10 fall comfort food favourites

by Robert Paul

There’s something about cold weather that makes us crave comfort foods. Maybe it’s their familiar hearty flavours, satisfying portions, or the simple pleasure of cradling a warm bowl between chilled fingers that makes them so appealing.

With winter looming, here are 10 classic fall comfort foods that your entire family will enjoy.

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Savoury pieces of moist chicken with hearty chunks of veggies, wrapped in a crispy golden-brown pastry shell . . . sounds like a slice of heaven on earth, right? This astonishingly easy-to-make dish that’s brimming with flavour is sure to steal the show at mealtime.

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The only thing that can make a bowl of creamy, steaming potatoes even better is if they’re scalloped – and this recipe checks all the right boxes. Bubbly-brown when baked and seasoned to perfection with paprika, this dish will be the first serving bowl to empty at the dinner table.

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Mom always said that there’s nothing better than homemade chicken soup to help you feel better instantly. Even if you’re not under the weather, the richness of the chicken flavours along with vibrant fresh veggies will make you crave this soup for a satisfying meal each night.

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Meatloaf is a mealtime classic that goes down well any day of the week. Substituting turkey for beef and with a blast of ginger and garlic to give it a lively flavour, this sensational turkey meatloaf recipe means you won’t have to call the family twice to the supper table.

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Few foods are as iconically Canadian as mac 'n’ cheese. So what could make this classic dish even tastier? When it’s homemade! Loaded with gooey cheese and chunky veggies, this version will satisfy your taste buds and comfort you on cold, rainy days. Curl up and enjoy!

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Just when you thought the family couldn’t love chili any more, this recipe takes it up a notch by including sausage, bacon and ground mustard for incredible flavour. There’s only one thing you should know: make a double batch because people will want seconds.

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Served with chili or hot, steamy and slathered in butter, cornbread muffins are impossible to resist. Dressed up with bacon, cheddar cheese and chilies, these Southern-style muffins also go perfectly with scrambled eggs – especially with a little salsa on the side.

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With fresh apples in abundance at the market, who doesn’t dream of oven-fresh apple pie topped with a scoop of ice cream? After tasting this mouth-watering recipe, you and your family will never enjoy another store-bought apple pie again – it’s simply that good!

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Both filling and healthy, old-fashioned split pea soup is back on the menu for smart eating. Add a hearty punch of flavour and a handful of crispy, golden-brown croutons as a final flourish, and you’ve got a tasty lunchtime treat that will sustain you until suppertime.

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Although this healthier take on shepherd’s pie uses lean ground turkey instead of beef and sweet potatoes in place of white potatoes in the topping, one thing remains the same: you won’t be able to dish out this easy-to-make, old-fashioned favourite fast enough.

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