These cozy meals are perfect for nights when everyone’s craving classic comfort food.
Cream cheese adds the final bit of richness and a hint of sweet tang.
Serve over creamy polenta or buttered whole-wheat egg noodles.
Jacob Fox
Cream of Turkey & Wild Rice Soup
Got leftover cooked chicken or turkey?
Cook up a pot of soup!
This recipe is a healthier twist on a classic creamy turkey and wild rice soup that hails from Minnesota.
Jacob Fox
Serve with a crisp romaine salad and whole-grain bread.
I call it “Mom’s Skillet Pasta” and she called it “Devon’s Favorite Pasta.”
It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.
Charring the veggies in a cast-iron skillet adds depth of flavor.
Look for a soup that contains no more than 450 mg sodium per serving.
Add the optional hot sauce if you want to give the filling some kick.
Four-Bean & Pumpkin Chili
This healthy vegetarian chili has a fragrant touch of cinnamon for added flavor.
Let diners top it with whatever suits their taste.
This healthy dinner recipe is comfort food at its best.
Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew
is satisfying stew comes together in a snap.
The instant brown rice is added near the end, to keep it from overcooking.
Serve with steamed broccoli and garlic bread.
Jacob Fox
The recipe makes enough for 8 servings.
If you’re serving only four for dinner, cook 8 ounces of spaghetti and freeze the leftover sauce.
To make individual pies, use six 10-ounce ramekins.
Serve with a green salad with balsamic vinaigrette and crusty bread.
If desired, serve this stew with whole-wheat egg noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.
Look for a low-sodium soup that has 450 mg sodium or less per serving.
Chilean Lentil Stew with Salsa Verde
This healthy vegetarian recipe is hearty and satisfying.
To make this a vegetarian meal, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Chicken Potpie with Cauliflower Topping
You won’t miss the crust on this chicken potpie-we promise!
Jacob Fox
Old-Fashioned Meatloaf
Mushrooms, garlic and oats sneak some extra nutrients into this hearty and easy meatloaf.
Serve with sweet potatoes and your favorite green vegetables for a super-satisfying comfort food dinner.
Look for bell peppers with even bottoms, so that they stand upright on their own.
