Editors’ Collection

25 Dishes to Make for Someone Going Through a Hard Time

These are the recipes our editors and writers make for their loved ones in need of some extra comfort and nourishment. Learn more about why we chose these dishes.

Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Maggie Ruggiero.

Recipes

Pulled Pork
Genevieve Ko
604 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
604
4½ hours
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Almond Cake With Peaches and Cream
Melissa Clark, Lindsey Shere
1571 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,571
1½ hours, plus cooling
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Chicken Enchiladas
Rick Martínez
2334 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,334
65 minutes
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Loaded Baked Frittata
Genevieve Ko
3337 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,337
45 minutes
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Instant Pot Congee
Melissa Clark, Liyan Chen
444 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
444
40 minutes
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Easy
Sancocho
Von Diaz
342 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
342
1½ hours
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Best Chicken Salad
Julia Moskin
4924 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,924
20 minutes, plus 2 hours' resting and 4 hours' chilling
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Enchiladas Suizas (Creamy Chicken Enchiladas)
Paola Briseño-González
224 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
224
1¼ hours
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Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Lidey Heuck
740 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
740
About 1½ hours
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Microwave Sticky Toffee Pudding
Ali Slagle
836 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
836
10 minutes
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Easy
Mochi Brownies
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1100 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,100
40 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Noodle Soup
Ali Slagle
2507 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,507
40 minutes
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Easy
Braised Chicken and Greens With Cheese Grits
Ifrah F. Ahmed
111 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
111
1¼ hours
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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Millie Peartree
2383 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,383
1 hour 50 minutes
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Best Black Bean Soup
Julia Moskin
6100 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,100
About 2 hours
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Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens
Melissa Clark
17108 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,108
45 minutes
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Easy
Xawaash Braised Lamb Shanks
Ifrah F. Ahmed
39 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
39
3¼ hours
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Ginger-Spiced Chicken Broth
Kristina Felix
26 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
26
3½ hours
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Healthy
Lasagna
Regina Schrambling
9964 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,964
4 hours
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Lentil and Orzo Stew With Roasted Eggplant
Yewande Komolafe
3358 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,358
45 minutes to 1 hour
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Toor Dal (Split Yellow Pigeon Peas)
Tejal Rao
1192 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,192
1¼ hours, plus soaking
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Chile Crisp
Genevieve Ko
2510 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,510
10 minutes
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Broccoli Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2672 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,672
20 minutes
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Corn and Miso Pasta Salad
Ham El-Waylly
1118 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,118
50 minutes
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Easy
Amaro Sour
Rebekah Peppler
585 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
585
5 minutes
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