About Food & Drink: Classic Comfort Foods

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Food & Drink As a Southern girl myself, I felt I should write this week's newsletter in first person. Growing up in Tennessee, I consider myself a connoisseur of classic comfort food dishes. So, I found the best recipes that remind me of my grandma's down home cookin'. (You might want to put on your stretchy pants for these.) Follow @AboutFood on Twitter Like About Food on Facebook Mac and Cheese Mac and cheese from a box is quick, but there's noting like putting some real TLC into this creamy favorite. You can always go the classic route with hearty cheddar cheese, or take a tip from the South and add some bacon to the mix. See More About:  macaroni and cheese  pasta recipes  casserole recipes Casseroles Galore Casseroles are one of my favorite things to cook because you can throw just about anything into a baking pan, add some butter and cheese and voila! You have a delish dinner in 30 minutes. Start with a staple like broccoli and cheese or sweet potato, then you'll be ready to branch out to something more exotic like overnight meatball casserole. See More About:  casserole recipes  macaroni and cheese recipes  pasta casseroles Homemade Pizza It's not delivery, and it's definitely not from the freezer. Being in control of your own recipe means tailoring your pie the way you want it. I personally love a hearty whole wheat pizza, and hey, who says gluten-free pies can't be just as good? Plus, rolling out the dough with your own hands makes pizza even more comforting because you added your love! (Too cheesy?) See More About:  making pizza  pizza toppings  italian pizzas Buttermilk Biscuits To me, nothing says breakfast like a big plate of biscuits and gravy! But in the Deep South, we eat biscuits at every meal (super healthy, right?). Have some cheddar cornmeal biscuits with your chili, or add a twist of sour cream. And vegans, we didn't forget about you this week: here's a great recipe for dairy-free biscuits. See More About:  buttermilk  biscuits  drop biscuits Food & Drink Ads Pizza Recipes Food & Drink Food Recipes Food Quick Recipe Food Health Recipe Featured Articles Lasagne Bolognese Style Sweet Potato Biscuits Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Old-Fashioned Beef Stew Chicken and Dumplings Perfectly Moist Meatloaf   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Food & Drink newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Bread Machines Zojirushi Home Bakery Breadman Plus 2-lb. Breadman Deluxe Bread Machine Advertisement