Translate the name of this dish directly and you’ll understand why we picked it for our Valentine’s dinner this year. But really, this savory French stew is delightful year round. So grab some wine and a chicken and let’s whip up a romantic bowl of Coq au Vin.

You can't watch the big game on an empty stomach. Kick the tired, traditional gameday apps in the ass with these awesome bites. Gyro sliders, honey sriracha wings and spicy crab dip will surprise and knock the socks off your guests, guaranteed!

Sweet savory bitter salty sour and umami – few dishes incorporate all the tastes of the rainbow better than Pad Thai - a noodle dish that combines multiple proteins and funky flavors in one comforting bite.

When you see how easy it is to make hibachi in your own kitchen you’ll never lift the phone to order takeout or delivery again. Even better? All the white sauce you ever wanted.

Comfort food 101: This classic can be made in one pot in under an hour. Whether you use homemade or store-bought stock, this satisfying soup will heal what ails you.

If you think serving chili on spaghetti is weird, wait until you find out there’s chocolate in it. This regional specialty might just be the best 3, 4 or 5 way you’ve ever had!

In this one pot wonder, gumbo’s slightly less fussy brother, Jambalaya, combines smokey sausage, the trinity (peppers, celery and onion that is), and perfectly cooked rice for a bowl of Cajun comfort food.

It’s that time of year. Sweatpants are in season and comfort food is king. To me, few things will ever be more comforting than a big ol’ bowl of tender, succulent meat and potatoes. Enter this perfect pot roast. Who doesn’t love a one pot meal that feeds a crowd?

It might require a couple specialty ingredients, but mapo tofu is a classic Chinese dish that you’ll want to whip up on chilly evenings when a warm, steamy, slightly spicy bowl of Szechuan comfort food is just what the doctor ordered.

With a name translating to old clothes, ropa vieja isn’t doing much for itself in the marketing department. But with a little patience and a few key ingredients you can turn old clothes into red-carpet attire or, in our case, chuck roast into company-worth dinner.

A little technical but far easier than the finished product would lead you to believe, chicken cordon bleu is a great way to take boring chicken breasts and turn them into (as the name suggests) Blue Ribbon winning food. Paired with indulgent loaded mashed potatoes? That’s a culinary home run.

One of the ultimate, easy, homemade comfort foods comes in the form of melty cheese, toasted bread, and warm soup. Good enough for company and easy enough for a Monday night, you really ought to add this tomato soup and grilled cheese to your culinary repertoire.

What Americans turned into s’getti and meat sauce originated as a long-simmered ragu from Bologna, Italy. Enriched with dairy and balanced with savory flavors from meat and mirepoix, it’s a luxurious sauce that marries perfectly to long, thick strands of tagliatelle or pappardelle. The sauce is simple … the hardest part? Waiting for it to be done.

Some in Texas may disagree, but I think you can get a killer, tender brisket without any fancy smokers or grills. A good old bbq rub and a long, slow nap in the oven will yield a succulent, perfectly tender piece of beef. What could be a better partner than some smokey, sweet and tangy beans? The answer is … nothing. So we’ll make some.

A sandwich defined by contrast: crisp buttery bread, tender shredded pork, sweet honey ham and tangy yellow mustard and pickles. The Cuban is the ultimate ham and cheese sandwich. Today well serve it up alongside another latin American delight: tostones. Regular potato chips will never suffice as a sandwich side again.

If you’ve got leftover chicken or just need a satisfying bowl of broth and noodles, look no further than chicken and dumplings. Somewhere between a soup and a stew, this rich broth and chewy noodles will satisfy even the deepest of comfort food cravings.

We do quite a lot of cooking with our cast iron skillet, and for good reason. Today, we’ll use it to roast a succulent chicken flavored with a lemon and herb butter. Even better, this is a one dish dinner featuring deeply caramelized yet fluffy potatoes.

Refried beans can be plain or mushy. But not these. We use seasoned canned beans and a couple aromatics to make a bowl of beans you’ll devour. Along with them, we show you a spicy chorizo and steak taco a la diabla.

Hawaiian food draws influences from Asia, North and South America. But comfort food is a universal language. Join us in making the Hawaiian classics of Loco Moco and Ahi Poke, two simple dishes native to Hawaii that deserve to be served on island and off island alike.

Beef. It’s what’s for dinner. If you make these slow braised beef short ribs that is. Glistening and tantalizingly tender, they pair perfectly with a creamy parmesan cheese packed polenta. It’s comfort food with style.