Comfort Food That’s Weeknight-Approved

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Long day, no energy, and everyone’s somehow already hungry? These easy weeknight comfort food recipes are here to save dinner. Whether you’re ladling out Lightened Up Cheddar Cauliflower Broccoli Soup, dishing up Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta, or letting the Instant Pot Pot Roast do the heavy lifting, this list has your back. From Hamburger Steaks to Vegan Ramen, we’re skipping the drama and getting straight to the good stuff!

Reverse Sear Steak

A reverse sear steak, partially sliced and topped with butter and fresh thyme.
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

Looking for the best steak recipe? This reverse sear steak is easy to make and gives you a savory, flavorful crust that will be the best steak you’ve ever had! This recipe is perfect for holidays, Father’s Day, Valentine’s day, or any day you want a delicious meal.
Get the Recipe: Reverse Sear Steak

Chana Masala

The best Chana masala recipe!
Photo credit: Feasting at Home

This authentic Chana Masala Recipe can be made in an Instant pot or on the stovetop! with dry chickpeas or canned chickpeas.
Get the Recipe: Chana Masala

Pork Milanese

Crispy pork chops with breadcrumbs and lemon.
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

Craving a comforting and flavorful meal? Look no further than this Pork Milanese recipe! These crispy, breaded pork chops, also known as “Schnitzel,” are easy to make and perfect for a family-friendly dinner that everyone will enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Pork Milanese

Instant Pot Pot Roast

Pot roast in an instant pot.
Photo credit: Culinary Hill

Using an Instant Pot to make Pot Roast means delicious, supremely tender comfort food in record time, any night of the week.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pot Roast

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

close-up of chicken bacon ranch pasta in a white bowl
Photo credit: Salt and Lavender

 This chicken bacon ranch pasta is total comfort food! The creamy sauce is addictive, and it’s ready in only 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Rosemary Chicken Lasagna

A delicious, cozy recipe for Chicken Lasagna with mushrooms, spinach and rosemary in a creamy Béchamel Sauce. A hearty meal perfect for special gatherings or Sunday supper. Vegetarian-adaptable.
Photo credit: Feasting at Home

A delicious recipe for creamy Chicken Lasagna with mushrooms, spinach and rosemary layered with a creamy bechamel sauce.
Get the Recipe: Rosemary Chicken Lasagna

Blow Ya Mind Cheddar Broccoli Chicken Pot Pie

broccoli cheese chicken pot pie in a skillet with a spoon
Photo credit: Ambitious Kitchen

Incredible cheddar broccoli chicken pot pie with a homemade crust, lightened up cheese sauce, protein & veggies. The perfect cozy dinner!
Get the Recipe: Blow Ya Mind Cheddar Broccoli Chicken Pot Pie

Lightened Up Cheddar Cauliflower Broccoli Soup

bowl of cauliflower broccoli cheddar soup
Photo credit: Ambitious Kitchen

Lightened up cheddar cauliflower broccoli soup packed with veggies! This low carb, healthy broccoli cheddar soup is the best comfort food.
Get the Recipe: Lightened Up Cheddar Cauliflower Broccoli Soup

Lemon Pasta

A tangle of lemon pasta in a shallow bowl with a sprig of fresh basil.
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

Ready in just 10 minutes, this lemon pasta recipe is a luxurious treat that’s both easy to make and bursting with sunny citrus flavor. With ingredients like heavy cream, lemon zest, and parmigiana reggiano, it’s a simple yet satisfying dish that brings a taste of Italian sunshine to your table. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Pasta

Beef Tips (Crock Pot Recipe)

up close of Beef Tips Recipe in crock pot with a wooden spoon scooping beef
Photo credit: Carlsbad Cravings

Wonderfully tender Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy is richly comforting and flavorful and the perfect make ahead meal for busy weeknights or for a crowd!
Get the Recipe: Beef Tips (Crock Pot Recipe)

Easy Vegan Poutine

A plate of French fries topped with brown gravy and cheese curds, garnished with chopped parsley, served with a small cup of extra gravy on the side.
Photo credit: Minimalist Baker

Vegan poutine by Minimalist Baker is incredible! This recipe requires 10 ingredients and about 1 hour to achieve comfort food greatness!
Get the Recipe: Easy Vegan Poutine

Easy Vegan Ramen

Bowl of our simple and delicious ramen for a vegan meal
Photo credit: Minimalist Baker

Yes, ramen that’s (undetectably) vegan and totally doable. Get your soup bowls, friends. It’s happening! While I was doing some freelance work in
Get the Recipe: Easy Vegan Ramen

Hamburger Steaks

overhead view of hamburger steaks and gravy in a pan.
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

These Hamburger Steaks are comfort food at its finest! Juicy, pan-seared hamburger steaks are simmered in a rich and flavorful mushroom gravy, making for a hearty and satisfying meal. This one-pot recipe is perfect for a family-friendly dinner any night of the week.
Get the Recipe: Hamburger Steaks

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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