Comfort Food Recipes

With its shortbread crust and butter pecan filling, this pie emerges from the oven with that classic buttery, nutty taste baked right in!

This slow-roasted Chinese-Hawaiian pulled pork is marinated in a sweet, garlicky sauce that turns into a sticky, flavorful glaze. Seasoned with Chinese five spice, ginger, pineapple juice and Sriracha, Char Siu (or "fork roast") makes fantastic sliders and is easy to prepare ahead and reheat.

"That's the best meatball I've ever tasted!" said our tasters repeatedly as they tried this beloved comfort food recipe. The secret is simple: use crusty, fresh Italian bread to make the bread crumbs, and add a little pancetta for a meaty, Old-World flavor. Our "best-ever" meatballs take a little time, but are well worth it!

This versatile recipe for beans with bacon and brisket belongs in its own comfort food category to be made again and again. You can try it with ground beef or switch up the sausage and bean varieties for endless combinations. Especially good served with our Chilies and Cheddar Cornbread!

Braising, beer and an abundance of onions and herbs infuse both flavor and tenderness, making this one of the best briskets to every cross your lips. It’s hearty and comforting during cold-weather months and can be served simply, with carrots and potatoes or buttered noodles.

A traditional stuffed pasta roll, this cannelloni recipe is made even better with low-fat ground chicken, flavorful garlic, creamy cheese and a savory sauce.

Enjoy the best of two countries in one meal! A traditional Austrian dish, schnitzel makes a mouthwatering meal when served with a creamy sauce flavored with Gouda, a cows’ milk cheese named after the city of Gouda in the Netherlands.

Celebrate the start of grilling season with these tasty ribs that get a punch of flavor from a sweet peach glaze.

Called "die Wiesn" by German locals, Oktoberfest runs from late September to the first weekend in October and is an important part of Bavarian culture.