Waistline be damned, I am all about comfort food these days. I’ve largely been trying to not dip into my freezer supply of food and have instead been finding comfort at the end of each day in cooking recipes that warm the soul and fill the belly. Bonus points if they make for good leftovers as I am trying to be extra conscience about avoiding food waste. Today I am rounding up some of my favorite comforting recipes that I’ve relied on for years or recently discovered and really enjoyed.
One of the silver linings of quarantining has been the extra time at the end of the day to make dinner without feeling rushed. My girlfriends and I have taken to sharing favorite recipes we discover on our group text thread and I’ve loved bookmarking them for the week ahead. But I’ve also been yearning for old favorites on the below list, too. And if you don’t yet have a meal planning pad to arm your grocery runs, I can’t recommend this one enough. It’s helped me make less impulse purchases, plan my meals according to leftovers and cut down on food waste.
Easy Comfort Food Recipes
- One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Bake.
- Sheet Pan Harissa Honey Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas.
- Cacio e Pepe.
- Basil Zucchini Parmesan Pasta.
- Spicy Peanut Noodles with Chili Garlic Oil.
- Quick and Easy Enchiladas.
- Tomato, Basil & Spinach Risotto.
- Ricotta & Spinach Stuffed Shells.
- Easy Turkey Chili.
- Caprese Pesto Pasta Bake.
Do you have a favorite comfort food recipe you can share? Would love for you to include the link below for myself + others to enjoy!
p.s. more of my go-to recipes and ideas on how to stay busy during this time.
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Stuffed shells always remind me of home. One of my favorites!
They are always so good! Easy to see why they are a favorite!
Bonjour Meghan!
This is a great round-up. I am trying to eat healthy during these times but sometimes some comfort food is just what you need! Since I know you are a dedicated francophile, you should also check out this post about French comfort foods 🙂
https://frenchculturalcenter.org/2020/03/25/comfort-food-francaise/
Bon week-end !
what an amazing recommendation, Natalie! Thank you so very much – can’t wait to check this out!
omg I just pinned almost all of these. THANK YOU!
Yay! Let me know how you like them!