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5 comforting recipes to combat the November gloom
21 October, 2025
November is coming, and you're already wondering how you'll get through it without getting depressed? Nothing lifts your spirits better than dressing in comfy clothes, putting on your favorite music, and cooking a comforting dish—perfect for facing the cold, gray autumn days! Here are five delicious and comforting recipes to combat the November gloom!
Creamy Italian-style soup
Folks and Forks
This creamy, flavorful soup is sure to please the whole family. Hearty with its sausages and nutritious with its fresh vegetables and herbs, it will fill your home with irresistible aromas, perfect for brightening even the gloomiest day! Enjoy it with some good fresh bread and a little cheese, and you have a complete meal, ready in just minutes!
Macaroni and cheese
Ricardo
When it comes to mac and cheese , this one is hard to beat! Made with three kinds of cheese and incredibly creamy, we bet it will even dethrone the macaroni from that famous blue box your kids love!
Comforting chicken soup
The Great Deals
As the title says, this chicken soup promises comfort and warmth to gently face the cold winter evenings! Packed with tender pieces of chicken, lentils, and turnip, this nutritious delight will undoubtedly add warmth to your day!
Meatloaf with feta
Curious Begin
If you still have memories of your mother's meatloaf that you hated as a child, make room for this new take that will surely win you over to this classic! Overflowing with feta, vegetables, and a delicious touch of sage, serve it with the suggested sauce, orzo, and beets for a meal that will make you forget the outside temperature!
Cheese fondue
Ricardo
For comfort food, nothing beats a good fondue with family or friends! For a change from the traditional Chinese fondue, try this delicious, flavorful, and easy-to-make Swiss cheese version. Enjoy it to your heart's content (or maybe just a little!) with sliced bread, cured meats, broccoli, and grapes!
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And you, what is your ultimate comfort food recipe, the one you eat wrapped in a blanket in front of a fireplace (if you are lucky enough to have one!)?