Comfort food gives you warmth, not only internal but often emotional. It usually brings back memories from childhood, like family dinners at grandma’s. Such dishes can have many significant meanings depending on the cultural customs of a given country. I have several examples of such dishes from around the world that are on my top 10 Best Comfort Food Recipes.
1. Shrimp and Chicken Fried Rice
Shrimp and Chicken Fried Rice is comfort food for me. This Asian dish, which I first tried during a cozy autumn evening, is full of aroma and vegetables, making it perfect for any season, especially autumn and winter evenings.
2. Sicilian Whole Orange Cake
Sicilian Whole Orange Cake: This cake is straight from sunny Italy and turns into a perfect Christmas cake when you add spices like cinnamon, cloves, or nutmeg. When you bake it, the smell spreads throughout the house.
3. Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta: This dish’s two main ingredients make it warm in the heart. The aroma and creamy sauce combine perfectly. I love serving it with a side of garlic bread and a fresh salad.
4. Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins
Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins are simple and incredibly tasty banana muffins enriched with chocolate. You can use whole wheat flour and dark chocolate chunks for a healthier twist. They are a smaller version of banana bread, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
5. Chicken Alfredo Linguine
Chicken Alfredo Linguine: When combined with linguine and chicken, the creamy garlic sauce creates a lingering taste in your buds. The best part? You can savor this dish in just 15 minutes, making it a perfect choice for a quick and satisfying meal.
6. Chicken Ala King
Chicken Ala King: This dish is a classic in its own right, evoking the taste of childhood meals at grandma’s. The familiar flavors and comforting memories make it a perfect choice for a trip down memory lane.
7. Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Chicken Quesadilla Recipe: These spicy flavors give these Mexican delicacies incredible nostalgia, and you can prepare all of these in just 15 minutes.
8. Chicken Fricassee
Chicken Fricassee vegetables, chicken, and creamy sauce, all in the style of French comfort food, straight to your table!
9. Lemon Blueberry Scones
Lemon Blueberry Scones: These regular and unusual scones enhanced with lemon flavor will be perfect for cool evenings and mornings. I love the crispy crust in the soft center, and the extra blueberries add extra moisture to these treats.
10. Old Delhi-style Curry Chicken
Old Delhi-style curry chicken straight from India, an incredibly aromatic dish for your comfort table.
