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COMFORT FOOD
60 BEST COMFORT FOOD RECIPES FOR COZY MEALS
Grab a cozy blanket, turn on Netflix, and wind down with these classic dishes.
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Comfort food will never waiver in its ability to taste divine, please a crowd,
offer a great day-long cooking project, and generally deliver great leftovers,
too. Cover thinly sliced potatoes in a cream sauce and turn them into a golden
brown, bubbly side dish to serve alongside roast chicken, seared pork chops, or
pan-seared steak. Roast veggies like butternut squash or sweet potatoes for an
easy, family-friendly side. For the main course, there’s always pasta. Meaty
lasagna, baked ziti, stuffed shells, and cheese ravioli do the trick.
Grab a Dutch oven, an Instant Pot, slow-cooker, or a basic sheet pan and make
one or more of these classic comfort food recipes.
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OUR BEST COMFORT FOOD RECIPES
1. MARTHA STEWART'S MACARONI & CHEESE
Everyone in every age group loves mac and cheese. The boxed stuff always hits
the spot, but when you want the really good version, who else would you turn to
but Martha Stewart? The lifestyle guru shared her recipe for baked macaroni and
cheese, topped with panko breadcrumbs and grated cheese for extra crispiness.
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2. CHICKEN POT PIE
This cold-weather staple is the ultimate nostalgic comfort food. To save time
prepping this somewhat lengthy dish, use store-bought rotisserie chicken and be
sure to use both the white and dark meat. Throw a chicken-flavored bouillon cube
in the filling for even more savory flavor.
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3. BARBARA KAFKA'S SIMPLEST ROAST CHICKEN
Roast chicken is a simple meal but there’s something so special about it. There
are recipes that call for an abundance of herbs and spices, but all you need for
this recipe is one whole lemon, lots of garlic, and salt and pepper.
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4. DIANE MORGAN'S CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES
There is no side dish more comforting than buttery mashed potatoes made with
milk or heavy cream. They are endlessly versatile and always (and we mean
always) delicious.
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5. EASY MEATLOAF
Meatloaf gets a bad rep, and food editor Emma Laperruque was determined to
change that. The result? A perfect all-beef meatloaf that uses breadcrumbs made
from English muffins. Why didn’t anyone think of this trick sooner?
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6. CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
We can’t talk about comfort food without also talking about the sweet treats
that make our hearts happy. This delightful cream pie features an Oreo cookie
crumb crust (of course), a rich pudding filling, and a cloud of whipped cream to
top it all off.
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7. SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
“These are not your average scalloped potatoes, as there are delicious
caramelized onions layered in between the sliced potatoes and cheese,” writes
recipe developer Kathryn’s Kitchen. They’re just as comforting as ever, but with
an extra savory edge.
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8. CACIO E PEPE
Cacio e pepe is basically grown-up white cheddar mac and cheese, which is
probably why it’s our go-to comfort food for quick weeknight dinners and dinner
parties alike.
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9. SLOW-COOKER BEEF STROGANOFF WITH MUSHROOMS
This slow-cooker recipe for beef stroganoff will immediately transport you to
Grandma’s kitchen. Eric Kim created the perfect recipe using beef chuck stew
meat, cremini mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, and sour
cream.
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10. FULLY LOADED BAKED POTATOES WITH MUSHROOM "BACON" & GARLICKY GREEK YOGURT
A whole large potato, preferably a Russet, is wrapped in aluminum foil and baked
in the oven for about an hour. A pat of butter, a little sour cream, and that’s
it! Or is it? Upgrade them with Greek yogurt, garlic, Parmesan, scallions, and
sliced mushrooms for an umami-packed spud.
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11. RAO'S MEATBALLS
The secret to the best meatballs ever is...lukewarm water? This simple
ingredient makes these meatballs from the beloved Italian restaurant extra
moist. Serve them with pasta, over polenta, or tucked into a grinder.
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12. GO-TO VANILLA POUND CAKE
There are thousands of classic pound cake recipes on the internet that promise
to be buttery, moist, and definitely not dry, but recipe developer and resident
Sohla El-Waylly nails it. “This pound cake is unbelievably fluffy, tender, and
light. It has a toasty brown crust, tight crumb that slices cleanly, and eats a
lot like that pound cake nobody doesn’t like,” she writes. All you need is a
dollop of whipped cream, a drizzle of hot fudge, and maybe strawberry sauce.
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13. OUR FAVORITE CHILI
Comfort food can be enjoyed year-round, but it’s generally synonymous with cold
weather. And nothing is more comforting—especially during winter—than this
chili, which is made with a combination of ground beef chuck, Italian sausage,
and ground veal.
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14. BIRTHDAY LASAGNA
What makes this classic meat lasagna worthy of a birthday celebration is the
inclusion of both bolognese sauce AND a creamy bechamel sauce. To save time, use
no-boil noodles, which is what Food52 co-founder and recipe developer Merrill
Stubbs recommends anyway.
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15. NEW YORK CHEESECAKE WITH SOUR CHERRY TOPPING
You don’t need to travel all the way to the Big Apple to make this New York City
classic dessert at home. Instead of a simple graham cracker crust, our resident
baking BFF Erin Jeanne McDowell used a brown sugar shortbread crust to hold the
creamy filling and macerated sour cherry topping.
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16. WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN PARM
“This chicken parm wants to be there for you when you've had a long day and need
a big hug in saucy, cheesy form. It has all the charm of your standard
parm—crispy crust, jammy sauce, bubbly cheese—but comes together with minimal
mess in 25 minutes, thanks to the broiler,” writes Ella Quittner.
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17. SIMPLEST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
When you’re feeling under the weather, this two-ingredient chicken noodle soup
(okay, four if you count water and salt) hits the spot.
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18. CRISPY CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP
From a two-ingredient soup to a three-ingredient one, this silky soup lets fresh
broccoli and good-quality cheddar cheese shine.
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19. CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
When all else fails, there’s always chocolate. These cookies feature both
chocolate chips and walnuts for extra crunch, plus lots of brown sugar, which
ensures that each bite is caramelized on the outside and soft and chewy on the
inside.
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20. CHEESIEST CHEESEBURGERS
What makes this burger extra cheesy isn’t just slapping a few extra slices of
cheddar or gouda on top. No, no that wouldn’t be right. Instead, grated cheddar
cheese is folded into ground beef for a warm, melty, super juicy hunk of meat.
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21. BABY BACK RIBS WITH DRY RUB
Looking for comfort food that tastes right in the summer and winter? Barbecue is
the answer! The dry rub for these ribs is made with smoked paprika, light brown
sugar, mustard, garlic powder, and salt.
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22. RAVIOLI ALLA SORRENTINA
Sweet cherry tomatoes and tomato passata (a version of pureed strained tomatoes)
are superhero ingredients that join forces to make a sauce that cloaks homemade
cheese ravioli. But it’s not just ricotta cheese that makes this ravioli
special...grated Monterey Jack cheese and Parmigiano-Reggiano are used too.
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23. J. KENJI LÓPEZ-ALT'S BUTTER-BASTED, PAN-SEARED THICK-CUT STEAKS
For a special occasion or date night-at home, there’s no better main course than
a buttery, flavorful steak, such as a T-bone or ribeye steak. Serve it with any
of the comforting side dishes here, like twice baked potatoes, Instant Pot
polenta, or garlicky garlic bread. You tackle the steak and let your partner
bring the bubbly (the good stuff, please and thank you).
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24. STIR-FRIED RICE WITH LEFTOVERS
The beauty of stir-fry is that it’s a delicious way to clear out your fridge of
any leftovers. This recipe calls for leftover rice (white or brown will both
work!), any pre-cooked protein (such as fish, chicken, or beef), any greens like
spinach or cabbage that you may have on hand, and aromatics like ginger and
garlic. Once you’re done cooking, you’ll be able to breathe a sigh of relief,
take another peek inside the fridge, and say “oh I forgot THAT was in here!”
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25. STUFFED PEPPERS WITH LAMB, ORZO & HALLOUMI
The trick to better stuffed peppers is pre-roasting the veg, then stuffing it
with the comforting combo of ground lamb, orzo, and diced tomatoes, and then
roasting them again so that they are charred on the outside and soft all the way
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26. FRENCH ONION SOUP
Our readers voted this their most favorite onion soup recipe of all time, so as
soon as the snow starts to fall, slice some onions, smash some garlic, and begin
making it.
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27. SOUPED-UP TOMATO SOUP
“In this peperonata-inspired tomato soup, the classic version gets a kick in the
pants from fire-roasted tomatoes, peppers, and caramelized onions. The cozy
results pair perfectly with a dollop of crème fraîche, a sprinkle of fresh
herbs, or a melty, toasty grilled cheese,” writes recipe developer Ella
Quittner, whose genius you have to thank.
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28. NO-CHURN BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM
You don’t need a clunky ice cream machine to make super creamy ice cream. All
you need is sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream! For the old-fashioned
flavor, pecans are toasted in a few tablespoons of butter and then folded into
the cream mixture.
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29. RUTH REICHL’S DIVA OF A GRILLED CHEESE
Grilled cheese fits every scenario. It’s the answer to “what do I want to have
for dinner tonight?” It’s the answer to “I don’t really feel like cooking
tonight.” It’s the answer to “I really should try to save some money.” You can
satisfy every mood while still putting something delicious on the table with
this comfort food recipe.
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30. CHICKEN AND SALAD MILANESE STYLE
Comfort food isn’t usually light. But chicken milanese—aka thinly pound slices
of chicken that is breaded and fried—served with a crisp green salad offers
comfort without a side of Tums.
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31. SEAN BROCK’S SOUTHERN GRITS
There’s really no secret to good grits. It’s all about the quality of
ingredients. in this case: really good grits, cultured and/or European butter, a
juicy lemon, fresh bay leaves, and the best tap water you can get your hands on
(kidding, but only about the water).
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32. PORCINI MUSHROOM RISOTTO
“During the fall, the Sunday dinner dish I most look forward to making is this
porcini mushroom risotto,” writes recipe developer Kristina Gill. The shrooms
bring a savory umami flavor that make this always comforting rice dish even more
rewarding.
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33. TRADITIONAL FONDUE FRIBOURGEOIS
Nailing the perfect fondue recipe is not easy. The trick to this challenging
cheesy treat is to, believe it or not, not overthink it. Follow Rabino’s recipe
and you’ll nail it every time. All it takes is a little bit of garlic, dry white
wine, Gruyere, Vacherin Fribourgeois, some warm spices, and cornstarch.
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34. MAGICAL WHOLE-GRAIN PANCAKES FROM JOSEY BAKER
These humble pancakes go beyond store-bought mix, or even a basic list of flour,
milk, eggs, sugar, and baking powder. The recipe calls for sourdough starter,
which is mixed with the flour and milk and left to sit overnight before the rest
of the batter is made.
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35. BAKED ZITI
When it comes to baked ziti, we don’t mess around. There’s not just sausage, but
bacon too. There’s not just mozzarella and ricotta cheese, but crème fraîché and
grated Parmesan cheese, too. There’s not just olive oil, but butter too. It’s
not just good. It's the best.
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36. ALTON BROWN'S SHRIMP GUMBO
Embrace the makings of this classic creole staple made with the almighty
combination of shrimp, green pepper, tomato, and andouille sausage.
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37. LIGHT AND FLAKY BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
Peel every thin, flaky layer of these buttery biscuits and watch as steam
escapes. Add a smear of butter and jam for an easy-to-pair side dish.
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38. BRAISED BRISKET SANDWICHES
Braised brisket is a Jewish holiday staple and Rebecca Firkser upped the ante so
that it would turn into an even better sandwich (not something that’s dry and
tastes, well, like leftovers). You can thank pomegranate juice, tomato sauce,
brown sugar, ketchup, and an assortment of dried spices for the punchy flavor.
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39. TAD'S ROASTED POTATOES
If you’ve been a longtime follower of Amanda Hesser’s, then you’re likely
familiar with Tad, aka Mr. Latte, aka her husband. These taters are his pièce de
résistance, she says, and they’re made in a cast-iron skillet with lots of
garlic, herbs, and olive oil.
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40. BACON RAMEN WITH EGG
For a hearty, stick-to-your-bones soup for cold-weather days, nothing hits the
spot quite like ramen. Make that bacon ramen.
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41. DEEP DISH TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA PIZZA
It’s not a typical thin-crust pizza—the beauty of a deep-dish pizza is that you
still get a crunchy exterior crust, but a soft pillow interior. This one is
stuffed with mozzarella cheese and then topped with tomato sauce (and more
cheese!) for a bite that will certainly make every Chicago grandmother proud.
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42. CHOCOLATE DUMP-IT CAKE
This is Food52 co-founder Amanda Hesser’s favorite comfort food recipe,
developed and perfected by her mom, so naturally it is now our favorite
chocolate cake too.
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43. CROCKPOT BEEF STEW
Silky, rich, and tender as can be, making beef stew in the slow-cooker is first
and foremost easy, and second of all delicious. Along with the beef, you’ll find
that it’s chock full of celery, carrots, pearl onions, cremini mushrooms, and
potatoes.
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44. BAKED CHALLAH FRENCH TOAST
“Rich, eggy challah makes an ideal base for French toast. Here, the Jewish
delicatessen breakfast icon gets scaled up to feed a crowd. Topped with fresh
berries and a drizzle of maple syrup, the sweet strata makes a gorgeous
centerpiece for any brunch gathering,” writes recipe developer Leah Koenig.
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45. BROWN SUGAR–BRINED PORK CHOPS WITH HOT & SOUR PEPPERS
“In this recipe, pork chops get the brown sugar treatment (malty! molasses-y!),
which helps them caramelize in the pan, creating a deep, dark, lacquered crust,”
writes Food Editor Emma Laperruque.
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46. JENNIE'S HOMEMADE MANICOTTI
All baked pastas are a form of comfort food, but this one is the best. Don’t
just take it from us...our readers say so too! They called this recipe for
cheese-filled manicotti Food52’s best baked pasta.
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47. HOMEMADE VANILLA PUDDING
There’s something so comforting about this cool nostalgic treat. It’s light and
luscious, uncomplicated, and versatile too! Top each cup with fruit or chocolate
chips, maybe a dollop of whipped cream, or use it as the filling for a simple
pie with press-in graham cracker crust.
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48. SHEPHERD'S PIE
Mashed potatoes, ground beef or lamb, and one giant casserole dish equal the
makings of one perfect comfort food recipe.
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49. POT ROAST WITH 40 CLOVES OF GARLIC
This classic Sunday night roast is inspired by its leaner namesake, Chicken With
40 Cloves of Garlic. Serve it over buttered noodles, mashed potatoes, or with
crusty bread for sopping up the braising liquid.
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50. INSTANT POT POLENTA
There’s no denying that polenta is a prime example of comfort food, but the time
required to stir it on the stovetop to prevent it from sticking to the pan or
bubbling over may not be comforting to all home cooks. The solution? Cook it in
everyone’s favorite multi-cooker!
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51. SUPER FUDGY BROWNIES
When you’re in need of good-quality comfort food, you don’t want the dish to be
mediocre. It better be really, really good. That’s where these triple chocolate
brownies made with cocoa powder, semisweet chocolate, and cocoa nibs come in.
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52. PASTA CARBONARA
This Roman staple features the ultimate comfort food ingredients—pasta (duh),
pancetta or bacon, two kinds of hard salty cheeses, and pasta.
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53. GARLICKIEST GARLIC BREAD
From spaghetti and meatballs to grilled salmon, complete any meal with garlic
bread. And this one, which uses garlic confit, is as good as homemade gets.
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54. PULLED PORK
Former Test Kitchen Editor Josh Cohen recommends serving Dutch-oven pulled pork
as an entrée along with your favorite sides (like braised greens, mac and
cheese, and cornbread). Or make pulled pork sandwiches with squishy buns and
cabbage slaw for game day.
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55. CAST-IRON SKILLET CORNBREAD
There are a few things that make this classic cornbread recipe better than ever.
For starters, it requires baking the bread in a cast-iron skillet, which makes
it extra crispy and golden brown on the outside. But it’s also a
moister-than-ever cornbread, thanks to buttermilk or kefir and a
sweeter-than-ever cornbread, thanks to a little bit of maple syrup instead of
the usual sugar.
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56. A POT OF BEANS & GREENS
Assigning Editor Rebecca Firkser loves beans. They’re just as good for an
economical, protein-packed weeknight meal as they are the vegetarian mainstay at
a dinner party where you want to ensure that everyone will be able to enjoy the
meal. Leave the Parm rind out to make it vegan!
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57. TATER TOTS & CHEESE SAUCE
Tater tots have always been a kid-friendly side dish favorite. But they will
jump for joy when you tell them that not only are you serving them for dinner
tonight, but they’ll be covered in an ooey-gooey cheese sauce too.
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58. PERFECTLY PILLOWY KING ARTHUR CINNAMON ROLLS
It’s always tempting to sleep in on weekends, but what’s even more tempting (and
worth getting out of bed) are these perfect cinnamon rolls, which feature a soft
dough and sweet glaze that will make you want to lick your fingers one by one.
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59. MY MOM'S BEEF AND BROCCOLI STIR FRY
When you’re craving the comfort of takeout, try making this from scratch instead
for a fun cooking project. Strips of marinated beef are stir-fried with crisp
broccoli in a flavorful brown sauce and then the whole thing is served over
steamed rice.
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60. SIMPLEST BREAD PUDDING WITH SALTED BROWN SUGAR SAUCE
There’s something about the warm, custardy nature of bread pudding that makes it
so cozy and comfy. Use rich, buttery bread like brioche or challah and a
sweet-meets-salty-meets caramelized sauce.
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10 COMMENTS
Smaug January 26, 2022
"Comfort food" is one of the sillier terms of modern food writing, and the
competition in silliness is formidable. It's just food. Perhaps there should be
more space devoted to "discomfort food"- raw stinging nettle salads with green
persimmon dressing, flash fried ghost peppers and the like.
Karen October 14, 2022
Puh-leez
Smaug October 14, 2022
Wocka Wocka
Danielle October 15, 2022
Some people will find literally anything to complain about
Smaug October 15, 2022
I can see that. Come on, use your words- what exactly are you complaning about?
ageekymom October 16, 2022
Modern food writing? As opposed to the ancient form of food writing? Thank
goodness we have these young whippersnappers to drag us into the 21st Century of
“Modern Food Writing.” We might still be stuck eating “comfort food.”
Give Smug.. er.. SmAug another helping of nettles.
Smaug October 16, 2022
None of this nonsense really deserves comment, but there is an actual issue
here. The food press has sold itself out entirely to the food industry, whose
interest is in making sales rather than feeding people, a rather significant
change of orientation. If you're content to limit your economic function to
"consumer" fine, but some of us resent being manipulated.
Danielle October 16, 2022
Then stop coming to this site? Food52 is not a non-profit. Some of us come here
for recipes and the occasional attempt to get sold an expensive Staub pot. It’s
not that deep.
Smaug October 16, 2022
Pardon me for trying to get people to think about something., I realize that
many resent it. No, it's not that deep, but Food 52 branded itself as a site for
people to discuss food issues, share recipes etc. and is still trying to sell
itself as such. They can't keep writers, can't keep editors, and have lost their
knowledgeable readers almost entirely, I just think it's rather sad; nothing has
come along to replace it.
Andreagt October 27, 2021
I love these meals, as an introvert i really enjoy being at home and cook some
delicious food, my favorite is always pasta, i can’t get enough!
I invite you to my blog, i’ve done a very yummy tiramisu!
Http://sunbake.blogspot.com
Cheers :)
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