Warm and Comforting One-Dish Recipes

on October 14, 2011
Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Lower a spoon into these steaming-hot comfort foods that you'd expect to find in your mother's kitchen.

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Holy Trinity Apple Crisp

It doesn't get much better than a basic baked apple crisp, unless of course you feature three varieties of apples and can take the recipe from start to finish in just three easy steps.

Recipe: Holy Trinity Apple Crisp

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Chicken and Dumplings

We believe Southern comfort comes in a serving of supremely creamy and rich chicken and dumplings. Our recipe will teach you to prepare this classic in a detailed step-by-step recipe.

Recipe: Chicken and Dumplings

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Bananas Foster

Let me hear you say, this bowl is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S! And it ain't no hollaback sweet...it's a New Orleans classic.

Recipe: Bananas Foster

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Apple Cake

A plate just can't contain this marvelously ooey-gooey apple cake. But the best part is, it's surprisingly simple: only one step for the cake and one for the syrupy glaze.

Recipe: Apple Cake

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Penne with Eggplant, Thyme and Goat Cheese

Mama mia! You will think your Nonna baked this delicious herbed infused classic. And with such simple ingredients, you will never again have an excuse for plain and boring weeknight pasta.

Recipe: Penne with Eggplant, Thyme and Goat Cheese

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Seafood Gumbo

Unlock the secrets of the bayou with our gumbo featuring the "Cajun Trinity" along with four succulent seafoods. But watch out, one taste might just transport you straight to Bourbon Street!

Recipe: Seafood Gumbo

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Creamy Braising Greens Soup

Fresh greens get the spotlight in this potato soup, rich with bacon and sausage. All you need to complete the meal is a side of fresh baguette and good company to enjoy it with.

Recipe: Creamy Braising Greens Soup

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Butternut Squash and Cheese Panade

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Crock Pot Posole

All hail to king of comfort food cooking—the Crock Pot. For our Mexican inspired posole, add ingredients to the cooker early in the day then simply let the slow cooker work its magic.

Recipe: Crock Pot Posole

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Oyster Pan Roast

Working with oysters may sound intimidating to the inexperienced cook, but take a crack at this traditional roast and you will see just how simple (and worthwhile) oyster cooking can be.

Recipe: Oyster Pan Roast