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What a yummy topic for a Wednesday! Today we are talking about comfort foods. We all have them: those foods that makes us feel good and bring about positive memories. So, let's dish about them.
Shepherd's Pie
This delicious comfort food originated from the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is ground meat in gravy with mashed potatoes and vegetables. We grew up only having corn in it, so that is often how I make it. However, this recipe from Simply Recipes gives you a more traditional version of the dish.
Chicken and Rice Soup
I grew up on Campbell's Chicken Noodle soup, but my husband has always preferred rice. So, this is what has been made in my house for the last 25 years. I usually make my own chicken broth, because store bought ones are too high in sodium. He likes a hearty soup, so though I don't actually add chicken to this soup, I fill it with onions, celery, carrots, and rice. This recipe from Diner at the Zoo is as close to mine as I could find. However, I don't usually cook my rice ahead of time. I might try to do that in the future.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
This is a dish I discovered in adulthood. The only mac and cheese I had as a kid came in a skinny blue box with powdered cheese. Honestly, the girls still eat this from time to time. However, if you are looking for a delicious baked macaroni and cheese, this classic recipe from Mueller's fits the bill. Sometimes, I cut up slices of bread and use that as a topping.
What are some of your favorite comfort foods?
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14 comments:
Chicken & rice soup is wonderful!
I love mac and cheese. The shepherd's pie takes me back too. My mum made this all the time when we were growing up. This and spaghetti bolognese were about the only things she made that didnt go in the deep fryer. I've only ever made it myself a few times, never with corn, though. But I will next time!
Yum, great options!
Mac and cheese is soooo good. I love Shepard's pie too. Even though I can't use much salt in things I can really experiment in Shepherd's pie. Thanks for the recipes.
I love shepherd's pie! And I also love Simply Recipes. Hahaha.
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Shepherd's Pie sounds so good. I am not very familiar with it.Yes, mac n cheese is for sure a comfort food. Thank you for sharing your recipes.
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Oh, Shepherd's Pie is such a wonderful option. It's more work than I usually prefer to put in, but I will never turn it down.
We love it around here, Stephen. Thanks for visiting.
A good mac and cheese can make the world go away for a bit, right, George? My mother made shepherd's pie regularly in the winter. Thanks for sharing today. Appreciate the visit.
Thanks, Lydia. Great seeing you here today.
Agreed, Kathy. Understand what you're saying about salt. My husband has the same issue, which is why I don't make it as often as the kids would like. Thanks for visiting today.
Where were we with cooking before the Internet, Aymee. Simply Recipes is one of my favorites. Thanks for visiting today.
You're welcome, Jen. I loved Shepherd's Pie growing up. Some people use creamed corn, but not us. I've also had a really great one in New Jersey that was of a British take on it with lamb and different vegetables. Thanks for visiting today.
Me, too, Michael. Multiple steps and dishes. I don't always have time for it. Thanks for visiting today.
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