Gravy, Cheese, and Other Forms of Comfort Food Therapy
Mar 11, 2025
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Whether you’re the kind of person who plans every meal like a military operation or someone who stares into the fridge hoping dinner will magically appear, these fabulous comfort food recipes are here to save your week—and maybe even your sanity. We’re talking Corn Chowder so cozy it might as well come with a blanket, Cheeseburger Soup that tastes like your favorite diner got a glow-up, and Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes that are basically an edible hug. Craving something bold? Try the Beef Ragu—it’s got Sunday dinner energy any day of the week. Need to impress your pickiest eater? Chicken Piccata and Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup are crowd-pleasers with zero drama. Oh, and don’t think we forgot dessert. The 1-Bowl Carrot Apple Snack Cake is the kind of sneaky-good treat you’ll keep finding excuses to “test.” Basically, it’s comfort, flavor, and a little bit of chaos—all in one delicious lineup.
Table of Contents
- Corn Chowder
- Turkey Enchiladas
- Cheeseburger Soup
- Coconut Corn Chowder
- Beef Ragu
- Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
- 1-Bowl Carrot Apple Snack Cake
- Mushroom Stroganoff
- Vegan Berry Pop-Tarts
- Derby Pie
- Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Soup
- Alfredo Pizza
- No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Bars
- Chicken Piccata
- Butternut Squash Lasagna
- Homemade Split Pea Soup
- Rigatoni with Mushrooms, Rosemary and Parmesan
- Cashew-Less Vegan Queso
- Cauliflower Twice-Baked Potatoes
Corn Chowder
This easy corn chowder recipe is loaded with summer sweet corn and potatoes. Creamy and comforting, it’s bursting with fresh corn flavor.
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Turkey Enchiladas
These Turkey Enchiladas with black beans are so hearty and flavorful! Make them with leftover Thanksgiving turkey & our 5-min Enchilada Sauce.
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Cheeseburger Soup
This easy Cheeseburger Soup is filled with ground beef, bacon, Velveeta, potatoes, and more for the most comforting soup recipe!
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Coconut Corn Chowder
Cozy up with a bowl of coconut Corn Chowder with leeks -a simple comforting meal that can be made in under 30 minutes. Vegan and gluten-free!
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Beef Ragu
This comforting Beef Ragu is so satisfying! Chuck roast cooked slowly in a tomato and red wine sauce – pure joy!
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Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These garlic mashed potatoes are creamy, comforting, and easy to make. Restaurant-style mashed potatoes are totally doable in your own kitchen!
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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
This Instant Pot chicken noodle soup is easy to make, healthy, flavorful, and comforting. Like a hug in a bowl. Instant Pot to the rescue!
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1-Bowl Carrot Apple Snack Cake
The holiday season is upon us and I’ve been dreaming of sharing an easy snack cake to have around if you happen to be hosting family or friends this time
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Mushroom Stroganoff
Instant Pot Mushroom Stroganoff – a simple,easy vegetarian weeknight dinner that is creamy and full of delicious depth and flavor! Vegan Adaptable!
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Vegan Berry Pop-Tarts
If I were to speculate, I’ve probably eaten around 250 Pop-Tarts in my lifetime. And not the kind with the baby zebra on the box with no sugar added,
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Derby Pie
Kentucky Derby Pie Recipe: A gooey concoction that’s like a cross between pecan pie & a chocolate chip cookie. Such an indulgent treat!
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Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Soup
Slow Cooker Hearty Italian Beef Soup has tender beef, white beans, and vegetable in a tomato-based soup and taste the whole family will love.
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Alfredo Pizza
This homemade Alfredo Pizza with juicy chicken is bursting with creamy comfort and ready in 30 minutes. Imagine a rich Alfredo sauce, melty mozzarella, and a sprinkle of Parmesan for extra flavor.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Bars
What started as mango cheesecake bars quickly turned into chocolate peanut butter cup bars…stick with us here! Our mangoes weren’t ripe yet and we
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Chicken Piccata
Classic Chicken Piccata Recipe: Easy to make & so authentic! With a savory lemon sauce, capers, & shallots. A crowd-pleasing one-pan meal!
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Butternut Squash Lasagna
This delicious Butternut Squash Lasagna is perfect for the fall! Vegetarian comfort food, perfect for fall gatherings or the holdiay table.
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Homemade Split Pea Soup
While Split Pea Soup is a classic comforting soup, loaded with peas, root veg, and chunks of diced ham for a rich and smoky hearty soup meal!
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Rigatoni with Mushrooms, Rosemary and Parmesan
This Rigatoni with Mushrooms, Rosemary and Parmesan recipe is easy to make, nice and hearty and comforting, and full of the best earthy flavors!
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Cashew-Less Vegan Queso
It always happens. Just as I’m about to drift off to sleep at night, a recipe idea zings into my brain out of nowhere. This time, for vegan queso. Origins
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Cauliflower Twice-Baked Potatoes
Hey, guess what? There’s cauliflower in there (underneath all the cheesy, onion-y goodness). Health food for the win! I’ve been wanting to experiment with
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