29 Classic Comfort Food Recipes That Can’t Be Beat

Some of the best recipes seen on Southern tables aren’t new and shiny, but instead old and time-tested—handed down from generation to generation on stained recipe cards and in tattered notebooks. These passed-down recipes include the hard-working comfort foods we’ve turned to again and again for decades. We’re talking cheesy casseroles, traditional stews, fried bites, and even scrumptious desserts.

If you’re feeling under the weather, we have just the thing: Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings, just like Grandma made them. We’ve got desserts like Million Dollar Pound Cake that will wow any crowd. These are the weeknight staples for anyone wanting a hearty meal and a little taste of home, as well as standout centerpieces for holidays and family celebrations. One thing’s for sure: You cannot go wrong with one of these classic comfort food recipes.