Warm Up Your Soul: 10 Classic Comfort Food Recipes

Ingredients:

• • 8 ounces elbow macaroni

• • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• • 3 tablespoons butter

• • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• • 2 cups milk

• • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, drain and set aside.

2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and cook for 1 minute.

3. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.

4. Stir in the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth. Add paprika, salt, and pepper.

5. Combine the cheese sauce with the macaroni and mix well. Serve warm.

Ingredients:

• • 1 tablespoon olive oil

• • 1 onion, chopped

• • 2 carrots, sliced

• • 2 celery stalks, sliced

• • 2 cloves garlic, minced

• • 8 cups chicken broth

• • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

• • 2 cups egg noodles

• • Salt and pepper to taste

• • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.

2. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

3. Add shredded chicken and egg noodles, cooking until noodles are tender.

4. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley before serving.

Ingredients:

• • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes

• • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• • 3 tablespoons olive oil

• • 1 onion, chopped

• • 3 carrots, sliced

• • 2 potatoes, diced

• • 4 cups beef broth

• • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• • 1 teaspoon thyme

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Toss beef cubes in flour and season with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.

3. In the same pot, add onions and sauté until translucent. Add carrots and potatoes, and stir for a few minutes.

4. Return the beef to the pot, add broth and tomato paste, and sprinkle with thyme.

5. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the beef is tender.

6. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Ingredients:

• • 1 pound ground lamb or beef

• • 1 onion, chopped

• • 2 carrots, chopped

• • 1 cup peas

• • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• • 2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)

• • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, cook the ground meat over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.

2. Add onions and carrots, cooking until softened. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, peas, salt, and pepper.

3. Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes on top.

4. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden.

Ingredients:

• • 1 pound ground beef

• • 1 onion, chopped

• • 2 cloves garlic, minced

• • 1 can kidney beans, drained

• • 1 can diced tomatoes

• • 2 tablespoons chili powder

• • 1 teaspoon cumin

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.

2. Add onion and garlic. Cook until softened.

3. Stir in kidney beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

4. Simmer for 30 minutes and serve hot.

Ingredients:

• • 1 pound ziti pasta

• • 2 cups marinara sauce

• • 2 cups ricotta cheese

• • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• • 1 egg

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook ziti according to package instructions; drain.

2. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Stir in ziti and marinara sauce.

3. Pour half of the mixture into a baking dish. Layer with mozzarella and then the remaining ziti mixture.

4. Top with more mozzarella and Parmesan.

5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, until bubbly.

Ingredients:

• • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

• • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• • 2 large eggs

• • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• • 1 teaspoon baking soda

• • 1/2 teaspoon salt

• • 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a bowl. Beat in eggs one at a time.

3. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir into the butter mixture. Fold in chocolate chips.

4. Drop rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.

5. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until golden brown.

Ingredients:

• • 3 leeks, white and light green parts only, chopped

• • 1 onion, chopped

• • 3 potatoes, peeled and diced

• • 4 cups vegetable broth

• • 1 cup heavy cream

• • 2 tablespoons butter

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a large pot. Sauté leeks and onion until translucent.

2. Add potatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender.

3. Blend the soup until smooth, stir in cream, and season with salt and pepper before serving.

Ingredients:

• • 6 to 8 apples, peeled and sliced

• • 3/4 cup sugar

• • 2 tablespoons flour

• • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• • 2 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)

• • Butter for dotting

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. In a bowl, toss apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and lemon juice.

3. Place one pie crust in a pie dish, fill with apple mixture, and dot with butter.

4. Place the second crust on top, seal edges, and cut vents in the top crust.

5. Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 35 to 45 minutes.

Ingredients:

• • 1 cup cornmeal

• • 1 cup milk

• • 1/4 cup sugar

• • 1 tablespoon baking powder

• • 1/2 teaspoon salt

• • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

• • 2 large eggs

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

2. In a bowl, mix cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, butter, and eggs. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.

4. Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.