The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipes Roundup (2024)

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Comfort foods are the best part of fall/winter. Don’t you agree? There’s nothing better on a cold day than a delicious comforting meal that warms you from the inside out. In this roundup, I’ve included a full list of some of the best easy (and healthy) comfort food recipes that will get you through winter.

Let me know what your favorite is out of this list of vegan comfort food recipes, or some of the go-to meals that you love to make in the colder months for yourself and your family in the comments below!

COZY & COMFORTING SOUPS

Creamy Vegan Vegetable Soup

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This vegan vegetable soup has a lot of yummy ingredients that add flavour, and goodness, but turmeric is for sure the star here.Turmericis one of the most beneficial herbs/roots out there, and it can be great to help support your joint health.

Plant-Based Cauliflower Soup

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This plant-based cauliflower soup is one of my favorite vegan comfort food recipes. It’s super easy to make, plus it tastes great and warms my soul.

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My favouriteGreek soup has turned vegan and it’s one of my favs. This Greek Lemon Rice Soup is super creamy, authentic, easy, and can be whipped up in one pot. I promise you’ll love this one.

One-Pot Coconut Curry Noodle Bowl

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With this super easy one pot Coconut Curry Noodle bowl I did my best to capture just a sliver of the authentic bowls I had on my travels. All I have to do is close my eyes while I eat this in the dead of winter and I am instantly transported back to hot days and tropical beaches.

Vegan Zuppa Toscana Soup

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I stumbled on a traditional Italian Zuppa Toscana on Pinterest and decided to try out my own vegan version. Let me tell you, this soup is warm, hearty, and super easy to make. The perfect addition to your vegan comfort food recipes.

CASSEROLES, PIES, MAIN DISHES, OH MY!

Plant-Based Shepherd’s Pie

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A traditional British shepherd’s pie is usually the complete opposite of what you’d think a vegan or plant-based dish should be, a good thing I like a challenge! This hearty version is super easy to whip up any night of the week and is packed with nutrients and bursting with flavour.

The Best Cream of Mushroom Pot Pies

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The best part of this mushroom pot pie recipe is that even if you aren’t a mushroom fan, you can easily substitute the mushrooms in this recipe for your fav vegetables like broccoli, leeks, or cauliflower. Add in chickpeas, lentils, really you can adapt this recipe to make it your own and switch it up each time you make it.

Creamy Pesto Tomato Lasagna

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Lasagnas can be pretty complex with multiple steps and ingredients. Don’t get me wrong the reward is always worth the work, who doesn’t love a homemade lasagna? But I wanted to create a plant-based version that was super simple while still giving you all the baked pasta goodness you’ve come to love.

Healthy Greek Moussaka

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Some of my favourite things to cook are traditional Greek dishes with a vegan or plant-based spin. This plant-based moussaka is no exception; it’s filled with potatoes, zucchini, eggplant, and lots of delicious olive oil. I love making casseroles this time of year, they are so warm and rich, the ultimate in comfort food!

Onion Mushroom Potato Pot Pies

They’re festive. They’re creamy. They’re crispy. They’re perfectly imperfect. This recipe is fabulous for so many reasons but mostly because it is forgiving AF. Have fun with it, add what you know you like and remove what you know you don’t.

DELICIOUS PASTA DISHES

Creamy Garlicky Pasta

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If there is one thing I know for sure, it’s that I friggin’ LOVE garlic, and there’s nothing more comforting than a big bowl of creamy, tasty pasta, especially in the wintertime. This super simple vegan comfort food recipe is full of flavour and is one of my favourites for cooking up for dinner.

Easy Butter Chicken Sauce

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Butter chicken is often something someone who is vegan would never think of trying to recreate to make vegan-friendly, however, I did it, and you’ll love it. I promise. This recipe is easy, is loaded with those Indian flavours we love and it’s seriously I think one of my best curry dishes I’ve made to date.

The Best Vegan Meat Sauce

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This vegan meat sauce is going to knock your socks off. I promise. It tastes better than the real deal and I wish I was joking. You’ll want to add this to your go-to comfort food recipes.

Perfect Carb Loading Pesto Pasta

This is the best carb-loading meal for your next marathon or outdoor activity! It’s super healthy, won’t require that “detox” and certainly doesn’t skip short on texture and bold taste.

BBQ Black Bean Meatballs

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Holy meatballs! I mean, veggie balls! This recipe isn’t your traditional meatball because it’s completely plant-based and perfect for any vegetarian or vegan in your family. However, you may just be able to trick those meat-lovers in your family with these as well.

These vegan comfort food recipes are my top favorites. They are warming, easy, healthy, and of course, vegan. Add these to your roster for meal prep and dinners this winter and I promise these tasty comfort food recipes will get you through even the coldest and gloomiest of days.

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FAQs

What's your go to comfort food best answer? ›

Soup: A warm bowl of soup, such as chicken noodle soup, tomato soup, or hearty vegetable soup, can be soothing and satisfying on a chilly day. Macaroni and Cheese: Creamy, cheesy macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that provides warmth and comfort on a cold and rainy day.

What is Gordon Ramsay's comfort food? ›

Potato and Butternut Squash Gratin with Crispy Shallots

Butternut squash lends an autumn twist to this comforting, classic dish. Steeping the cream in aromatics imparts an exciting depth of flavor, while Gruyere cheese leaves a nutty, savory finish to this creamy, decadent dish.

What are the top five comfort foods? ›

Top Destinations
  • 1 Chicken and Waffles.
  • 2 Spaghetti and Meatballs.
  • 3 Chicken Fried Steak.
  • 4 Mac and Cheese.
  • 5 Hotdish.
  • 6 Chicago Deep Dish Pizza.
  • 7 Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup.
  • 8 Matzo Ball Soup.
Mar 1, 2020

What is a comfort food when you are not feeling well? ›

Proteins like chicken and turkey and carbs like noodles and rice provide the energy you need to fight illness. The best comforting soups include: Chicken Noodle Soup. Matzo Ball Soup.

What is the #1 comfort food in the US? ›

In actuality, Americans' favorite comfort food is ... Pizza!

What is the number 1 most loved food? ›

Here is the top 10:
  • Pizza.
  • Burger.
  • Ramen.
  • Paella.
  • Pierogi.
  • Moussaka.
  • Boeuf Bourgignon.
  • Eisbein.
May 24, 2023

What are 3 comfort foods? ›

Macaroni and cheese: a classic dish made with elbow macaroni and a creamy cheese sauce. Fried chicken: crispy, juicy, and full of flavor, fried chicken is a beloved staple of southern cuisine. Mashed potatoes and gravy: fluffy mashed potatoes covered in rich, savory gravy is a comforting and hearty side dish.

What chef makes Gordon Ramsey cry? ›

White also once made a young Gordon Ramsay cry while Ramsay worked for him, and later said, "I don't recall what he'd done wrong but I yelled at him and he lost it. Gordon crouched down in the corner of the kitchen, buried his head in his hands and started sobbing."

What are soul food meals? ›

Soul food recipes include fried chicken, cornbread, collard greens, black-eyed peas, and sweet potato pie.

What is Gordon Ramsay's most famous recipe? ›

The Beef Wellington would enjoy a firm place in the English culinary scene, even making waves abroad (it was reportedly one of Richard Nixon's favourites!) But would gain the most popularity when Gordon Ramsay picked it up as his favourite, signature dish. Wanting to get a culinary career in a Gordon Ramsay restaurant?

What is America's favorite food? ›

As of Q3 2022, hamburgers, mashed potatoes, and cheeseburgers were the most popular American dishes in the United States. About 84 percent of respondents had a positive opinion of each of the three dishes.

What is the most loved food? ›

Pizza has rightfully earned its place as the world's most beloved food. This Italian creation has become a staple in numerous countries, with endless variations to suit every taste bud. Whether you prefer thin crust or deep dish, classic Margherita, or loaded pepperoni, pizza has something for everyone.

What is most peoples favorite food? ›

popularity is the % of people who have a positive opinion of a american dish. Find out more
  1. 1 Mashed potatoes86%
  2. 2 French Fries86%
  3. 3 Hamburgers85%
  4. 4 Cheeseburger83%
  5. 5 Grilled Cheese82%
  6. 6 Steak and Baked potato82%
  7. 7 Hash browns82%
  8. 8 Fried Chicken82%

What does your go to comfort food mean? ›

If you call something comfort food, you mean it is enjoyable to eat and makes you feel happier, although it may not be very good for your health. For me, spaghetti bolognese is the ultimate comfort food. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

What is your go to food meaning? ›

Defined as food that gives emotional comfort to the one eating it, these tend to be favorite foods of childhood, or linked to a person, place or time with which the food has a positive association.

Why do I like comfort food? ›

But what exactly makes them so irresistible? According to research, our cravings for comfort food are deeply rooted in psychology. These foods often trigger feelings of nostalgia and emotional comfort, providing a sense of security and familiarity in times of stress or sadness.

Why is food such a comfort to me? ›

“Comfort foods not only taste good, they actually lessen the impact of stress hormones.” Eating sweet and starchy food helps our bodies make serotonin which makes us feel calmer, and decrease the stress hormone cortisol, explains Rennis.

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