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25 Comfort Food Recipes That Will Warm You Up This Winter
Updated on January 12, 2022
From spicy stews to mac & cheese, savory pancakes and gooey breakfast sandwiches, we’ve rounded up our favorite comfort food recipes to try this winter. If you’re feeling the brunt of the colder weather, or simply crave a taste of nostalgia, these satisfying recipes will warm you right up.
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Mamma Mia Chicken
In central Italy, chicken cacciatore is the epitome of comfort food. For her take on the winter staple, chef Trish Magwood turns up the decadence with slices of fresh mozzarella.
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Jalapeño Mac & Cheese
No comfort food hot list would be complete without mac and cheese. In our 2021 holiday issue, Canadian television host, author and cook Mary Berg shared her creamy mac & cheese with a kick.
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Spicy & Sour Soup With Shrimp
Chef Nuit Regular is a Toronto culinary icon. From the pages of her new cookbook Kiin, this punch-packing Thai soup recipe is a testament to her acclaim.
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Hoppin’ John
From the table of American chef and barbecue pitmaster Rodney Scott, this rich and smokey Southern staple is comfort food at its best.
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Fried Chicken Sandwich
Sink your teeth into this crisp, tangy and subtly-spicy fried chicken sandwich from the cookbook of acclaimed British food writer Nigella Lawson.
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Grind-Your-Own-Beef Burgers
Cheat meal or not, juicy burgers are an effortless crowdpleaser. Sharp cheddar and handmade patties elevate this simple recipe to steakhouse standards.
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Savory French Toast
Learning to wing it is the theme of The New York Times’ new cookbook No-Recipe Recipes. This spin on French toast is one of our favorites, with its crunchy, fresh and buttery goodness.
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Creamy Polenta With Roasted Corn
Smokiness and sweetness balance perfectly in this fluffy cornmeal dish.
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Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
The sweet, nutty flavor of Jerusalem artichokes enhance the velvety texture of this winter favorite. Serve with truffle oil-drizzled toast for an extra umami kick.
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Chicken Noodle Soup
The right ingredients make chicken noodle soup an absolute must, come the harsh winter months. Pro tip: cooking the noodles separately keeps your broth cleaner-tasting (and the pasta won’t absorb all the liquid you want in your soup).
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Tempura Broccolini With Curry Leaf Mayonnaise
You thought cauliflower was having a moment? Just wait until you try these crisp broccolini from celebrity chef Lynn Crawford and her partner Lora Kirk’s new cookbook.
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The Ultimate Beef Stew
From the pages of the Barefoot Contessa’s latest cookbook, Modern Comfort Food, Ina Garten brings us this enhanced take on a wintertime staple using boneless short ribs.
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Beef Tourtière
It’s tough to top a classic, and for Canadian chef Matty Matheson, meat pies are just that. “It gives me the most nostalgic feeling when I eat it,” he says. His chef tip: add a dollop of ketchup on the side.
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Pesto & Fresh Mozzarella Pizza
Classic and kid-friendly, this simple pizza recipe makes the perfect sharing plate. Though, we won’t blame you if you opt for a personal pie.
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Mafaldine With Spicy Cauliflower Ragù & Guanciale
Made with guanciale, a more-peppery variation of pancetta, this fresh pasta recipe from Emmer owner Philip Haddad will melt in your mouth.
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Burrata With Salty Things
Get ready for everything your savory heart desires. This soft cheese plate is as easy to assemble as it is to wow your lucky dinner guests.
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Scallion Pancakes
This recipe is pure comfort, and isn’t comfort everything we need right now? Crispy, flaky and best served hot!
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Pesto Vegetable Tart
It may be one of the healthiest comfort foods on our list, but the almond butter pesto and summer-inspired ingredients make every bite of this fresh tart an absolute delight.
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Fluffy Sour Cream Buscuits
Loaded up with egg and ham, these buttery biscuits are ideal for breakfast or dinner.
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Patty Melt
While you don’t have to use cheddar and Swiss, avoid strong cheeses such as Gruyère and blue, as they will overpower the beef. For the gooiest sandwich imaginable, sub-in processed cheese for cheddar.
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Perfect Paella
The signature dish of Spanish cuisine, paella features saffron rice slow-cooked in broth with chicken, chorizo and seafood for a different taste and texture in every bite. A whole bulb of roasted garlic in the center makes for a powerful built-in condiment.
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Classic Meatballs
This recipe comes from chef Mark McEwan’s wife, Roxanne. She learned how to make it from her sister, who learned it from her Italian mother-in-law. The simple sauce is made from a just a few ingredients: San Marzano tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, onion and fresh basil.
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Shakshuka
This simple tomato and egg dish is a favorite weekender lunch in Israel.
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British-Style Jacket Potato
This British gastro-pub favorite is an easy one-dish main that uses handy pantry staples to delicious effect. Brimming with baked beans and a quick homemade sharp cheddar sauce, this comforting and filling “meal in a jacket” is as delicious as it is nutritious.
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Apple Cider Doughnut Cake
Don’t worry, we didn’t forget about desert. This all-season cake recipe has a spiced-sugar crust, a tender crumb, and the heartwarming character of pure apple cider.
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