Pick Or Pass On These Comfort Foods And We'll Give You A Movie To Watch
- by Ashley_C
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Comfort foods are such a personal thing. What feels comfortable to some could be something that another person wouldn't even dream of picking up the next time they feel a bit down in the dumps.
The truly great thing about comfort foods is that they can be really be anything under the sun because it is totally subjective. For some people, they really tend to go for the sweet things in life like ice cream or donuts. While others are only provided with comfort by things that are more carb based like garlic bread or macaroni and cheese.
So, please, take a good long look at all of these yummy foods and take the 'Pick Or Pass On These Comfort Foods And We'll Give You A Movie To Watch' to make life a little bit easier today!
Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese quite possibly could be the greatest comfort food to ever exist. First off, it's loads and loads of carbs — any kind of noodle you want is more than acceptable. Secondly, the only other thing you need to add to it for it to be complete is a cheese sauce.
Roast Beef
Roast beef is one of those big meals that you are usually in for when you go home to visit your parents or grandparents. It's such a hearty meal and when you're given a super smooth gravy to go over top, it really does take the meat to a whole other level.
Fried Chicken
Fried chicken can be such a go-to when you're in the mood for chicken, but having it roasted in the oven with a few spices and lemons is not exactly what you're in the mood for. There's just something so hearty and fulfilling about biting into a good piece of fried chicken.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Does chicken noodle soup have actual healing powers? Has that been proven because whenever we're feeling under the weather or are even looking to feel a bit more cozy, chicken noodle soup is our go-to. Maybe it's just the whole tradition that comes along with having a bowl of chicken noodle soup too.
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches have to be up at the top of anyone's comfort food list. They have to be one of the quickest and most complete meals to pull off. Seriously, all you need to do is grab two slices of bread, some jelly and peanut butter from the cupboard and you're set.
Lasagna
Is it just us or does lasagna automatically make you think about getting together for big family dinners? There's something about lasagna that makes people feel a bit more fancy, plus it's not that hard to make either, so it's easy to serve a crowd of people.
Poutine
Poutine is something everyone should try at least once in their life just to see what all the fuss is about and if they don't like it, they never have to eat it again. Only, we're pretty sure that if you try poutine one time, it will not be the last.
Pepperoni Pizza
There's a reason why you can walk into just about any pizza place and just grab a slice of pepperoni and be on your merry way. And that's because sometimes we just need that slice to get us through a difficult moment in our day.
Apple Pie
Apple pie is one of those super fragrant desserts that you can smell as soon as you step into someone's house. The smell of the apples and cinnamon practically hit you right in the nose, but in a really, really good way. Is it a pick or a pass for apple pie?
Sloppy Joes
Can we talk about something for a second? We're not entirely sure what exactly Sloppy Joes did to deserve their name because if you have your stuff together and know how much to put on your bun, they're really not very sloppy at all!
Loaded Baked Potato
It is such a great moment when you're dining out at a restaurant and you spot loaded baked potato on the menu. With a loaded baked potato you usually get both butter and heaps of sour cream. Then there's usually cheese, bacon, and some chives too. A loaded baked potato really is the ultimate side!
Tuna Melt
Tuna melts have such a cool retro vibe to them. When we think of them, you automatically can't help but think of all of the mothers and grandmothers in their kitchens making tuna melts for their kids after school. Is it pick or pass for a tuna melt?
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo is one of those meals to have when you're looking for something that feels as though it's filling you right up and will stick to your ribs. It's totally different than spaghetti because the noodles are so thick and hearty, it really allows for that creamy Alfredo sauce to stick to every single noodle.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs is usually that go-to meal you can serve a large crowd of people because it's not super hard to make and just about everyone is pleased to find a heap of noodles, tomato sauce and meatballs on their plate. Spaghetti and meatballs is just a fun meal to eat. Everyone loves this combo!
Chili
There's just something about a bowl of chili that immediately warms your insides and makes you feel all cozy. It usually consists of beans, ground beef, tomatoes, garlic, onion and spices. You can make it as hot and spicy as you'd like or you can keep it a bit more mild and easier for the crowd.
Tacos
We feel very strongly that Taco Tuesday maybe shouldn't be a thing. Hear us out because it's not that we don't have a love of tacos, it's because we do. Once you put tacos together with just Tuesdays, that automatically cuts them off from every other day of the week and that's just not right.
Bacon
There are so many people out there who firmly believe that by adding bacon to just about any dish makes it that much better. There's just so much flavor that exists in this salt-cured meat, it's really no wonder that people feel so strongly about it.
Pancakes
Is there anything better than a stack of warm pancakes completely smothered in butter and maple syrup? You have to admit that it sure is a cure for any carb or sugar craving. Also, maple syrup and butter are basically the bare minimum of what you can put on top of their pancakes.
Fish and Chips
Fish and chips is that one meal that your parents or grandparents are almost always more than happy to spend their money on because they probably see it as such a nice little treat. Dipping this tasty dish is a great way to enjoy it!
Bacon Cheeseburger
Now, a cheeseburger all on its own is already great. You get that meaty burger and all the fixings like pickles, lettuce, onions and tomato, in between a toasty bun. But then when you add something like bacon to that burger it truly takes things to another level.
Pork Chops
Pork chops can be such a comfort food for those older adults who like to enjoy a meal where you need to slice into something and really savor and take your time. Pork can be great because since it's such a mild flavor, it's adaptable to whatever flavors or spices you want to add to it.
Fully Loaded Nachos
Fully loaded nachos have to be one of the biggest crowd pleasers to exist. There's just something so appetizing about those corn chips stacked at the bottom of a large plate that has everything from cheese, salsa, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos and olives on top of it.
French Toast
French toast can feel so luxurious and decadent, it's really no wonder that people don't make it for themselves on the daily. It really is a great food to make for a bunch of people as well because once you start getting those soggy pieces of egg bread on the griddle, you kind of hit and groove and don't want to stop.
Grilled Sirloin Steak
Sometimes it's not just what you're eating that can provide you with comfort, but it can be in how you cook it as well. For something that can feel as luxurious as a sirloin steak, you really need to get out to the grill to cook it to perfection.
Ravioli
Ravioli is one of those foods that can either be very low end or high end depending on how you make it or where you get it from. There's nothing quite like a good portion of ravioli. No matter how it's made, it always hits the spot.
Chocolate Brownies
Chocolate brownies are also up there on the comfort food list as well. The thing that's really great about chocolate brownies — besides the overall taste, is that they can be a dessert, a snack or even something to go along with ice cream when you feel like making more of a whole meal out of it.
Pad Thai
Pad Thai has to be one of the most popular meals for take-out because even though it seems like it's just a step up from stir fry, it's actually so much more than that. You can't have a good Pad Thai without rice noodles. From there, it's all about your veggies or proteins and your sauce.
Popcorn
All of those memes don't exist about eating all of your popcorn before the movie even begins for no reason. It's true what they say, when you get a bowl of popcorn in front of you, it's really hard to stop. Will it be a pick or a pass for popcorn?
Sushi
Forget Sunday brunch, there's really nothing like going out for sushi with your girlfriends (or guy friends) after a long Saturday night out. It just feels so good to load up on all those carbs. Plus, you're actually getting in some great protein with the fish and there's usually more than enough veggies on the menu too.
Garlic Bread
Garlic bread has to be one of the best things to munch down on. And it's even better with layers of cheese on top. Sure, you can have garlic bread on the side of a pasta dinner, but we want to remind everyone that you can eat garlic bread on its own and enjoy a beautiful moment.
Hummus
We have a very serious question for everyone — what on earth did everyone do for easy snacking before hummus hit the big time? We feel as though there was a very specific moment in time, maybe about 10 or so years ago now, where hummus was suddenly absolutely everywhere.
Sprinkled Donuts
Is there anything more aesthetically pleasing than a sprinkled donut? Just think about that time when it was your turn to bring in the snack at work for your co-worker's birthday and you picked up a tray of sprinkled donuts — everyone came up to you with a smile on their face that day, didn't they?
Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled eggs is that food that you can serve anyone from your five-year-old niece to your distant cousins staying in your guest room for the weekend because just about everyone out there enjoys scrambled eggs. Will it be a pick or a pass for scrambled eggs?
Potato Chips
There are so many things that you can say about potato chips. The truly great thing about potato chips are those huge family sized bags that they come in and all those flavors too. What other type of snack can you find in every flavor from cool ranch to super spicy to barbecue and dill pickle?
McDonald's Chicken McNuggets
McDonald's Chicken McNuggets have to be that one fast food item out there that were maybe technically put on their menu for kids to order, but there are so many adults who get them every single day too. There's something kind of comforting about Chicken McNuggets, which is funny considering the grease.
Banana Split
We'd like to believe that the banana split exists for those times in our lives when we are in need of ice cream with all the extras. It's like going to the movies and not getting popcorn — once you're 20 minutes into the movie, you're going to wish you had that buttery popcorn sitting on your lap.
Cheese and Crackers
Cheese and crackers is that one snack you can easily pack if you're running out the door to work or school or yoga and you just need something to get you through until your next big meal. Big props to cheese and crackers for always being there for everyone of all ages over the years!
Cheesecake
Cheesecake has to be one of those top desserts out there that you make for someone when you really want to show them that they're special to you. The next time you're looking to treat yourself with a good dessert, get some cheesecake going and see how you feel afterward!
Smoothie
Smoothies have just taken off in the past several years because in the end, we are all looking for something easy, healthy and convenient. The truly great thing about smoothies is that they can be adapted to be dairy free too. You can make a smoothie any way you want!
Chicken Wings
Chicken wings are so great because there are just so many different sauces you can slather them in, so there's really something for everyone. You can also go the boneless wing route which is perfect for those who don't like dealing with the bones but want all that juicy chicken goodness.
Perogies
Whether you're into just plain potato and cheddar perogies or you venture into the potato and bacon flavor world, perogies are ultra yummy. Then it's time to top them with loads of sour cream and maybe some chives and bacon bits. Is anyone else drooling?
Beef Dip
There's something to be said about the ceremony involved with dipping your beef dip sandwich into the little bowl of beef stock that comes along with it. It's something so simple, but they just go so hand in hand that one feels kind of wrong without the other.
Quesadillas
Growing up in your parents' house, did you ever find yourself at a loss for what to make when your mom would suggest having quesadillas? They were actually such a genius little food invention because they're so simple to cook up and you can basically put anything you want in the middle and you're good to go.
Avocado Toast
Avocado toast has to be one of the most photogenic breakfast foods to ever exist. Maybe it's just something that we've led ourselves to believe through the umpteen posts of it on social media, but it really is a pretty food to look at.
Potstickers
Have you ever had one of those Saturday nights in where you had every intention of joining your friends for a night out on the town but after a long hard week, all you really feel like doing is ordering in your favorite pot-stickers (or dumplings)? We 100% support doing this too, by the way.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
We know that most people do spinach artichoke dip as an appetizer when they're out for a meal, but it's actually pretty easy to make at home too. All you really need is artichokes, spinach, some mayonnaise, and cream cheese. And then you customize it in terms of what kind of other cheeses you include.
Cream Cheese Bagel
A cream cheese bagel can just feel so right when you're in the mood for it. Whether that's in the morning time with your coffee or even when you're having a midnight cram session and in need of a little sustenance to help get you through.
Coconut Shrimp
This is such a great combination of flavors. Of course, shrimp is totally scrumptious on its own, but when you add a nice batter that's full of coconut? That's a whole different type of seafood game right there. And let's not forget about the yummy dipping sauce that comes with it too. We're drooling!
Yogurt Berry Parfait
A yogurt berry parfait is so delicious because it basically feels as though you're chowing down on a decadent dessert. With all of that creamy yogurt happening between the layers of whatever fruit you fancy, it's almost crazy that you can eat this for breakfast and get a well-balanced meal out of it.
Green Curry
This one is for all those folks out there who get comfort from things that are full of spicy flavor and one of those meals is definitely a green curry. A lot of people say that this is the curry that you totally sweat your way through, but they also love every minute of it.
