Make a comforting bowl of savory vegetable pot pie, topped with a flaky crust. As the dough transforms into golden layers, get the spoons ready to dig down into the bubbly filling! A combination of carrots, mushrooms, peas, and potatoes makes for a tasty base. Jessica Gavin The vegetables are sauteed with herbs and garlic for a punch of flavor. Then, I thicken the filling with a little flour to create a luscious gravy....

Crispy vegetable samosas are just what your Friday night needs. Samosas remind me of my school days. Nothing can beat that experience! Simply Recipes / Prerna Singh What Are Samosas? Samosas are a widely popular street food in India. It is believed samosas were brought to India by Middle Eastern traders. Prerna Singh Typically, samosas are filled with a spicy potato filling, then deep fried. These triangular dumplings have blurred the lines between breakfast, lunch, and evening snacks for Indian food lovers....

Biscuits and gravy are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cozy night in. Its not just for brunch!) This recipe turns traditional biscuits and gravy into a speedy and tasty vegetarian meal. Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham When I want something warm and comforting, I make biscuits and gravy. It feels like a hug or a fluffy blanket. These are quick and easy cream biscuits....

Lentils and meaty minced mushrooms stand in for ground beef in this plant-based spin on a Queen City treasure. Its a reasonably healthful budget recipe with tons of leftovers. Serve it over spaghetti for a dinner thatll stick to your ribs and leave you smiling. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel What Makes Cincinnati Chili Special? In a word, meat and spices. This version stacks up admirably against its meaty predecessors....

Ive madea chicken version of freezer burritosbefore, but this veggie-packed version is another great option! Assemble, wrap in foil and freeze. Dinner is waiting and ready when you are! Simply Recipes / Nick Evans Making them at home allows you to customize the filling and stuff them full to your hearts content! Lets make some great burritos to stock your freezer! My kids love helping me measure the ingredients out and wrapping them in foil....

Just as flavorful as the beef version, this soup is pure comfort. Youll be making this soup again and again all winter. The soup is simply seasoned with fresh thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas The mushroom broth adds a meaty and earthy flavor. Although not traditional, I top the soup with a slice of Swiss cheese because it melts nicely. The crusty slice of baguette soaks up the broth so its easy to scoop up with your spoon....

This juicy, flavorful vegetarian meatloaf recipe uses plant-based crumbles. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel Im a meatloaf lover if ever there was one. It was among the rotation of down-home dishes my mom was famous for when I was growing up. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel Paired withmashed potatoesandsteamed broccoli, meatloaf was always a favorite childhood dinner. You could even use a combination of the two. How Does Vegetarian Meatloaf Compare?...

A hearty and comforting, one-pot dish. Each layer stays distinct and bakes into a truly luxurious dish. Its a vegetarian extravaganza for special gatherings. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas Yes, it takes some time to put together, but its not daunting to pull off! In either case, its a multi-step process that yields delicious results. The dish is blanketed with it, creating a creamy and luscious golden top. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas...

Comfort food at its best. Shepherds pie is theoriginal comfort food. Creamy mashed potatoes blanketing a steamy, saucy filling make it high on the list for a Sunday supper. Sally Vargas The traditional filling is lamb, but that leaves out the vegetarians at the table. Meat eaters, take a break! And vegetarians, relish this version that will fill your tummies ever so agreeably. Sally Vargas You will bask in the pleasure of a shared meal, because this recipe makes a lot....

This vegetarian lasagna has layers upon layers of mushrooms, spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella cheeses. Have a large crowd gathering for the holidays? Did you sign up to bring a main dish to a potluck feast? Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker Consider this veggie lasagna. It’s hearty, filling, and feeds a multitude. Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker Vegetarian Lasagna: A Crowd-Pleasing Recipe Be warned, though. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Hopefully, they’ll remember to leave some for you!...

Vegetarian tortilla soup is classic Tex-Mex. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel Vegetarian Tortilla Soup has all the components of classic Tex-Mex tortilla soup (Spice! Black beans and corn! Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel ), but this version is meatless and made with vegetable stock. This soup has a light tomato-based vegetable stock instead of the more classic chicken stock. Its loaded with bell peppers, onions, jalapenos, black beans, and corn....

My father has been beggingHank Shawfor avenison recipefor months now, and Hank has delivered. Not gamey at all, just a deeply flavorful pot roast. ~Elise As some of you know, I am a hunter. Elise Bauer So I spend a lot of time adjusting traditional recipes to suit wild game. Sauerbraten comes in as many varieties as there are cooks. They used gingersnaps in their sauce, and I loved it....

Pork chops, seared first, then oven baked with a maple syrup gravy. We’ve adapted this recipe from one we found years ago in the Boston Globe. Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops with a little salt. Elise Bauer Heat the butter or oil in a large saute pan on medium high heat. Pat dry the chops with paper towels and place in saute pan. Cook (without moving) enough to brown well, then flip over and brown the other side....