15 Comforting Recipes That Grandma Loves

By Rosa L. • Oct 11, 2024
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There's nothing quite as comforting as Grandma's cooking. The master of making things taste good (and putting a smile on our faces), Grandma knows just the right ingredients and things to say. These 15 Comforting Recipes From Grandma will always make you feel the love!

1. Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers

Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers

If you're passionate about pot pies and you find consuming pastries quite profound, then you're gonna find these Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers terribly terrific! You'll squeal with delight as you bite into the perfectly puffy phyllo dough that hugs the savory chicken-and-veggie concoction because at last, two of your favorite things have been brought together... and they're mobile! Handheld and perfect for all occasions, name a better duo than the Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers!

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2. Grammy's Beefy Shells

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When we'd go stay at our grandma's house, she'd make us her special Grammy's Beefy Shells for lunch. It's perfectly comforting and surprisingly easy, which when paired up makes the best meal for our time together. We have such fond memories devouring the fun pasta shells soaked in the creamy tomato sauce. The savory beef was just enough fuel to give us the energy for all the afternoon adventures that were ahead of us. So, if you're looking for a little taste of childhood, make Grammy's Beefy Shells!

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3. Meemaw's Strawberry Cake

Meemaw's Strawberry Cake

Everybody who's anybody loves Meemaw's Strawberry Cake! Her classic dessert is a golden and tender treat literally filled to the brim with sweet, juicy, summery strawberries. It's actually an easy cake to put together and such a refreshing treat for the warm weather! Serving Meemaw's Strawberry Cake with whipped cream is like having berries and cream in its most delicious form!

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4. Stuffed Pork Chop Bake

Stuffed Pork Chop Bake

Stuffed Pork Chop Bake aren't stuffed chops in the traditional sense. Each slab of pork is actually piled high with a crisp yet tender, savory stuffing. What a perfect pairing for sweet and succulent chops! Oh, and the mushroom sauce is so simple and so delicious! Well, Stuffed Pork Chop Bake may not be traditional but it sure is tasty!

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5. Grammy's Chicken Noodle Bake

Grammy's Chicken Noodle Bake

Grammy's Chicken Noodle Bake is better than what you remember Grandma making! This is the most delicious kind of chicken noodle dish; exactly what you need if you're feeling down. The noodles are tender and coated in a creamy sauce, with plenty of juicy chicken and hearty vegetables. Better yet, this is an easy dish to put together, so no matter how you're feeling, you can enjoy a plate of Grammy's Chicken Noodle Bake right when you need it.

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6. Grammy's Beef Pot Pie

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It's time for another visit to grandma's house! And you know what that means... Grammy's Beef Pot Pie! It's the pinnacle of comfort and makes us feel the love with every bite. As we dunk our forks into the crispy pie crust, the creamy, beefy gravy greets us smothered all over the tender veggies and yummy roast... which just brings us pure delight. Nothing tops this experience. Come home to Grammy's Beef Pot Pie! It's the place to be!

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7. Magnificent Monday Meatloaf

Magnificent Monday Meatloaf

It's Monday. Sorry about that. But wait! That's no way to start the week! We need some optimism to kick things off, and it doesn't get more optimistic than Magnificent Monday Meatloaf! Beefy, tender, flavorful, Magnificent Monday Meatloaf is exactly how Grandma used to make it, right down to the sweet and savory glaze on top! It's so good you'll be hoping that Monday rolls around more often!

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8. Grandma's Favorite Tetrazzini

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She always gets it right! Grandma's Favorite Tetrazzini is just another fine example of her superbly great taste! Tender mushrooms, al dente linguine, sweet peas, and shredded rotisserie chicken all come together beautifully in a lip-smacking parmesan cheese sauce that's hard to resist. She always treats us right with the best of the best — that's Grandma's Favorite Tetrazzini. Secretly, you already know who the favorite is!

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9. Grandma's Favorite Lasagna

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This isn't any ordinary lasagna. Oh no, this is Grandma's Favorite Lasagna! She knows what's up, too, because there are no other recipes that can compare to the herby tomato sauce that's loaded with not one, but two kinds of meats! That hearty concoction comes together brilliantly stacked between the creamy, cheesy filling and bouncy noodles. Sprinkled with a bunch more cheese, Grandma's Favorite Lasagna is yummy proof you should never question her when it comes to food!

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10. Grandma's Bologna & Potato Casserole

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It's Sunday and it's time for the weekly family potluck... what are you going to bring? Try Grandma's Bologna & Potato Casserole for that delicious, homestyle dish that Aunt Debbie will still be trying to take credit for. Seasoned mashed potatoes that are loaded with parmesan cheese are layered between bologna slices and your favorite cheese slices, and then baked until melted just right. Grandma's Bologna & Potato Casserole is always a tasty choice for your next get together. Sorry, Aunt Debbie, hers is the best!

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11. Grandma's Favorite Fruit Cobbler

Grandma's Favorite Fruit Cobbler

When summer rolls around, Grandma knows it's time to bring out her most beloved dessert! Grandma's Favorite Fruit Cobbler is a mix of jammy, sweet, tangy, and floral blueberries and peaches, the fruits of the warm weather season, heightened with brown sugar and lemon juice, underneath buttery, flaky crust circles. With a scoop of ice cream, there's no better treat for watching the late sunset! Grandma's Favorite Fruit Cobbler is meant to be everyone's favorite, and it will be!

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12. Mimi's Meatball Casserole

Mimi's Meatball Casserole

Mimi's Meatball Casserole is just a marvel of a Sunday dinner! Everyone is going to want to load up their plates with piles of nourishing and tender whole-wheat pasta and savory, juicy, homemade turkey meatballs, with a hint of parmesan sharpness. A blanket of lightly crisped and melty mozzarella just makes Mimi's Meatball Casserole all the cozier and more delicious! Sunday dinner has never felt this satisfying!

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13. Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Thanksgiving, Christmas, really any holiday, and basically every lovely dinner needs a good side of creamy mashed potatoes, and Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes might just be the best mashed potatoes around! The secret is the buttermilk; it adds creaminess but also a nice touch of tanginess to help balance out all the richness from the butter. The potatoes are fluffy and the flavor is heavenly. That should be more than enough to earn Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes a prominent place at your table!

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14. Grandma's Favorite Egg Pie

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Mercy, there just isn't anything better! Grandma's Favorite Egg Pie will bring you back to Saturday afternoon in her kitchen. A creamy, sweet, pudding-like filling is baked in a flaky crust until golden and topped with a little nutmeg for a down-home taste straight from the past. Grandma's Favorite Egg Pie was a staple at every gathering, and we can't wait to get a taste of all that we've been missing. Enjoy!

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15. Grandma's Chicken Cacciatore

Grandma's Chicken Cacciatore

Grandma loves to cook, and also loves to save time and energy. She's the master of making things look easy by actually making things easy. It's no surprise that Grandma's Chicken Cacciatore is such a breeze. Put everything in a slow cooker, set it, and forget it. In just a few hours, she's serving up a classic Italian favorite, with juicy chicken and beefy mushrooms in a savory white wine sauce. Why make life difficult when Grandma's Chicken Cacciatore makes good food so simple?

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