Made with ham, cheese, sharp mustard and soft, sweet bread, the classic French croque-monsieur sandwich elevates brunches and lunches.

A number of years ago, I had a fantastic goat cheese and roasted vegetable wrap at Big Tree Lodge in Yosemite National Park. It was the best meal of my trip, so I knew I had to recreate it. You can use different types of goat cheese to mix it up.

Pork roll, or Taylor ham, is New Jersey’s most iconic food. Here, the processed meat is topped with eggs and American cheese for a quintessential New Jersey breakfast. These sliders can also be served at parties!

In the mood for a warm bowl? Rotisserie chicken soup is a quick and easy weeknight meal that combines veggies, chicken and plump egg noodles in a savory broth.

This curried parsnip soup recipe is smooth and richly aromatic, a perfect antidote to cold weather. It comes together quickly, with curry powder providing a savory counterpoint to the sweet flavor of the parsnips and other vegetables.

With a hot skillet, some corn tortillas and your favorite taco toppings, spicy shrimp tacos will be on the table in minutes.

With gravy, burger, rice and a fried egg, loco moco from the Hawaiian islands deserves a place in the comfort food hall of fame.

You think a grilled cheese is a no-brainer. But this simple classic becomes so much more when you cook it correctly.

This contest-winning pizza soup is a hearty and fun take on the all-time comfort food that is pizza. Try all your favorite pizza toppings, albeit as soup ingredients instead.