By how you feel

Just need comfort

Warm, nostalgic dishes for when what you need most is a good meal.

Breads-Muffins · Breakfast · 18–24 mini muffins

My grandmother's banana bread turned into moist mini muffins with a spoonful of homemade applesauce, a hit with every child who tries them.

Soups · 12–16 matzoh balls

A four-generation family matzoh ball recipe, light and made with oil, ready to warm in homemade chicken soup.

Soups · 4–6 servings

Roasted mixed mushrooms simmered with onion, stock and a little milk into a comforting soup, chunky or puréed.

Soups · 8 servings

My father's favorite: roasted potatoes and leeks puréed into a silky soup, served cold, warm or at room temperature.

Soups · 4–5 servings

A smooth, comforting bisque of sweet potato and russet potato with thyme and buttermilk; easy on the stomach and mouth.

Food as medicine

How are you feeling today?

Every recipe here carries the doctor's notes on when it helps most. Pick what you need and we'll find the right dishes.