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 : 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 : 45 Minutes

For the Chicken Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Trim away any excess fat. Cut into 1/2″ diced cubes. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the eggs. Arrange an assembly line as follows: first a bowl with the chicken, second the bowl with the scrambled eggs, then third a bowl with the cornstarch. […]

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 […]

Gather all ingredients and equipment. Grind the peppercorns and fennel seeds to a fine powder using a spice blender. Mix with the other spices and store in an airtight container.

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 […]

Cooking time : 120 Minutes

For the 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 to 7 minutes until foamy. Add the whole wheat flour, all purpose flour and salt and stir with a fork until a […]

Cooking time : 180 Minutes

Place the olive oil in a medium stock pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook for about 7 to 10 minutes until softened. Add the tomatoes, chipotle peppers, oregano, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, chili powder, salt, preserves, cocoa and water. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 hours. Stir […]