International Comfort Foods
Travel the world, one homey bowl at a time, with these round-the-globe comfort food recipes from Cooking Channel chefs.
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Bacon, Egg and Shrimp Fried Rice
Swap takeout for stovetop: Ching's easy fried rice is ready in just 15 minutes and uses up any leftover protein that you have sitting in the fridge, from chicken to roast pork.
Get the Recipe: Bacon, Egg and Shrimp Fried Rice
Beef Bourguignon
This hearty French beef stew gets its flavor from a whole bottle of red wine, aromatics, bacon, and a fresh herb bouquet garni made from bay leaf, parsley stems and thyme sprigs.
Get the Recipe: Beef Bourguignon
Pani Puri
India's beloved street snack features spices, peas and potatoes stuffed inside pillowy pockets of fried dough.
Get the Recipe: Pani Puri
Roasted Shrimp, Corn and Bacon Ramen
Make a satisfying noodle dish that melds Japanese and American flavors.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Shrimp, Corn and Bacon Ramen
Jerk Chicken and Dumplings
Explore the Caribbean side of a classic comfort food with Chuck's spicy chicken wings and fried dumplings. His ginger beer and kaffir lime-infused pan sauce channels sunny island flavors, and the crunchy cornmeal dumplings are a perfect sidekick that never gets soggy.
Get the Recipe: Jerk Chicken and Dumplings
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
Debi and Gabriele's version of eggplant parm layers thin slices of fried eggplant with homemade red sauce, mounds of mozzarella and fresh basil. This restaurant favorite is even better at home, baked until bubbly.
Get the Recipe: Melanzane Alla Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmigiana)
Osso Buco
Giada offers her twist on osso buco, veal shank braised with vegetables and white wine. Make it a two-pot meal by serving with risotto, which is traditional.
Get the Recipe: Osso Buco
Italian Sausage, Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Kelsey rolls homemade sheets of pasta to make these cannelloni, which are stuffed with a sweet Italian sausage and ricotta filling, then slathered in her simple red sauce.
Get the Recipe: Italian Sausage, Spinach, and Ricotta Cannelloni
Chuck's Awesome Poutine
Chuck has mastered Canada's favorite comfort food, poutine. To make it, top hot french fries with fresh cheese curds and brown gravy.
Get the Recipe: Chuck's Awesome Poutine
Make-Ahead Paella Casserole
A pinch of saffron and a splash of sherry provide subtle richness and body in this famous Spanish rice dish. Stocked with chorizo, cod and plump shrimp, Rachael's version is a truly hearty one-pot wonder.
Get the Recipe: Make-Ahead Paella Casserole
Italian Stracciatella with Meatballs and Tortellini
With its long list of ingredients, this Roman egg drop soup may sound complicated, but Nadia G. has a few timesaving tricks, including make-ahead chicken broth and store-bought tortellini.
Get the Recipe: Italian Stracciatella with Mini Meatballs, Tender Cheese Tortellini and Baby Spinach
Beef Stroganoff over Buttered Noodles
Low-and-slow cooking makes cubed chuck roast exceptionally tender in Tyler's mushroom-studded take on classic Russian stroganoff.
Get the Recipe: Beef Stroganoff over Buttered Noodles
Pork and Prawn Dumplings
Siu mai, open-wrapped, steamed pork and prawn dumplings, can be found in all the dim sum restaurants in Hong Kong and around the world. Make Ching's version at home today.
Get the Recipe: Pork and Prawn Dumplings
Meatballs in Almond Sauce
This traditional Catalan sauce — made with fried almonds, garlic and bread — is a fragrant, nutty alternative to the typical tomato-based dressing.
Get the Recipe: Meatballs in Almond Sauce (Albondigas en Salsa con Picada de Almendras)
Hungarian-Style Shepherd's Pie
Get the Recipe: Hungarian-Style Shepherd's Pie
Pork Belly With Lentils
Get the Recipe: Pork Belly with Lentils
Bal's Rice Pudding
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Ribolitta
Use bread to thicken this Tuscan vegetable soup. It's studded with cranberry beans, cabbage and tomatoes.
Get the Recipe: La Ribolitta
Patatas Bravas
Patatas bravas are Spanish fried potatoes traditionally served tapas style with salsa brava, a spicy tomato sauce. Bobby's version is topped with a spicy tomato mayo.
Get the Recipe: Patatas Bravas Home Fries with Roasted Tomato Aioli
Quiche Lorraine
Get the Recipe: Quiche Lorraine
Mattar Paneer
Fry paneer (Indian cheese) and serve it with peas in a fragrant tomato-ginger garlic sauce.
Get the Recipe: Muttar Paneer
Chicken South Indian Style
Stew chicken with a creamy coconut-tomato sauce flavored with garlic, ginger, turmeric and fresh curry leaves for an authentic, comforting dish.
Get the Recipe: Chicken South Indian Style
Potato Parathas
Get the Recipe: Potato Parathas
Green Pastitsio
Rachael adds chard to this Greek version of macaroni and cheese; it's traditionally made with a creamy bechamel sauce, feta cheese, and fresh dill and mint.
Get the Recipe: Green Pastitsio
Rice Pilaf With Chorizo
Get the Recipe: Rice Pilaf with Chorizo Casserole
Vesan
Get the Recipe: Vesan
Spicy Coconut Soup
Get the Recipe: Spicy Coconut Soup
Pho Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Soup)
The Vietnamese version of chicken soup is just as comforting as the American one, but it's infused with ginger and lime, and it's served with rice noodles, fresh herbs, bean sprouts and fish sauce.
Huevos Rancheros
Get the Recipe: Huevos Rancheros with Tomatillo Salsa
Roast Chicken Enchiladas Suizas
Suizas, meaning Swiss, refers to the Swiss immigrants who introduced a creamy sauce to Mexican enchiladas. Rachael uses Mexican crema to create the sauce, and she stacks her enchiladas (rather than rolling them) for easy serving.
Get the Recipe: Roast Chicken Enchilada Suizas Stacked Casserole
Spanish Meatballs
Emeril makes his albondigas (Spanish for "meatballs") with a mix of veal, beef and pork infused with garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin and chili powder. He serves them alongside a bright red pimenton (paprika) sauce.
Get the Recipe: Spanish Meatballs
Pork Rib Broth With Soft Rice Noodles
Get the Recipe: Pork Rib Broth with Soft Rice Noodles: Hu Tieu Suon Heo