Editors’ Collection

20 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.

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

Recipes

Pulled Pork
Genevieve Ko
583 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
583
4 1/2 hours
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Almond Cake With Peaches and Cream
Melissa Clark, Lindsey Shere
1536 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,536
1 1/2 hours, plus cooling
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Chicken Enchiladas
Rick Martínez
2087 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,087
65 minutes
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Loaded Baked Frittata
Genevieve Ko
3164 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,164
45 minutes
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Instant Pot Congee
Melissa Clark, Liyan Chen
427 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
427
40 minutes
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easy
Sancocho
Von Diaz
325 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
325
1 1/2 hours
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Best Chicken Salad
Julia Moskin
4836 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,836
20 minutes, plus 2 hours' resting and 4 hours' chilling
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Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Lidey Heuck
718 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
718
About 1 1/2 hours
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Microwave Sticky Toffee Pudding
Ali Slagle
763 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
763
10 minutes
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easy
Mochi Brownies
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1072 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,072
40 minutes
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easy
Chicken Noodle Soup
Ali Slagle
2462 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,462
40 minutes
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easy
Braised Chicken and Greens With Cheese Grits
Ifrah F. Ahmed
102 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
102
1 1/4 hours
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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Millie Peartree
2245 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,245
1 hour 50 minutes
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Best Black Bean Soup
Julia Moskin
6068 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,068
About 2 hours
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Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens
Melissa Clark
16978 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,978
45 minutes
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easy
Xawaash Braised Lamb Shanks
Ifrah F. Ahmed
38 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
38
3 1/4 hours
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Ginger-Spiced Chicken Broth
Kristina Felix
23 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
23
3 1/2 hours
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healthy
Lasagna
Regina Schrambling
9908 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,908
4 hours
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Lentil and Orzo Stew With Roasted Eggplant
Yewande Komolafe
3342 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,342
45 minutes to 1 hour
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Toor Dal (Split Yellow Pigeon Peas)
Tejal Rao
1182 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,182
1 1/4 hours, plus soaking
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Chile Crisp
Genevieve Ko
2446 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,446
10 minutes
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Broccoli Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2476 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,476
20 minutes
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Corn and Miso Pasta Salad
Ham El-Waylly
800 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
800
50 minutes
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easy
Amaro Sour
Rebekah Peppler
560 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
560
5 minutes
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