28 comfort food recipes - Today's Parent (2024)

Chocolate cake tastes like a warm hug on a cold day. This dessert is yummy and easy to make too!

Get the recipe here:Chocolate Pound Cake with Fudgy Glaze

Be prepared for a feeding frenzy—this ooey gooey garlic bread is the best.

Get the recipe here:Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Bread

Beef stew is a family favourite and a go-to meal when you’re craving some comfort food.

Get the recipe here: Slow Cooker Beef Stew

If your kids love pasta, they’ll love this dish. Rich restaurant-style pasta carbonara is a breeze to put together and uses only a few ingredients that you likely already have on hand.

Get the recipe here: Pasta Carbonara

You can use homemade or store-bought stock in this simple but hearty chicken and rice soup.

Get the recipe here: Comforting Chicken and Rice Soup

Everyone loves chocolate chip cookies. This classic recipe with an oatmeal twist will be a hit every time.

Get the recipe here:Perfect Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Get the recipe: Fried Turkey Sandwhich

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Put a new spin on a favourite after-game classic. The hockey rink inspired cheese pizza is fun and easy to make with the kids.

Get the recipe here:Hockey Rink Three-Cheese Pizza

This special recipe for classic spaghetti and meatballs comes with a surprising twist—grated veggies hidden away within the meatballs mean even the pickiest eaters will be asking for slurpy seconds.

Get the recipe here:Spaghetti and Meatballs with a Secret

The deep fried favourite gets a healthy upgrade in this tasty faux “fried” chicken and coleslaw.

Get the recipe here:“Fried” Chicken and Coleslaw

Let’s face it, kids (and adults) love macaroni and cheese at all times. This twist on the classic meal is delicious and nutritious.

Get the recipe here: Roast Chicken and Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese

Nothing says comfort food like mashed potatoes. It’s the go-to for most holiday dinners, and the beauty of this recipe—you can make it ahead of time for easy entertaining.

Get the recipe here: Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Everyone loves finger food. Whip up a batch of ribs and feel good when the only things left are bones and messy hands.

Get the recipe here:Sticky-Sweet Ribs

Take regular old vanilla cake one step further with this decadent Very Vanilla Cake.

Get the recipe here: Very Vanilla Cake

Take the classic comfort food for a new spin by swapping heavy potatoes with hearty vegetables in this Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Mash.

Get the recipe here:Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Mash

Make your grilled cheese extra decadent by using brie and adding sweet pears.

Get the recipe here: Pear and Brie Grilled Cheese

Healthy and hearty, make this soup for older kids and babies alike. Poached fish stays really moist, making it easy to turn into a puree.

Get the recipe here:Fish and Corn Chowder

Marry two classic dinner meals by serving your family this easy Cheeseburger Meatloaf.

Get the recipe here: Cheeseburger Meatloaf

This hearty burrito is yummy and healthy. Serve it with a simple salad for a perfect weeknight dinner everyone will love.

Get the recipe here: Turkey and Bean Burrito

Take everyone’s favourite hearty loaf for a healthy spin with this easy and delicious twist on classic banana bread.

Get the recipe here:Quinoa Banana Bread

Warm up your family with these tasty saucy meatballs. Piled into crusty rolls with cheese and greens, they make a satisfying meal.

Get the recipe here: Mini Meatball Subs

You only need 15 minutes of prep to pull off this cheesy, comforting dish. It’s a spin on the classic family favourite.

Get the recipe here: Ravioli Lasagna

Perfect for the cooler months, this hearty quinoa minestrone soup eats like a meal and is a breeze to put together.

Get the recipe here: Hearty Sausage and Quinoa Minestrone

Your kids will love this cheesy potato gnocchi, you’ll love the added broccoli.

Get the recipe here:Potato Gnocchi with Creamy Ham-and-Broccoli Sauce

This Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich combines two awesome desserts kids love. Chocolately, creamy, fruity and yummy—we bet you can’t have just one.

Get the recipe here:Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches

This lasagna is all about showcasing a homemade ragout, but you could also slip in a layer of cooked spinach or sautéed vegetables to make a healthy comfort food.

Get the recipe here: Easy Braised Beef Lasagna

Have a dress-your-own sub night with this tasty recipe.

Get the recipe here: Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Perfect for a busy day, your family will love coming home to this delicious Hearty Vegetarian Chili.

Get the recipe here:Hearty Vegetarian Chili

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