Tag: comfortfood

Cheeseburger Pasta

Cheeseburger Pasta

Classic cheeseburger flavors make this a grown-up version of hamburger helper full of gooey cheese, beef and noodles coated in a creamy tomato sauce. Prep Time 5 minutes minsCook Time 25 minutes minsServings 12 Ingredients   Instructions  Notes Nutritional information provided is an automatic calculation and 

Osso Buco

Osso Buco

Beef Osso Buco is a rich, hearty dish where tender, slow-braised beef meets a savory, aromatic sauce. Deeply flavorful and melt-in-your-mouth tender, it’s the kind of meal that turns any dinner into a special occasion, perfect for cozy nights or impressive weekend feasts. Prep Time45 

Lemon Red Potatoes

Lemon Red Potatoes

Lemon Red Potatoes are bright, zesty, and perfectly tender. Roasted or boiled, they soak up the fresh citrus flavor, making them a simple yet flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with everything from weeknight dinners to special occasions.

Prep Time10 min
Cook Time15 min
Yield6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced chives
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Cut a strip of peel around the middle of each potato. Place potatoes and 1/4 cup water in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 12 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Drain any cooking liquid; transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, combine butter, parsley, lemon juice and chives. Pour over potatoes; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 150 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

Chuck Roast

Chuck Roast

Chuck Roast is the ultimate comfort food cut rich, flavorful, and perfect for slow cooking. When cooked low and slow, it becomes tender, juicy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, making it ideal for hearty dinners, cozy meals, or any time a satisfying, flavorful roast is needed. Prep 

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is moist and loaded with ripe bananas, and it’s studded with melty morsels of chocolate chips. You’ll love that it has plenty of banana flavor and stays moist for days. Prep Time: 10 minutes minsCook Time: 1 hour hrServings: 10 slices 

Oden

Oden

Although considered a winter stew, oden is sometimes available year round at various restaurants (there are even restaurants specifically dedicated to oden), and food carts in Japan. During the cold months, though, the soup is so ubiquitous that even many convenience store chains carry it. The familiar scent wafts from a warming tray, where customers can choose their favorite ingredients to take away. That said, the only real requirements in the ingredients list are the broth components if your precious heart craves oden filled with only fried tofu and potatoes, go for it. 

Recipe information

  • YieldServes 4

Ingredients

4½-inch piece daikon

1 block (about 220 g) konnyaku

2 blocks (about 200 g) atsu-age (fried tofu)

2 packets (about 200 g) hanpen (soft fish cake)

4 packets (about 150 g) satsuma age

4 potatoes

4 hard-boiled eggs

For the stock

1.5 litres (6 cups) dashi (store-bought or homemade)

4 Tbsp. soy sauce

4 Tbsp. mirin

1 tsp. salt

Karashi (Japanese mustard, for serving)

Preparation

Step 1

Slice the white radish into 3 cm (1¼ in) thick rounds. Peel the slices and trim the sharp edges of the rounds so they don’t break up during cooking. Score a cross in each side of the rounds to help them cook more evenly. Cook in a pan of simmering water for 20 minutes, then drain. 

Step 2

Cut the konnyaku in half on the diagonal, then lightly score the surface in a cross-hatch pattern so it will absorb the flavors of the stock as it cooks. Cut the blocks of atsu-age and hanpen in half on the diagonal, and unwrap the satsuma age. Peel the potatoes, then cook in a pan of simmering water for 15 minutes. Shell the eggs. 

Step 3

Place the stock ingredients (prepared dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and salt) in a large saucepan or donabe (a large Japanese earthenware pot if you have one of these, you can serve the oden from it at the table). Add all the prepared ingredients and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Serve the oden in bowls with Japanese mustard.

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good

Recipe information Ingredients 1 pumpkin, about 3 pounds Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 pound stale bread, thinly sliced and cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1/4 pound cheese, such as Gruyère, Emmenthal, cheddar, or a combination, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 2-4 garlic cloves (to taste), split, 

Rotisserie Chicken Congee

Rotisserie Chicken Congee

Every Chinese person loves this. Rotisserie Chicken Congee turns simple, comforting rice porridge into a flavorful, effortless meal. Tender chicken from the rotisserie melts into creamy, soothing congee, making it a perfect bowl for chilly mornings, cozy nights, or any time a little comfort is 

Ta’ameya (Fava Bean Fritters)

Ta’ameya (Fava Bean Fritters)

Crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside, Ta’ameya turns simple fava beans into golden fritters that are impossible to resist. Bursting with herbs and spices, they’re perfect for dipping, stuffing into pita, or enjoying straight from the pan Egyptian street food at its most irresistible.

Recipe information

  • Total Time30 minutes (plus 9 hours for chilling)
  • Yield4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups dried split fava beans

1 small yellow onion, coarsely chopped

1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves

3 garlic cloves, crushed, peeled

1 tsp. ground coriander

1 tsp. ground cumin

½ tsp. baking soda

Kosher salt

Vegetable oil, for frying

½ cup sesame seeds

Preparation

Step 1

Pick over 2 cups dried split fava beans, discarding any grit or misshapen beans. In a large bowl, combine the favas with water to cover by several inches and soak overnight in the refrigerator. (Unlike dried whole favas, there is no need to peel split favas, as they are sold already peeled.)

Step 2

The next day, drain the favas and rinse well. Transfer to a food processor and add 1 small yellow onion, coarsely chopped, 1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, peeled, 1 tsp. ground coriander, 1 tsp. ground cumin, ½ tsp. baking soda, and 2 tsp. kosher salt. Process until a smooth, thick paste forms. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover, and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Pour vegetable oil to a depth of about 2″ into a Dutch oven and heat to 365°F. Line a large plate with paper towels and set it near the stove.

Step 4

While the oil heats, spread the sesame seeds on a small plate. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Scoop out walnut-size balls of the fava mixture and form each ball into a patty about 1″ thick. Coat the patties on both sides in ½ cup sesame seeds and then set aside on the prepared sheet pan.

Step 5

Once all of the patties are formed and coated, working in batches to avoid crowding, add the patties to the hot oil and fry until crisp, golden brown, and cooked through, 4–6 minutes per batch. Using tongs or a wire skimmer, transfer the fritters to the towel-lined plate and immediately season with salt. Repeat until all the fritters are cooked, always allowing the oil to return to 365°F between batches. Serve the fritters hot.

Belgian Waffle

Belgian Waffle

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, Belgian Waffles are the ultimate breakfast treat that never goes out of style. Whether you pile them high with fruit, drizzle them with syrup, or keep them classic with just a dusting of sugar, they’re the kind