Comfort Food

Japan

National Dish Japan: Hōtō Nabe (Recipe)

Warm up with Hōtō Nabe, a soul-soothing noodle hotpot from Japan’s mountainous Yamanashi region. Thick, chewy udon noodles …

Japan

Warm yourself from the inside out with Hōtō, a rustic noodle soup from the heart of Japan. Broad, hand-made udon noodles simmer …

Japan

Meet Gyudon, Japan’s beloved beef bowl and the very definition of fast, satisfying comfort food. Thinly sliced beef is …

Japan

Meet Fukagawa Meshi, a comforting rice-and-clam dish that carries the soul of old Tokyo in every spoonful. Born in the riverside …

Japan

Meet Chikuzenni, a warming Japanese stew that brings tender chicken, crisp vegetables and a savoury broth together in one …

Japan

Discover Chazuke, a beautifully simple Japanese classic that turns a humble bowl of rice into something quietly comforting. …

Japan

Meet Buta no Kakuni, the kind of dish that makes a whole house smell wonderful as it simmers. Tender cubes of pork belly are …

Italy

There is little more comforting on a cold day than a steaming bowl of Zuppa Toscana. This hearty Tuscan soup brings together …

Italy

Warm up with Zuppa Lombarda, a rustic Italian vegetable soup that turns simple, seasonal produce into a bowl of pure comfort. Born …

Italy

Meet Zuppa Gallurese, a rustic baked soup from the Gallura region of Sardinia that is far heartier than its name suggests. Layers …

Italy

Discover Ziti al Forno, one of Italy’s most comforting baked pasta dishes! Tender ziti are folded through a rich, …

Italy

Meet Zampone con Lenticchie, a hearty Italian classic that ushers in the new year with promises of good fortune. A tender, stuffed …