Food & Drink

30 Comfort Food Recipes for When It Gets Crisp and Cool Out

written by JESSICA FRIEDHOFF
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comfort food recipes
Source: Cooking Classy
Source: Cooking Classy

As soon as the weather turns colder and the sun sets earlier, there’s not much I’d rather be doing than holing up at home and whipping up a big, comforting meal. Honestly, as long as I have a fridge full of groceries, I don’t mind if I don’t leave the house all week long (perks of working from home). As you might imagine, I’ve got a whole slew of cozy soups, creamy pasta dishes, and other comfort food recipes I rotate through around this time every year. Whether you’re craving a nostalgic dish from childhood, an at-home version of a classic restaurant meal, or a hearty dinner that tastes like you spent all day cooking it, I’ve got a comfort meal for you. Keep reading for 30 easy-to-make comfort food recipes that are perfect for chilly evenings spent cozying up at home:

1. Penne alla Vodka

comfort food recipes
Source: Salt & Lavender

2. Minestrone Soup

comfort food recipes
Source: Ambitious Kitchen

3. Hearty Vegetarian Chili

comfort food recipes
Source: Two Peas and Their Pod

4. Classic Italian Lasagna

comfort food recipes
Source: Tastes Better From Scratch

5. Easy Tomato Soup 

comfort food recipes
Source: Salt & Lavender

6. Everything Cheddar Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese

comfort food recipes
Source: Half Baked Harvest

7. 30-Minute Pasta Carbonara

comfort food recipes
Source: Ambitious Kitchen

8. Vegan Cauliflower Tikka Masala

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Source: Vegan Richa

9. One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

comfort food recipes
Source: Jo Cooks

10. French Onion Soup

comfort food recipes
Source: Cooking Classy

11. Fettuccine Alfredo

comfort food recipes
Source: Love & Lemons

12. Beef Stroganoff

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Source: Gimme Some Oven

13. Homemade Cheesy SpaghettiOs

Source: Half Baked Harvest

14. Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Source: Isabel Eats

15. Chicken Pot Pie

Source: Budget Bytes

16. Vegan Potato Soup

Source: Eating Bird Food

17. Stuffed Shells

Source: Love & Lemons

18. Guinness Beef Stew

Source: Gimme Some Oven

19. Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Source: Ambitious Kitchen

20. Pesto Tortellini Zuppa Toscana

Source: Half Baked Harvest

21. Kimchi Fried Rice

Source: Chungah Rhee | Damn Delicious

22. Chicken Noodle Soup

Source: Sweet Tea and Thyme

23. Spaghetti and Meatballs

Source: Salt and Lavender

24. Vegan Curry Mashed Potato Bowl

Source: Orchids and Sweet Tea

25. Detroit Style Tomato Herb Pepperoni Pizza

Source: Half Baked Harvest

26. Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

Source: Savory Nothings

27. Vegan Stuffed Peppers

comfort food recipes
Source: Well Plated by Erin Clarke

28. Thai Red Vegetable Curry

comfort food recipes
Source: Abra’s Kitchen

29. Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

comfort food recipes
Source: Well Plated by Erin Clarke

30. Creamy Sesame Miso Ramen

comfort food recipes
Source: Half Baked Harvest
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Jessica Friedhoff, Senior Lifestyle Editor

Jessica Friedhoff is the Senior Lifestyle Editor at The Everygirl, where she oversees the Home & Living category of the site. She writes and edits stories across a broad range of topics including decorating, food, entertaining, travel, and more. With a pulse on the latest trends, she uses her eye for detail and design to create timely, inspiring content for our readers.