9 Delicious Comfort Foods To Enjoy With Your Loved Ones During The Cold Season!
After a stressful day out in the hustle and bustle of the city, there's no better way to unwind than enjoying a delicious platter of food and your favorite wine with your loved ones. Below, we have compiled a list of nine comfort foods that will make the perfect dinner and, best of all, only require basic cooking skills!
This list ranges from elaborate dishes to wholesome one-pan meals that you'll be tempted to try for every meal of the day!
1. Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
A hot bowl of chicken noodle soup is the literal representation of comfort. It is even better to prepare, requiring simple ingredients like chicken, onions, carrots, celery, and, of course, noodles. Personalize the bowl by adding your favorite vegetables and spices or even switching chicken for beef!
2. Pizza Pot Pie
This pizza pot pie is the dream mash-up of pizza and yes, a rich pot pie! The total preparation time is a little over one hour, so it is just the perfect fit for a night in after a stressful day.
3. Beef Stroganoff
What could be more comforting than a hearty bowl of beef stroganoff on cold nights? — okay, maybe being in the arms of your partner — but even that could get better with this delicious recipe. It requires a longer time of preparation than most other recipes on this list, but it is also just as rewarding.
4. Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew)
This spicy stew is of Korean origin, and if there's anything to love about Korean meals, it is how they are so comforting. Budae Jjigae is filled with starkly different ingredients like sausage, kimchi, and cheese (and sometimes macaroni!). Yet, it remains authentic and exceptionally delicious.
5. Easy French Onion Soup
This French onion soup is an addictive mix of sweet and savory. You can enjoy the warm soup, topped with cheese, or as a dipping for ramekins and garlic bread.
6. Shepherd's Pie
Shepherd's pie can be made with a ground lamb or beef filling and topped with mashed potatoes. If you are too busy to start the recipe from scratch after a long day of work, consider preparing the filling and topping during the weekends and keeping them in the fridge. However, make sure you assemble the ingredients right before baking.
7. Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup
This soup is decadent thanks to a delicious mix of chicken, butter, garlic, mushrooms, and cream. For a luxurious meal, pair the soup with your favorite pasta and a glass of wine.
8. Instant Pot Pot Roast & Potatoes
With an instant pot, you can have a delicious spread of potatoes and roast in one hour — Even better, you can cook everything at the same time! Do, what could be more comforting than this easy and very rewarding recipe.
9. Shrimp Alfredo Fettuccine
This list would be incomplete without mentioning a luxurious bowl of this creamy, cheesy, carby, and extremely flavorful pasta recipe. Are you brainstorming for date night or just want to spoil yourself? Try this one!
