Pick Or Pass On These Comfort Foods To Discover Your Dream Hubby's Sign!
- by Michelle_Sanders
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- in Lifestyle
We can't even imagine a world without food, and not just because we all kinda need it in order to survive, but mostly because it's so delicious. Yes, food is a basic requirement of life, but eating is more than just going through the motions to nourish ourselves, it's an experience that's meant to be enjoyed. Every meal is a chance to take a small break from reality. An opportunity to hit the pause button on life and drown our senses in a sea of yum, and what better way to pack a flavor punch than with a hearty dish of comfort food?
There are regular foods—the ones we all eat on a daily basis—and then there are the foods that we go to when our souls need some lovin'. We know that food can't solve our problems, but even so, it's still a lot easier to tackle our problems with a belly full of something scrumptious. Just for fun, we've compiled a list of comfort foods we've all eaten at least once in our lives. Pick or pass on them, and when that's done, we'll reveal everyone's future hubby's star sign! Good luck getting through this quiz without getting hungry, though, because these comfort foods are pretty appetizing.
Brownies
Mmmm, brownies. Every time we tell ourselves we can totally do the low-carb thing, our attempts are inevitably foiled because our neighbor bakes brownies seemingly every other day, and the smell wafts into the hall from her apartment. We're suckers for chocolate, plus she's super nice, so we know a corner brownie is only one door-knock away. We can't resist that kind of temptation. We don't have it in us.
Cheeseburgers
We're of the mind that cheese makes everything better, and even though hamburgers were pretty much perfect already, there was still a tiny bit of room for improvement—just enough room, in fact, for a slice of cheese to fit into. Cheeseburgers have officially got it going on. Juicy, savory and ever tantalizing, even a less than stellar cheeseburger is still a good cheeseburger, ya know?
Tacos
Look, we'll level with you. You could stuff raisins, the bane of our existence, in a tortilla and top it off with some cheese and we would happily eat it. We're just that ridiculously in love with them. But when you use tortillas to construct actual tacos? We can't fight that. We just can't. Ain't no way.
Lasagna
Huge pasta noodles, ricotta cheese, spinach, tomato sauce, various meats and vegetables. There's literally nothing that lasagna can't do—and we're not just saying that, we know it FOR A FACT because... well, okay, so we *are* just saying that. But still, are you gonna try and dispute it? Lasagna is delicious and tasty and everybody loves it. Do you?
Mashed Potatoes
Top 'em with butter, top 'em with cheese, top 'em with bacon bits, top 'em with chives—heck, you can even use mashed potatoes themselves as a topping! The sky's the limit with this carb laden side dish that sticks to your ribs, fills you up fast and makes you so sleepy, you almost forget you want more. Almost.
Bread
Yep, that's right. We did it. We finally did it, and we would like to see any one of you stinkin' heathens try and stop us. Since nobody else was gonna have the guts to step in and declare plain bread a comfort food, we'll just saunter in here and do it ourselves. Bread may seem like a big so what, but have you ever had a warm slice fresh out of the oven? If there's anything on earth closer to heaven than that, we'll eat our hat...but we'd rather eat some bread instead.
Sugar Cookies
Holy yum! Have you ever had a plain sugar cookie straight out of the oven? All warm and soft and chewy. This is a hard comfort food to beat, in our book. Throw in a tall glass of ice cold milk on the side, and you have got yourself one enviable snack in the eyes of any grade schooler OR comfort food quiz maker!
Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and dumplings, for you big bunch of weirdos who have never had it before, is essentially a thicker, creamier version of chicken soup with bits of biscuit dough dropped into it, which then rise to the top of the broth where they're steamed to absolute light, fluffy perfection. OMG, the degree of yum with this dish is off the charts!
Shepherd's Pie
Meat and veggies are not bad. Meat and veggies are such that the next ingredient can make them or break them, and when that next ingredient is a layer of mashed potatoes on top? Well, then, it looks like meat and veggies were just made, now, doesn't it? Shepherd's pie is the comfort food dish you want on a cold rainy day. It just oozes soothing flavor. Quite literally, in fact!
Pizza
If you can turn down pizza, we don't know if we should salute your tremendous willpower or take a minute to say a prayer for your immortal soul. Pizza is the stuff that dreams are made of. Carb-filled crust, copious amounts of cheese, both glued together with a thin layer of tomato sauce, it's only suitable that the word "pizza" is synonymous with "perfection" (even though it's actually not, but whatever).
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Tuna noodle casserole is the best thing that ever could have happened to that canned fish. You could put just about anything with some noodles and we'd eat it. We've got an old pair of loafers at the back of our closet that we could easily be persuaded to eat if somebody just served them up with the right amount of macaroni.
Grilled Cheese
Um, excuse us, but grilled cheese sandwiches are one of the best things on the face of the planet and we're prepared to thumb wrestle anyone who says otherwise. Whether you love your grilled cheese with a side of tomato soup or not, there's no bad way to do a sandwich as toasty and cheesy as this.
Waffles
A waffle, once described by comedian Jim Gaffigan as a "plaid pancake", is a hungry person's best friend. We love us some carbs, we'll tell you that much right now, but we especially love carbs that act as a vehicle for various toppings. Waffles are the perfect way to transport large quantities of butter, maple syrup and so much more to your mouth without causing a scene. We're big fans of waffles and all their work.
Strawberry Shortcake
A delicious shortcake with layers of whipped cream and freshly sliced strawberries in between, we've never met a person, nor do we ever want to meet a person, who doesn't like strawberry shortcake. You could jazz things up a bit by using a different fruit, we suppose. But...why would you want to? This comfort food is perfect as is, yo.
Chicken Fried Steak
Chicken fried chicken has got it goin' on, nobody's saying it doesn't. BUT have you tried chicken fried steak? Because, holy cow does this comfort food dish deserve a whole lotta love. This casual dish has an understated sophistication. You can serve it with mac and cheese and 'slaw, or you can dress it up with a baked potato and some asparagus. Chicken fried steak? You just became chicken friend steak.
Chili
Ground beef and rice and everything nice, that's chili for you! Ooh, we just love this comfort food...wait, is it a soup, a stew, a chowder or some combination thereof? Well, we suppose chili is it's own thing, a food in a category entirely its own. Whether you love your chili with beans or without, we respect your decision. But, for real, why *wouldn't* you put beans in it if you can?
Meatloaf
Only a few foods come in loaf form. You can get a loaf of bread, a loaf of bread or even a loaf of bread. But, if you ever get a hankering for something more protein-rich, try a loaf of meat—or a meatloaf, as it's known to most mortals. Meatloaf can be topped with a delicious ketchup glaze or mashed potatoes or cheese or, look, do it however you want. It's bound to be scrumptious any which way!
Bacon, Eggs and Toast
"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!" Ever hear that phrase? It sounds like quite the bold proclamation. We mean, what gives breakfast the right to say it's the most significant meal of the day? What's wrong with lunch and dinner? But, you know, maybe breakfast does have a point, because bacon, eggs and toast is a classic comfort meal that's darn hard to top.
Vanilla Ice Cream
Some might call this comfort food dessert boring, but we think its perfect exactly the way it is. It's like a diamond ring. A true, lovely classic that requires nothing else to shine. When you're craving a bowl of vanilla ice cream, nothing else will satisfy. This decadent dessert may very well be simple, but its elegance lies therein.
Fries
Potatoes and noodles are the clear victors of the comfort food world. There isn't a dish, main or side, that can't be improved with one or both of these carbs. We're constantly in awe of potatoes and the marvelous things they can do. Consider fries, for instance. Crunchy, salty, highly dip-able and always satisfying, we love these things to heck and back.
Quesadillas
Tortillas grilled to crunchy yet chewy perfection and filled with a variety of yummy ingredients, including most notably cheese, quesadillas are so good, it's no wonder Napoleon Dynamite's grandmother told him to make himself one if he got hungry. Although, to be honest, we're still not sure why he was so upset about having to eat a quesadilla for dinner. We'd be happy to see one of these on our plate. Deeeelicious!
Split Pea and Ham Soup
Soup in and of itself is a comfort food because it warms you up from the inside out. Anything that does that automatically gets comfort food status. But there's something extra special about split pea and ham soup. In fact, we would go so far as to say that this dish is the best thing that ever could've happened to peas.
Chicken Nuggets
Fried chicken is just plain good, there's simply no way around it. But nuggets of fried chicken. Mmm. That's a whole new level of yum that we can't possibly say no to. Plus, another great thing about chicken nuggets is that they're perfect for dipping in a variety of sauces. Barbecue sauce, ranch dressing, honey mustard sauce—whatever you choose, it's gonna be yummy!
Stuffing
Stuffing usually only makes an appearance around Thanksgiving and, sometimes, Christmas. If you're lucky, you know a good cook who will whip this stuff up for you any ole time of the year, but if you're not so lucky, you've got to make the most of eating it during its bi-annual appearances.
Blueberry Muffins
Is there anything in the world that tantalizes the olfactory senses in the same way that a tin full of blueberry muffins does? A blueberry muffin, all warm and with a thick pat of butter between the top and the bottom halves, alongside a cup of coffee...woo, buddy, there just ain't no beatin' that.
Red Beans and Rice
A favorite with folks in Louisiana, this cajun comfort food classic has wormed its way into the hearts and hungry bellies of people the world over. Red beans all by themselves are nothing special—an okay side at best. And rice has pretty much the same thing going for it. But together? Wowza! A real match made in heaven.
Macaroni and Cheese
There never was a comfort food as well-liked as macaroni and cheese. We're so confident that everyone loves this dish that we dare you—that's right, we DARE you—to pass on this dish. We mean, we don't want to influence your opinion or anything, but you would willingly refuse an opportunity to eat pasta with cheese? Then we're not sure we can be your friend. Sorry.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches—or, if you're on particularly good terms with this classic comfort food, PB&J sandwiches—are always a hit. With such a huge variety of jams and jellies to choose from, with such a huge variety of breads to choose from, with such a...well, two varieties of peanut butter to choose from (i.e. creamy or crunchy), there are a billion different ways to do a PB&J.
Pot Roast
Pot roast is so easy to throw together it's not even funny, and we guess that's why our mom chose to make it almost every weekend back when we were growing up. Seriously, all you have to do is toss a roast and some vegetables in a slow cooker, set it and forget it. Amazing.
Bratwurst and Sauerkraut
Alright, hey, we get it. Sauerkraut isn't for everybody. It *is* fermented cabbage, after all, and the whole fermenting process has a way of turning some people off. But we're the kind of people who don't give a care how a food comes to be so long as it's delicious, and that's why we're big fans of bratwurst and sauerkraut. So tart. So savory. So, so good.
Cherry Pie
Oooh *drools*. Cherry Pie. How could we possibly be expected to resist a slice of this decadent dish, eh? Tart yet sweet cherries make the perfect pie filling, and when layered between two—count 'em, TWO—buttery, flaky pie crusts, there's just no way that can't be good. Sorry, but it can't happen. Now, cut us a slice of this stuff and don't be stingy with the whipped cream!
Fish Sticks
Fish is pretty hit or miss in terms of opinion. Some people love it, while other people can't stand the taste. Wherever you fall on the fish flavor preference spectrum, there can be no doubt that fish sticks were a part of your childhood and, therefore, should be considered a comfort food. As to whether or not they're a good comfort food, well, we'll leave that decision up to you.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Anything with pasta is bound to be delicious if you want our honest opinion on things—and, let's face it, everybody does. But topped with tomato sauce, two or three meatballs and just the right amount of grated parmesan cheese, pasta shines like never before. With a small salad, a slice of garlic bread and/or some breadsticks, this dish dazzles every time.
Tamale Pie
Tamale pie is a delicious concoction, and if you've never had it, you need to put tasting it at the top of your priorities list. Meat, corn, beans and zesty spices create a deliciously satisfying bottom layer, while a thick cornbread topping caps things off to perfection. Tamale pie, you is one hard comfort food to beat!
Cinnamon Rolls
Every time we walk past the Cinnabon in the mall (which is at least once a decade), we're reminded of the simple bliss that is biting into a cinnamon roll. Whether you prefer to make yours from a can or from scratch, or whether you would rather just pick up a dozen from the bakery of your choosing, cinnamon rolls tickle anyone's fancy.
