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    Elevated Comfort Food for the Busy Cook

    Here at State of Dinner, you will find iconic recipes from across the United States along with from-scratch versions of your favorite comfort food recipes.

    Spring Comfort Food Recipes

    Food doesn't have to be rich and heavy in order to bring you comfort. Here are some light and flavorful recipes that are perfect to enjoy in the spring!

    • A pile of boneless parmesan garlic wings on a rectangular platter, chicken in center has a bite out of it.
      Crispy Garlic Parmesan Boneless Wings
    • Spinach caprese salad being served with wooden salad servers.
      Spinach Caprese Salad with Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
    • Street Tacos with Fresh Pico De Gallo
      Street Tacos with Fresh Pico De Gallo
    • Texas margarita garnished with lime and orange wedges.
      Texas Margarita
    • Close up of cherry pie with cream cheese filling in a graham cracker crust.
      No-Bake Cherry Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
    • Side view of lobster rolls on a pan with fries and condiments.
      Lobster Rolls Recipe
    • Close up of a kale salad with stainless serving tools, topped with shaved parmesan and almonds.
      Kale Crunch Salad (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)
    • Slice of no-bake vanilla cheesecake on a plate with whipped cream and a half of a strawberry on top.
      Easy No-Bake Vanilla Cheesecake

    Don't Miss These Popular Recipes

    If you are wondering where to start, try one of these well-tested and well-loved reader favorites.

    • Arizona lemon pie on a plate, topped with whipped cream and a lemon slice, and some lemon slices around it.
      Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie (Blender Pie)
    • Pulling a serving of casserole from the pan, with chicken dripping off the server.
      Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole
    • Overhead of a bowl of pork green chili on a plate with a lime wedge.
      Colorado Pork Green Chili
    • Using a whipped cream dispenser to pile whipped cream in a jar.
      Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe for a Dispenser
    • Pillowy whipped cream in a bowl with a spoon.
      How to Stabilize Whipped Cream with Cream of Tartar
    • Stack of 3 no bake peanut butter buckeye bars with a plate of bars in background.
      No-Bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars
    • Basket of air fryer boneless chicken wings with ranch dip, carrots, and celery.
      Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Wings
    • Pie with a slice missin strawberries scattered around.
      Homemade Strawberry Pie Filling (Using Frozen Strawberries)

    Newest Posts

    Hot off the press, these are our most recent comfort food recipes!

    • Square piece of Texas brownie cake with a bite out of it and a gold fork turned upside down resting on plate.
      Texas Sheet Cake with Buttermilk
    • An individual parfait dish with strawberry cheesecake salad with a spoon dipping in.
      Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad
    • Traditionaltexas brisket rub spice mix in a glass jar with a wooden spoon.
      Traditional Texas Brisket Rub
    • Side view of jar with tx bbq sauce dripping off spoon and brisket in background.
      Homemade Texas BBQ Sauce Recipe
    • Plate of peach cobbler with juicy peaches and flaky pie crust topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
      Easy Peach Cobbler with Pie Crust
    • Close up of whipped cream piped on top of a cup of coffee in a clear mug.
      Homemade Espresso Whipped Cream
    • Two highball glasses of Texas Ranch water, with limes and a Topo Chico.
      Texas Ranch Water Cocktail
    • 3 pieces of salmon in vertical rows on a plate, with honey sriracha sauce, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro.
      Honey Sriracha Salmon
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    About Erin

    Welcome! I'm Erin: Wife, mom, lover of great food, and former food safety administrator. I am passionate about cooking mostly from scratch recipes that bring comfort, without spending all day in the kitchen. Most recipes on this site can be made in under 30 minutes! This approach to cooking allows me to provide delicious meals for my family while freeing up time to spend with those I love.

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    State Dinners

    We are on a journey, exploring famous food from across the United States, and sharing the history with you! Our most recent dinners can be found here. Links to the recipes are included in the post!

    • Pork shredded on a plate with two forks.
      Famous Food From North Carolina
    • Close up of a large cheese pizza with a slice pulling away from the pie.
      Famous Food From New York
    • Close up of cheesy baked New Mexico green chile enchiladas.
      Famous Food From New Mexico
    • Pork roll egg and cheese sandwich on a white plate.
      Famous Food From New Jersey

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