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Category: Comfort Food

Shepard’s Pie with Champ Mash

Shepard’s Pie with Champ Mash

When it comes to classic comfort food many would agree that Shepard’s pie is a favorite.  Over the years I have been served many different takes on what were all called Shepard’s pie, some with lamb and some with beef, others prepared with ground meat 

Taco Tot Casserole

Taco Tot Casserole

Ground beef, black beans, corn, and green chilies are mixed with cheese and taco seasoning then baked under a layer of crispy tater tots in the easy-to-make Taco Tot Casserole.  Served with avocado, tomatoes, sour cream, and pickled onions this old school style dish might 

Baking Powder Biscuits

Baking Powder Biscuits

There is something very special about breaking open a fluffy biscuit steaming hot from the oven and smearing it with butter or jam that takes us to a happy place.  I think the biscuit would fall into the category of comfort foods reminding people of 

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

Tender bites of broccoli are the star of this creamy, easy to make casserole.  Topped with a crispy layer of cheese and bread crumbs, this hearty dish is comfort food at its best.  Cheesy broccoli rice casserole is a classic side dish that’s great with a weeknight 

Smothered Pork Chops

Smothered Pork Chops

These “fall off the bone” pork chops are fork tender and incredibly moist.  Smothered in a thick rich onion gravy, this sure to please one-skillet dish is amazingly simple to prepare, and makes the perfect dinner for a school-night or on a busy weekend.

Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

Nothing sticks to your ribs better than a plate of biscuits and gravy. This southern dish has become a mainstay for many diners across the country. Prepared in a wide variety of ways this menu item is extremely popular for breakfast or dinner. In its 

Plantation Cornbread

Plantation Cornbread

One of my favorite meals I recall as a kid was one my mother referred to as Plantation Cornbread. Comprised of ham, chicken, and mushrooms in a gravy spooned over a fresh-baked cornbread, this treat would usually grace our table not long after a holiday as a 

Diner Food: The Chili Dog

Diner Food: The Chili Dog

A true American classic, the chili dog.  As synonymous with the diner as the cheeseburger, the hot dog (and the obsession there of)  has become a national pastime.  We love our dogs piled high with chili and all sorts of condiments and relishes. Folks seem to 

Good Old Fashioned Pancakes

Good Old Fashioned Pancakes

Short stack up!  Served any time of day, it’s hard to beat the flavor of pancakes with maple syrup, bacon, and eggs. This classic dish usually associated with breakfast, is also a popular menu item with late night diners.  I came across this pancake recipe 

Bacon topped Meatloaf

Bacon topped Meatloaf

Nothing evokes the thought of home cooking and comfort food more than that of a diner, the place where you find classic meals just like Mom used to make. It’s hard to describe the delight felt upon finding one’s favorite dish hand written on a