Comfort Food
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Articles on Comfort Food
Recipe Round-Ups
Copycat Mac and Cheese Recipes from Your Favorite Restaurant Chains
We collected the best copycat recipes for your favorite mac and cheese, from Boston Market, Cracker...
Food News
Chrissy Teigen’s Banana Bread Is the Best Gift We Could Ask for
Like many Americans during the pandemic crisis, Chrissy Teigen has been staying home and cooking—a...
Food News
Gail Simmons’ Spaghetti Pie Is Comfort Food at Its Finest
For those familiar with Gail Simmons, you probably recognize her as a standing judge on Top Chef...
History of
Why Shepherd's Pie Should Steal Corned Beef's Spotlight on St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching, and if you’re like the preponderance of Americans looking to...
Food News
An Untraditional Recipe for Irish Stew That You'll Cook All Year Long
Donal Skehan never expected to fall head first into the food world. The Irish chef—who boasts nearly...
Explainers
The Ultimate Comfort Food Hails from Wales & You Have All the Ingredients in Your Pantry
Welsh rarebit is the best cheese toast around—here’s how it came to be, how to make it, and why it...
Guides
Everything You Need to Know About Slow Cookers
Thanks for joining us for Slow Cooker Week! Spring may be just around the corner, but as we wrap up...
Recipe Round-Ups
Slow Cooker Soups to Keep You Cozy All Year Long
Welcome to Slow Cooker Week! We're sharing all our favorite Crock Pot recipes, tips, tricks, and advice...
How To
How to Make a Roux (And How Not to Ruin It)
Roux—a simple mixture of equal parts fat and flour—is the base of so many beloved dishes, from comfort...
Comfort Food Recipes
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Easy BBQ Chicken
A recipe for grilled chicken slathered with a sweet-tangy barbecue sauce.
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Classic Macaroni and Cheese
Learn to make a classic macaroni and cheese dish using creamy béchamel and sharp cheddar cheese. Chowhound...
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Easy Chocolate Mousse
An impressive—but easy—dessert with just three ingredients.
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Blue Cheese French Onion Soup
This Blue Cheese French Onion Soup updates the classic comfort food with Roquefort and a splash of...
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Irish Stew with Pearl Barley & Cheddar Dumplings
If you're craving something hearty, comforting, and warm, try this super easy Irish Stew recipe with...
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Easy Mashed Potatoes
With nothing more than butter, cream, salt, and pepper mixed in.
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Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
An easy recipe for baked macaroni and cheese made with cheddar and Gouda cheese and baked with a crispy...
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Easy Cheese Nachos
An easy way to satisfy the munchies.