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Top 20 Home-Cooked Meals: Comfort Food at Its Best

When it comes to the subject of comfort food, nothing really can beat a meal that is cooked at home. so, in this specific article we will go over the most 20 eaten meals worldwide. this list was handpicked by expert cookers and tasters for people who like eating food at home but don't want to sacrifice the taste that those luxurious restaurants provide


A lot of meals on a dinner table

Table of Contents

  1. Pot Roast

  2. Chicken Pot Pie

  3. Macaroni and Cheese

  4. Beef and Mushrooms

  5. Smashed Potatoes

  6. Broccoli Chicken Casserole

  7. Cream of Celery Soup

  8. Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

  9. Shrimp Quesadilla

  10. Chicken and Gravy

  11. Salmon Chowder

  12. Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken

  13. Turkey Shepherd's Pie

  14. Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup

  15. Steak and Shrimp Kabobs

  16. Slow-Cooker Pork Loin

  17. Swedish Meatball Recipe

  18. Crockpot Spareribs

  19. Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti

  20. One-Pot Greek Chicken and Orzo

Home-Cooked Meals: 1. Pot Roast

Pot roast is a good start for a comfort food, mixing some tender beef with a medley of vegetables. Be patient and wait for it to be cooked, it’s a dish that fills the house with an unforgettable aroma.

A pot roast on the ground

  • Ingredients: Use chuck roast, carrots, potatoes, onions, beef broth, garlic, and thyme.

  • Instructions: You should brown the roast, add lots of vegetables and broth, and slow cook it for around 7 hours.

For a detailed recipe, check out Taste of Home.

2. Chicken Pot Pie

come on you probably heard of it before, didn't you? if not, then here is a little introduction Chicken Pot Pie is a really good classic dish that is both healthy and tasty because it combines many healthy ingredients such as a flaky crust, a savory filling of chicken and vegetables. It’s mostly cooked for cozy family dinners.

  • Ingredients: Chicken breast, peas, carrots, celery, pie crusts, chicken broth, and flour.

  • Instructions: Cook the chicken and vegetables, prepare the sauce, and bake with the crust.

3. Macaroni and Cheese

Nothing is as comfortable as a creamy, cheesy macaroni and cheese. This meal is favored by many kids and adults.

  • Ingredients: Elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, milk, butter, and flour.

  • Instructions: First cook the macaroni, get the cheese sauce ready, and bake until it is bubbly.

4. Beef and Mushrooms

Beef and Mushrooms is a dish that contains tender beef with mushrooms in a rich sauce, perfect over mashed potatoes or rice.

  • Ingredients: Some beef strips, lots of mushrooms, onions, beef broth, and definitely Worcestershire sauce.

  • Instructions to follow: Sauté the beef and mushrooms, add the broth, and simmer until thickened.

5. Smashed Potatoes

A twist on the classic mashed potatoes, smashed potatoes are well known to be crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside making them so delicious.

Smashed potatoes in a bowl

  • Ingredients: Baby potatoes, olive oil, garlic, and rosemary.

  • The instructions: Boil the potatoes, smash them, and keep baking until they get crispy.

6. Broccoli Chicken Casserole

This casserole combines chicken, broccoli, and a creamy cheese sauce for a satisfying meal.

  • Ingredients: Chicken breast, broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, and rice.

  • Instructions: Cook the chicken and broccoli together, mix with the sauce and rice, and bake.

7. Cream of Celery Soup

A creamy soup that’s intended for chilly evenings.

  • Ingredients: Celery, onions, garlic, chicken broth, and a little bit or so much heavy cream.

  • Instructions: Sauté the vegetables, add the broth, and blend it will become smooth.

8. Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

It is a traditional Hungarian dish that features chicken cooked in a rich paprika sauce.

  • Ingredients: Chicken thighs, onions, garlic, paprika, and sour cream.

  • Instructions: Brown the chicken, sauté the onions, add the paprika and sour cream, and simmer.

9. Shrimp Quesadilla

A quick and delicious meal that's quite satisfying.

  • Ingredients: Shrimp, tortillas, cheddar cheese, and bell peppers.

  • Instructions: Sauté the shrimp and peppers, assemble the quesadilla, and cook until crispy.

For a unique twist, check out this video recipe.

10. Chicken and Gravy

It features tender chicken in a rich gravy.

Chicken with some red sauce

  • Ingredients: Chicken breast, chicken broth, flour, and butter.

  • Instructions: Cook the chicken, make the gravy ready, and serve over mashed potatoes or rice.

11. Salmon Chowder

A hearty and creamy chowder that’s awesome for seafood lovers.

  • Ingredients: Salmon fillets, potatoes, corn, onions, and cream.

  • Instructions: Cook the salmon and vegetables, add the cream, and simmer to make it thickened.

12. Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken

Chicken breasts stuffed with lots of broccoli and cheese, then baked

  • Ingredients: Chicken breast, broccoli, cheddar cheese, and garlic.

  • Instructions: Stuff the chicken, secure with toothpicks, and simply bake.

13. Turkey Shepherd's Pie

A lighter twist on the classic dish, ground turkey is used instead of beef here.

  • Ingredients: Ground turkey, peas, carrots, mashed potatoes, and chicken broth.

  • Instructions: Cook the turkey and vegetables, layer with mashed potatoes, and yes you guessed it "bake".

14. Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup

An extremely healthy and hearty soup for a nutritious meal.

  • Ingredients: Ground turkey, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and chicken broth.

  • Instructions: Brown the turkey, add the vegetables and broth, and simmer.

15. Steak and Shrimp Kabobs

Grilled kabobs that contain tender steak and juicy shrimp, good for a summer cookout.

A big steak full of heads and a 3 potato pieces besides it

  • Ingredients: Steak, shrimp, bell peppers, onions, and marinade.

  • Instructions: Marinate the meat, skewer with vegetables, and grill.

16. Slow-Cooker Pork Loin

juicy pork loin cooked in a slow cooker.

  • Ingredients: Pork loin, apples, onions, and chicken broth.

  • Instructions: Sear the pork, add to the slow cooker with other ingredients, and cook for 6-8 hours.

For more slow cooker recipes, visit Taste of Home.

17. Swedish Meatball Recipe

Delicious meatballs in a creamy sauce, perfect over noodles or mashed potatoes.

  • Ingredients: Ground beef, breadcrumbs, onions, and some cream.

  • Instructions: Prepare the meatballs first, cook them in a skillet, and pour the creamy sauce all over them.

18. Crockpot Spareribs

Tender and flavorful spareribs that fall off the bone, they are cooked in a crockpot in case you don't know.

  • Ingredients: Pork spareribs, BBQ sauce, onions, and garlic.

  • Instructions: Layer the ribs and sauce in the crockpot and cook for a few hours hmm 6 or 8 is enough

19. Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti

A classic Italian dish that combines breaded chicken with spaghetti in marinara sauce.

  • Ingredients: Chicken breast, spaghetti, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

  • Instructions: Bread and cook the chicken, prepare the spaghetti, and bake with sauce and cheese.

20. One-Pot Greek Chicken and Orzo

A delicious and easy one-pot meal for weeknights where you find yourself so busy.

  • Ingredients: Chicken thighs, orzo, tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese.

  • Instructions: Cook the chicken, add the orzo and vegetables, and simmer it.

For the full recipe, check out Damn Delicious.


chicken, spinach and rice with cheese

These are the top 20 home-cooked meals that our experts picked for you please do let us know what your thoughts are about them since that's going to help use improve how we choose meals and make them

you can find a few more recipes, by visiting Chefs Cabinet and exploring their great collection of easy shrimp recipes and common cooking mistakes to avoid.


Conclusion

Cooking at home not only brings you comfort but also allows you to control the ingredients and flavors. Try these recipes provided and discover the joy of home-cooked meals. wish you a successful cooking!

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