Don’t drink and starve: wholesome meal ideas for drunk souls

Instead of starving yourself here's what you can cook for yourself.

We’ve all been there – tough moments, breakdowns, or simply feeling low, it happens to the best of us! Fortunately, there is a simple remedy for every attack of the blues: warm and comforting comfort food. We’ve compiled a list of our favourite comfort food recipes, complete with big portions, healthful ingredients, and plenty of cheese.

When you’re slurping on a bowl of boiling chicken pho or extremely creamy risotto (both of which you can make in the Instant Pot! ), there’s no excuse to be sad. Try becoming upset while eating a melty Philly cheesesteak or a gooey patty melt from one of our classic American comfort food dishes. Look through our main dish samples to find something great to make for supper tonight; we’re confident you’ll discover your new favourite comfort meal.

1. Instant Pot Pho With Chicken

Pho, a staple Vietnamese soup, takes a long time to cook on the stove. The Instant Pot takes care of everything in this recipe, delivering a warm and comfortable bowl of noodles, chicken, and broth in no time.

2. Lasagna With Meat Sauce

Merely bake dried lasagna noodles in this quick ground pig sausage sauce to save time. This casserole may be made ahead of time or on any weeknight and takes only one hour to prepare.

3. Chicken Mole

Juicy dark-meat chicken is cooked in a luscious, savoury sauce of onions, tomatoes, chilli powder, and a dash of chocolate (yes, really!) in this rendition of chicken mole. As per good housekeeping.

4. Chicken Suizas Nachos

Cut up chicken and salsa verde make a light — but cheesy — take on traditional nachos.

5. Instant Pot Risotto With Parmesan

Here comes the easiest-ever risotto! Simply sauté onion, garlic, and rice in white wine and broth in your Instant Pot, cover, and set aside for a hands-off supper.