Name: 20 Comfort Food Recipes (for Fall)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: northwest
Ingredients: lamb; beef; chicken; butternut; pumpkins; parsnips

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This time of year, life moves at lightning speed. It seems to be the nature of the season- a gradually revving up, building, towards the holidays. Days become shorter, colder and our appetites change as well. We start to crave cozy, heartier, meatier, comfort food recipes, warming to both body and soul.

If you’ve been on the blog a while, you’ll know that most of the recipes you’ll find here tend to be on the lighter, healthier side (like these Vegetarian Recipes for Fall). But I don’t judge or label food as good or bad. These recipes are more of the “stick-to-your-bones” type. Rich, decadent and meaty. And while I don’t cook this way every day, there is a place for them, especially when shared around the table.

Comfort food, in moderation, can be incredibly nourishing on the soul level. Not just the eating of it, but particularly in the act of making it. Making comfort food can be really comforting if we allow it – the perfect way to spend a slow and lazy Sunday.

Sharing it with others feels especially good too. Many of these comfort food recipes can be made ahead– perfect for fall gatherings or the holiday table. Here are a few of my favorite comfort food recipes for fall and winter. Hope you enjoy!

20 COMFORT FOOD RECIPES | Like this Pastitsio! A rich baked pasta dish - hailing from Greece with ground lamb (or beef) bolognese sauce infused with Greek spices and flavors. Perfect for entertaining! #pastitsio #bakedpasta #bakedpastarecipe #lamb

Pastitsio! A baked pasta dish – hailing from Greece with a rich bolognese sauce made with ground lamb, infused with Greek spices and herbs. Perfect for entertaining and can be made ahead! Ridiculously decadent and delicious, yet one of my favorites!

20 COMFORT FOOD RECIPES |Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Roasted Grapes and Shallots, served over Whipped Ginger Sweet Potatoes - a simple, easy, fall-inspired skillet dinner that can be made in 30 minutes! #rosemarychicken #skilletchicken #bakedchicken #roastedgrapes #chicken #chickenthighs

Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Roasted Grapes and Shallots, served over Whipped Ginger Sweet Potatoes – a simple, easy, fall-inspired skillet dinner that can be made in 30 minutes!

Moroccan Eggs! Eggs are baked in a flavorful lamb stew infused with Moroccan Spices, topped with Harissa Yogurt. A delicious breakfast or brunch recipe. #moroccanrecipes #bakedeggs #lambrecipes #groundlamb #brunch #breakfastrecipes

Who says you can’t have eggs for dinner, espcecially when they are cooked in a flavorful Moroccan lamb stew. Moroccan Eggs! Eggs are baked in a flavorful lamb stew infused with Moroccan Spices, topped with Harissa Yogurt.

20 COMFORT FOOD RECIPES |Butternut Lasagna with Wild Mushrooms and Sage- a delicious vegetarian or vegan main dish, perfect for the holiday table! Can be made ahead! #butternutlasagna #veganlasagna #veganthanksgiving #veganmaindish #vegetarianmaindish #mushroomlasaga #veganchristmas #vegandinner #plantbased #cleaneating

Butternut Lasagna with Wild Mushrooms and Sage- a delicious vegetarian main dish, perfect for the fall gatherings or the holiday table! Can be made ahead!

Cranberry Pot Roast – a simple festive recipe for beef roast, baked with fresh cranberries and roasted in the oven- tender, juicy and flavorful! Perfect for the holidays or a simple Sunday supper.

Easy Skillet Tamale Pie, full of flavor and perfect for weeknights!

Simple Delicious Tamale Pie with your choice of ground turkey, chicken or beef with seasonal veggies, topped with a delicious cornbread crust.

20 COMFORT FOOD RECIPES |Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage, Apple, kale, Parsnips, Pecans and Sage | feastingingathome.com #stuffedsquash #acornsquash #wintersquash #fallrecipes

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage, Apple, kale, Parsnips, Pecans and Sage- a delicious fall meal. Leave out the sausage or use vegan sausage for a vegetarian option.

Instant Pot Beef Chili with Dry Beans. A simple easy recipe that can be made with no fuss in an Instant Pot. #chili #instantpot #instantpotchili #chilirecipe #easychili

Instant Pot Beef Chili A simple easy recipe that can be made with dried beans and no fuss in an Instant Pot! Cozy, hearty and flavorful, this chili is pure comfort food!

Oven Braised Lamb Shanks with Pomegranate - a festive, Moroccan-inspired lamb recipe that is elegant and delicious! Succulent lamb shanks are roasted in the oven until tender and falling off the bone. #lambshanks #moroccanlamb #braisedlamb #lambrecipes #bakedlamb #lambrecipes #lamb

Moroccan Braised Lamb Shanks with Pomegranate – a festive, Moroccan-inspired lamb recipe that is elegant and delicious! Succulent lamb shanks are roasted in the oven until tender, succhulant and falling off the bone then drizzled with a flavorful pomegranate sauce. These can be made ahead and reheated for your special gathering.

Savory Mushroom Crepes with Spaghetti Squash and Sage drizzled with Bechemal Sauce – a luxurious decadent vegetarian dinner recipe, perfect special gatherings like date night, birthdays- or even Valentine’s dinner!

Savory Mushroom Crepes with Spaghetti Squash and Sage drizzled with Bechemal Sauce – a luxurious vegetarian dinner recipe, perfect special gatherings like holidays, date nights, birthdays- or even Valentine’s dinner!

20 COMFORT FOOD RECIPES |Berebere Chicken and Lentils - a flavorful Ethiopian recipe that features Berebere Spice. #ethiopianfood #ethiopianrecipes #chicken #lenitls #berebere www.feastingathome.com

Crispy Skinned Berbere Chicken with Ethiopian Lentils – a flavorful Ethiopian recipe that features Berbere Spice. Warming and flavorful- the perfect comfort food recipe for fall!

Rustic Eggplant Moussaka + 20 Comfort Food Recipes for Fall | #eggplantmoussaka #comfortfood #eggplantrecipes #fallrecipes

Rustic Eggplant Moussaka– one of my all-time recipes eeeeeever! An authentic, delicious recipe for Eggplant Moussaka- perfect for entertaining or serving at a special gathering. Can be made ahead. Vegetarian adaptable!

white chicken enchiladas ( creamy chicken enchiladas with green chilies )

White Chicken Enchiladas – with the most flavorful green chili sauce! These creamy chicken enchiladas are vegetarian-adaptable, and can be made with roasted cauliflower! Newly updated recipe!

Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese with Mushrooms

A simple recipe for Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese with Mushrooms- a delicious easy meal with lots of depth and flavor.

Turkey Minestrone Soup– A cozy soup to make the day after Thanksgiving using leftover turkey and simple pantry ingredients.

Lamb Meatballs with Indian Curry Sauce- a simple easy dinner that is full of flavor! Gluten-free, keto and Paleo! #lambmeatballs #lamb #meatballs #lambrecipes #keto #paleo #gluten-free #dinnerrecipes #indianrecipes #tikkamasala #currysauce #curry

Fragrant Lamb Meatballs with Indian Curry Sauce- a simple easy dinner that is full of flavor! Gluten-free and Paleo!

20 COMFORT FOOD RECIPES |Rosemary Chicken Lasagna with flavorful béchamel sauce. A cozy, comforting recipe perfect for fall and winter gatherings. Pure comfort food. #whitelasagna #chickenlasagna #lasagna #bakedpasta #comfortfood www.feastingathome.com

Rosemary Chicken Lasagna with flavorful béchamel sauce. A cozy, comforting recipe, perfect for fall and winter gatherings. Pure comfort food. Can be made ahead.

20 COMFORT FOOD RECIPES |A delicious recipe for Fesenjan, a Persian Walnut Pomegranate Stew with chicken and chickpeas. Earthy, rich and tangy, this is bursting with Middle Eastern Flavor! #persianstew #fesenjan #persianrecipes #persiancchicken #middleeastern #chicken #chickpeastew

A delicious recipe for Fesenjan, a Persian Walnut Pomegranate Stew with chicken and chickpeas. Earthy, rich and tangy, this is bursting with Middle Eastern Flavor! Decadent and rich, serve with Basmati Rice.

20 COMFORT FOOD RECIPES |Mexican Lamb Barbacoa - a simple delicious recipe from Oaxaca that results in tender, juicy falling off the bone lamb perfect for tacos and burritos! #tacos #barbacoa #lamb #lambrecipes #oaxaca #mexicanrecipes #cincodemayo

Mexican Lamb Barbacoa – a simple delicious recipe from Oaxaca that requires slow-roasting yet results in tender, juicy falling off the bone lamb perfect for tacos, burritos, or simple over Mexican rice.

Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Enchilada Sauce - a cozy fall dinner recipe! #enchiladas #chickenenchiladas

Chicken ( or Turkey) Enchiladas with Homemade Enchilada Sauce – a cozy fall dinner recipe! Swap out the chicken for leftover turkey for a delicious hearty post-Thanksgiving meal.

Turkey Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Cranberry Mustard | www.feastingathome.com

Turkey Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Cranberry Mustard – an after thanksgiving treat made with leftovers!

20 COMFORT FOOD RECIPES |Mexican short ribs made into tacos

Tender, falling off the bone, Mexican short rib Tacos, cooked low and slow in the oven with dried Mexican chilies, beef stock and stout.

20 COMFORT FOOD RECIPES |Indian Butter Chicken ( or Cauliflower) with the most flavorful Tomato- Ginger garam masala sauce. Vegan Adaptable!

Indian Butter Chicken (or Cauliflower) with the most flavorful tomato- ginger Garam Masala Sauce. Nourishing, comforting and full of flavor. Vegetarian Adaptable.

20 COMFORT FOOD RECIPES! | Simple, delicious Irish Stew with baby potatoes, carrots, cipollini onions and fresh tarragon | #irishstew #stew #lambstew #beefstew www.feastingathome.com

Simple, delicious Irish Stew with beef or lamb, baby potatoes, carrots, cipollini onions and fresh tarragon… it really doesn’t get more comforting than this.

Arabic Meatball Soup with ground lamb, mint and turmeric. Beautiful comforting flavors! PLUS 20 EPIC Comfort Food Recipes #meatballsoup #comfortfood #middleeasternrecipes #soup #lambrecipes #lamb

Arabic Meatball Soup with ground lamb, spinach mint and turmeric. Beautiful, comforting Middle Eastern flavors!

Crispy-skinned Duck with Roasted Plums, Cider Glaze and Crispy Sage- a simple elegant meal highlighting fall plums that can be made in 40 minutes!

Five Spice Pulled Pork Tacos Delicious slow-roasted, Pulled Pork Tacos are rubbed with flavorful Five Spice seasoning and served with Asian Slaw and a Spicy Sriracha Mayo. A flavorful Asian twist on pulled pork tacos!

20 COMFORT FOOD RECIPES | Middle Eastern Lamb Stew made in and Instant Pot. Comforting and flavorful! #instantpot #lambsstew

Middle Eastern Lamb Stew made in an Instant Pot! Comforting, warming and flavorful! One of the reader favorites on the blog!

White Chicken Chili is made with with white beans, poblano chilies, cilantro, coriander and lime. Tangy, spicy, this one-pot meal is hearty and delicious!

20 Comfort Food Recipes (for Fall)

★★★★★ 4.8 from 5 reviews

Author: Sylvia Fountaine
Prep Time: 40
Cook Time: 40
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 4-6
Category: mains
Method: oven
Cuisine: northwest

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20 comfort food recipes that are perfect for the colder months. Hearty, meaty and satisfying, perfect for sharing!

Ingredients

lamb
beef
chicken
butternut
pumpkins
parsnips

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Pick out a few recipes to try this winter. Tell me your favorites below!

Keywords: comfort food recipes, comfort food meals

ell me you favorites below

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Vjmsd says

September 26, 2020 at 12:10 pm

Hey this is awesome .

★★★★★

Bullsey29 says

September 22, 2020 at 7:42 pm

my favourite food is cheese and biscuits (separate)

Bobbie Bonte says

August 30, 2020 at 5:53 pm

how can I register on your website to receive your updates and newsletter and become a member of your community 6

- Sylvia Fountaine says
  
  August 31, 2020 at 6:23 am
  
  Hi, enter your email address where it says subscribe- on the home page, center, top bar or on the side bar.
  
cooper says

April 28, 2020 at 8:12 am

I like lamb but not beef only a little so as chicken Thank, You..

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Ryan h says

March 15, 2020 at 4:24 pm

Great recipes

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Brian Kramer says

January 28, 2020 at 7:59 am

I’ve never seen so many lamb recipes in one place before 😁

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Veronica manderson says

November 13, 2019 at 9:31 pm

Did I miss something? No vegetarian recipes for November?

- Sylvia Fountaine says
  
  November 14, 2019 at 10:04 am
  
  Haha, Yes, there are ALWAYS vegetarian recipes! This is just for the meat-eating folk. Take a look at these Vegetarian Recipes or these Vegan Dinner Recipes– more up your ally. 🙂
  
Karry says

November 09, 2019 at 10:48 am

I am going to try to make as many of these recipes that I can this month.
Thanks for sharing. :)))

- Sylvia Fountaine says
  
  November 09, 2019 at 8:03 pm
  
  Thanks!!! Let me know your favorites!
  
Jackie says

November 09, 2019 at 10:25 am

Your recipes look amazing. I want to come live with you 🙂

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- Sylvia Fountaine says
  
  November 09, 2019 at 8:03 pm
  
  Haha! I would say yes but our house is tiny!
  
Lauren says

November 23, 2014 at 9:14 pm

These all look so amazing! Thank you for all the inspiration!

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