The 20 best easy comfort food recipes | Food

The 20 best easy comfort food recipes | Food

Start your day with Nigel Slater’s savoury croissants or Ravneet Gill’s brilliant blueberry pancakes. For lunch or dinner? Nigella Lawson’s easy cheesy chilli, Yotam Ottolenghi’s perfect baked potatoes, or Nathan Outlaw’s toad in the hole. Your midweek treat: Uyen Luu’s noodles or Amy and Emily Chung’s cheap and cheering family dal. Finish with Olia Hercules’s baked apples or Lopè Ariyo’s cobbler. A recipe list that almost reads like a lullaby.

A thick, creamy pottage that’s a cross between a stew and a slightly soupy, sticky risotto

Nigel Slater’s recipe for baked croissants with ham and cheese.
Nigel Slater’s recipe for baked croissants with ham and cheese. Photograph: Jonathan Lovekin/The Observer

Croissants cooked in the style of pain perdu, stuffed with dark curls of speck and pools of melted fontina

Trine Hahnemann’s favourite winter stew recipe – labskovs.
Trine Hahnemann’s favourite winter stew recipe – labskovs. Photograph: Columbus Leth

This is classic Scandinavian comfort food, a mash cooked with meat and lots of flavour, served with chives and pickled beetroot

Straight-up macaroni cheese recipe by Laura Goodman.
Straight-up macaroni cheese recipe by Laura Goodman. Photograph: Romas Foord/The Observer

For a classic macaroni cheese, you need to stand over a large pot of bechamel and personally load it with cheddar

Nathan Outlaw’s toad in the hole recipe.
Nathan Outlaw’s toad in the hole recipe. Photograph: David Loftus

Full of childhood memories, toad in the hole is simple and warming – just don’t take it out of the oven too soon

Yotam Ottolenghi’s jacket potatoes with egg and tonnato sauce.
Yotam Ottolenghi’s jacket potatoes with egg and tonnato sauce. Photograph: Romas Foord/The Observer

This brings together two of the most simple and comforting dishes: a baked potato and a soft-boiled egg

Dal – pe hin recipe by Amy Chung and Emily Chung.
Dal – pe hin recipe by Amy Chung and Emily Chung. Photograph: Martin Poole

This dal – ideal for a midweek meal – is such easy-to-make comfort food: nutritious, filling and cheap

Pumpkin and cardamon soup recipe by Yasmin Khan.
Pumpkin and cardamon soup recipe by Yasmin Khan. Photograph: Matt Russell

Enriched with coconut milk and the headiness of cardamom, this soup soothes and comforts beyond measure

Nigel Slater’s potato, camembert and dill recipe.
Nigel Slater’s potato, camembert and dill recipe. Photograph: Jonathan Lovekin/The Observer

A cold-weather dish, heavy with starch, cream and cheese that takes its inspiration from tartiflette

Rukmini Iyer’s cherry tomato, leek and artichoke bake with feta recipe.
Rukmini Iyer’s cherry tomato, leek and artichoke bake with feta recipe. Photograph: Romas Foord/The Observer

Think of this as a cross between a frittata, a toad in the hole and a delicious giant savoury pancake

Savoy cabbage, roasted cauliflower and cashew chilli noodles – mì xào chay recipe by Uyen Luu.
Savoy cabbage, roasted cauliflower and cashew chilli noodles – mì xào chay recipe by Uyen Luu. Photograph: Romas Foord/The Observer

There is something so moreish and savoury about butter and fish sauce, which turns this midweek dinner into a real treat

Cheddar on toast with sweet leeks recipe by Emily Scott.
Cheddar on toast with sweet leeks recipe by Emily Scott. Photograph: Romas Foord/The Observer

There is something so good about leeks and cheese together. Nothing else is really needed

Multigrain porridge with kale, hazelnuts and smoked fish recipe by Claire Ptak.
Multigrain porridge with kale, hazelnuts and smoked fish recipe by Claire Ptak. Photograph: Romas Foord/The Observer

Start the day with a savoury porridge that’s nourishing and great for wintertime. Add an egg for extra protein

Nigella Lawson’s cheesy chilli recipe.
Nigella Lawson’s cheesy chilli recipe. Photograph: Romas Foord/The Observer

Chorizo sausages combine with mince and mozzarella to make a quick Tex-Mex-inspired bowl of chilli

Ravneet Gill’s recipe for blueberry pancakes.
Ravneet Gill’s recipe for blueberry pancakes. Photograph: Romas Foord/The Observer

Perfect for a weekend breakfast, these pancakes can be made thick or thin, depending on who you’re feeding

Peanut and sweet potato stew recipe by Melissa Thompson.
Peanut and sweet potato stew recipe by Melissa Thompson. Photograph: Patricia Niven

With influences from west Africa and Jamaica, this aromatic vegetarian stew can be ready in less than half an hour

Fish pie with a rosti topping recipe by Rosie Sykes.
Fish pie with a rosti topping recipe by Rosie Sykes. Photograph: Romas Foord/The Observer

There’s no need to mash potato or make a white sauce with this crunchy-topped fish pie

Baked apples with ricotta and raisins recipe by Olia Hercules.
Baked apples with ricotta and raisins recipe by Olia Hercules. Photograph: Joe Woodhouse

Bake these apples until the skins burst, the flesh is fluffy and the ricotta is caramelised on top

Plantain cobbler recipe by Lopè Ariyo.
Plantain cobbler recipe by Lopè Ariyo. Photograph: Romas Foord/The Observer

Like a cross between a cake and a scone, this plantain pudding is drenched in a tropical syrup

School-skive semolina cake recipe by Nisha Katona.
School-skive semolina cake recipe by Nisha Katona. Photograph: Yuki Sugiura

A cake that’s elegant while remaining warming, nutty and completely comforting

45 Comfort Food Recipes and Winter Meal Ideas To Warm You up on Cold Nights |

45 Comfort Food Recipes and Winter Meal Ideas To Warm You up on Cold Nights |

Chicken Stuffing Casserole

This simple weeknight supper tastes like holiday leftovers in the best way.

Get the recipe: Chicken Stuffing Casserole

Related: 55 Best Leftover Chicken Recipes

Krista Marshall

Easy Beef Pot Pie

Pot pie isn’t just for chicken—this is a great use for leftover pot roast.

Get the recipe: Easy Beef Pot Pie

Liz Pearson

Mississippi Pot Roast

There is a reason this easy recipe went viral—it’s delicious!

Get the recipe: Mississippi Pot Roast

Alice Knisley Matthias

Sheet Pan Macaroni and Cheese

The best mac and cheese of your life starts with a sheet pan! Creamy but still baked to a delicious crunch factor too.

Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Macaroni and Cheese

Krista Marshall

Slow Cooker London Broil

The best beef roast you will ever taste, this comes out tender and juicy every single time.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker London Broil

Krista Marshall

Crock Pot Italian Meatballs

These flavorful slow-cooked meatballs are perfect for a plate of pasta or a sub sandwich dripping with the yum factor.

Get the recipe: Crock Pot Italian Meatballs

Krista Marshall

Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup

Come inside to a hearty soup that tastes like it was cooked all day, but can be on the table in about 30 minutes.

Get the recipe: Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup

Krista Marshall

Cheesy Baked Tortellini

This casserole supper has both red and white sauces, giving it all the yummy Italian flavors you love.

Get the recipe: Cheesy Baked Tortellini

Krista Marshall

Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This copycat recipe is totally budget-friendly thanks to using canned chicken.

Get the recipe: Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Krista Marshall

Amish Casserole

Say hello to your next favorite weeknight supper made with pantry ingredients.

Get the recipe: Amish Casserole

Related: 30 Tried and True Casserole Recipes

Krista Marshall

Shepherd’s Pie

If you think this classic recipe is labor-intensive and time-consuming, think again.

Get the recipe: Shepherd’s Pie

Jon Ashton

Creamy Taco Soup

When Taco Tuesday includes freezing temps, this is the perfect compromise.

Get the recipe: Creamy Taco Soup

Krista Marshall

Tortellini Alfredo

Homemade Alfredo sauce is easier than you might think, and this recipe will prove it!

Get the recipe: Tortellini Alfredo

Krista Marshall

Copycat Wendy’s Chili

Nothing says winter time comfort food like a big bowl of chunky chili.

Get the recipe: Copycat Wendy’s Chili

Krista Marshall

Crock Pot Beef Stew

Big chunks of meat and veggies in a warm broth feel like a hug on a cold day.

Get the recipe: Crock Pot Beef Stew

Mark Boughton Photography

Hamburger Casserole

This retro casserole has been making a comeback on social media because it is made with cheap ingredients to feed a hungry crowd.

Get the recipe: Hamburger Casserole

Krista Marshall

Crock Pot Salisbury Steak

A Sunday supper favorite can now be enjoyed any night of the week.

Get the recipe: Crock Pot Salisbury Steak

Krista Marshall

One-Skillet Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

A classic comfort food can now be a 30-minute meal.

Get the recipe: One-Skillet Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Chad A Elick

Copycat Bob Evans Chicken and Noodles

A popular restaurant staple gets an easy update thanks to the Crock Pot.

Get the recipe: Copycat Bob Evans Chicken and Noodles

Krista Marshall

Slow Cooker Meatloaf

This isn’t your mom’s meatloaf, it’s easier!

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Meatloaf

Related: 50 Best Slow Cooker Beef Recipes

Mark Boughton Photography

Easy Goulash

This has been a go-to recipe for many families to save time, money and energy after a long day.

Get the recipe: Easy Goulash

Krista Marshall

Crock Pot Irish Stew

Beef Stew is the epitome of wintertime comfort food, and this version has big flavor.

Get the recipe: Crock Pot Irish Stew

Krista Marshall

Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole

This childhood favorite is now a great supper after a long day.

Get the recipe: Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole

Krista Marshall

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Stew

This stick-to-your-ribs stew is filled with big bites of chicken, perfectly cooked veggies and rich, creamy broth.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Stew

Krista Marshall

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

This vintage recipe never gets old thanks to deep flavor from simple ingredients.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

Krista Marshall

Slow Cooker Beef Burgundy

This meal is melt-in-your-mouth good.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Burgundy

Joyce Kaut

Ground Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff is a classic comfort food, but this version goes a little easier on the wallet thanks to ground beef.

Get the recipe: Ground Beef Stroganoff

Krista Marshall

French Onion Pasta

This pasta version of French onion soup makes a simple, delicious comfort meal full of onion flavor and gooey melted cheese. Sweet onions are caramelized in olive oil and butter to form the base of the sauce.

Get the recipe: French Onion Pasta

Roasted Tomatoes with Goat Cheese Polenta

Roasted tomatoes with goat cheese polenta—an easy vegetarian recipe adaptable to whatever veggies you have on hand. Healthy meets comfort food!

Get the recipe: Roasted Tomatoes with Goat Cheese Polenta

Pinch of Yum

Thai Butternut Squash Red Curry

Ultra delicious Thai-inspired butternut squash red curry that is creamy, spicy, rich and comforting! The sweet butternut squash pairs beautifully with all the red curry spices.

Get the recipe: Thai Butternut Squash Red Curry

Related: 58 Best Butternut Squash Recipes

Little Spice Jar

Gluten-Free Chicken and Dumplings

This gluten-free chicken and dumplings makes the perfect weeknight comfort food!

Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Chicken and Dumplings

Noshtastic

Chuck Roast with Balsamic and Dijon

This chuck roast recipe takes just minutes to prep and has the winning flavor combination of balsamic and dijon to make it extra special.

Get the recipe: Chuck Roast with Balsamic and Dijon

The Wicked Noodle

Chicken Noodle Casserole

This comforting and delicious casserole has all the elements of the classic soup and more! This is a family-favorite!

Get the recipe: Chicken Noodle Casserole

Life In The Lofthouse

One Pot Cajun Chicken Bacon Pasta Alfredo

Ready for the ultimate one-pot dinner? This Cajun chicken pasta alfredo is unbelievably simple to throw together and absolutely the best kind of comfort food—it’s on the dinner table in only 30!

Get the recipe: One-Pot Cajun Chicken Bacon Pasta Alfredo

Whole and Heavenly Oven

Shrimp and Corn Risotto with Bacon

Shrimp and corn risotto with bacon is an American twist on traditional risotto and the perfect summer comfort food!

Get the recipe: Shrimp and Corn Risotto with Bacon

From A Chef’s Kitchen

Beef Short Ribs with Mushroom Risotto

Tender beef short ribs braised in the slow cooker until the meat falls off the bone, and served over creamy mushroom risotto. This is a flavorful, comforting dish that the whole family will love!

Get the recipe: Beef Short Ribs with Mushroom Risotto

Flavor The Moments

Broccoli and Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes

These broccoli and cheddar twice-baked potatoes are the epitome of comfort food! Add a salad to make them a full meal.

Get the recipe: Broccoli and Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes

Baker By Nature

Zucchini Noodles in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Try these zucchini noodles for a low-carb comfort dinner that will be on your table in less than 20 minutes!

Get the recipe: Zucchini Noodles in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Eat Well 101

One-Pot Spicy Pork Ragu with Orzo

This deeply flavored spicy pork ragu with orzo makes for a delicious and comforting dinner. So simple and ready in just 30 minutes.

Get the recipe: One-Pot Spicy Pork Ragu with Orzo

Jo Cooks

Skillet Beef Broccoli Ramen

The best way to enjoy beef and broccoli is over ramen noodles!

Get the recipe: Skillet Beef Broccoli Ramen

Related: 63 Best Broccoli Recipes

Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Beef Noodle Stir Fry

This quick and easy beef noodle stir fry takes under 30 minutes and is easily made gluten-free! Full of veggies, beef and a flavorful sauce, your whole family will love it!

Get the recipe: Beef Noodle Stir Fry

Fox and Briar

Mushroom Spaghetti Aglio Olio

Mushroom spaghetti aglio olio: a simple but incredibly tasty and fulfilling meal that you can make from scratch in just 40 minutes. Best of all, it’s gluten-free and vegan too!

Get the recipe: Mushroom Spaghetti Aglio Olio

Dish by Dish

Swedish Meatballs in Brown Gravy

Swedish meatballs nuzzled in a simple yet creamy brown gravy! Just like IKEA but only better.

Get the recipe: Swedish Meatballs in Brown Gravy

Little Spice Jar

Spicy Thai Curry Pumpkin Noodle Soup

Creamy, comforting spicy Thai curry pumpkin noodle soup gets ready in 20 minutes and the recipe takes you back to Thailand!

Get the recipe: Spicy Thai Curry Pumpkin Noodle Soup

My Food Story

Korean BBQ Bowls with Garlic-Scented Rice

Hearty Korean BBQ bowls made with bulgogi beef, garlic-scented rice, quick cucumber carrot salad and half-boiled eggs. These bowls are warm, comforting and loaded with protein.

Get the recipe: Korean BBQ Bowls with Garlic Scented Rice

Related: 25 Authentic Korean Recipes

Little Spice Jar

5 Vegan Comfort Food Recipes to Try This Season

5 Vegan Comfort Food Recipes to Try This Season

No matter whether you’re committing to “Veganuary” or only vowing to include extra veggies in your diet regime this 12 months, there is no need to have to sacrifice flavor and comfort and ease. With this in intellect, we turned to vegan blogger Lauren Hartmann for some recipe inspiration. From a hearty bowl of chili to creamy mac and cheese, in this article are 5 vegan comfort and ease meals recipes from Lauren’s cookbook Southern Vegan: Tasty Down-Home Recipes for Your Plant-Primarily based Diet regime. Delight in!

5 Vegan Comfort and ease Food items Recipes

Creamy White Bean Chili

As we hold out for the arrival of spring and warmer climate, we’re all about recipes that will maintain us toasty until finally then — and this creamy white bean chili is confident to do the trick. The recipe phone calls for a creamy sauce built out of white beans and vegetable broth in place of hen or beef broth. Not to mention it is a more healthy different to a classic chili recipe. Click on Below to see the entire white bean chili recipe.

Bowl of creamy white bean chili.

Uncover this creamy white bean chili recipe Right here.

Au Gratin Hash Brown Casserole

Though hash brown casserole is typically considered as a holiday getaway staple, this au gratin version is a delightful food that can be built calendar year-round. The ideal mix of creamy and cheesy, convey a bowl of this casserole to any accumulating for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Lauren recommends topping the dish with crushed cornflakes and chopped scallions or fresh new chives. To see the total recipe, click on Listed here.

Bowl of au gratin hash brown casserole.

Uncover the full au gratin hash brown casserole recipe Right here.

Baked White Mac and Cheese

This baked white mac and cheese is possible to evoke some nostalgia. In her cookbook, Lauren writes, “The cheese sauce is the creamiest, cheesiest, most straightforward sauce I have ever encountered on my vegan journey.” She also tops the dish with crunchy pecans and breadcrumbs. You can come across the recipe Below.

Two bowls of baked white mac and cheese.

To see the full baked white mac and cheese recipe, simply click Listed here.

Garlic Wild Mushroom Pot Roast

This recipe was motivated by Lauren’s need to however appreciate a tasty pot roast when embracing a vegan life style. The result is this mouthwatering vegan edition with garlic, mushrooms, and pink wine. It is a very simple and comforting meal that is a breeze to whip up on a chaotic weeknight. Lauren also recommends serving the dish over creamy grits. You can obtain the recipe Right here.

Bowl of garlic wild mushroom pot roast.

You can obtain this garlic wild mushroom pot roast recipe Here.

Gumbo

Complete of scrumptious carbs, this vegan gumbo is sure to satisfy all tastebuds. Featuring Cajun-spiced roasted potatoes and topped with vegan sausage, this helps make for the best comfort and ease meal — especially when the temperature is chilly. To total your meal, Lauren recommends serving the dish above rice. To see the entire recipe, simply click Listed here.

Bowl of vegan gumbo.

Click Below to see this vegan gumbo recipe.

Recipes reprinted with permission from Southern Vegan by Lauren Hartmann. Webpage Avenue Publishing Co. 2020. All photography by Julie Grace and Lauren Hartmann.

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Indian Cooking Tips: This 5-Minute Bengali-Style Masoor Dal Recipe Spells Comfort

Indian Cooking Tips: This 5-Minute Bengali-Style Masoor Dal Recipe Spells Comfort

Indian cuisine is as diverse as its society. If you discover, you will discover each individual region featuring some unique dish that will make it stand out in the good deal. But what remains frequent across the country is a bowl of dal. A staple for just about every Indian, dal, paired with rice, can make for a healthful food whenever of the day. Marvel what will make dal a popular food items selection in India? It is due to the fact of the affordability, accessibility and variety of the component. It is intriguing to see how diverse a bowl of dal can be! We not only discover unique types of dals, but every single of these versions also has numerous recipes connected to it. One these types of well-known dal choice is masoor (or crimson lentil). 

Wellness Positive aspects Of Masoor Dal: What Makes Masoor Dal A Preferred Option In India: 

Masoor dal is uncomplicated and simple to make. In addition to it hundreds you up with various overall health benefitting houses much too. Let’s come across out some of the nutrient qualities of masoor dal. 

Here’re 5 Wellbeing Rewards Of Masoor Dal: 

1. Wealthy in Fibre: 

Masoor dal is loaded with enough volume of fibre that allows us digest, metabolise and retain an over-all health and fitness. The dietary fibres also enable us continue to keep whole for lengthy. 

2. Promotes Pounds Reduction: 

As stated earlier, the fibre in the dal can help us hold whole, additional serving to to take care of pounds. A cup of masoor dal is also know to give you with crucial natural vitamins, proteins etc that more assistance us drop more kilos. 

3. Promotes Bone Wellbeing: 

Masoor dal is a wealthy source of natural vitamins and other nutrition like calcium and magnesium that support manage wholesome tooth and bones. 

4. Boosts Vision: 

The vitamins A, C and E in masoor dal assistance make the foods component excellent for eye health and fitness. As per specialists, a cup of masoor dal each individual working day could defend you in opposition to eye flaws and ailments these kinds of as cataract and muscle mass degradation. 

5. Promotes Pores and skin-Health: 

Masoor dal has ample amount of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory attributes that work correctly versus cell hurt, more slowing down pores and skin-ageing course of action. It also helps you sustain a youthful pores and skin wellbeing. 

(Also Browse: 9 Quick And Easy Dal Recipes You Can Try out At Residence)

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Masoor dal is normally designed in Indian households. 

Bengali-Style Masoor Dal Recipe: How To Make Masoor Dal In 5 Minutes: 

Looking at the earlier mentioned added benefits, we bring you a fast and easy masoor dal recipe that you can put together in just five minutes. The recipe finds its roots in a Bengali kitchen area and is commonly eaten with rice and papad or ‘aloo seddho’ by the side. Let’s just take a glimpse. 

Begin with heating a tablespoon of mustard oil in stress cooker. Incorporate some kalonji and purple chilli to it. Once the spices splutter, insert soaked masoor dal (soak it beforehand, at the very least for 30 minutes), turmeric, salt and strain cook for two to 3 whistles. 

And you have a bowl of comforting masoor dal completely ready to be relished. 

Discover The In depth Masoor Dal Recipe Below: 

Elements:

50 percent cup masoor dal
2-3 cups h2o (soaked beforehand)
A pinch haldi
1 tsp mustard oil
Salt, as per taste
Fifty percent tsp kalonji
1 complete pink chilli

System:

  1. Warmth oil in pressure cooker
  2. Insert crimson chilli, kalonji to it. Enable the spices splutter.
  3. Increase the soaked masoor dal
  4. Increase haldi and blend.
  5. Increase h2o, salt and shut the lid.
  6. Pressure cook dinner for 2 whistles. 
  7. And you have Bengali-style masoor dal all set to be relished with rice

Try out this dish and set together a healthful food in just no time.  Enjoy your meal.

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Thanskgiving comfort food recipes to try

Thanskgiving comfort food recipes to try

Leaves are falling, and the smell of pumpkin spice permeates the air. It’s that time of the year when family and friends gather to give thanks and, of course, eat some delicious food. Get ready to celebrate this Thanksgiving with mouth-watering recipes that are so good you will want to eat them all year round:

Cranberry Brie Pastry Tarts from Half Baked Harvest

These bite-sized cranberry brie pastry tarts are the best appetizers for any occasion, especially Thanksgiving. The red cranberries add a festive touch to the delicious sweet and savory snack, and the brie brings out a subtle yet buttery taste. They will be gone as soon as you bring them out, so try these pastry tarts this holiday season. 

Brussels Sprouts with Garlic from The New York Times

The New York Times’ Brussels sprouts are crispy, delicious and a perfect combination of flavors. With just six ingredients, this Thanksgiving dish is the best solution for anyone who needs a simple recipe. The combination of balsamic vinegar and garlic fills your mouth with overwhelmingly unique yet delicious flavors. Once you try these sweet caramelized Brussels sprouts, they will be your go-to recipe for years to come. 

Buttery Rolls from Bon Appétit

Rolls are the perfect addition to almost any Thanksgiving dinner, and these pull-apart rolls from Bon Appétit are essential. These fluffy, buttery rolls take some time as they are made from scratch, but trust me, the process is worth it. The end result will leave you and your guests wanting more. 

Classic Stuffing from Epicurious

What is Thanksgiving without stuffing? Stuffing can be hard to master, with so many different ingredients to choose from and ways to cook the dish. This recipe from Epicurious simplifies the process and creates the perfect flavor combination of bread, celery, onions and herbs. Try this classic vegetarian-friendly stuffing and wow your guests with your cooking skills.

 Swiss Chard and Sweet Potato Gratin from Smitten Kitchen

Although this is not a dish you always see at Thanksgiving, Smitten Kitchen’s Swiss Chard and Sweet Potato Gratin is a fan favorite and the ultimate side if you are looking to make something more unique. Swiss chard is not the easiest item to prep, but it will be worth it once you try the gratin. The fusion of sweet potato and swiss chard creates an unusual yet delectable fall dish that will keep you coming back for more.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes from Spend with Pennies

Mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple — you almost never see a table without a large dish of appetizingly creamy mashed potatoes. If you are on mashed potato duty this year and feel the pressure, this recipe from Spend with Pennies will solve all of your cooking worries. This dish pairs well with any sauces as well as gravy, so feel free to keep it simple or throw in extra spices or cheese to add a dash of flavor. 

Green Bean Casserole from Allrecipes 

You can’t have Thanksgiving without a mouth-wateringly delicious green bean casserole on the table. The dish is the perfect way to add some vegetables to your meal. Allrecipes makes the process easy for you with just four ingredients in this scrumptious dish: green beans, canned soup, cheese and French-fried onions. Give it a try this Thanksgiving. 

Martha’s Macaroni and Cheese from Smitten Kitchen

Mac and cheese is always a go-to comfort food, and during Thanksgiving, it adds a warm, homey touch to the meal. Martha’s Macaroni and Cheese from Smitten Kitchen is a cheesy and delicious addition to any holiday festivities. This flavorful pasta, along with its crunchy bread topping, pairs well with anything from broccoli to bacon. Trust me, this mac and cheese will be gone as soon as you set it down. 

Apple Crisp from The Chunky Chef

Curling up in a blanket and watching a movie while eating a warm apple crisp with ice cream sounds like the ideal way to end your Thanksgiving. This Old Fashioned Apple Crisp recipe from The Chunky Chef is an easy and decadent dessert to make after a long day of festivities. Smelling the apples and cinnamon wafting from the oven will be enough to make you want to bake another batch. 

The Great Pumpkin Pie from Sally’s Baking Addiction

When I think of the fall season or Thanksgiving, pumpkin pie is one of the first things that comes to mind. The dessert is the perfect way to complete your Thanksgiving holiday, and this recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction will top off the meal and wow your guests. Despite being so full they cannot eat anymore, the combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and pumpkin baked into the pie will keep everyone coming back for a second slice.