32 Nostalgic Comfort Food Recipes from Grandma - PinkWhen (2024)

Isn’t it amazing how grandmas always seem to have the magical touch when it comes to cooking? There’s nothing that can compare to the sensational creations that emerge from grandma’s kitchen, whether it’s her heavenly apple cake or mouthwatering chicken cobbler. Oh, and let’s not forget about her legendary homemade turkey stuffing! To pay homage to grandma’s culinary expertise, we’ve put together a collection of recipes that draw inspiration from her cozy cooking. These delightful recipes from grandma are not only incredibly easy to make but also promise a burst of flavors that will leave you wanting a second helping!

Italian Frittata Recipe

An Italian vegetable frittata makes a great breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even a quick and simple supper. It’s a mouthwatering combination of eggs, vegetables, cream, garlic, and cheese. Frittata can be served chilled, but it’s especially good served warm.

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Eggplant Parmigiana

Try this authentic Italian recipe for eggplant parmigiana, which is a comfort food favorite. Baked with a flavorful tomato and vodka sauce, this delicious vegetarian dinner idea is a hearty and satisfying meal bursting with tasty flavors.
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Pizza Giana Rustica

Looking for a unique brunch or dinner dish? Look no further than pizza giana rustica, an authentic and classic Italian savory pie filled with a delicious blend of meats and cheeses. This dish, also known as pizza ripiena or pizza chiena, is the perfect way to use up leftover ham and is sure to impress your guests with its tasty combination of egg, cheese, and meat.
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Italian Penne Rosa Pasta

Penne rosa pasta is an easy pasta dish with a creamy sauce. You can make the whole penne rosa recipe in one pot. This quick and simple Italian pasta with tomato cream sauce is ideal for a busy weeknight supper. It’s tasty, comforting and filling.

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Chicken Pastina Soup

I have loved chicken pastina soup since I was a little kid and my nonna and zias would make it. The whole house would smell amazing while the soup was cooked. It’s definitely one of my favorite Italian comfort foods.
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Butter Tarts

Have you ever made or tasted Canadian butter tarts? They’re a real Canadian classic so if you love butter tarts, you just have to try this recipe. The homemade pastry shells contain a sweet, vanilla-scented filling with nuts and raisins for the perfect flavor.
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Chocolate Tart

Gluten free and full of chocolate flavor this Chocolate Tart is perfect for holiday entertaining. Serve it with whipped cream and lots of pomegranate arils
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Apple Cider Beef Stew

This Apple Cider Beef Stew is gluten free and full of comfort. It’s easy to throw together and tastes great the next day. It’s the perfect meal to make forcompanyover the holidays.
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Instant Pot Chicken Soup

Your family will love this Instant Pot Chicken Soup. This easy pressure cooker recipe is simple to make with pantry staples, so it can be thrown together any night of the week.
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Fail Proof Tender London Broil Recipe

This trick to tenderize your London broil makes it tender every time! This grilled London Broil is so easy this it will become a weeknight staple.
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Old Fashioned Lemon Bread

This easy Old Fashioned Lemon Bread recipe is such a classic! It’s fast, super lemony, and tastes like it’s straight out of your grandma’s kitchen.
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Lemon Chess Pie

This Lemon Chess Pie is really easy to make and quick to put together. All the lemons simply make this pie divine, with its flaky crust and its incredible lemon curd-like filling.
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Oven Braised Meatball Stew

This oven meatball stew is a vintage recipe that is incredibly easy to make and totally delicious! It’s a complete meal in one pot.
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Meatballs Without Breadcrumbs & Eggs

These meatballs without breadcrumbs and eggs are the best I’ve ever had! Easy to make and all done in under 1 hour. With three cooking methods: stovetop, air fryer & oven. The end result? A juicy, flavor-packed, tender meatball.
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Chicken Cobbler

It might be the latest TikTok craze, but this chicken cobbler recipe is far more than a flash in the pan. It’s deliciously rich and incredibly satisfying, a comfort food classic that will undoubtedly stand the test of time.
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Classic Macaroni Salad

Classic macaroni salad is a staple at a summer cookout or picnic. Macaroni salad, like potato salad, is also a comfort food; combining delicious and simple ingredients together to create a dish that brings a smile to most everyone’s face.
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German Apple Cake Recipe – Apfelkuchen

Easy German Apple Cake, also known as Apfelkuchen in German, prepared with raw harvest time apples.
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The Best Tangy Vinegar Coleslaw

This Classic Vinegar Based Coleslaw is a vinegar coleslaw that calls for no mayo. It’s the perfect side dish for pulled pork and barbecues!
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Buttermilk Scones

Scones with buttermilk are soft and fluffy, with a tender crumb. You’ll love this simple recipe, which is ready in less than an hour.
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Cinnamon Rice Pudding

Creamy, sweet and with a hint of citrus, this cinnamon Rice Pudding recipe is comforting, easy to make and keeps refrigerated for days.
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Fried Dough (Grandma’s Fry Bread Recipe)

Fried dough is a delicious breakfast treat. This is my grandma’s fry bread recipe. Leftover yeast dough can be used for dinner rolls.
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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

One of the easiest cakes you’ll ever bake, this old-fashioned one bowl chocolate mayonnaise cake needs only seven ingredients and no butter or eggs! It was a mid-century staple and this recipe comes from Alex’s grandmother-in-law, who made it for decades.
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Grandma’s Spaghetti Sauce with Meat

Hearty, meat-filled Spaghetti Sauce Recipe passed down from my grandmother to my dad, and now, to me. Made with simple ingredients, this delicious spaghetti meat sauce is ready in less than an hour and makes perfect leftovers.
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Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole

This Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole is so delicious. The streusel topping & marshmallows create the best Thanksgiving flavors.
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Almond Rice Pilaf

Make your next pot of rice extra special with this Almond Rice Pilaf recipe! It’s fluffy, flavorful and cooks up perfectly every time. This is a versatile, easy side dish that pairs well with anything you’re serving, and it’s ready in under 30 minutes!
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Banana Bread With Frozen Bananas

This banana bread with frozen bananas is easy to make and dangerously good. It’s perfectly sweet and moist with just the right amount of banana flavor.
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Grandma’s Old Fashioned Custard Pie

My Grandma’s Old Fashioned Custard Pie features a rich and creamy nutmeg scented custard nestled inside a flaky crust.
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Grandma’s Homemade Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Grandma’s homemade slow cooker chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food. The hot soup recipe is easy to make and has a great homemade taste.
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Tomato Soup Cake

Make this Magic Tomato Soup Cake! Based on a classic retro 1950s recipe printed on cans. You can’t taste the soup in the spice layer cake.
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Grandma’s Spring Onion Kadhi

Warming and comforting Lili Dungri ni Kadhi is one those meals you just can not go wrong with. Kadhi and chawal are firm winter favorites in our household.
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Scandinavian Almond Cake

This Scandinavian almond cake is a delicious, buttery, dense almond cake that is easy to make and requires few ingredients.
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Grandma’s Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing

Grandma’s Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing: A family recipe for simple and savory turkey dressing baked in the oven or in the turkey!
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