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These comfort foods made from healthy, real food ingredients fill your craving in a way you can feel good about. Don't miss reader favorites like my Classic Chicken Noodle Soup, Best Slow Cooker Pot Roast, and  Whole Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Herbs!

An overhead shot of chicken noodle soup in a white bowl with a spoon

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · October 3, 2019 · Updated December 31, 2020 · 75 Comments

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup & Easy Homemade Broth Recipe

Easy, comforting Chicken Noodle Soup with tips for grain/gluten free versions, and slow cooker instructions if you prefer that. Plus, a recipe for delicious homemade chicken broth in the Crock Pot! This soup is pure comfort food and the perfect way to warm up and get cozy during the colder … [Read more...] about Classic Chicken Noodle Soup & Easy Homemade Broth Recipe

Comfort Food,  Dairy Free,  Gut Health,  Recipes,  Slow Cooker,  Soup allergy friendly,  bone broth,  Broth,  Chicken,  chicken noodle,  Comfort Food,  Easy,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Pasta,  Winter

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · January 23, 2019 · Updated October 30, 2020 · 42 Comments

Real Texas Chili (Slow Cooker + Instant Pot options)

My family's favorite Real Texas Chili recipe made with ground beef, beans, and adjustable chili spices. Perfect with homemade cornbread! (with slow cooker and Instant Pot options too) There's nothing like a steaming bowl of chili and a piece of from-scratch cornbread to warm you on a cold day. … [Read more...] about Real Texas Chili (Slow Cooker + Instant Pot options)

Comfort Food,  Dairy Free,  Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes,  Slow Cooker,  Soup chili,  Comfort Food,  Soup,  texas,  Winter

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · December 30, 2018 · Updated October 5, 2020 · 57 Comments

The Best French Onion Soup

The Best French Onion Soup. The most delicious and flavor packed french onion soup that's super easy to make and topped with a slice of baguette and gruyere cheese for dunking. Simple and easy comfort food perfect for chilly days. Early on in marriage I learned that French Onion Soup was my … [Read more...] about The Best French Onion Soup

Comfort Food,  Recipes,  Soup Comfort Food,  Dinner,  french onion,  main course

overhead shot of turkey pot pie in pan with 1 serving on plate

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · November 22, 2018 · Updated December 1, 2019 · 11 Comments

Rustic Turkey Pot Pie

This rustic turkey pot pie uses leftover turkey (or rotisserie chicken), plus whatever veggies you have on hand, then tops them with the best flaky pie crust you've ever had. It's the perfect comfort food on a cold day! This recipe is brought to you by holiday leftovers. If you're looking for … [Read more...] about Rustic Turkey Pot Pie

Comfort Food,  Dinner,  Recipes pie,  turkey

loaf of banana bread sliced on serving tray

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · September 3, 2018 · Updated April 19, 2019 · 48 Comments

World’s Best Banana Bread with Einkorn Flour

Hands down, the World's BEST banana bread - I've eaten a lot of banana bread in my life, and none has ever been able to top this favorite family recipe! Sweet, moist, and with plenty of ripe banana flavor, it's a classic comfort food that can served for breakfast or dessert. Made with ancient grain … [Read more...] about World’s Best Banana Bread with Einkorn Flour

Breakfast,  Comfort Food,  Recipes Baking,  Banana Bread,  Dessert

Gluten free enchilada casserole with rotisserie chicken and spinach - Tex Mex comfort food for Cinco De Mayo or any time! | Back To The Book Nutrition

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · May 3, 2017 · Updated November 30, 2020 · 29 Comments

Rotisserie Chicken + Spinach Enchilada Casserole (Gluten Free)

This Rotisserie Chicken and Spinach Enchilada Casserole is simple, Tex Mex Comfort food at it's finest! Made with my easy homemade enchilada sauce! (Gluten free) Juuuust in case you're looking for a simple Cinco De Mayo recipe for Friday night... Even if Cinco De Mayo isn't on your radar, … [Read more...] about Rotisserie Chicken + Spinach Enchilada Casserole (Gluten Free)

Comfort Food,  Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Recipes casserole,  Chicken,  Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Mexican,  rotisserie chicken,  Tex Mex

An overhead shot of beef and potato hand pies

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · January 31, 2017 · Updated January 7, 2020 · 23 Comments

Beef and Potato Hand Pies (Cornish Pasties)

These fast and easy beef and potato hand pies (aka: classic Cornish Pasties) are made with leftover roast beef and healthier store bought pie crust to save you time in the kitchen! Wholesome comfort food that's sure to please! Before our trip to England a couple of years ago, my impression of … [Read more...] about Beef and Potato Hand Pies (Cornish Pasties)

Comfort Food,  Dinner,  Recipes beef,  Lunch,  pastry,  Potato,  Slow Cooker

The Best Slow cooker beef roast in a white serving dish with vegetables

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · July 13, 2016 · Updated October 5, 2020 · 28 Comments

Best Slow Cooker Beef Roast

This is the absolute BEST beef roast I've ever had! A healthy take on the famous slow cooker Mississippi Roast, this easy comfort food recipe has only four real food ingredients - no dried gravy mixes or packaged seasonings. So apparently there's this thing called the Mississippi Roast. It's a … [Read more...] about Best Slow Cooker Beef Roast

Comfort Food,  Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes,  Slow Cooker beef,  carrots,  Crock Pot,  Easy,  potatoes,  Roast

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