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

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:

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1. Penne alla Vodka

2. Minestrone Soup

3. Hearty Vegetarian Chili

4. Classic Italian Lasagna

5. Easy Tomato Soup 

6. Everything Cheddar Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese

7. 30-Minute Pasta Carbonara

8. Vegan Cauliflower Tikka Masala

9. One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

10. French Onion Soup

11. Fettuccine Alfredo

12. Beef Stroganoff

13. Homemade Cheesy SpaghettiOs

14. Easy Chicken Enchiladas

15. Chicken Pot Pie

16. Vegan Potato Soup

17. Stuffed Shells

18. Guinness Beef Stew

19. Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

20. Pesto Tortellini Zuppa Toscana

21. Kimchi Fried Rice

22. Chicken Noodle Soup

23. Spaghetti and Meatballs

24. Vegan Curry Mashed Potato Bowl

25. Detroit Style Tomato Herb Pepperoni Pizza

26. Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

27. Vegan Stuffed Peppers

28. Thai Red Vegetable Curry

29. Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

30. Creamy Sesame Miso Ramen

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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.

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