Lasagna
Layered pasta baked with ragù, béchamel and cheese. It is a Sunday-style comfort food with rich flavor.
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Comfort Food Recipes Around the World.
Comfort food looks different everywhere. These recipes include soups, stews, rice dishes, bakes and nostalgic classics.
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These dishes come from the 30 country pages and link back to their original country lists.
Risotto alla Milanese
Creamy saffron risotto from Milan, known for its golden color and slow-stirred texture.
Gnocchi
Soft potato dumplings served with tomato sauce, pesto, butter or cheese.
Enchiladas
Tortillas rolled around a filling and baked or warmed with chile sauce.
Pozole
A hominy stew with pork or chicken, garnished with radish, cabbage and lime.
Tamales
Corn masa parcels filled with savory or sweet fillings and steamed in husks.
Ramen
Noodle soup with broth, tare, noodles and toppings such as egg, pork or vegetables.
Japanese Curry
Mild, thick curry stew served with rice and meat or vegetables.
Butter Chicken
Chicken simmered in a creamy tomato-based sauce with warm spices.
Dal Tadka
Lentils cooked until soft and finished with spiced oil.
Massaman Curry
Mild, rich curry with potatoes, peanuts and warm spices.
Khao Soi
Northern Thai coconut curry noodle soup with crispy noodles.
Beef Bourguignon
Slow-braised beef with red wine, carrots, onions and mushrooms.
French Onion Soup
Caramelized onion soup topped with bread and melted cheese.
Croque Monsieur
Grilled ham and cheese sandwich with creamy béchamel.
Cassoulet
Hearty bean casserole with duck, pork or sausages.
Tortilla Española
Thick potato and onion omelet served warm or at room temperature.
Fabada Asturiana
Rich bean stew with pork and sausages.
Moussaka
Layered eggplant, meat sauce and béchamel baked until golden.
Pastitsio
Greek baked pasta with meat sauce and creamy topping.
Fasolada
Hearty white bean soup with tomatoes and olive oil.
Fried Rice
Rice stir-fried with eggs, vegetables and meat or shrimp.
Feijoada
Black bean stew with pork, often served with rice, greens and orange slices.
Vatapá
Creamy Afro-Brazilian dish with bread, coconut milk, peanuts and shrimp.
Brazilian Rice and Beans
Everyday rice and beans seasoned with garlic, onion and herbs.
Turkish Lentil Soup
Smooth red lentil soup with paprika, lemon and mint.
Bibimbap
Rice bowl topped with vegetables, egg, meat and gochujang sauce.
Doenjang Jjigae
Soybean paste stew with tofu, vegetables and sometimes seafood or beef.
Pho
Fragrant noodle soup with spiced broth, rice noodles and beef or chicken.
Chicken Tagine
Slow-cooked chicken with preserved lemon, olives and warm spices.
Harira
Tomato, lentil and chickpea soup often served with dates.
Sauerbraten
Marinated pot roast slowly braised until tender.
Spätzle
Soft egg noodles served with butter, cheese or gravy.
Mac and Cheese
Pasta baked or stirred with a creamy cheese sauce.
Fried Chicken
Seasoned chicken pieces fried until crisp and juicy.
Clam Chowder
Creamy soup with clams, potatoes and onions.