Including buttery cinnamon rolls and a casserole that is just so satisfying."

Its clear were not alone in this always-cozy camp.

Regardless of the meal, nearly all of ourmost-clicked recipes of 2024could qualify as comfort food.

baked cinnamon rolls in skillet

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And according to Reddit data, users are increasingly interested in nostalgic, straightforward comfort meals."

Wondering “What is comfortcore?”

Over on Reddit, it means budget-friendly and simple recipes that riff on a classic.

caramel slice

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Comfortcore recipes transport us to a time when life felt simpler and safer.

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If comfort is the topic of conversation, youve come to the right place.

And if it includes cheese, even better," Chihak says.

sheet pan lasagna and slice on a plate

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She maintains that any meal of the day can encapsulate comfortcore.

Then grate in some Parmesan, and finish by stirring in a tablespoon of brown sugaralways.

I don’t know why, but that last ingredient always adds a little something special.

Smothered skillet chicken

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Come weekends, she and Moncada both like to layer up a lasagna.

It’s also the easiest food for entertaining in my opinion.

Throw that together, put a salad and garlic bread on the table, and everyone is happy."

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup

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The ricotta-cheese mixture layered between noodles and savory tomato sauce is just so satisfying.

But you need not prepare it whole to turn it into a soul-soothing signature dish.

Our Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup has a warm andcreamytexture thats so hearty, she says.

Deep-Dish Chicken Pot Pie

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This recipe is so good as-is that I don’t think any secrets are needed.

Its always warm, well-balanced, and nostalgic, but its never boring because it’s so versatile.

Come winter, Williams sticks with frozen peas and carrots.

Tacu Tacu (Peruvian Beans and Rice)

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By summer, the sweet corn is ready, and in the fall she adds diced sweet potatoes.

My mom makes delicious lemon beans with Parmesan and olive oil which are satisfying and delicious, Hooker says.

This recipe is reminiscent of thebrothy beansthat have been sweeping social media the past couple years.

This infuses even more flavor thats a delight piled over rice.