Pick Or Pass On These Comfort Foods To Discover Your TV Twin!
Comfort foods are one of the world's greatest gifts. Not only do they provide us with much needed sustenance, but there's a certain quality to specific foods for each individual that works to make them feel a little bit better on the inside as well. Think about it, if things are little crazy and hectic, sometimes all a person needs is to sit down with a hearty plate of lasagna and suddenly the world seems that much better.
Our comfort foods also work to tell us a lot about how a person ticks too. If they're more into nachos than garlic bread or if they enjoy a nice slice of apple pie but turn their noses up to chocolate brownies, that says something about a person and their individual tastes.
One's love of food can also reveal things like who they might match up with in terms of character traits on their favorite TV shows. And nothing brings us all together quite like good television chock full of complex characters and all of those foods that exist to make us feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside.
So, please — pick or pass on these comfort foods and get a TV twin!
Chicken Noodle Soup
We don't care what time of year it is, chicken noodle soup is always at the top of our list when it comes to super comforting foods. It's hot and fairly simple to make, you get your protein with the chicken and don't even get us started on all the kinds of different noodles you can choose from! Is chicken noodle soup on your list of comfort foods?
Fully Loaded Cheeseburger
Is there anything quite as mouth-watering as a cheeseburger? There is actually. If you get your cheeseburger and add things like lettuce, tomato, onions, bacon, relish, ketchup, mustard and onion rings even! That right there is the ultimate goldmine when it comes to super indulgent and savory. Even vegetarians can make this veggie friendly. Is a fully loaded burger a comfort food for you?
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs is truly one of the best comfort foods out there because it seems as though it might be really complex to make, but it's actually super easy. The noodles are an absolute breeze and it takes no time at all to prepare a nice meatball — better yet, buy them already made! And a nice tomato sauce just goes down so well. Is spaghetti and meatballs for you?
Gooey Chocolate Cake
Chocolate is one of those foods out there that has been chemically proven to help improve your mood and make you feel more calm and content (Reader's Digest). We can't help but think that when you take that chocolate and put it in a gooey and moist piece of cake, what could be more comforting than that? Is gooey chocolate cake your go-to?
Chinese Take-out
There's nothing quite like having a long and stressful work week and deciding Friday at 2 pm that you really can't be bothered to cook dinner tonight, so take-out it is! With everything from the chicken balls to sweet and sour pork to chicken fried rice and egg rolls, our mouth is watering just thinking about all of these classic choices.
Mouth-Watering Pizza
Pizza is one of those foods out there that exists for the masses and we thank our lucky stars each and every day that it exists. Seriously though, what other food out there is so easily customized? You can really do just about anything with it as far as meats and veggies are concerned and the only other thing you need is a good sauce and cheese and you're good to go! Who here loves pizza?
Apple Pie
Apple pie is one of those desserts that just about everyone enjoys on some level. Maybe it's because even though it's pretty universal to make, you can still change it up for your own taste. Maybe you're more into a crumb crust instead of traditional or maybe you like to completely devour your pie in whipped cream before you get started. What's your take on apple pie?
Fully Stacked BLT Sandwich
There is something you can always count on in the kitchen when if you're feeling down or even a little lazy and that's a sandwich. Even better? A fully stacked BLT! Think about it. Perfectly toasted hearty bread filled in the middle with beautiful tomato, lettuce, mayonnaise and topped off with all the bacon in the world. Who's here for the ultimate BLT for their comfort food of choice?
The Ultimate Banana Split Sundae
Sometimes you don't want something hot from the oven for your comfort food. Sometimes you need to go straight to the freezer and get out the chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice creams and really go to town on a sundae! Add a sliced banana, some chocolate or caramel sauces and some whipped cream complete with a cherry on top and you'll be swooning. Yes or no to this one?
Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is the carbohydrate and dairy recipe that exists to just slide on down easily and leaves you feeling full and satisfied. There are so many different things you can do to doctor it up too. You could do the simple yet delicious box version or go super chef on it and make your own rue and add breadcrumbs on top for crunch. What do you say about macaroni and cheese?
Chock Full Of Goodness Chili
Chili is one of those great stick to your ribs staples in the cooler months because there's just nothing else like it. It has the ability to be completely soothing to the soul and yet with all those beans and meat and vegetables, it still feels hearty and filling as well. Plus, you have the great add-ons like cheese and sour cream! Is chili one of your favorite comfort foods?
Buttery Popcorn
There's something very important that we need to inform everyone about — buttery popcorn is not just for having at the movies! It can actually be a really easy and satisfying snack at home too. You always get a lot of bang for your buck when you make a nice batch of popcorn because it can feed a lot of people. Plus, what other food do you get to pour liquid butter on and never feel bad? Pick or pass on buttery popcorn?
A Huge Stack of Pancakes
Speaking of butter, it also tastes mighty good on a big old stack of fluffy pancakes. Truly, is there anything more comforting than waking up after a long night to come to breakfast and have the world's prettiest pancakes sitting before you? And there's so much you can add to them too. Maple syrup or whipped cream or fruit. Do pancakes do it for you on the supreme comfort scale?
Sloppy Joes
We kind of feel as though Sloppy Joes are that 90's comfort food staple that people often forget about because with things like burgers, it seems like extra work, but it's actually not. All you need is a little ground meat (or not) of your choice and some tomato sauce and spices along with some good buns and you're all set! Where do Sloppy Joes sit for you?
Rocky Road Cookies
Rocky road cookies always catch our attention because really it's a step beyond a chocolate chip cookie. You have marshmallows and nuts and chocolate all in base that is completely filled with cocoa powder. It's the ultimate sweet cookie treat that offers a little bit from every category. Do rocky road cookies make you feel all warm and fuzzy?
Steaming Hot Chicken Tenders and Fries
Chicken tenders and fries. If you are ever out for dinner or lunch in a new spot and you're unsure of what to get, chances are the chicken tenders and fries will go down smoothly because they are quite hard to screw up. Plus, with things like plum or honey mustard sauce for dipping, they make you feel like a little kid all over again!
Crunchy Dill Pickles
We all have that one person in our family who is just crazy for pickles. When you put out the cheese tray or the olives and pickles, they are immediately over there, chowing down on every pickle they can find. And who doesn't love a crunchy dill pickle to go with a sandwich or burger or even on it's own. Some people even put them with peanut butter for an extra odd concoction! Are dill pickles your thing?
Hot and Gooey Bowl of Oatmeal
A hot bowl of gooey oatmeal is such a nice thing to get your day started with. It's filling and easy and you can doctor it up with things like cinnamon or maple syrup or fruit to make it that just sweeter and to your taste. Some might not think of this, but it also makes a great little late night meal too! Is oatmeal a go-to comfort food for you?
Savory Fish and Chips
Fish and chips are known around the world as being one of the most satisfying and fast meals you can get. With a great piece of flaky fried fish of your choice along with some super hot chips, it really doesn't get any better than that. Oh wait — if you add a little tartar sauce and maybe a bit of coleslaw, it does get that much better! Are fish and chips on your list of comfort foods?
Sprinkled Donuts
Is it just us or do pink sprinkled donuts totally remind you of The Simpsons in the best way possible? Speaking of sprinkled donuts of all sorts, there really is no other sweet treat quite like them. First off, they're really aesthetically pleasing and just put you in a good mood to even look at them. Then, if you get a really good one, they're all gooey and soft and sweet in your mouth. Do sprinkled donuts do it for you?
Rolls and Rolls of Fresh Sushi
Sushi has become such a part of modern food culture, it's super fun to go out for sushi with a group of friends, but it's also great to bring it home as well. The one thing that's so great about sushi is that there are so many different kinds you can get, there's really something for everyone. Is sushi your go-to comfort food?
A Gooey Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches hold a special place in a lot of people's hearts because there's a real sense of nostalgia to them. Immediately you remember sitting out in the grass at school munching away on your PB&J sandwich with your friends. A lot of us carry those feelings with us for the rest of our lives. How do you feel about peanut butter and jelly sandwiches?
Hearty Lasagna
Lasagna is totally one of those foods that either your mom or wife makes you when they want to make you feel special. Or better yet, maybe you make it for yourself when you're looking to feel all cozy inside! Because there's nothing that hits the spot quite like lasagna when you're hungry and tired and just want a good dose of carbs and cheese. Is lasagna for you?
Good Old Fashioned Cheese and Crackers
Cheese and crackers are one of the easiest and best snacks to ever exist. You can be fixing something for the kids or grabbing something on your way out the door and very easily have it be cheese and crackers. The very best part? There are so many different cheeses and types of crackers to choose from! Are cheese and crackers your comfort food?
Fancy and Sweet Smoothie Bowl
We don't care what people say about food trends. Smoothie bowls are here to stay! They're actually super easy to make too as you can keep everything you need in your freezer and add a little fresh fruit and you're good to go. Not to mention that you can doctor it up and really personalize it and make it pretty. Are smoothie bowls your comfort food?
Garlic Bread
Garlic bread is one of those things that seems totally simple and almost boring and then you take a bite out of a toasty piece of garlic bread and all that flavor hits you right in the sweet spot (so to speak). Grab a few pieces to have with a nice bowl of pasta or even add some nice cheese to it and it just makes it that much better. Is garlic bread your thing?
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Are you one of those people who just doesn't do cereal and breakfast just isn't breakfast without some fluffy scrambled eggs? Scrambled eggs are also one of those versatile foods that exist to be personalized and they're also great on their own with a bit of ketchup or cheese. Are scrambled eggs your go-to comfort food?
A Stack of Chocolate Brownies
Chocolate brownies are the epitome of the perfect dessert that can appeal to the masses because really, what's not to like? There's the super chocolatey and chewy goodness that brings the unique consistency of a brownie. And then when you add in things like nuts or even a little icing or glaze, it takes it that one step further. Are brownies your idea of a comfort food?
Covered in Syrup French Toast
French toast exists for those bread aficionados who are super into carbs but also love to accompany that with the sweet stuff. Think about it, french toast is like the ultimate indulgence because you can add things like cinnamon and maple syrup and butter and it just never makes it out to be too much. Is french toast your go-to comfort food?
Perogies with Sour Cream
Perogies completely doused with tangy sour cream has to be one of the best combinations in the world. Seriously, does anything hit the spot quite like perogies with sour cream? They're hearty and savory and hot and just completely delicious! Do you turn toward perogies with sour cream to fill your comfort food craving?
Steamy Hot Pad Thai
Pad thai has to be one of those types of cuisines that you can either get it really wrong or oh so right that your mouth waters just thinking about it. When it's done right and the noodles are hot and all the flavors are mixed and mingling, there's just no other thing like it. It's completely comforting and delicious. Do you agree?
Buffalo Spice Chicken Wings
Chicken wings are one of those great pub foods that you can alter a bit and make it amazing for yourself at home too. Think about it — all you need are some wings, an oven and a lot of good sauce! Nothing hits those taste buds like a decent buffalo spice chicken wing too. A great mix of sweet and spicy is something you just can't turn down... or can you?
Fully Loaded Nachos
Speaking of great pub foods, is there anything more satisfying to a crowd than nachos? You have all that crispy goodness on the bottom with a heaping amount of chips and then you can personalize it with your cheese, meat, veggies, guacamole, salsa and sour cream on top. There's really no going wrong! Are nachos on your list of comfort foods?
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Is there more of a classic combo out there than grilled cheese and tomato soup? Nothing's better than have those toasty pieces of bread holding together some oozing hot cheese as you dip it into a nice bowl of savory tomato soup. It's the no fuss dinner that fills your tummy and your heart. Does grilled cheese and tomato soup comfort your soul?
Fruit Turnovers
Fruit turnovers have to be one of the best dessert inventions to ever exist. The way you can go to the grocery store and buy them basically prepared for you and all you have to do is stick them in the oven? Like, genius! And you have to love how you can go for apple or blueberry or cherry and they're all completely amazing. Are fruit turnovers for you?
