Foods are meant to give nourishment and fulfill your heart. There are
many foods out there but if you want something that makes you feel better
emotionally, you should consider comfort food. No matter what season, you
should consider hearty dishes that will keep you cozy.
Mac
and cheese
The mac and cheese dish is of English origin but it quickly became one
of the favorite comfort foods in the world. It is a dish consisting of cheese
sauce on top of the cooked macaroni pasta. The cheese used is commonly cheddar.
Lasagna
Lasagna is another family favorite. It is made with stacked layers of pasta. Its highlight is alternately stacked layers of sauces and ingredients like vegetables, meat, and cheese. In some culture, it is topped with melted grated cheese.
Grilled
cheese sandwiches
If you want to grab a quick snack, grilled cheese sandwiches are
great. It needs to be grilled so the bread toasts and the cheese will melt. It
is often heated by putting slices of buttered bread with the cheese between the
slices on a frying pan or griddle.
Mashed
potato
Whether you prefer it a side dish or the main dish, the mashed potato
will never let you down. In fact, it is healthier than other food and it will
surely bring back memories of your childhood. You need to boil the potatoes
first then crush it into a soft mass. It tastes better with the addition of
milk and butter.
Spaghetti
and meatballs
This is another dish that will bring back memories of your childhood.
This dish is interesting because of the juicy meatballs soaked in red sauce
over spaghetti. Do not forget to top it with cheese.
Pancakes
Any kind of pancake is good. It is made of a thin cake batter that is usually fried and turned in a pan. Pancakes are usually paired with syrup or you can roll it with a filling.
Fried
chicken
If you do not want to cook, you can easily buy fried chicken. Although
you will hear unsolicited cautions from your mother, it is still one of the
best comfort foods in town.
Pizza
Another famous comfort
food is pizza. Whether
in Italy or America, this snack is easy to order or make if you have time. The
highlight is the tomato sauce and cheese topping with added vegetables or
meat.
Pie
Who will forget about pies? Pies will really remind you of home and
the family. It is a baked goodie made of pastry dough that contains a filling
of different sweet or savory ingredients.
Doughnuts
Whether it is from the nearest gas station or not, doughnuts emanate
nostalgic feeling. This sweet fried dough treat comes with many toppings, which
makes it more interesting and appealing.
There are more comfort foods that you can consider from a Chinese meal
to egg rolls, cookies, muffins, ice creams, and Oreos. Whether you personally
prepare it or not, the sentimental value attached to it will never change.
These foods are also best shared with the people close to you.
