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Post by Mary Ann on Oct 12, 2005 13:34:24 GMT -5
This is the time of year where we start getting nesty, cooking more and gathering together inside more. I know we all have comfort foods; tell what means cozy rainy afternoons, or crisp fall days, or just plain old comfort for you. It doesn't have to be fancy or complicated; it can even be store bought or from a restaurant. But tell what your comfort foods are!  |
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Post by Newfygirl on Oct 12, 2005 13:40:48 GMT -5
Chili, stew in the crockpot, roast beef and mashed potatoes. Chicken and mashed potatoes....yum! cozy rainy afternoons especially on a Sunday when the Packers are winning means curled up on a couch with a blanket alternately watching the game, dozing and reading a book. Ahh, bliss. Of course, this doesn't happen too often but when it does and the kids cooperate its wonderful!
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Post by LeslieLesfire on Oct 13, 2005 18:21:52 GMT -5
A comfort meal for me when I'm feeling worn out and hungry would be either Chicken fried steak, or home fried pork chops, or home fried chicken with mashed tators and cream gravy and if I could choose my veggie, something like brussel sprouts or broccoli or asparagus.
My sick food is a cheese burger or a grilled cheese sandwich, if it was a stomach thing and I'm finally feeling good enough to eat. If it is a sore throat I want chicken noodle soup and my sore throat tea. LOL
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Post by Newfygirl on Oct 13, 2005 19:57:28 GMT -5
Grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup! |
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Post by Chrisnstar on Oct 13, 2005 22:44:43 GMT -5
Mashed potatoes and gravy, potato soup, bread or rice pudding, apple crisp, meatloaf, chocolate ice cream or pudding
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Post by Char on Oct 18, 2005 15:48:54 GMT -5
I agree, Mashed potatoes are my comfort food, home made mac n cheese and french bread, those are my weakness
Char
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Post by Chrisnstar on Oct 18, 2005 22:10:41 GMT -5
Oh yes, homemade mac and cheese, made with really good aged cheddar.
chris
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Post by Newfygirl on Oct 20, 2005 19:15:28 GMT -5
Anyone have a recipe for homemade mac and cheese?
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Post by Chrisnstar on Oct 20, 2005 23:27:00 GMT -5
Here's how I make it: Cook up the pasta..
Melt some butter in a sauce pan and stir in about a quarter cup of finely chopped onion. Stir and cook for a couple of minutes, then make a white sauce by putting a couple of tablespoons of flour in the butter and whisking in milk. Season with salt and pepper and a pinch or two of dry mustard.
Add at least a cup of shredded cheese. My favorite to use is really good aged cheddar. But you can use American, Monterey Jack, whatever you like. Stir til cheese is melted.
Pour the sauce over the pasta in a greased baking pan. Bake about 30 min at 350 until it's bubbly. If you like you can sprinkle seasoned bread crumbs on top before baking, but I like it without.
chris
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Post by Mary Ann on Oct 21, 2005 6:19:22 GMT -5
I make mine pretty much the same as Chris does, except I add some chopped garlic to the onion, and use a BOATLOAD of cheese. I also loff using a really sharp cheddar. Another thing I do different is I mix the pasta and sauce thoroughly before adding it to the pan. You can serve the sauce and pasta as is, or you can bake it in a pan. And we're breadcrumb people, too.
I never thought of the dry mustard; that'd be good in there!
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Post by bluemouse on Oct 21, 2005 8:55:02 GMT -5
Or if you prefer a crockpot recipe...
Crock Pot Macaroni & Cheese
- 8 ounces macaroni noodles, uncooked (you can use more if you want)
- 1 stick melted butter or margarine
- 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 can Carnation evaporated milk
- 1 cup regular milk
- salt & pepper to taste
Stir all ingredients into a crock pot and cook on low for 3 hours.
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Post by Chrisnstar on Oct 21, 2005 8:57:21 GMT -5
Yes, I usually use two cups of cheese, about a pound block. Hmmmm. I loff garlic. Will have to try that! I do mix the pasta and sauce well too before baking. didn't explain that well.
chris
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Post by Mary Ann on Oct 21, 2005 14:16:42 GMT -5
Wow, Mouse; are you sure the noodles are uncooked? Seems like there wouldn't be enough liquid in it for some of it to not be, um, crunchy.
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Post by Laura on Oct 21, 2005 16:19:18 GMT -5
Oh, you're making my mouth water with the mac & cheese recipe, Chris. That is my all-time favorite comfort food! Close second is homemade chicken & noodles, and then mashed potatoes & gravy. Comfort dessert is hot apple crisp or that fudge cake that bakes in its own sauce....mmmmmm
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Post by bluemouse on Oct 21, 2005 16:57:05 GMT -5
Never made it, MaryAnn, but supposedly it is a wonderful recipe. You should check it every once in awhile and make sure the noodles aren't too dry, but I believe it's great just as it is. |
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