Recipes Everyday Cooking Comfort Food Recipes 15 of Grandma's Best Sick Day Recipes That'll Make You Feel Better By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on July 26, 2021 Close Photo: ladywarrior0505 Feeling under the weather? Cuddle up with one of these comforting sick day recipes that are just like Grandma used to make. Of course, we've got oodles of grandmother-approved chicken noodle soup ideas (it is the ultimate feel-better food, after all) — but we've also got old-fashioned casseroles, vitamin C-packed teas, and throat-soothing soups and stews that'll perk you right up. 01 of 16 Mamaw's Chicken and Rice Casserole View Recipe Mamaw's Chicken and Rice Casserole. Melissa Goff This satisfying chicken casserole is, quite simply, comfort food at its best. Made with three cans of soup, it's a perfect convenient dinner for when you're feeling under the weather. 20 Creamy Chicken and Rice Recipes You'll Love 02 of 16 Grandma's Favorite Chicken View Recipe CookinCyn This easy meal contains an ample amount of garlic, which is famous for its medicinal properties. "It is very easy, quick, flexible, and delicious," according to recipe creator Melissa. 03 of 16 Grandma's Vegetable Soup View Recipe Trent M Soothe a sore throat with a warm bowl of this hearty soup. Nutrient-packed vegetables add flavor and support a healthy immune system. 04 of 16 Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup View Recipe ladywarrior0505 This top-rated chicken noodle soup, which has almost 2,000 rave reviews from the Allrecipes community, comes together in less than an hour with just a few ingredients. Our 20 Best Grandma-Approved Recipes of All Time 05 of 16 Grandma's Chicken Soup with Homemade Noodles View Recipe jrlupino If you're cooking for a sick family member or friend, go the extra mile by preparing homemade noodles for classic chicken soup. Trust us, your loved ones will thank you! 06 of 16 Grandma's Creamy Ham Casserole View Recipe Sugarplum Here's a cozy casserole that's sure to make you feel better when you're out of sorts. Make it with just seven ingredients you probably already have on hand. Grandma's Favorite Comfort Food Recipes 07 of 16 Grandma's Russian Tea View Recipe "I now fix it at my house on really cold days, when I am sick (lots of vitamin C!), and at Christmas," recipe creator SJTOOLE says of this tea that's made with warming spices and orange juice concentrate. 08 of 16 Jewish Chicken Soup View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine "This is a traditional recipe good for anything that ails you," recipe creator Layla says of this old family recipe. "It's the absolute best when you've got the flu, and it's great the second and third day." 09 of 16 My Grandmother's Cabbage and Noodles View Recipe Cindy Capps Lepp Antioxidant-rich cabbage fights inflammation, so this 5-ingredient recipe is a great choice for when you're trying to kick a cold. 10 of 16 Grandma's Armenian Rice Pilaf View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole The B.R.A.T. diet never tasted so good. This quick side dish is simply seasoned, but you can adjust the spices to taste. 11 of 16 Granny's Okra Soup View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole If you're suffering from a summertime cold, try this soup that's full of seasonal Southern veggies like okra, lima beans, and corn. 12 of 16 Grandma VanDoren's White Bread View Recipe Eat When you're not feeling up to a full meal, a toasted slice of white bread is just the ticket. "This is a delicious bread, but the best part about it is how fast and easy it is," raves reviewer LovesCheese. 150 White Bread Recipes 13 of 16 Grandma's Chinese Vegetable Soup View Recipe Potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and carrots are cooked for two hours in a pork neck bone broth. Recipe creator Angela Sing Huey Looi says fish sauce may also be used for extra flavor. 14 of 16 Grandma B's Bean Soup View Recipe Roll out of bed on your next sick day, throw a bunch of wholesome ingredients into your slow cooker, and rest up — you'll have a warm and cozy soup ready by dinnertime. 15 of 16 Grandmother's Pound Cake View Recipe wannabe chefette If a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, then this traditional pound cake (which is made with three whole cups of sugar) is the perfect sick day dessert. 15 Classic Grandma Desserts You'll Love to Make and Share 16 of 16 More Inspiration Irene Check out our 10 Healthy Comfort Foods to Get You Through Flu Season. Plus, explore our entire collections of Chicken Noodle Soup Recipes. Chicken with 20 Cloves of Garlic Arugula Salad with Cannellini Beans Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit