked in a flavorful rich tomato sauce makes the perfect recipe. Follow along for all my tips and tricks to make the juiciest meatballs!

Easy Greek Pastitsio Recipe

4.91 from 44 votes

Easy Greek Pastitsio Recipe

Pastitsio is a Greek pasta bake that's bursting with flavor. Layers of pasta, meat sauce and bechamel sauce makes this dish so unique and delicious.
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Pastitsio is a Greek pasta bake that's bursting with flavor. Layers of pasta, meat sauce and bechamel sauce makes this dish so unique and delicious.

Creamy Spinach Pesto Pasta

5 from 14 votes

Creamy Spinach Pesto Pasta

This spinach pesto pasta is creamy and rich, plus it's loaded with vegetables. Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes, this vegetarian pasta is both healthy and delicious.
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This spinach pesto pasta is creamy and rich, plus it's loaded with vegetables. Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes, this vegetarian pasta is both healthy and delicious.

Lamb Stew Recipe

4.73 from 18 votes

Lamb Stew Recipe

This easy lamb stew recipe is filled with healthy and tasty ingredients. It's a one pot stew that's packed with vegetables, lamb and spices.
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This easy lamb stew recipe is filled with healthy and tasty ingredients. It's a one pot stew that's packed with vegetables, lamb and spices.

Kashke Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip)

4.93 from 63 votes

Kashke Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip)

Kashke bademjan is a simple Persian eggplant dip that is made with a handful of ingredients. This tasty vegetarian dip is full of amazing flavors and makes for a perfect appetizer!
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Kashke bademjan is a simple Persian eggplant dip that is made with a handful of ingredients. This tasty vegetarian dip is full of amazing flavors and makes for a perfect appetizer!

Curry Lentil Soup

4.50 from 68 votes

Curry Lentil Soup

Curry lentil soup is an easy soup recipe that you can make in 30 minutes with just a few ingredients. This lentil soup with coconut milk is very comforting. 
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Curry lentil soup is an easy soup recipe that you can make in 30 minutes with just a few ingredients. This lentil soup with coconut milk is very comforting.

Easy Greek Meatballs Recipe (Keftedes)

4.81 from 21 votes

Easy Greek Meatballs Recipe (Keftedes)

Keftedes are Greek meatballs that are juicy, delicious and easy to make. Serve them with some pita, salad and tzatziki for a complete Mediterranean meal!
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Keftedes are Greek meatballs that are juicy, delicious and easy to make. Serve them with some pita, salad and tzatziki for a complete Mediterranean meal!

Baked Chicken Legs with Sumac and Garlic

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5 from 6 votes

Baked Chicken Legs with Sumac and Garlic

Ready for a tasty new way to enjoy baked chicken legs? Here's a Mediterranean twist on a classic family dinner. The chicken is flavored with sumac and garlic, giving it so much flavor!
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baked chicken legs.

Halal Cart Chicken and Rice

Halal cart chicken and rice recipe.
5 from 11 votes

Halal Cart Chicken and Rice

Inspired by NYC, this halal cart chicken and rice recipe is packed with so many great flavors. The chicken is seasoned with warm spices and served on yellow rice with a tasty white sauce.
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Halal cart chicken and rice recipe.

Easy Balsamic Chicken Recipe

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4.96 from 25 votes

Easy Balsamic Chicken Recipe

An easy balsamic chicken recipe that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The balsamic marinade doubles as the sauce and makes the chicken extra juicy and delicious.
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balsamic chicken

Easy Minestrone Soup Recipe

4.84 from 6 votes

Easy Minestrone Soup Recipe

This minestrone soup recipe is delicious and easy to make. It's loaded with vegetables, beans and pasta – perfect for a hearty meal on a cold day!
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Classic Eggplant Lasagna Recipe

4.81 from 26 votes

Classic Eggplant Lasagna Recipe

This easy eggplant lasagna recipe is cheesy, delicious and perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's made without the noodles so it's gluten free and low carb.
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This easy eggplant lasagna recipe is cheesy, delicious and perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's made without the noodles so it's gluten free and low carb.

Greek Chicken And Potatoes Recipe

4.66 from 23 votes

Greek Chicken And Potatoes Recipe

This Greek chicken and potatoes is the perfect dinner. Made in one pan with lots of garlic and lemon, every bit of this baked chicken and potatoes is juicy and packed with flavor.
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Mirza Ghasemi Persian Smoked Eggplants and Tomatoes

Mirza ghasemi.
4.94 from 16 votes

Mirza Ghasemi Persian Smoked Eggplants and Tomatoes

Mirza Ghasemi is a Persian eggplant and tomato dish that’s very flavorful. This vegetarian eggplant recipe is super easy to make and everyone will ask for seconds! 
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Mirza Ghasemi is a Persian eggplant and tomato dish that's very flavorful. This vegetarian eggplant recipe is super easy to make and everyone will ask for seconds!

Best Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

5 from 6 votes

Best Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

Try the best braised lamb shank recipe ever written! Lamb shanks are slow cooked in a rich spiced sauce until fall-off-the-bone-level fork tender! Serve this restaurant-quality dish with rice, potatoes or even risotto.
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Try the best braised lamb shank recipe ever written! Lamb shanks are slow cooked in a rich spiced sauce until fall-off-the-bone-level fork tender! Serve this restaurant-quality dish with rice, potatoes or even risotto.

Karniyarik Turkish Stuffed Eggplant

4.65 from 31 votes

Karniyarik Turkish Stuffed Eggplant

Karniyarik is a classic Turkish stuffed eggplant recipe. Delicious eggplants are stuffed with a tasty ground beef, pepper and tomatoes filling and are baked to perfection. 
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Ground Beef Stew, Turkish Style

ground beef stew Turkish style served with rice.
4.67 from 15 votes

Ground Beef Stew, Turkish Style

This Turkish style ground beef stew is hearty and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Packed with vegetables and spices, this stew can be served on its own or with some rice.
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This Turkish style ground beef stew is hearty and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Packed with vegetables and spices, this stew can be served on its own or with some rice.

Vegan Eggplant Chickpea Stew Recipe

Vegan eggplant chickpea stew.
5 from 2 votes

Vegan Eggplant Chickpea Stew Recipe

This recipe for eggplant chickpea stew is surprisingly easy and stress-free. It's vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free – perfect for picky eaters!
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This recipe for eggplant chickpea stew is surprisingly easy and stress-free. It's vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free - perfect for picky eaters!

Fesenjan (Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Stew)

4.79 from 14 votes

Fesenjan (Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Stew)

Fesenjan is a classic Persian stew made with walnuts, pomegranate molasses and usually chicken. It’s sweet and sour with a rich nutty flavor thanks to the walnuts. The key to a delicious fesenjoon is to cook it low and slow for a few hours. Serve with Persian rice or pour it over tahdig and enjoy. 
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Fesenjan is a traditional Persian pomegranate and walnut chicken stew. It's sweet and sour with a rich nutty flavor, served over rice. The chicken is cooked in a rich walnut and pomegranate sauce until tender, making this a luscious and delicious meal.

Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipe

5 from 6 votes

Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipe

This comforting instant pot chicken soup is ready in 25 minutes and is the perfect weeknight dinner. Flavored with warm spices such as cinnamon and cumin, this soup is very comforting. This comforting instant pot chicken soup is the perfect weeknight dinner. Learn how to make soup in a pressure cooker with this guide and video.
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Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe (Mercimek Corbasi)

4.82 from 118 votes

Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe (Mercimek Corbasi)

Turkish lentil soup is ready in 30 minutes and is so easy to make. You can make this healthy and delicious soup with just a handful of ingredients.
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Sausage Gnocchi Soup

5 from 12 votes

Sausage Gnocchi Soup

Sausage gnocchi soup is easy and ready in 30 minutes. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that's hearty and simple.
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Sausage gnocchi soup is easy and ready in 30 minutes. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that's hearty and simple.

Ash Reshteh Recipe (Persian Noodle Soup)

Ash reshteh
4.84 from 62 votes

Ash Reshteh Recipe (Persian Noodle Soup)

Ash Reshteh is a popular Iranian soup that’s simple, easy and very flavorful. This vegetarian Persian soup is made with herbs, legumes and caramelized onion, perfect for any day of the year.
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Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

4.93 from 14 votes

Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

This avgolemono soup recipe is comforting with bright flavors. Made with the classic egg lemon sauce, avgolemono, this Greek lemon chicken soup is so satisfying. Follow along for all my tips and instructions to make this authentic Greek chicken soup.
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This avgolemono soup recipe is comforting with bright flavors. Made with the classic egg lemon sauce, avgolemono, this Greek lemon chicken soup is so satisfying. Follow along for all my tips and instructions to make this authentic Greek chicken soup.

Pomegranate Chicken, Persian Style (Morgh Nardooni)

5 from 15 votes

Pomegranate Chicken, Persian Style (Morgh Nardooni)

This pomegranate chicken is tangy and savory with a lot of flavor. Juicy chicken cooked in pomegranate juice makes this Persian classic a family favorite!
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This pomegranate chicken is tangy and savory with a lot of flavor. Juicy chicken cooked in pomegranate juice makes this Persian classic a family favorite!

The Best Mushroom Barley Soup Recipe

Mushroom barley soup.
5 from 6 votes

The Best Mushroom Barley Soup Recipe

This mushroom barley soup requires just a handful of ingredients, yet is packed with vegetables and so much flavor. Inspired by Persian soup-e jo, a bowl of this soup is an ideal meatless meal you can prepare and enjoy at home.
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This mushroom barley soup requires just a handful of ingredients, yet is packed with vegetables and so much flavor. Inspired by Persian soup-e jo, a bowl of this soup is an ideal meatless meal you can prepare and enjoy at home.

Lubia Polo Recipe (Persian Green Bean Rice)

4.88 from 33 votes

Lubia Polo Recipe (Persian Green Bean Rice)

Lubia polo is a classic Persian green bean rice recipe that's flavored with warm and aromatic spices. Follow along to learn how to make this tasty recipe using my step-by-step recipe and tips.
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Lubia polo is a classic Persian green bean rice recipe that's flavored with warm and aromatic spices. Follow along to learn how to make this tasty recipe using my step-by-step recipe and tips.

Easy Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup

4.67 from 205 votes

Easy Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup

Here's a green lentil soup with a Mediterranean twist. Packed with vegetables and spices, this recipe proves that healthy soups don't have to be bland!
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Here's a green lentil soup with a Mediterranean twist. Packed with vegetables and spices, this recipe proves that healthy soups don't have to be bland!

Persian Eggplant Soup – Ash-e Bademjan

Persian eggplant soup
4.80 from 30 votes

Persian Eggplant Soup – Ash-e Bademjan

Persian eggplant soup is a delicious Persian recipe that's very simple to make. This easy Persian soup is vegetarian and gluten free. 
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Persian Style Shrimp and Rice (Meygoo Polo)

4.70 from 33 votes

Persian Style Shrimp and Rice (Meygoo Polo)

Try the classic combination of shrimp and rice with a Persian twist. This dish is packed with delicious and warm Middle Eastern spices! Master this recipe by watching our video and step-by-step tutorial.
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Easy Moroccan Chickpea Stew

5 from 9 votes

Easy Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Moroccan chickpea stew is made with simple ingredients and flavored with warm spices. It’s easy and ready in no time!
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Khoresh Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Stew)

4.95 from 18 votes

Khoresh Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Stew)

Khoresh bademjan is a delicious Persian eggplant stew that's served with rice. This Persian stew is usually served with rice and tahdig. Learn how to make this easy Persian recipe with this recipe and step-by-step video tutorial. 
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Ghormeh Sabzi – Persian Herb Stew

4.83 from 76 votes

Ghormeh Sabzi – Persian Herb Stew

Ghormeh Sabzi is among the most essential Persian recipes. It is often considered to be the national dish of Iran and its rich, aromatic flavor is celebrated in Persian communities around the world. Consisting of flavorful herbs and lamb, ghormeh sabzi is a cornerstone of Persian cuisine.
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Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

4.93 from 14 votes

Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

This avgolemono soup recipe is comforting with bright flavors. Made with the classic egg lemon sauce, avgolemono, this Greek lemon chicken soup is so satisfying. Follow along for all my tips and instructions to make this authentic Greek chicken soup.
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Chicken Stew Recipe Turkish Style

Chicken stew Turkish style
5 from 10 votes

Chicken Stew Recipe Turkish Style

This chicken stew recipe is hearty and easy to prepare. Made with tender chicken pieces and vegetables, this is a great way to infuse some Turkish flavor into your weeknight dinner routine!
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Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe

4.96 from 49 votes

Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe

Greek lemon chicken orzo soup is easy and packed with flavor. This healthy soup is creamy, hearty and so tasty, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Greek lemon chicken orzo soup is easy and packed with flavor. This healthy soup is creamy, hearty and so tasty, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Turkish Zucchini Stew Recipe

5 from 11 votes

Turkish Zucchini Stew Recipe

This Turkish zucchini stew is hearty, healthy and so easy to make. It's made in one pot and is ready in just 30 minutes.
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This Turkish zucchini stew is hearty, healthy and so easy to make. It's made in one pot and is ready in just 30 minutes.

Easy Chicken Lentil Soup Recipe

4.87 from 43 votes

Easy Chicken Lentil Soup Recipe

Enjoy an easy chicken lentil soup that's full of Mediterranean flavor. Seasoned with warm spices and packed with veggies, this soup is all you need for a hearty dinner.
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Enjoy an easy chicken lentil soup that's full of Mediterranean flavor. Seasoned with warm spices and packed with veggies, this soup is all you need for a hearty dinner.

Greek Eggplant Moussaka Recipe

4.60 from 132 votes

Greek Eggplant Moussaka Recipe

Moussaka is a classic Greek comfort food. Follow our step-by-step recipe to make this easy and comforting eggplant casserole. 
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Moussaka is a classic Greek comfort food. Follow our step-by-step recipe to make this easy and comforting eggplant casserole.

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Best Comfort Food Recipes

Looking for delicious comfort food recipes? Here is a collection of comfort food that are cozy and easy to make. Whether you like soup ,meatballs, pasta or rice dishes ,you can find your favorite comfort food recipe here and enjoy!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4
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Calories: 378kcal

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