There are a few recipes that are timeless. You’ll find them hidden away in grandma’s pantry. They’re usually written on index cards, covered in grease stains — evidence of how much they’ve been used. And even if grandma is usually the expert when it comes to comfort food, she might actually be the one asking you for tips when she gets a taste of what you’re serving up for this Sunday’s family dinner, one of these classics!

Dr. Mom’s Pot Roast with Caramelized Onions and Roasted Carrots is the perfect recipe for those of us who still need to be convinced that comfort food can be elegant and delicious at the same time. Caramelized onions not only make everything taste better, but when prepared right, they can really transform a traditional meal into a formal dinner.

MyTastyTreasures Southern Friend Chicken is finger lickin’ good! It looks like it has just the right amount of crunch and it’s what you’ll want to serve at your next summer lunch. Fried chicken and long summer days go hand in hand.

There’s always room for dessert, especially when Lena’s Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are served with an ice cold glass of milk. Banana bread, oatmeal cookies and chocolate chip cookies epitomize comfort food in the dessert category. Why not combine some of the best classic desserts in one? That’s what Jldeere does in this recipe she shared with us.

We’ve made sure to throw in a couple of different comfort food recipes in today’s post, so that you can satisfy everyone who’ll be gathered around your dinner table. But be sure to check out the other mouthwatering recipes our Key Ingredients have shared with us!