Comfort Foods For Those Blah Days

Everyone has a certain comfort food that is linked to a pleasant memory of days gone by. Moderation and balance are the keys to life and comfort foods fit in on the one end of the spectrum and it is better to find some recipes that you really enjoy to make the most out of this experience. When you are feeling down for whatever reason a nice cup of Hot Chocolate /recipe/mexican-hot-chocolate-678 can be all that you need to take you back to a pleasant experience you may have had one cold winter. People are emotionally attached to all sorts of things and food is no different. Below are some amazing recipes and ideas if you are just having one of those days.

Potatoes

Oh delicious potatoes, where have you gone. With all of the focus on eating healthy a decadent scoop of real mashed potatoes is hard to find. What used to be just dinner fare is now some of the best comfort food to take you back to a simpler time. imageFluffiest Mashed Potatoes: A lot of people really enjoy a good plate of delicious mashed potatoes. If this is your comfort food, boy have we got a recipe for you. These are the lightest and fluffiest potatoes that have ever been made and they can make an excellent side dish or main for your comfort food meal.     imageHomemade French Fries: Everyone loves good French fries and this recipe makes them crispy on the outside while soft on the inside. Again as a plate full they are their own comfort food or you can double down and they will compliment your comfort meal.     Scalloped PotatoesScalloped Potatoes: For those of you that have become accustomed to the deliciousness that is scalloped potatoes we have an amazing recipe to create the perfect batch. These luscious potatoes may take a bit more time in the oven but when you try them you will be glad you had the patience.  

 

Desserts

There may be nothing more synonymous to comfort foods than a good dessert. The recipes that are provided are some of the most decadent and uplifting desserts that you can make to brighten your day and warm your stomach. Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting: image I don’t think that there is more of a cliché comfort food than chocolate cake, and if you like peanut butter cups than you’ll love this recipe. Whether or not you need comfort food this delicious recipe can always brighten your day.     Strawberry Shortcake recipeOld Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake: A common childhood memory is of your mom making you strawberry shortcake, and while we can’t get her recipe here is one that is delicious and actually may have been the recipe that your mom based hers off of. This recipe is from 1898 and is a great comfort food when you have to have some shortcake.   Apple BrowniesApple Brownies: Brownies of all kinds are always delicious but this recipe is amazing! Although it looks more like a slice of apple pie, after one bite of its brownie goodness and you won’t want for anything else. It’s the ultimate comfort food.     Whatever your need for comfort food is it doesn't matter. When you absolutely need to have a comfort food to lift your spirits try one of these recipes and you'll be pleasantly delighted. Don't worry about calories or anything like that do it right the first time and you can snap back into your productive healthy self after a bowls of delicious fully mash or a slice of scrumptious shortcake. Enjoy! What is your favorite comfort food? Please let us know in the comments below!

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