• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Butter & Baggage logo
  • Recipe Search
    • Recipe Index
    • Appetizers
    • Breads & Biscuits
    • Breakfast
      • Muffins
    • Casseroles
    • Desserts
      • Bars
      • Brownies
      • Cakes & Cupcakes
      • Cookies
      • Fruit Desserts
      • Pies, Cobblers & Crisps
    • Main Dishes
      • Beef
      • Chicken
      • Pork
      • Seafood
    • Pasta
      • Mac and Cheese
    • Salads
    • Sauces & Dips
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Soups & Chilis
  • Shop
  • My Favorites
  • Kitchen Hacks
  • About
    • Editorial Policies
    • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Search
  • Recipe Index
  • Kitchen Hacks
  • Portfolio
  • About
  • Editorial Policies
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » MSN Slideshows

    Did Takeout Really Make Us Forget About These 14 Comfort Meals?

    Published: Mar 25, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Remember when a home-cooked meal was the highlight of the day? Now, it feels like takeout has taken over, and those cozy, stick-to-your-ribs dishes we grew up loving are just… forgotten. It’s not that they’re hard to make, but somewhere along the way, convenience won the battle. Maybe it’s time to bring these classics back and remind ourselves why they were always worth the extra effort!

    Fall-Off-The Bone Slow Cooker Baby Back Pork Ribs

    Barbecue ribs with a bowl of sacue.
    Fall-Off-The Bone Slow Cooker Baby Back Pork Ribs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Baby back pork ribs cooked in the crock pot are fall-off-the-bone delicious. The dry rub, slow cooker and homemade sauce make this a keeper.
    Get the Recipe: Fall-Off-The Bone Slow Cooker Baby Back Pork Ribs

    Chili Poblano Recipe

    Close-up of a baked dish in a casserole, featuring a golden, herb-speckled topping. A serving has been scooped out, revealing layers of ground meat in a chili poblano tomato-based sauce underneath. The dish looks hearty and freshly made.
    Chili Poblano Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Warm Up Your Winter: Southern Classics!

    FREE EMAIL BONUS: Southern staples made simply & cozy

    Chili poblano recipe with cheesy grits is the perfect comfort food with a spicy poblano based gravy and cheesy grits baked on top.
    Get the Recipe: Chili Poblano Recipe

    Million Dollar Chicken Casserole With Cream Cheese

    A serving spoon in a casserole dish of million dollar chicken.
    Million Dollar Chicken Casserole With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy million dollar chicken casserole recipe is a from-scratch dinner that is made even better with a buttery, crumbly Ritz cracker crust!
    Get the Recipe: Million Dollar Chicken Casserole With Cream Cheese

    Southern Style Chicken And Biscuits

    A close-up of a creamy chicken and biscuit casserole, with a spoon lifting a biscuit topped with herbs to reveal the savory filling underneath—perfect for fans of comfort food recipes.
    Southern Style Chicken And Biscuits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Homemade Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits is Southern comfort food at its best. Buttermilk biscuits top a creamy chicken filling.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Style Chicken And Biscuits

    Tender And Juicy Braised Short Ribs In Red Wine

    A short rib on a plate covered with sauce.
    Tender And Juicy Braised Short Ribs In Red Wine. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    With red wine braised short ribs you’ll find melt in your mouth beef that falls off the bone. Braised on the stove and then cooked slowly in the oven.
    Get the Recipe: Tender And Juicy Braised Short Ribs In Red Wine

    Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots

    A serving being taken from a chicken casserole.
    Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Satisfy your comfort food craving with this buffalo chicken casserole (or hot dish).It’s made with ground chicken, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and frozen tater tots.
    Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots

    Juicy And Tender Stuffed Pork Chops With Herbed Stuffing

    A stuffed pork chop on a plate covered in gravy.
    Juicy And Tender Stuffed Pork Chops With Herbed Stuffing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This flavorful recipe for stuffed pork chops and gravy makes tender, juicy pork chops with a tasty bread stuffing and homemade gravy. Ready less than an hour!
    Get the Recipe: Juicy And Tender Stuffed Pork Chops With Herbed Stuffing

    Beef Stroganoff With Homemade Cream Of Mushroom Soup

    A serving dish of creamy beef stroganoff.
    Beef Stroganoff With Homemade Cream Of Mushroom Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This one-pot Beef Stroganoff is made with ground beef and homemade mushroom soup for an extra flavor boost.
    Get the Recipe: Beef Stroganoff With Homemade Cream Of Mushroom Soup

    Baked Chicken Tamale Casserole With A Cornbread Crust

    Baked Chicken Tamale Casserole With A Cornbread Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chicken Tamale Casserole with a homemade cornbread base, rotisserie chicken and enchilada sauce is a super simple one pot dinner, and is fantastic for weeknights!
    Get the Recipe: Baked Chicken Tamale Casserole With A Cornbread Crust

    Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe With Ground Beef

    Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This traditional Shepherds Pie Recipe is a savory meat pie topped with creamy mashed potatoes. A classic comfort food for cold weather months.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe With Ground Beef

    Classic Baked Ziti Recipe (Easy!)

    Classic Baked Ziti Recipe (Easy!). Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Warm and comforting, this is an easy-to-make classic Baked Ziti recipe filled with Italian Sausage, tomato sauce, and cheese to the max!
    Get the Recipe: Classic Baked Ziti Recipe (Easy!)

    Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

    A bowl of creamy chicken and vegetable stew inspired by vintage recipes, topped with a golden biscuit. The stew contains shredded chicken, corn, peas, carrots, and green beans, garnished with chopped parsley.
    Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

    Simplify dinner with this Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie. Tender chicken, veggies, and a creamy sauce, effortlessly comforting.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

    Slow Cooker Meatloaf

    A close-up of a plate with meatloaf topped with sauce, green beans, and mashed potatoes—perfect inspiration for your Christmas dinner menu ideas.
    Slow Cooker Meatloaf. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    Made with canned creamy soup, tomato soup, and ground beef, learn how easy it is to make slow cooker meatloaf.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Meatloaf

    Super Tender Crock Pot Yankee Pot Roast

    pot roast on a platter
    Super Tender Crock Pot Yankee Pot Roast. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Super Tender Slow Cooker Yankee Pot Roast—just 10 mins to prep! Enjoy a comfort meal with tender veggies and a thick, creamy gravy.
    Get the Recipe: Super Tender Crock Pot Yankee Pot Roast

    Explore Recipes

    MSN Slideshows
    « These 16 Cheesecake Recipes Are the Sweetest Way to Celebrate Spring
    21 Spring Salads So Good You’ll Forget They’re Healthy »

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Barbara holds a tote bag filled with flowers, baguettes, and fresh produce at an indoor market.

    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

    More about me →

    Subscribe

    Spring Sides

    • A wooden spoon with a serving of macaroni salad.
      Creamy Southern Macaroni Salad with Cheese
    • A plate of green bean salad with potatoes next to salmon.
      Green Beans and New Potato Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
    • A basket of yeast dinner rolls.
      Old-Fashioned Yeast Rolls with a Modern, Foolproof Method
    • Cornbread corn pudding with a serving spoon in a casserole dish.
      Custardy Cornbread Pudding Casserole

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Our All-Star Recipes

    • A round baking dish of mac and cheese with a serving spoon.
      Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese
    • A skillet of charred corn with a wooden spoon.
      Skillet Charred Corn with Bacon and Cream
    • A serving spoon of ground beef potato casserole.
      Hamburger Potato Casserole Without Canned Soup
    • A serving spoon of baked beans with hamburger.
      Southern Baked Beans with Ground Beef
    • A baked chicken tamale pie.
      Baked Chicken Tamale Pie Casserole with A Cornbread Crust
    • Square biscuits in a bowl with coffee cups.
      Square Buttermilk Biscuits (Tall & Flaky)

    COPYRIGHT © 2026 BUTTER & BAGGAGE | PRIVACY POLICY | WEB STORIES
    BRANDING & CUSTOMIZATION BY GRACE + VINE STUDIOS

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required