New York City
“I’ll be having three bottles of wine to my face.” — Chandra Fogg, @dothechachaslide
“We’re expecting a long night at the very least, so this year is all about comfort and stamina — something that sticks to your ribs, we can enjoy curled up on the couch, and also makes good leftovers. I’m cooking this “Mushroom Bourguignon” that I love with creamy polenta, and we’ll sip along with wines produced in the USA.” — Julie Weil, @weil_deal
“Maybe I’ll make something good to call upon the ancestors. I feel like we’re gonna need them.” — Hayley Vaughn, @allhayl
“I decided on making Birria tacos because I wanted something that was a little more extensive than my regular weekday meals to fully get my mind off of the election.” — Chidera Nnorom, @eatsbydnd
Chicago, Illinois
“I’m making chili because it’s one of my favorite comfort foods, and what’s better than having comfort on a stressful night?” — Sascha Smith, @sascha.r.smith
Houston, Texas
“Election night will be all about convenience and comfort for me. I have a rotisserie chicken and chickpeas in the fridge, plus some vegetables left over from homemade chicken stock. Soup it is!!” — Victoria Christensen, @v_christensen
“What’s more American than stressing out about democracy over apple pie? So that’s what we’ll be making!” — Kristyn Story, @ohhnoitsksto_
Miami, Florida
“This year, I wanted to go into this election with full hearts and tummies. I decided go community style — paella, a charcuterie table, and grazing desserts. Throwing a small election night party will be something that we hope can be used to celebrate a new president while bringing many different people together.” — Abigail Diaz, @shopgirlblog
Los Angeles, California
“I decided to make homemade pizzas with a cornmeal crust. It’s delicious and easy.” — Breanna Adams, @ilybree
“I cooked for a village of two people to calm my election anxiety.” — Cayla Harris, @fashionablycayla
Washington, D.C.
“I’m doing a surf and turf with crab legs or garlicky shrimp. I’ll probably also make a blackberry cobbler. Cooking and eating good food is always a distraction for me. I’ll either be eating good and celebrating because the results were what I wanted, or I’ll be devastated. Either way, I will still have a happy tummy to make me feel better.” — Kirisha Marshall, @kirmars
“Comfort food is different for all of us, and for me, chicken wings bring me joy. So while I watch this country disappoint me again, I enjoyed some Honey Habanero Chicken Wings with Sweet Potato Fries!” — Tyler Bryant, @tymitchell_