Oh yes. The antidote for a rotten day. The solution to getting news that caused that latest face plant into the palm of your hand. Or quite simply, just because. Your brain tells you that it feels so good to sink your taste buds into that delicious flavor. You know what I speak of. Comfort food. It looks good. It tastes good. It just darn feels right.   [box]Sloppy Joes Lasagna Casserole[/box] So, what are the guidelines that make comfort food just that? Well, we asked people for their thoughts are and this is a list that stood out for us of five things that make comfort food what it is:

1. It has to invoke memories of being soothed like an old friend. I have to rely on the food to make me know that things will be alright. Even for a moment.
2. It has to smell really, really good.
3. It needs to go well with a really great wine.
4. Easy to cook.
5. Easy food prep.

Short Ribs (The Old Fashioned Way) This recipe comes from our member Derf and she says: "Comfort food at it's best, serve it over mashed potatoes. Heavenly !! (Dieters don't even look !!)" [twocol_one][/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last][/twocol_one_last] Full of Beans and Loving It Bergy says " Some days you want some comfort food and this recipe is just that for me. It's a quick throw together, almost junk food recipe. Make it spicy of leave it plain, it's up to you. Goes wwell with a green salad" [twocol_one][/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last][/twocol_one_last] So, what are you waiting for? Click here to find some great comfort food recipes tonight!