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The Need for Comfort Food

There is a reason why it's referred to as comforting and definitely something that you should incorporate into your life. Your inner self will thank you.

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TV Dinners - The History of TV Dinners
We have all enjoyed a TV Dinner at some point in our life... now here's how it all came about.

Hot Chocolate... But Better
So how do you make your hot chocolate? I start off with a sachet of hot chocolate mix and then add something to make it that much better.

Valentine's Day Breakfast
On Valentine's Day, who wants a plain bowl of cereal? We need something just a little bit special!

50's Style Potato Salad
I know that I am giving a hint to my age, but this potato salad is just too good... not to share.

Key Lime Pie
And this recipe is one of the best...

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How To Make an Omelette
I remember learning how in Home Ec and it became somewhat of a staple at our house. Again... very versatile.

Pound Cake
I think that my Mom liked pound cakes because they were so versatile. I grew up in a house that valued dessert every night and pound cake was an easy route to go.

Easy Eggnog
What would Christmas be without just a little?

Friendship Dessert Fruit Starter
Fruit starter is made when yeast is mixed with fruit and allowed to ferment for two weeks. The starter is then divided into two. One half can be given to a friend (Friendship Dessert) and the other half is used to make sauce. I remember making this from the seventies... we must have consumed a zillion cupcakes.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Can you ever have too many chocolate chip cookie recipes?

Shepherd's Pie
I never tasted Shepherd's Pie, until after I married an Englishman... it's his comfort food.

Homemade Cookie Mix
There is obviously nothing quite like homemade cookies straight out of the oven, and this little recipe ensures that there will always be lots, whenever you need them.

Sugar Cookies
I don't know what it is about sugar cookies, but they certainly have filled a lot of lunch bags and pails over the years.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
My Dad absolutely loved fudge, and I guess I can thank him for my love of the stuff!

Adult Chocolate Chip Cookies
Did you know that all chocolate chip cookies are not created equal?

Deep Fried Chicken
In recent years the popularity of Cajun Deep Fried Turkey has grown considerably. However most people face a big problem trying to do this on their stove. Namely it makes a terrible mess. And it's rather dangerous to do in an enclosed space. The answer is to take it outdoors.

Carrot Cake with Pineapple
If you have never sampled a slice of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, you are in for a treat.

George Washington Eggnog
Eggnog and Rum Punches were one of the most popular drink types in Colonial America, enjoyed at just about any party given. This eggnog recipe is from George Washington's own recipe archives, although he forgot to mention how many eggs to use.

Chocolate Pie
If there is chocolate involved, it has to be good!

Cinnamon French Toast
For those mornings when you simply can't face another bowl of cereal... and it's low fat too.

Homemade Coconut Cream Pie
Brings back fond memories for me!

Gourmet Hot Cocoa Mix
Mix up a batch of this so that it is handy... the minute you need it.

Sweet and Sour Sauce
Sweet and sour - it's a combination indelibly linked to Chinese cuisine. Who hasn't ordered a dish flavored with sweet and sour sauce from a Chinese take-out at one time or another?

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