Comfort Food Main Course Recipes
What you love to eat doesn’t have to be bad for you. Enjoy your favorites using our recipes and you’ll be eating well and eating healthy.
Labelling these recipes as Comfort Food – foods that are going to be familiar and comforting to most Americans – is somewhat subjective. Take these lists as a starting point to find your favorite comfort foods.
Cooking time : 10 minutes
Place oat and chia seeds in a blender. Blend until oats are finely ground. Add the cherries, yogurt and juice. Blend until smooth.
Cooking time : 45 minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied and cooked hamburgers are good leftovers.
Cooking time : 30 minutes
Gather all ingredients and equipment. Place the chicken breast between two pieces of cling wrap. Gently pound the thick end of the chicken breast with a meat mallet or the bottom of a small skillet until it is uniform thickness (about 1/2 inch thick). Cut into strips about 1/2 inch wide. Place the breadcrumbs, parmesan, […]
Cooking time : 45 minutes
Place the water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the brown rice, stir, and reduce to a simmer. Partially cover the pan and cook for 40 minutes or until rice is tender and the water is fully absorbed. Fluff with a fork when finished. While the rice is cooking, place a medium […]
Cooking time : 45 Minutes
Gather all ingredients and equipment. Mix the salt-free taco seasoning and salt together in a small bowl. Remove any excess fat or cartilage from the chicken, and cut the chicken into 1/4″ strips. Place in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of the seasoning and toss to coat evenly. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan, […]
Cooking time : 60 minutes (does not include chilling time)
This is a great summer salad that is best made in a double batch. The flavors are great: shrimp, dill, feta cheese, sweet orange and tart lemon.
Cooking time : 30 minutes
Place an oblong loaf pan upside down in a medium roasting pan. Place the tofu on top of the loaf pan and then place the top of a Tupperware container on top. Add a heavy pan to the top to drain excess water from tofu. Cut the tofu into small cubes. Set aside. In a […]
Cooking time : 45 minutes
Gather all ingredients and equipment. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the onion, celery, carrot, and bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally. Add the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, tomato paste, ketchup, brown sugar, pepper, beans, and stock. Stir to incorporate. Reduce the […]
Cooking time : 45 Minutes
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir frequently. Add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir frequently. Add the olives, capers, tomatoes, wine, red pepper flakes, oregano, anchovies, and pepper. Stir well and reduce the heat until the […]
Cooking time : 60 Minutes
For the Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Place the yeast and honey in a large mixing bowl and pour the heated water over the mixture, stirring until well blended. Let the mixture stand for about 5 – 7 minutes until foamy. Add the whole wheat flour, all purpose flour and salt and stir with a fork […]