Comfort Food

The quintessential Quebecois comfort food, featuring crispy fries, squeaky cheese curds, and a rich, savory gravy.

Russet potatoes · Vegetable oil for frying · Fresh cheese curds · Beef broth

A rich and creamy vegan take on the classic comfort food, using a cashew-based cheese sauce for a decadent flavor and smooth texture.

Elbow Macaroni · Raw Cashews · Nutritional Yeast · Lemon Juice

A rich and hearty vegan take on the classic Italian lasagna, featuring layers of tender pasta, a savory lentil and mushroom bolognese sauce, creamy cashew ricotta, and a flavorful marinara, all baked to golden perfection.

Lasagna noodles · Olive oil · Yellow onion, finely chopped · Carrots, finely chopped

A creative twist on Lentil Shepherd's Pie, featuring a spicy, flavorful lentil filling with warming spices and a vibrant sweet potato mash topping.

Green or Brown Lentils · Vegetable Broth · Onion · Red Bell Pepper

A simplified and faster version of Lentil Shepherd's Pie, using pre-cooked lentils and fewer vegetables for a weeknight-friendly meal.

Canned or Pre-cooked Lentils · Frozen Mixed Vegetables · Onion · Garlic

A hearty and comforting vegetarian take on the classic Shepherd's Pie, featuring a rich lentil and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

Green or Brown Lentils · Vegetable Broth · Onion · Carrots

Bell peppers generously filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, onions, and tomatoes, baked until tender and golden.

Bell peppers · Ground beef · Cooked white rice · Onion

The quintessential comfort food, these mashed potatoes are rich, creamy, and perfectly seasoned, made with starchy potatoes, butter, and milk.

Russet potatoes · Unsalted butter · Whole milk · Salt

An elevated take on the classic hash brown casserole, incorporating savory crumbled bacon and a blend of cheeses for a richer flavor profile. A crowd-pleasing dish.

Frozen shredded hash browns · Bacon, cooked and crumbled · Cream of celery soup · Sour cream

A rich and comforting classic tomato soup made from scratch with ripe tomatoes, aromatic vegetables, and a touch of cream for a velvety smooth finish.

Ripe tomatoes · Yellow onion · Garlic cloves · Vegetable broth

Jumbo pasta shells generously filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, baked in a rich marinara sauce, and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. A comforting and classic dish.

Jumbo pasta shells · Ricotta cheese · Frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry · Parmesan cheese, grated

A timeless and comforting baked macaroni and cheese featuring a rich, creamy cheese sauce and a golden-brown breadcrumb topping.

Elbow macaroni · Butter · All-purpose flour · Milk

A quintessential Italian-American comfort food, this classic baked ziti features tender ziti pasta layered with a rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and melted mozzarella, all baked to golden perfection.

Ziti pasta · Ground beef · Onion, chopped · Garlic, minced

A comforting and wholesome one-pot meal made with rice and split yellow lentils (moong dal), tempered with aromatic spices. This is the quintessential Indian comfort food, often served when one is unwell or seeking a simple, nourishing meal.

Basmati rice · Split yellow moong dal · Ghee · Cumin seeds

A rich and creamy lentil dish made with whole black lentils and kidney beans, slow-cooked with butter, cream, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This is the quintessential Dal Makhani, a staple in North Indian cuisine.

Whole black lentils (Urad Dal) · Kidney beans (Rajma) · Onion · Tomatoes

A quintessential North Indian lentil dish, Dal Tadka features cooked yellow lentils tempered with aromatic spices, ghee, and herbs. It's a comforting and flavorful staple.

Toor Dal (split pigeon peas) · Ghee · Cumin seeds · Mustard seeds

A quintessential Korean comfort food, this classic Kimchi Fried Rice is made with well-fermented kimchi, rice, and savory additions, stir-fried to perfection.

Cooked rice · Well-fermented kimchi · Kimchi juice · Pork belly or Spam

A hearty and flavorful ramen featuring a rich miso-based broth, often associated with Hokkaido. Topped with sweet corn and a pat of butter for a comforting twist.

Chicken or pork broth · Miso paste (red or mixed) · Sake · Soy sauce

A timeless comfort food, the classic tuna melt features flaky tuna salad grilled between slices of buttered bread with melted cheese.

Canned tuna, drained · Mayonnaise · Celery, finely chopped · Red onion, finely chopped

A comforting and classic tuna pasta bake, featuring flaky tuna, creamy béchamel sauce, sweetcorn, and a golden breadcrumb topping. A true family favorite.

Penne pasta · Canned tuna in brine, drained · Butter · Plain flour