The Recipes Our Editors Make When They Want To Feel Comforted

Here, the EatingWell editors share some of their all-time favorite comfort food recipes, as well as why they love them.

The Recipes Our Editors Make When They Want To Feel Comforted

– "I love the ease of a sheet-pan dinner, and this recipe is one of my favorites to make. It's a balanced meal, between the salmon and roasted veggies. Plus, who doesn't love a drizzle of garlic butter?" —Alex Loh.

Garlic Butter-Roasted Salmon with Potatoes & Asparagus

– "Creamy pasta is my go-to when I want something comforting for dinner. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I love that it's ready in a quick 20 minutes. —Victoria Seaver.

Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

– "Whenever I have a pint of cream that needs to be used up, my mind automatically thinks of this recipe. I like to serve this dish with pasta, and it's the perfect weekday meal." —Alex Loh

Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

– "My comfort food is noodles and tofu, every which way. I love these vegetarian brothy noodles, because they fill me up in a way that is so satisfying and comforting, without being heavy." —Penelope Wall.

Tofu, Mushroom & Bok Choy Soba Noodle Bowls

– "The recipe boasts over five servings of veg plus whole grains and legumes, so it's super nourishing, too. And it's also vegetarian, so if I'm dropping off a meal to a vegetarian friend, this is my go-to." —Jessica Ball.

Kale & White Bean Potpie with Chive Biscuits

– "Soooooo good. Just put a bun around this pulled pork and it feels like a warm hug." —Danielle DeAngelis.

Pulled Pork with Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce

– "Baking is my comfort food activity. I love to bake and eat a hot treat straight from the oven. This is one of my all-time favorite muffin recipes" —Penelope Wall.

Pumpkin-Oat Mini Muffins

– "These are actually based on my nonna-in-law's recipe! My entire family makes them now." —Carolyn Malcoun.

Nonna's Spaghetti & Meatballs

– "This is a go-to for Soup Sunday at my house. The spice profile makes my whole house smell amazing as it cooks in the slow cooker all day, and a bowl of it warms my soul." —Carolyn Malcoun

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