Food & Drink

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

written by ASHLEY SELLEKE
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Source: Cooking Classy
Source: Cooking Classy

I have this theory that there’s nothing some hearty comfort food recipes can’t fix. Forgot your subway card and had to walk a mile home in the snow? There’s a warm, creamy pasta bake for that. Ran into your ex at the grocery store while looking *unwell* after a night out? There’s a cheesy homemade pizza for that. Feeling low because the sun now sets at 6 p.m. and your yearly existential crisis has set in? There’s a chicken and rice casserole for that.

While I’m wildly excited about the warm knit sweaters and cozy nights in that cooler weather brings, I’m even more excited to indulge in all the comfort food recipes that bring me so much joy. Whether you’re looking to warm up on a crisp fall evening, forget a subpar day at work, or reward yourself for walking home instead of taking public transportation, we’ve got a comfort meal for you. Keep reading for 30 easy-to-make comfort food recipes that are sure to hit the spot:

1. Homemade Cheesy SpaghettiOs

Source: Half Baked Harvest

2. Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Source: Isabel Eats

3. Chicken Pot Pie

Source: Budget Bytes

4. Vegan Potato Soup

Source: Eating Bird Food

5. Stuffed Shells

Source: Love & Lemons

6. Guinness Beef Stew

Source: Gimme Some Oven

7. Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Source: Ambitious Kitchen

8. Pesto Tortellini Zuppa Toscana

Source: Half Baked Harvest

9. Kimchi Fried Rice

Source: Chungah Rhee | Damn Delicious

10. Chicken Noodle Soup

Source: Sweet Tea and Thyme

11. Spaghetti and Meatballs

Source: Salt and Lavender

12. Vegan Curry Mashed Potato Bowl

Source: Orchids and Sweet Tea

13. Detroit Style Tomato Herb Pepperoni Pizza

Source: Half Baked Harvest

14. Cheesy Pasta alla Vodka

Source: What’s Gaby Cooking

15. French Onion Soup

Source: Cooking Classy

16. Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

Source: Savory Nothings

17. Vegan Stuffed Peppers

Source: Well Plated by Erin

18. Cheesy Spinach Lasagna

Source: Foodie Crush

19. Homemade Chili

Source: Whisk It Real Gud

20. Thai Red Vegetable Curry

Source: Abra’s Kitchen

21. Lightened-Up Fettuccine Alfredo

Source: Pinch of Yum

22. Vegan Cauliflower Tikka Masala

Source: Vegan Richa

23. Pasta Carbonara

Source: Ambitious Kitchen

24. Chicken and Rice Casserole

Source: Oh Sweet Basil

25. Tomato Soup 

Source: Pinch of Yum

26. Loaded Grilled Cheese

Source: Half Baked Harvest

27. Vegan Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Bowls

Source: Eating Bird Food

28. Hearty Vegetable Soup

Source: Jessica in the Kitchen

29. Creamy Sesame Miso Ramen

Source: Half Baked Harvest

30. Beef Stroganoff

Source: Gimme Some Oven