By Pedro Barbosa • Published:
I’ve gathered some of my favorite comfort food recipes in this list! From homemade meatballs and stews to traditional, comforting soups!
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This is a collection of recipes you can make any time of year, especially on those cold, rainy winter days when we want something comforting to warm our bodies and souls! Here you’ll find a little bit of everything, from bean, chicken, or rice stews to simple and traditional soups! It will take less than a minute to go through this list and I’m sure you’ll find a recipe you like!
In addition to simple, detailed step-by-step instructions for all recipes, most of them have a short, simple video to help you through the process. If you want more comfort food recipe ideas, check out this Peas with pork ribs and poached eggs, Creamy watercress and spinach soup, Chicken in tomato sauce or this Broad beans with pork ribs!
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1. PORTUGUESE BEAN STEW (FEIJOADA)
This Portuguese bean stew recipe brings authentic flavor and simple comfort to your table. It’s the perfect recipe for those cold, rainy winter days!
2. HOMEMADE MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE
These homemade meatballs in tomato sauce are the ultimate comfort food! Tender and juicy meatballs cooked in a delicious fresh tomato-based sauce.
3. PORTUGUESE OCTOPUS RICE
This creamy, Portuguese octopus rice is the perfect dinner to serve any time of year. It is a dish full of typical Portuguese flavors.
4. EASY CHICKEN STEW
This classic chicken stew recipe is a rich and hearty mix of tender chicken pieces and carrots. It’s all simmered in a rich tomato sauce until the chicken is tender and juicy.
5. PORTUGUESE FISH STEW (CALDEIRADA DE PEIXE)
This Portuguese fish stew is a traditional and very comforting dish, prepared in a broth made with ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and olive oil. The result is a flavorful and colorful dish that can be served for a weeknight dinner or a Sunday family lunch!
6. PORTUGUESE BEEF AND ONIONS (BIFES DE CEBOLADA)
These Portuguese Beef and Onions (Bifes de cebolada) are irresistibly delicious! Tender, juicy steaks cooked in olive oil, tomato and onions! Ready in just 30 minutes!
7. RED BEAN SOUP
This is one of those perfect meals for those cold winter days. This red bean soup is comforting, quite creamy and very tasty!
8. COD FISH PIE WITH MASHED POTATO
This delicious cod fish pie with mashed potato is a simple, comforting and creamy recipe with an incredible mix of flavors! Bake until golden brown!
9. EASY CHICKEN AND RICE STEW
This easy chicken and rice stew recipe practically cooks itself! It’s made with tender chicken pieces, rice and a rich tomato sauce full of flavors.
10. RABBIT IN TOMATO SAUCE
There are many ways to cook rabbit! This delicious traditional Portuguese rabbit recipe is very simple to prepare and has excellent presentation. Drizzle the rabbit with the tomato sauce and serve with fries or white rice.
11. CUTTLEFISH WITH RICE
Cuttlefish with rice cooked in a delicious and creamy tomato sauce seasoned with very traditional Portuguese ingredients!
12. CREAMY TURKEY STROGANOFF
This creamy and simple turkey stroganoff is a family favorite recipe. It combines a creamy stroganoff sauce with turkey pieces and mushroom slices. You only need 30 minutes of your time to make this recipe!
13. PORTUGUESE TOMATO SOUP WITH POACHED EGGS
This Portuguese tomato soup with poached eggs is one of our favorite recipes and one of the most popular on our website! It’s simple and quite tasty!
14. BAKED HAKE FILLETS
Baked hake fillets with potatoes made with very typical Portuguese ingredients like olive oil, garlic, pepper and chopped coriander!
15. TRADITIONAL ROAST VEAL
A tender and traditional roast veal recipe that promises to tantalise your taste buds. It’s a delicious and simple dinner to prepare with basic ingredients!
16. PORTUGUESE PEAS WITH POACHED EGGS AND CHOURIÇO
This delicious Portuguese peas with poached eggs and chouriço recipe is super easy to make. It’s perfect for a weeknight family dinner!
17. HAKE WITH POTATOES AND EGGS (PESCADA À GOMES DE SÁ)
Do you like traditional Portuguese recipes? Make this delicious and tasty hake with potatoes and eggs!
18. CREAMY CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
Tender and juicy chicken drumsticks with chunks of carrot and fresh tomatoes in a creamy sauce with delicious seasonings.
19. SALT COD STEW WITH SHRIMP
This delicious salt cod stew with shrimp is the perfect recipe for those cold winter days. It’s a recipe with excellent presentation, quite comforting and very tasty!
20. GROUND BEEF AND POTATO CASSEROLE
This delicious, simple and creamy ground beef and potato casserole might just be the best comfort food! It’s the perfect recipe for busy weeknights.
21. HOMEMADE SALT COD WITH CREAM
This homemade salt cod with cream is a comforting, creamy and super tasty recipe! It’s the perfect recipe for a simple family dinner!
22. EASY JUICY SKILLET PORK STEAK
This Easy Juicy Skillet Pork Steak recipe is perfect for any occasion! Seasoned with simple ingredients and cooked in a delicious homemade sauce!
23. TRADITIONAL PORTUGUESE DOGFISH SOUP
This creamy Traditional Portuguese Dogfish Soup is a recipe made with very typical Portuguese ingredients, such as coriander, garlic and olive oil!
24. CHICKEN FRICASSÉE
This tasty chicken fricassée is the Portuguese version of the classic French dish! A creamy and tasty sauce made with simple and healthy ingredients.
25. JARDINEIRA (PORTUGUESE BEEF STEW)
This classic Jardineira (Portuguese beef stew), simmered in a rich tomato broth, is a hearty and comforting dish, packed with tender beef and vegetables!
26. WHITE BEANS WITH CHOURIÇO AND POACHED EGG
Want to prepare a very nutritious and tasty meal? We have the perfect solution for you, white beans with chouriço and poached eggs. Try it!!
27. HAKE IN TOMATO SAUCE WITH PEPPERS
This hake in tomato sauce is the ultimate comfort food! Tender flakes of fish cooked in a delicious tomato sauce with green and red peppers.
28. CHICKEN STEW WITH SPAGHETTI
This ultra tender and creamy chicken stew with spaghetti is the perfect meal for a weeknight family dinner. It’s cooked in a rich tomato sauce full of flavors.
29. COELHO À CAÇADOR (PORTUGUESE RABBIT STEW)
This tender and juicy Coelho à caçador (Portuguese Rabbit Stew) is a savory mixture of simple and delicious seasonings with typical Portuguese ingredients!
30. CUTTLEFISH STEW
Do you like cuttlefish? Simple and very tasty, this cuttlefish stew recipe is perfect for you! Let it cook until the cuttlefish is tender and the sauce creamy!
31. ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH CHESTNUTS
This delicious roasted pork loin with chestnuts is an easy and comforting meal, with simple and tasty ingredients!
32. HOMEMADE CHICKEN SOUP
This delicious and easy homemade chicken soup is a super simple recipe to make! It’s a very comforting soup with just 6 ingredients!
33. FISH AND PEAS RICE
Do you like rice recipes? Make this simple and delicious fish and peas rice recipe! Your kids will love it!
34. FRIED PORK CHOPS
Quick and easy, this fried pork chops recipe is the perfect dinner for busy weekdays! In just 10 minutes you have a recipe ready to serve!
35. BAKED MASHED POTATOES WITH TUNA
This easy baked mashed potatoes with tuna is simply delicious! It’s a comforting and creamy recipe, perfect for every day of the week!
36. EASY CHICKEN CURRY
This ultra tender and creamy chicken curry is a comforting meal cooked in a delicious tomato and curry sauce full of flavors!
37. CARROT SOUP
Want to make a light, easy and nutritious recipe for dinner? Make this delicious and simple carrot soup!
38. BAKED PORK TENDERLOIN
This tender, juicy and easy baked pork tenderloin is the perfect dinner for the whole family! It’s a recipe with few ingredients that takes just 10 minutes to prepare!
39. FISH IN TOMATO SAUCE
A simple and comforting recipe for fish in tomato sauce cooked with fresh tomatoes, onion, olive oil, white wine and coriander!
40. HOMEMADE CHICKEN POTATO STEW
This chicken stew is a rich and hearty mix of tender chicken, potatoes, and carrot. It’s a delicious and comforting food, perfect for a family dinner!
41. STEWED CUTTLEFISH WITH WHITE BEANS
The traditional Portuguese flavors are always welcome in a family lunch! Prepare this stewed cuttlefish with white beans for your family, they will love it!
42. BEEF STEW WITH POTATOES AND PEAS
Mediterranean food is an excellent choice for healthy and nutritious meals on cold winter days. We suggest this delicious and simple beef stew with potatoes and peas.
43. MASHED POTATO CHICKEN CASSEROLE
This mashed potato chicken casserole is made with two layers of creamy puree and a layer of chicken cooked in a stew full of delicious flavors!
44. CALDO VERDE (PORTUGUESE GREEN SOUP)
This Caldo verde is a creamy and comforting Portuguese green soup made with potatoes, collard greens (or kale) and chouriço!
45. RIBS AND RICE
This simple and comforting ribs and rice recipe combines tender pork ribs, cut into pieces, cooked in a creamy, colorful, and flavorful rice! The rice absorbs the rich juices from the meat and bell peppers, creating a hearty and flavorful meal that is irresistible from the first bite.
46. PORTUGUESE COD STEW
This comforting and simple Portuguese cod stew recipe is a meal cooked in a delicious broth full of delicious flavors! You don’t need to be a great cook to make this recipe, just add the ingredients to the pan and let it cook!
47. CUTTLEFISH STEW WITH POTATOES
This simple, tender and comforting cuttlefish stew with potatoes recipe is a meal cooked in a delicious tomato sauce full of flavors!
48. TENDER AND JUICY CHICKEN STEW
This tender and juicy chicken stew is cooked in a delicious tomato sauce full of flavors. It’s a simple and comforting meal.
49. BAKED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH HONEY AND MUSTARD
These delicious baked pork tenderloin is the best ever! It’s super easy to make, juicy, and flavorful. It’s a quick and tasty dinner recipe everyone will love!
50. PORK STEW WITH SPAGHETTI
Often the simplest recipes are the tastiest! This delicious pork stew recipe mixed with spaghetti is without a doubt one of those recipes that everyone must try. It’s a simple recipe with excellent presentation!
51. BAKED COD WITH POTATOES
This easy Baked cod with potatoes is so delicious! It’s the perfect meal to serve for the whole family, even your kids will love this recipe!
52. BAKED CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND GARLIC SAUCE
This juicy and creamy chicken baked with lemon and garlic sauce is the perfect dinner to serve for the whole family. Enjoy this delicious chicken dish!
53. GROUND BEEF AND MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE
This comforting ground beef and mashed potato casserole has two layers of super creamy mashed potatoes and a layer of ground beef packed with delicious flavors!
54. BAKED PORK WITH POTATOES
These easy baked pork with potatoes recipe is full of traditional Portuguese flavors. It’s a meal with few and simple ingredients!
55. BEEF STEW WITH RICE
A comforting and tender beef stew with rice! This easy recipe is made with a delicious and creamy tomato sauce full of flavors!
