Modern Comfort Cooking with Vintage Flavor
From cozy soups and nostalgic casseroles to simple desserts, discover homemade recipes that bring the best of past and present to your table.
Our Freshest Recipes!
Fresh from the kitchen! Discover the newest seasonal recipes, nostalgic revivals, and simple comfort foods we've been cooking up lately.
- Rich Turkey Chili With Cocoa & Beer
- Everything Sourdough Crackers (Crispy & Buttery)
- Bavarian Banana Cream Cake (Kienow's Copycat Recipe)
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It's Soup Season!
When the air turns crisp, a bowl of homemade soup feels just right. From hearty beef and barley to creamy chowders and cozy vegetable blends, these recipes warm the kitchen and the soul.
- Vegas Quickie Wedding Soup
- Calypso Mango Chili (Award Winner!)
- Pop's Beef Barley Vegetable Soup
- Cabbage Roll Soup
- Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
- Bavarian-style German Lentil Soup (Linsensuppe)
- Hungarian Mushroom Soup (Szekelyderzs)
- Easy Wonton Egg Drop Soup
Classic Comfort Food
Old-fashioned flavor, made simple for today's cook. Explore timeless casseroles, slow-cooked roasts, and family favorites that never go out of style.
- Arroz Con Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken & Rice)
- Classic Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
- Caribbean Chicken Stew
- Authentic Bavarian Sauerbraten with Gingersnap Gravy
- Slow Cooker Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Polish-style Gołąbki)
- Old-fashioned Bread Pudding
- Best Classic Shepherd's Pie
- Mom's Classic Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Trending Recipes
These are the recipes our readers can't stop making - cozy, reliable, and always satisfying.
German Recipes
Bring a taste of old-world comfort to your table. From Bavarian cakes to savory favorites like sauerbraten and beef rouladen, these traditional recipes celebrate hearty flavor and home-baked nostalgia.
- Authentic Bavarian Sauerbraten with Gingersnap Gravy
- Traditional German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)
- Authentic German Beef Rouladen (Rinderrouladen)
- Rheinlander Swiss Cheese Fondue
- Hot German Potato Salad (Bavarian Kartoffelsalat)
- Bavarian-style German Lentil Soup (Linsensuppe)
- Crispy Sauerkraut Fritters (Easy Air Fryer Recipe)
- Easy Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel) with Phyllo Dough
Breakfast & Brunch
Start your morning on a cozy note. Find everything from fluffy pancakes and baked oatmeal to savory breakfast casseroles and brunch favorites made for sharing.
- Strawberry Cream Crêpes
- Blueberry Banana Muffins (Moist, Easy, and Naturally Low in Fat!)
- Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
- Orange Tea Ring (Danish Wreath)
- Eggs Provençal with Heirloom Tomatoes and Parmesan
- Smoked Salmon Crustless Quiche
- Strawberry Soufflé Omelet with Caramelized Almonds
- Double-Crumb Sourdough Coffee Cake
Sourdough baking
Turn simple flour and water into something special. From crusty loaves and coffee cake to hotcakes and buttery crackers, these sourdough recipes are worth the rise. Easy sourdough discard recipes and resources especially for beginners, too.
- Spiced Pumpkin Sourdough Scones
- Light & Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes (Old-Fashioned Hotcakes)
- Kaylen's Bread (Easy Sourdough Bread Recipe)
- How to Make Rye Sourdough Starter
Browse by Diet
Delicious meets doable - whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free, these recipes fit your table without sacrificing comfort.
recipe roundups
Looking for ideas by theme or occasion? Explore our curated collections - from picnic favorites and fall dinners to holiday desserts and vintage comfort food.
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Welcome!
Hi there, I'm Renée - recipe developer, comfort-food enthusiast, bed & breakfast host, and grateful steward of well-worn cookbooks. Here you'll find approachable, nostalgic recipes inspired by family traditions, seasonal ingredients, and the joy of home cooking.
