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Fast & Fresh Comfort Food

Craving your favorite comfort food, but pressed for time? Cook up one of these delicious recipes, ready in 30 minutes or less

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1 /12 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

2 /12 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

3 /12 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

4 /12 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

5 /12 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

6 /12 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

7 /12 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

8 /12 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

9 /12 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

10 /12 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

11 /12 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

12 /12 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