Comfort Food

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I’m home with my wife, our two adult daughters, and our one elderly poodle, and we’re all leaning into comfort food (well, maybe not the dog, although she’s happy to have CONSTANT company). In times of uncertainty we turn to [comfort foods]( chicken noodle soup, pot pies, homemade bread, mac and cheese, and hearty stews. We cook and bake for friends and family as a way to show each other love and support, and that’s just as important now as it’s ever been. Yes, that’s me in my home kitchen figuring out if we have the ingredients to make my family’s favorite lasagna. America’s Test Kitchen is committed to [being a resource]( for you every day as you plan, shop, and cook for yourself and your loved ones. We’ve compiled [recipes that use pantry staples, cozy cooking projects]( information on [keeping your kitchen clean]( and more. Everything on the [America’s Test Kitchen Kids]( website has been made free so that you can access recipes and activities to keep kids busy and active. Hope you are well. Scroll down for some comforting ideas. Best, [Jack’s Signature] Jack Bishop Chief Creative Officer Slow-Cooker Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup Making chicken noodle soup with a deep, satisfying flavor requires a few tricks when using a slow cooker. Bone-in chicken thighs flavor the broth during the long cooking time. Boiling the noodles separately is a quick and easy way to make sure that they have just the right texture. [view recipe]( Slow-Cooker Herbed Pork with White Beans and Kale This comforting, tasty recipe requires no up-front cooking. For creamy beans, we choose canned cannellini and use the liquid from one of the cans to ensure just enough moisture in the final dish. To put everything together, all we have to do is stir the canned beans with some chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and nestle in the pork. [view recipe]( Slow-Cooker Quinoa, Sweet Potato, and Corn Casserole To build a flavorful base we start by microwaving the sweet potatoes with shallot, garlic, chili powder, and oregano, which complements the nutty flavor of the quinoa. Red bell peppers and frozen corn offer brightness and bursts of flavor. [view recipe]( Special Offer [3 Months of Access for $1. You're home; you're cooking; you want recipes for great meals, snacks, and maybe one perfect bread (or batch of cookies). Get instant access to everything across our sites. 12,000+ reliable recipes, free shipping in our shop, all 20 seasons, 8,000+ product ratings, online cookbook collection. 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