The Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese When one thinks about their favorite comfort food, I would argue that macaroni and cheese likely falls at the top for many. Everything about it oozes comfort. Tender pasta enveloped in a creamy and cheesy sauce, sometimes topped with a thick layer of extra cheese or breadcrumbs. Some are baked to a bubbling oblivion, while others are simply finished onRead more ->
These Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells with Sausage are beyond delicious! Sausage, ricotta, and mozzarella stuffed shells are bathed in a smooth and creamy butternut squash sauce. Absolute Fall pasta perfection! Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells HEAVENS. Are these stuffed shells good, you guys. I’ve never really met a pasta dish I haven’t loved. I realize that doesn’t do much in my convincing you that this recipeRead more ->
This Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa, Bacon, and Spinach is pure Autumnal comfort food! Smoky bacon adds depth to tender grains and greens. A delicious dinner for all! Stuffed Acorn Squash Are we squash lovers? We’re squash lovers. What’s not to like, folks? They serve as the perfect vessel for fillings of all sorts, or are delicious served simply roasted. They make enchilada sauces, serveRead more ->
My Mom’s Chicken Ziti is so comforting, yet so light! Snappy and bright pea pods are combined with perfect cooked chicken, penne pasta, and the best homemade Alfredo sauce. This recipe for Mom’s Chicken Ziti appeared first on my Kitchen Memoirs series, in my Mother’s story. Check it out here, along with other delicious family recipes! Tried this recipe for Mom’s Chicken Ziti and loved it?Read more ->
This Oxtail Macaroni and Cheese is pure comfort! Oxtail adds richness, while Brie and Comté cheeses are used to create the creamiest and most flavorful mac and cheese recipe out there! When you think of quintessential comfort food, what comes to mind? Perhaps Lasagna, a cozy casserole (like Tater Tot Hotdish!), Shrimp and Grits, or a low & slow Sunday Beef Roast. Me? My idealRead more ->
This Smoky Split Pea & Ham Soup is the perfect cozy meal on a chilly day! Green split peas serve as the velvety base for this soup packed with smoky ham, tender carrots, and delicious aromatics. Soup’s On There is something so comforting about a warm bowl of soup. A whole meal, in one cozy bowl! Add a slice of toasted bread, and this turnsRead more ->
This Vegan Three Bean and Hominy Chili is so satisfying – without the meat! It’s still protein packed with the addition of cannellini, black, and kidney beans. It’s filled with all the familiar delicious ingredients you’d find in any standard chili recipe. I take a shortcut with the Vegan Cornbread Muffins, which are so simple! This recipe is simple and delicious, and cooks up in noRead more ->
What beats a hot bowl of chili?! Try Favorite Chili is the perfect crowd pleaser. It’s packed with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and corn. Garnish with your favorite toppings to make the perfect meal-in-a-bowl. Crockpot, slow cooker, and Instant Pot friendly! It’s Chili Season Quite literally, in fact. Today it’s supposed to reach a balmy high of 19…which is actually a heat wave, all things considered!Read more ->
A Minnesota classic! This Lightened Up Tater Tot Hotdish includes a homemade cream soup base, sautéed vegetables, ground beef, and yes – tater tots! Surprisingly simple, this recipe comes together easily making it a great weeknight meal! All Hail Tater Tot Hotdish Ya heard of it? How about casserole? Now am I speaking your language? Either way, for me (and arguably, many other Minnesotans), hotdishRead more ->
This festive Red Flannel Hash is a healthy and delicious brunch option on a cold winters day. Peppers, sweet potatoes, onions, and beets are roasted to perfection, serving as a colorful bed for poached jammy eggs. Happy First Day of Winter! I could not be more excited. With this season’s arrival, comes all the comforting things: Hot Cocoa Layers and layers of ALL the blanketsRead more ->