51 recipes

Comforting Dinners

The creamy, cheesy, one-pan pasta dinners Bobbie makes when the family wants something warm and familiar.

Creamy Vodka Penne, shown as a serving suggestion
Comforting Dinners

Creamy Vodka Penne

Smooth, tangy and so satisfying — the tomato cream sauce everyone asks for again.

6 servings Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Total 40 min
Chicken and Broccoli Penne Alfredo, shown as a serving suggestion
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Chicken and Broccoli Penne Alfredo

Creamy comfort with a veggie twist, and a good way to get broccoli eaten.

6 servings Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Total 40 min
Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta, shown as a serving suggestion
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Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

Hearty, flavourful and oh-so-creamy — a one-pan kind of evening.

6 servings Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Total 40 min
Copycat Creamy Chicken Alfredo, shown as a serving suggestion
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Copycat Creamy Chicken Alfredo

Bobbie's take on the restaurant favourite, made properly at home.

6 servings Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Total 40 min
Southwest Chicken Pasta, shown as a serving suggestion
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Southwest Chicken Pasta

Bold, cheesy and packed with flavour, with corn and black beans through it.

6 servings Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Total 40 min
Creamy Bacon Ranch Penne, shown as a serving suggestion
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Creamy Bacon Ranch Penne

Creamy, cheesy and absolutely addictive — the one that disappears fastest.

6 servings Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Total 40 min
Beef and Mashed Potato Bowl, shown as a serving suggestion
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Beef and Mashed Potato Bowl

Hearty, comforting and better than takeaway — beef in deep brown gravy over creamy mash.

Serves 4 45 minutes total
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry, shown as a serving suggestion
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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Bold, quick and healthy — a family favourite on the table in 25 minutes.

Serves 4 25 minutes total
Beef Pan-Fried Noodles, shown as a serving suggestion
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Beef Pan-Fried Noodles

Crispy noodles, seared beef and a glossy sauce — better than takeaway, in half an hour.

Serves 4 30 minutes total
Butter Chicken with Naan and Basmati Rice, shown as a serving suggestion
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Butter Chicken with Naan and Basmati Rice

Rich, creamy and bold — restaurant quality at home, with naan and rice to go with it.

Serves 4–6 50 minutes total, plus at least 1 hour marinating
Cajun Chicken, shown as a serving suggestion
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Cajun Chicken

Bold flavour in a creamy skillet sauce — easy enough for a weeknight, good enough for guests.

Serves 4 30 minutes total
Cheesy Taco Stuffed Shells, shown as a serving suggestion
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Cheesy Taco Stuffed Shells

Easy, hearty and a guaranteed family favourite — taco night meets baked pasta.

Serves 6 40 minutes total
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad, shown as a serving suggestion
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Creamy, crunchy and satisfying — good as a main dish or alongside anything off the grill.

Serves 4 35 minutes total
Chicken Meatloaf with Marinara and Mozzarella, shown as a serving suggestion
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Chicken Meatloaf with Marinara and Mozzarella

Juicy, flavourful and a lighter take on the classic, finished with melted mozzarella.

Serves 6 1 hour total
Chicken Parmesan Casserole, shown as a serving suggestion
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Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Classic flavour, easy method, comfort in every cheesy bite — feeds a table of eight.

Serves 8 50 minutes total
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, shown as a serving suggestion
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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Rich, comforting and simple — always a good idea on a busy evening.

Serves 6 40 minutes total
Garlic Herb Butter Salmon, shown as a serving suggestion
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Garlic Herb Butter Salmon

Simple ingredients, incredible flavour — restaurant quality at home in 25 minutes.

Serves 4 25 minutes total (10 prep, 12–15 cook)
Garlic Parmesan Baked Chicken, shown as a serving suggestion
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Garlic Parmesan Baked Chicken

Juicy, flavourful and always a favourite — one dish, forty minutes.

Serves 4 40 minutes total (10 prep, 30 cook)
Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry, shown as a serving suggestion
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Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

Quick, healthy, flavourful — a family favourite on the table in 30 minutes.

Serves 4 30 minutes total (15 prep, 15 cook)
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs, shown as a serving suggestion
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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Sweet, savoury and irresistible — baked in one dish with a sticky honey garlic sauce.

Serves 4 45 minutes total (10 prep, 35 cook)
Lemon Pepper Chicken, shown as a serving suggestion
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Lemon Pepper Chicken

Bright, fresh and full of flavour, finished in a lemon butter pan sauce.

Serves 4 35 minutes total (10 prep, 25 cook)
Mediterranean Chicken Bowl, shown as a serving suggestion
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Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

Fresh, healthy, satisfying and full of flavour — quinoa, herby chicken and feta.

Serves 4 30 minutes total (15 prep, 15 cook)
Oven-Roasted BBQ Brisket, shown as a serving suggestion
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Oven-Roasted BBQ Brisket

Tender, smoky, sticky and unforgettable — a slow Sunday roast worth the wait.

Serves 8 5 hours 35 minutes total (15 prep, 5 hours cook)
Slow-Cooked Glazed Short Ribs on Garlic Mashed Potatoes, shown as a serving suggestion
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Slow-Cooked Glazed Short Ribs on Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Tender, rich and unforgettable — fall-off-the-bone ribs on creamy garlic mash.

Serves 6 3 hours 20 minutes total (20 prep, 2.5–3 hours cook)
Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs with Rich Beef Gravy, shown as a serving suggestion
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Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs with Rich Beef Gravy

Fall-apart tender beef short ribs slowly braised in red wine, vegetables and herbs, finished with a silky homemade gravy.

Serves 6 About 8½ hours on LOW (30 minutes prep, 7–8 hours cook) or 4½–5½ hours cook on HIGH
Authentic Mexican Pork Tamales, shown as a serving suggestion
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Authentic Mexican Pork Tamales

Bold flavour, tender and juicy — a labour of love, and a tradition that fills more than plates.

Makes about 56 tamales (from 9 lbs masa) 2 hours 30 minutes total (1 hour prep, 1 hour 30 minutes cook)
Lemon Garlic Butter Lamb Chops, shown as a serving suggestion
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Lemon Garlic Butter Lamb Chops

Juicy, flavourful and easy — restaurant quality at home from simple ingredients.

Serves 4–6 30–40 minutes total including rest (15 prep, 15–20 cook)
Southern-Style Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, shown as a serving suggestion
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Southern-Style Biscuits & Sausage Gravy

Flaky, buttery, creamy, peppery — pure comfort food.

Serves 8 45 minutes total (20 prep, 25 cook)
Homemade Bolognese Sauce, shown as a serving suggestion
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Homemade Bolognese Sauce

Rich, hearty, comforting — restaurant-quality Italian flavour made simple.

Serves 6 About 2 hours 20 minutes total (20 prep, 1½–2 hours cook)
Ahi Tuna Poke Stack with Avocado, Cilantro & Crispy Shallots, shown as a serving suggestion
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Ahi Tuna Poke Stack with Avocado, Cilantro & Crispy Shallots

Fresh, vibrant, savoury and spicy — an elegant restaurant-style stack at home.

Serves 4 as appetisers or 2 as mains 35 minutes total (25 prep, 10 cook for shallots)
Dolma — Stuffed Grape Leaves, shown as a serving suggestion
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Dolma — Stuffed Grape Leaves

Fresh, flavourful and tender — a timeless Mediterranean favourite.

Serves 6 (about 5–6 pieces each) 2 hours total (45 prep, 1 hour 15 cook)
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, shown as a serving suggestion
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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Classic, hearty and full of flavour — comforting, homemade and easy to make.

Serves 6 2 hours total (30 prep, 1 hour 30 cook)
Zucchini Boats, shown as a serving suggestion
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Zucchini Boats

Cheesy, flavourful and low-carb delicious — healthy, satisfying and easy to make.

Serves 4 45 minutes total (20 prep, 25 cook)
Homemade Ravioli with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce, shown as a serving suggestion
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Homemade Ravioli with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Fresh, flavourful and better than a restaurant — a family favourite.

Serves 6 1 hour 15 minutes total (1 hour prep, 15 cook)
Creamy Tortellini with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach & Parmesan, shown as a serving suggestion
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Creamy Tortellini with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach & Parmesan

Rich, flavourful and easy to make — on the table in 35 minutes.

Serves 6 35 minutes total (15 prep, 20 cook)
Spaghetti with Meatballs, shown as a serving suggestion
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Spaghetti with Meatballs

Classic, hearty and full of flavour — comforting, easy and better than a restaurant.

Serves 6 (about 18–20 meatballs) 1 hour 5 minutes total (20 prep, 45 cook)
Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken, shown as a serving suggestion
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Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken

Creamy, flavourful and easy to make — a family favourite.

Serves 6 45 minutes total (20 prep, 25 cook)
Orange Chicken, shown as a serving suggestion
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Orange Chicken

Crispy, sweet, tangy and better than takeout!

Serves 4 40 minutes total (20 prep, 20 cook)
Cashew Chicken, shown as a serving suggestion
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Cashew Chicken

Sweet, savoury and full of flavour — quick, healthy and better than takeout.

Serves 4 30 minutes total (15 prep, 15 cook)
Country Fried Chicken & Waffles, shown as a serving suggestion
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Country Fried Chicken & Waffles

Crispy, juicy chicken on fluffy golden waffles — the perfect sweet and savoury combination for brunch or dinner.

Serves 4 45 minutes total, plus optional marinating (20 prep, 25 cook)
Slow-Braised Beef Brisket, shown as a serving suggestion
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Slow-Braised Beef Brisket

Tender, juicy and full of flavour — slow cooked to fall-apart perfection, ideal for gatherings.

Serves 8–10 8–10 hours total (20 minutes prep, 8–10 hours cook)
Beef Stew, shown as a serving suggestion
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Beef Stew

Tender, rich and full of flavour — hearty, slow-simmered and even better the next day.

Serves 6–8 2 hours 20 minutes total (20 minutes prep, 2 hours cook)
Chicken Pad See Ew with Chinese Broccoli, shown as a serving suggestion
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Chicken Pad See Ew with Chinese Broccoli

Bold flavour, better than takeout, ready in 35 minutes.

Serves 4 35 minutes total (15 prep, 20 cook)
Chicken Pad Thai with Chinese Broccoli, shown as a serving suggestion
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Chicken Pad Thai with Chinese Broccoli

Sweet, savoury, tangy and irresistibly delicious — better than takeout and a complete meal.

Serves 4 35 minutes total (20 prep, 15 cook)
Chicken Pad Thai with Shallots & Lime, shown as a serving suggestion
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Chicken Pad Thai with Shallots & Lime

Bobbie's second Pad Thai card — a lighter, lime-bright version with shallots, chili flakes and Chinese broccoli.

Serves 4 35 minutes total (20 prep, 15 cook)
Chicken Enchiladas, shown as a serving suggestion
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Chicken Enchiladas

Cheesy, flavourful and made with the best homemade enchilada sauce — a family favourite.

Serves 6–8 50 minutes total (25 prep, 25 cook)
Chicken and Dumplings, shown as a serving suggestion
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Chicken and Dumplings

Classic Southern comfort — rich, creamy and full of flavour, made with medium salsa and no vegetables.

Serves 6–8 1 hour 5 minutes total (20 prep, 45 cook)
Chicken and Dumplings (Homestyle), shown as a serving suggestion
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Chicken and Dumplings (Homestyle)

Rich, hearty and comforting — tender chicken, vegetables and fluffy dumplings in a creamy broth.

Serves 6–8 1 hour 10 minutes total (25 minutes prep, 45 minutes cook)
Thai Yellow Chicken Pumpkin Curry, shown as a serving suggestion
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Thai Yellow Chicken Pumpkin Curry

Creamy chicken and pumpkin curry with sticky pomegranate rice, spicy garlic butter and optional homemade naan.

Serves 8–10 1 hour 50 minutes total (25 minutes prep, 25 minutes cook), as stated on Bobbie's card
Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo, shown as a serving suggestion
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Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo

Velvety fettuccine with real pumpkin, Parmesan, garlic and warm fall spices.

Serves 6–8 40 minutes total (15 minutes prep, 25 minutes cook)
Restaurant-Style Chicken Pad Thai, shown as a serving suggestion
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Restaurant-Style Chicken Pad Thai

Tender chicken, chewy rice noodles, crisp bean sprouts, egg and a perfectly balanced tamarind sauce — better than takeout.

Serves 4 (about 2 cups each) 45 minutes (30 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook)