Comfort Food

"My husband, an avid hunter, loves the garlic mashed potato topping on this dish," writes Christina Rulien from Marysville, Washington.

These are my tried-and-true brownies for many holidays. Everyone always agrees that they are absolutely yummy! I sometimes top them...

My family loves this dinner—it's easy to make and a great way to save time after a busy day. If...

This was my grandmother's favorite recipe, made only for special occasions. I can remember watching her cook. She never measured...

"This lovely low-sodium loaf gets its delicious flavor from a handful of fragrant herbs," says Nancy Zimmerman of Cape May...

Dill-seasoned dumplings top this homey stew featuring tender venison, carrots and potatoes. —Elizabeth Smith, Middlebury, Vermont

Crustless pumpkin pie is for the real pumpkin lovers (and anyone intimidated by pie crust). It’s smooth, creamy, and filled...

I like to make this pot roast when I have dinner guests. If desired, potatoes and carrots can be added...

This tempting take on the much-loved cake roll features a from-scratch chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream and berry jam. Garnished...

When I was growing up , this slushy dessert was a popular request at our house, and Mom stirred it...

This make-ahead treat offers a wonderfully refreshing blend of citrus flavors. Topped with a smooth lemon sauce, it's the perfect...

I discovered this recipe online and changed it a little to suit my family's tastes. It always gets lots of...

Kathleen Vashro perks up ground beef with tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion and Parmesan and cheddar cheeses. "We love...

Filled with corn, salsa, green onions, mozzarella cheese and bacon, these grilled pepper halves are sure to liven up your...

Almond flavor takes center stage in these moist treats sent by Sandra Castillo. "I decided to make up my own...

Chicken tetrazzini is a classic comfort dish. This recipe in particular comes with a generous twist, making a casserole for...

Simmer up a big pot of hamburger stew to feed the whole crew. It's packed with beef, veggies, rice and...

This is a wonderful timesaver because it's assembled the night before. My kids think the nutty topping, sweet glaze and...

"My family likes anything involving stuffing mix, so these tuna burgers are a popular request," relates Sonya Sherrill. The Sioux...

"This dessert is out of this world," promises Iola Egle, McCook, Nebraska. Coconut, chocolate chips, marshmallows and pecans turn a...

Our daughter Kaitlin created this moist bread. She loves to fix it for our family along with hot dogs and...

Pork chops and spaghetti is a succulent pork supper that pairs moist chops, simmered to perfection in a tangy sauce,...

Learn how to make crock pot bourguignon, a classic (and delicious!) French stew.

In Prescott, Ontario, Annette Norton uses her microwave from this crisp, which can also be made in individual microwave-safe dishes.

A co-worker gave me this recipe when we were discussing quick and easy ways to use leftover turkey. The mild,...

To cut down on last minute preparation, Kyle Gray chops the vegetables from this rich soup the night before and...

Cornflakes take the place of traditional rice cereal in these sweet, no-bake Christmas wreath cookies dressed up with green food...

I improvised this recipe when I was looking for quick Lenten dishes, but it has become a favorite for my...

Butternut squash teams up with sliced potatoes and flavorful pork sausage in this hearty autumn casserole. The rich, creamy cheese...