79 Comfort Food Recipes to Make While Wearing Your Fuzzy Slippers
All we want to eat is comfort food. But the definition of the term depends, of course, on whom you ask. For some, cheesy baked pasta comes to mind first, while others think of a roast chicken, a toasted sandwich, or a big pot of stewy chickpeas. We say: All comfort foods are welcome here. And if you’re looking to add to your personal repertoire, you’ve arrived at the right place. These comfort food recipes are the dishes we're most looking forward to as the weather cools. We hope you’ll find a few new favorites below and cook them on repeat whenever you’re looking for something soothing.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton2/79Hong Kong–Style French Toast
Stuffed with peanut butter and drizzled with condensed milk, this French toast is crisp yet custardy.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Susan Ottaviano and Stevie Stewart4/79Chilaquiles Rojos
This cozy dish is a great way to use up tortillas (or tortilla chips) that are past their optimal freshness, as well as leftover roast chicken or carnitas. An egg on top? Why not. It's worth making your own salsa roja to give your chilaquiles rich, balanced flavor.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne8/79Apple Sticky Toffee Pudding
This apple dessert could be the star of your next dinner party—it also reheats well for breakfast the next day.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by Lillian Chou9/79Char Siu
Sticky, succulent Chinese barbecue pork is often purchased from restaurants, but you can absolutely make it at home. Cook it on a rack over a pan of steaming water and baste regularly.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone12/79Our Favorite Mashed Potatoes
Cream mashed potatoes aren't just a Thanksgiving recipe. You're fully allowed to make them on a weeknight to keep you sustained through a Netflix session.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne13/79Our Favorite Mac and Cheese
If you like your macaroni and cheese with a creamy interior and crunchy top, you've come to the right place. This is a comforting casserole to please kids and grown-ups alike. The sauce is flavored with extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan, mustard powder, and white pepper. Serve with a side of green beans if you like.
