Sallie's Favorite Comfort Food Recipes

This is Comfort Food with a capital C and a capital F. There aren't too many things I could sit and eat and eat and eat, but this is one of them. I got this recipe from a woman I taught with several years ago. It is without a doubt one of our top five meals.I have tweaked this recipe quite a bit. The original recipe called for a can of chicken broth, but I use water and add salt instead. It also called for five pounds of potatoes, but I use much less so as to have more sauce. I also use shredded cheddar instead of process cheese … [Read more...] about Ham and Cheesy Potatoes

I found this recipe on a chicken package and it is now one of our very favorite things to eat. And I mean favorite as in choose this above anything out of any category of food.I use this rub on a whole roasting chicken and cook it in the oven. The best part about this recipe is that the drippings make the most EXQUISITE gravy. The gravy is really rich and flavorful. If you make this and don't make it with mashed potatoes and gravy, you are missing out on the full experience.Seriously. Make the gravy.Yummy! Sweet Basil Rub for … [Read more...] about Sweet Basil Rub for Chicken

Such a simple recipe, but so tasty! It can be served with many different types of comfort food meals such as roast beef.This is a great compliment to the wonderful Sweet Basil Rub Roasted Chicken. Maple-Glazed Carrots with Pecans Ingredients1 & 1/2 cups cooked baby carrots or sliced carrots 1 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1/4 cup chopped pecansDirectionsCook carrots in salted water and drain. Stir in butter, maple syrup, and pecans over very low heat until the butter is melted.2 … [Read more...] about Maple-Glazed Carrots with Pecans

I found this recipe in a Gooseberry Patch book and tried it this week for the first time. It is very good and very rich. The next time I serve it, I will only serve it as a side with something else less rich and less salty rather than making it the main item of the meal.A few tweaks I made/will make... I will add more carrots. It did not take 30 minutes to heat. I heated it for only about 15 minutes since I did not want the vegetables to be mush. It also took less than 15 minutes to heat through and melt the cheese. Rich Cheese … [Read more...] about Rich Cheese Soup

This is a quick and yummy fall dessert. Actually, it is yummy any time of the year!If you have a few extra bags of cranberries left over from Thanksgiving hanging about in your freezer, this is an excellent way to use them up. Cranberry Nut Dessert Ingredients1 & 1/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 egg 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup butter, meltedDirectionsPlace cranberries in a greased 9-inch pie plate; sprinkle with brown sugar … [Read more...] about Cranberry Nut Dessert

My mom has made this salad for many years and it is always so good! She made it for us last weekend when we visited.I finally asked for the recipe so I could make it at home, too. Sarah's Salad with Swiss Cheese, Peas and Bacon Ingredients2 cups each of lettuce, romaine, and curly endive, torn into small pieces (curly endive it somewhat bitter so you can omit that and use only lettuce and romaine in greater amounts) 4 ounces Swiss cheese, cut into thin strips 1 and 1/2 cups frozen peas, cooked 6 slices of bacon, … [Read more...] about Sarah’s Salad with Swiss Cheese, Peas and Bacon

I am starting to think the cool weather is never coming! It is 87 degrees right now which is amazingly warm for Michigan in September.I thought I would share a great recipe for folks who are still "enjoying" the warm weather. This is a fabulous combination of flavors. I don't use measurements for this - I just kind of eyeball it. Chicken Salad with Pecans and Green Onions Ingredients Cooked chicken, chopped Pecans, chopped Green onions, green part only, sliced Celery, chopped MayonnaiseDirectionsMix all … [Read more...] about Chicken Salad with Pecans and Green Onions

This is a wonderful light dessert for summer. You must use Key Limes for this and not regular limes. Key Limes usually come in a bag and are tiny little limes. Their flavor is great!Don't miss the handy tip a reader shared in the comments! Key Lime Pie Ingredients4 large or extra large egg yolks 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup fresh Key Lime juice (about 12 limes) 2 tsp grated lime peel, green portion only 1 graham cracker crustDirectionsBeat egg yolks with electric mixer until they are thick … [Read more...] about Key Lime Pie

I have always liked potato salad in a variety of forms. This might have been the first time I've had one that is a combination of red potatoes and cider vinegar.My mom made this potato salad for us on a recent visit. It is tangy and delicious! We've made it many times since. Enjoy! Red Bliss Potato Salad Ingredients 2 pounds red potatoes 1/3 cup cider vinegar 2 medium celery stalks, finely chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup sliced green onions (green parts only) 1 and 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black … [Read more...] about Red Bliss Potato Salad

I don't have a recipe for this. It is kind of like how my Grandma used to make cinnamon rolls - she just dumped it all together without measuring and they were delicious! So you will have to experiment a bit to discover what you like and what works best for you!Bake several baking potatoes until they are done. I use the really big ones and then a half is basically a generous serving.When the potatoes are just cool enough to handle, cut them in half lengthwise. Cut them in such a way that you will have two halves that will sit … [Read more...] about Twice Baked Potatoes to Freeze

We enjoy chicken quesadillas a lot! They are super easy to make once you get a recipe that works for you.I don't have a formal written recipe, but here is how I do it. Chicken Quesadillas IngredientsShredded salsa chicken (previously made) Salsa Shredded sharp cheddar cheese Green onions Tortillas Olive oilDirectionsI mix shredded salsa chicken, salsa, shredded sharp cheddar, and green onions in a bowl. I use whatever amounts seem appropriate, but I usually use one cup of shredded chicken for two … [Read more...] about Chicken Quesadillas

I like lots of different kinds of corn chowder. I like it thick and kind of smokey with potato chunks and bacon. Yum! This is a simpler kind that is easy to put together.I found this recipe in a Better Homes and Gardens cookbook called Comfort Food. This is my modified recipe. Corn Chowder with Ham and Red Peppers Ingredients10 ounces of frozen whole kernel corn 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped red pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/8 tsp pepper 1/2 to 1 tsp salt, to taste 2 cups milk 3 … [Read more...] about Corn Chowder with Ham and Red Peppers