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Photo by Annabelle Breakey; written by Stephanie Dean

Golden Gate Grilled Cheese

Like a Monte Cristo, only better. The parmesan crust is pure genius.

Recipe: Golden Gate Grilled Cheese

Photo by Iain Bagwell; written by Stephanie Dean

Grown-up Mac 'n' Cheese

What says comfort more than mac 'n' cheese? This adult version takes it one step further with a mix of gourmet cheeses and bacon.

Recipe: Grown-up Mac 'n' Cheese

Photo by Leigh Beisch; written by Stephanie Dean

Chicken Fettuccine with Mushroom Brie

Pasta is one of the ultimate go-to comfort dishes, and this earthy mushroom and creamy brie version won't disappoint.

Recipe: Chicken Fettuccine with Mushroom Brie

Photo by Annabelle Breakey; written by Stephanie Dean

Shrimp and Artichoke Linguine Alfredo

We bump up the flavors of classic alfredo with sweet, briny shrimp and artichokes.

Recipe: Shrimp and Artichoke Linguine Alfredo

Photo by Annabelle Breakey; written by Stephanie Dean

Risotto with Taleggio Cheese and Bacon

We bump up risotto's creaminess factor with ooey gooey Taleggio cheese and crisp, salty bacon in this super-fast version of the classic.

Recipe: Risotto with Taleggio Cheese and Bacon

Photo by Iain Bagwell; written by Stephanie Dean

Whole Grain Pasta Soup with Greens and Parmesan

Curling up with a hot bowl of soup on a cold night is one of the ultimate winter joys. This pasta soup is satisfying, healthy, and fast.

Recipe: Whole Grain Pasta Soup with Greens and Parmesan

Photo by Leigh Beisch; written by Stephanie Dean

Halibut and Sweet Potato Chowder

There's something oh-so-satisfying about a creamy bowl of chowder with big chunks of potato. We've westernized chowder (and sped it up) with halibut and sweet potatoes.

Recipe: Halibut and Sweet Potato Chowder

Photo by James Baigrie; written by Stephanie Dean

Browned Butter and Hazelnut Mashed Potatoes

How can you go wrong when you combine comforting mashed potatoes with warm browned butter and toasty nuts?

Recipe: Browned Butter and Hazelnut Mashed Potatoes

Photo by Thayer Allyson Gowdy; wirtten by Stephanie Dean

Eggs on Potato Chips

This recipe never fails to enchant anyone who makes it. Have it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Recipe: Eggs on Potato Chips

Photo by Leigh Beisch; written by Stephanie Dean

Baked Sunday Pancake with Raspberry Sauce

Also called Dutch babies, baked pancakes are the perfect way to feed a breakfast to a group.

Recipe: Baked Sunday Pancake with Raspberry Sauce

Photo by Rob Brodman; written by Stephanie Dean

Chocolate-Almond Croissants

Sometimes you just need some chocolate! Here's a quick and easy way to sneak it into breakfast.

Recipe: Chocolate-Almond Croissants

Photo by Christina Schmidhofer; written by Stephanie Dean

Old-Fashioned Creamy Lemon Pudding

Simple and citrusy, this lemon pudding is an easy go-to dessert for any weeknight.

Recipe: Old-Fashioned Creamy Lemon Pudding

Fast & Fresh comfort food

Golden Gate Grilled Cheese

Grown-up Mac 'n' Cheese

Chicken Fettuccine with Mushroom Brie

Shrimp and Artichoke Linguine Alfredo

Risotto with Taleggio Cheese and Bacon

Whole Grain Pasta Soup with Greens and Parmesan

Halibut and Sweet Potato Chowder

Browned Butter and Hazelnut Mashed Potatoes

Eggs on Potato Chips

Baked Sunday Pancake with Raspberry Sauce

Chocolate-Almond Croissants

Old-Fashioned Creamy Lemon Pudding