#ComfortFood
A recipe that takes me back to winter dinners and family gatherings—cabbage leaves filled with seasoned beef and rice, simmered in a tangy tomato sauce. In my Pennsylvania hometown, we lovingly called them “Piggies in the Blanket.” Comfort food that’s as comforting as the memories behind it.
When out-of-town company comes, it’s not just the holiday meal you need to prep for—it’s all those little noshes in between that always sneak up on you. You know, the bites people graze on while catching up, pouring a second glass of wine, or hovering in the kitchen because the conversation is too good to leave. Enter…
Meet the Lobster Truffle Mac Tray, a luxurious addition to the Tray Chic series. This sheet pan meal pairs creamy, truffle-kissed lobster mac and cheese with smoky lime roasted corn and a crisp fennel–apple salad for balance. Finished with fudgy chocolate brownie bites, it’s an elegant, full dinner that’s cozy enough for weeknights yet special enough for guests.
Meet the “Chicken Parm Tray” — tender, parmesan-coated chicken with a jammy roasted tomato sauce, garlicky golden fingerlings, and roasted broccoli, all cooked together on one sheet pan for the ultimate easy dinner. Then, a mini tiramisu adds a sweet, perfectly portioned finale. Check out this next delicious meal in the “Tray Chic” series.
The Turkey Day Tray is Thanksgiving made easy — turkey meatloaf, cranberries, whipped potatoes, roasted carrots, and a tiny dessert, all styled in a cozy divided tray. It’s part of “Tray Chic,” my new series of modern TV dinner recipes that blend nostalgic comfort with fresh, weeknight-friendly cooking.
This Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs combines herby meatballs, tiny pasta, and a fragrant broth kissed with white wine. A cozy, family-friendly favorite that’s easy enough for weeknights and special enough for Sunday.
My mom’s beef stew with dumplings was the heart of our weeknights growing up. It was one of those comforting one-pot dinners that filled the house with the kind of aroma that made you pause mid-homework and drift toward the kitchen. She’d flour and sear cubes of beef until they turned deep golden, toss in…
A cozy Austrian classic made with delicate pancake ribbons in rich broth, Frittatensuppe is comfort in a bowl. It’s the kind of simple, soul-soothing soup that connects generations — and the perfect way to kick off our Soup & Slippers series.